Warranty on batteries for the ‘20 hybrid changed from 8yr/100k to 10yr/150k....a nice plus. There were not a lot of hybrids on lots in my neck of the woods (I’m in the sunbelt region of the country), so I ended up ordering one. The dealers I checked with in mine and each surrounding state said they don’t sell many hybrids, so they don’t need many sitting on their lots.

 

Driven two RX 450h's for over 120,000 and noticed absolutely no difference in mpg or acceleration between regular and premium. Only difference I have seen is in my checking account. Wife and i agree would never go back to a non hybrid. Waiting on Lexus with a plug-in or electric.

 

Picked up a new RX350 with F Sport handling package last night, but now kind of depressing seeing all the reviews are pointing to RX450h is a better buy than RX350. we went with the gas version because we liked the color combo and there's more Lexus incentive and room to bargain. are there any advantages RX350 over 450h? is there any?

 

Just to make you feel better, I would not buy 450h. I did not like the way it rides. My wife strongly opposes its feel ( CVT). That is one of the very few moments my wife and i agree)))

 

You can nit pick each model to death - this one is a hair better at this, that one is a bit better at that. I was also torn, could have gone either way, but there were no 450s available locally, so I took that as a sign and had an easy decision Could have special ordered but then the difference in price would have been more than 1.5k (I negotiated about 2.5k off the 350, before the rebate). I think at the end of the day they are so close in everything that we all enjoy them equally for the luxurious rides they are!

 

What is the CVT feel she does not like? Is it that it is so smooth that you don't know it is shifting?

 

We have one of each: my wife has a 2020 RX 350; I have a 2021 RX 450h. We didn't choose either for a "fun-to-drive" vehicle. We have a 2000 Mustang GT convertible for that.

My wife likes her RX 350 because it's pretty much a "press the start button and go" car. I like my RX 450h for the phenomenal MPGs I'm getting. Oh, and the CVT? Having driven a variety of cars over the last 54 years, the 450h is the smoothest shifting car I have ever driven. And, for me, that's a good thing.

 

I currently have a 2019 RX 350 AWD.

My car currently has a pretty good trade-in value, so I am strongly considering purchasing a 2022 RX 450H. I would like to hear thoughts/opinions from those who traded their RX 350 for the 450H.

Why I ask is I definitely planned to go the 450H route, but the dealer now has a 2022 RX 350, equipped exactly as I want it. To get the 450H, equipped as I want, I may have to wait a few months and I am now wondering if the difference is worth the wait.

So, please tell me how you feel about the 350 versus the 450H.

Thanks in advance for your replies. VTHiker.

 

Why swap your 19 350 for a 22 350? Same car and I suspect your 19 is barely broken in?

 

The 2019 does not have CarPlay or a touchscreen. Those were deal killers for us, so we waited until MY 2020.

 

I want CarPlay and touch screen. Also, thinking this could be the last year for the V6. Yes, my car is like new.

 

I went from a 10 year old hybrid 400h to a 2021 350. There isn't that much difference but I do miss the instant torque of the hybrid. It was great for passing cars. That was the primary benefit for me. My mileage started out good with the hybrid but gradually decreased as the batteries aged. By the end of 10 years I was only getting 2-3 mpg more than a 350. I decided to get a newer 350 because I didn't want to use premium gas anymore and I also didn't want to completely ignore the Lexus recommendation to use premium gas in the hybrid (although I know that many people do ignore this recommendation). Again, the difference for me is relatively small.

You probably do have good resale value on your 2019 car right now but you will also probably not get any deal on a new model in the current market so that is probably a wash. In the end, you will spend thousands of dollars to have CarPlay and a touchscreen. That wouldn't be worth it for me but to each his own.

 

Got it - those are two features i couldn't care less about but I understand some have the desire.

 

As the owner of a 2013 Nissan Altima, I am triggered by the talk of CVT transmissions in this thread.

 

I believe the Lexus CVT is quite different from what Nissan builds but I'll let some experts jump in with more info.