3 weeks ago while enjoying our RX400h saw another RX400h with Hybrid Synergi Drive emblem above the Lexus emblem on the rear. I checked mine and didn't have one. Does anyone know what type of RX400h with that HSD emblem?

 

Just got mine last weekend and I don't have one either...

 

i saw one too in Los Angeles...but I think maybe they just bought the emblem and stuck it on...just so people will know that it is a hybrid...lol...reminds me of the Smug factor of people that drive Hybrids...was shown on an episode of South Park...

 

Ya, and you know what they like the smell of

 

we have an "h". isn't that good enough??

if people knew their cars, they would know what it means.

 

It's probably the one that's on the rear of the Highlander.

 

Im pretty sure i saw the same RX as you did...was it black?

The badge was a toyota hybrid badge (found on the highlander/prius/camry)

 

Yes, It was a Black color. I'll ask the owner next time.

 

If it was in VA. They probably put the emblem on so they wouldn't get questioned for using the HOV lanes.
I was stopped by a state trooper using the HOV and she wouldn't believe me about driving a Hybrid. I pointed to the "h" in RX400h and the state trooper told me I should have a Hybrid logo on the back.

 

VA has a license plate specifically for hybrid vehicle called "Special Clean Fuel". All hybrid cars registered in VA should get that special license so they can use HOV lanes. Hybrid vehicles without that license plate can not use HOV lane if less than the number of passengers posted on the HOV.

 

RX400h sold in some countries do have that HSD badge.