2021 nx
10-21-20, 10:23 AM
#31
Intermediate
My impression of the RAV4 ride is that it is much like that of an ES, except that, with higher profile tires, it is actually a bit less harsh than that of my 2017 ES. The RAV4 is never going to be a "canyon carver", but it has a very compliant ride quality without being, as you said, "bouncy".
I drove 2020 RAV4 and it is very nice SUV, but it did not ride as well as, supposedly harsh drive NX. IMHO, NX rides much better vs RAV. How is that your RAV rides better then ES I cannot understand. Especially, considering that ES is almost a benchmark for smooth ride in midsize sedans.
10-21-20, 10:46 PM
#32
Intermediate
My impression of the RAV4 ride is that it is much like that of an ES, except that, with higher profile tires, it is actually a bit less harsh than that of my 2017 ES. The RAV4 is never going to be a "canyon carver", but it has a very compliant ride quality without being, as you said, "bouncy".
With all of the above said, I can't wait to see how the next NX will handle once it moves to the more modern TNGA platform. The myriad of aftermarket parts that come with a 14 year old platform will surely be missed, but time will likely take care of that.
10-22-20, 06:33 AM
#33
Lexus Test Driver
The new RAV4's ride about the same or a bit softer and handles about the same as the NX. The new chassis and suspension setup really help to improve ride and handling over the last RAV4. Steering also feels better but still should feel more of the road. If the new NX build onto those attribute, it should be once heck of a sporty SUV.
10-22-20, 08:48 AM
#34
Lead Lap
The nice thing about the new RAV4 is that the rear shock absorbers sit vertical. This means that no matter how deep in compression or extension, the mechanical advantage/relationship between the rear springs and the rear dampers remain the same. Contrast that with the current NX that is based on rather dated 2006-up RAV4 rear suspension architecture, where the rear dampers rest at an almost 45 degree angle while the springs sit vertical throughout the suspension stroke. In the latter's case, the damper works toward a horizontal position the more the rear suspension is compressed, reducing its leverage over the spring and ability to stabilize movements until compression eases.
With all of the above said, I can't wait to see how the next NX will handle once it moves to the more modern TNGA platform. The myriad of aftermarket parts that come with a 14 year old platform will surely be missed, but time will likely take care of that.
With all of the above said, I can't wait to see how the next NX will handle once it moves to the more modern TNGA platform. The myriad of aftermarket parts that come with a 14 year old platform will surely be missed, but time will likely take care of that.
The new RAV4's ride about the same or a bit softer and handles about the same as the NX. The new chassis and suspension setup really help to improve ride and handling over the last RAV4. Steering also feels better but still should feel more of the road. If the new NX build onto those attribute, it should be once heck of a sporty SUV.
Considering that the current RAV4 generation started with the 2019 model year, it is hard for me to understand why 2nd generation NX based on the same new platform has not yet appeared.
10-22-20, 09:23 AM
#35
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