**2006 RX400h offical thread with pics**
#16
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what's up with the interior? no wood?!! I am disappointed at the somewhat cheap looking interior. I am not impressed with the new GS either. 2005 M45, here I come...
#18
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You've got to remember that.....
Originally posted by EvilStan
That doesn't seem to be correct since i can get around 26-27 MPG on the highway in my 2004 RX when i drive around the area of the speed limit.
That doesn't seem to be correct since i can get around 26-27 MPG on the highway in my 2004 RX when i drive around the area of the speed limit.
Bottom line, what I'm trying to say is that the HIGHWAY MILEAGE benefit of the hybrid RX over the regular RX is going to be VERY VERY MINIMAL, if any, in real world driving.........However, in pure city driving you will see a fairly substantial difference. For instance, I'm sure your RX typically will give you around 17-18mpg in the city, whereas the hybrid would give you around 30 in pure city stop and go driving. So basically, it boils down to your driving needs. If you drive mostly in the city the cost benefit will be much greater than if you use your RX mostly for long distance highway trips.
That said, I still think this is a great technology, and will improve significantly over time as they make significant enhancements to increase operating efficiency, resulting in even better gas mileage. Another factor is cost. Once hybrids become more and more popular and the price difference between a regular vehicle and a hybrid is negligible, then it will make even more sense.
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#19
Originally posted by BrickHead
what's up with the interior? no wood?!! I am disappointed at the somewhat cheap looking interior. I am not impressed with the new GS either. 2005 M45, here I come...
what's up with the interior? no wood?!! I am disappointed at the somewhat cheap looking interior. I am not impressed with the new GS either. 2005 M45, here I come...
John
#20
Super Moderator
Originally posted by BrickHead
what's up with the interior? no wood?!! I am disappointed at the somewhat cheap looking interior. I am not impressed with the new GS either. 2005 M45, here I come...
what's up with the interior? no wood?!! I am disappointed at the somewhat cheap looking interior. I am not impressed with the new GS either. 2005 M45, here I come...
#21
I agree that the 28mpg number seems very low with this hybrid technology and I for one cannot justify paying a premium for so little gain in mileage and unproven reliability over the conventional engine. Lexus seems to emphasize "performance" with this hybrid technology. I for one find the current performance quite adequate on the RX330 with the conventional engine and to me the RX is simply not a performance vehicle unless Lexus is trying to change that image.
#22
I agree that the 28mpg number seems very low with this hybrid technology
#24
Lexus Champion
Originally posted by YWW
I agree that the 28mpg number seems very low with this hybrid technology and I for one cannot justify paying a premium for so little gain in mileage and unproven reliability over the conventional engine. Lexus seems to emphasize "performance" with this hybrid technology. I for one find the current performance quite adequate on the RX330 with the conventional engine and to me the RX is simply not a performance vehicle unless Lexus is trying to change that image.
I agree that the 28mpg number seems very low with this hybrid technology and I for one cannot justify paying a premium for so little gain in mileage and unproven reliability over the conventional engine. Lexus seems to emphasize "performance" with this hybrid technology. I for one find the current performance quite adequate on the RX330 with the conventional engine and to me the RX is simply not a performance vehicle unless Lexus is trying to change that image.
The RX330 averages 19 mpg according to Consumer Reports. 28 mpg would be a 45% improvement, that's actually pretty good given the perfomance increase.
Toyota's hybrid technology has been proven reliable in its Prius.
#26
Pole Position
I'm not sold on the front bumpers but I think its a great idea whose time has come.
I probably would never buy a Prius (although I'm awe struck by the excellent packaging and real world usefulness) but I can't imagine why I wouldn't consider this vehicle if and when we replace our RX300.
You guys are getting too caught up in the 30+mpg idea. I rarely get my RX on the highway. As such, I average about 19mpg. I know the current RX330 gets slightly better mileage on the highway but I'd imagine city driving is about the same. An improvment to 29mpg would be huge. On top of that, I get more low end torque and the truck now probably accelerates as well (if not better) than a V8 X5.
Great work Toyota. Keep it coming. (Just dont' mess up the next IS
I probably would never buy a Prius (although I'm awe struck by the excellent packaging and real world usefulness) but I can't imagine why I wouldn't consider this vehicle if and when we replace our RX300.
You guys are getting too caught up in the 30+mpg idea. I rarely get my RX on the highway. As such, I average about 19mpg. I know the current RX330 gets slightly better mileage on the highway but I'd imagine city driving is about the same. An improvment to 29mpg would be huge. On top of that, I get more low end torque and the truck now probably accelerates as well (if not better) than a V8 X5.
Great work Toyota. Keep it coming. (Just dont' mess up the next IS
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that front bumper blows! i don't like the horizontal slots cause it doesn't seem to match the vertical "waterfall" grill...other than that, seems like a winner to me...28mpg seems reasonable...
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i was at the Detroit autoshow. the lexus spokesperson said the RX400H produces 270HP and gets 36mpg city and 31 highway with about a $3000.00 premium. she seemed to know what she was talking about but didn't know if wood would be an option.
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Originally posted by StrmRdr23
that front bumper blows! i don't like the horizontal slots cause it doesn't seem to match the vertical "waterfall" grill...other than that, seems like a winner to me...28mpg seems reasonable...
that front bumper blows! i don't like the horizontal slots cause it doesn't seem to match the vertical "waterfall" grill...other than that, seems like a winner to me...28mpg seems reasonable...