Lexus unveils 2010 RX350 & 450h (Pics pg. 18)
#486
Thats fine with me also. However, since there was only a modest HP increase of 27 that says to me that this powertrain is not direct injected like the GS450h. And that's ashame. One would think that all of the stops would be pulled out to make hybrids as efficient as possible. And direct injection is such an easy way. In battery charging situation, burning fuel more efficiently so that the ICE can shut off is optimal. And direct injection would certainly assist that.
#487
Thats fine with me also. However, since there was only a modest HP increase of 27 that says to me that this powertrain is not direct injected like the GS450h. And that's ashame. One would think that all of the stops would be pulled out to make hybrids as efficient as possible. And direct injection is such an easy way. In battery charging situation, burning fuel more efficiently so that the ICE can shut off is optimal. And direct injection would certainly assist that.
#488
it is atkinson cycle engine, they pulled out all stops to make it more efficient :-). In fact, power drop is very modest for atkinson cycle, as 1.5 and 1.8 versions drop by 25-30% compared to their otto brothers, which probably means that electric power is bigger compared to GS450h...
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I don't get what people are complaining about. You're going to be getting 295HP, and performance that Lexus claims is equivalent to a 4.5L V8. That could easily mean the RX450h has more torque from the electric motors than the GS450h. Yes while it's "only" a 27HP increase, you're also getting a fuel economy increase and emissions decrease. The RX hybrid will have, by far, the best fuel economy in its class.
The Escape Hybrid cannot even be compared in this situation, as it is a 4 cyl hybrid.
The Escape Hybrid cannot even be compared in this situation, as it is a 4 cyl hybrid.
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Thats fine with me also. However, since there was only a modest HP increase of 27 that says to me that this powertrain is not direct injected like the GS450h. And that's ashame. One would think that all of the stops would be pulled out to make hybrids as efficient as possible. And direct injection is such an easy way. In battery charging situation, burning fuel more efficiently so that the ICE can shut off is optimal. And direct injection would certainly assist that.
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I don't get what people are complaining about. You're going to be getting 295HP, and performance that Lexus claims is equivalent to a 4.5L V8. That could easily mean the RX450h has more torque from the electric motors than the GS450h. Yes while it's "only" a 27HP increase, you're also getting a fuel economy increase and emissions decrease. The RX hybrid will have, by far, the best fuel economy in its class.
The Escape Hybrid cannot even be compared in this situation, as it is a 4 cyl hybrid.
The Escape Hybrid cannot even be compared in this situation, as it is a 4 cyl hybrid.
the rx is not a performance platform by any means. if it's the x5, q7, cayenne, where they are more performance oriented, then having more power might be warranted. the rx is a normal suv platform, it's good at what it serves, taking people from point A to point B. power wouldn't be that much of my concern. even the current one is pretty decent to me on most speed already (in fact i would want better freaking BRAKES!!!!)
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here is what new Crown got in Japan for new smart entry system, and new Avensis is getting it for Europe so I am guessing it will be on RX too... Notice two thin strips to close to the door, on the top of the handle as supposed to current button...
#495
Thx for the new SmartAccess info, spwolf! Looks stylistically nice, I hope the function is as easy or better. The way it 'blends in' reminds me of the headlamp washers on the LS 460, it's a feature that is integrated in such a way you don't really notice it unless really looking.