Issue(s) You Are Having on 4th Gen RX350
10-06-20, 07:59 AM
#196
Lexus Test Driver
10-06-20, 09:16 AM
#198
Lexus Test Driver
10-07-20, 04:29 AM
#199
10-07-20, 05:12 AM
#200
Mine is a 2020 and I have about 7000 miles.
I think that any 8 speed or more vehicle is going to have some hesitation when demanding a quick gear change. When I test drove several vehicles I took them out to the highway and worked them over for on ramp merges and passing situations. I have a 50 mile each way commute on a crazy highway in CT (Merritt Parkway). I need to be able to accelerate quickly with minimal hesitation. I tried an Acura TLX with ZF9 transmission and that thing had a horrible lag in downshifting.....I would be moving at say 30 or 40 mph....let car slow down, and then accelerate rapidly. The Acura just sat there for what seemed forever. Immediately removed it from my list. When I drove the RX350 I tried the same procedure and although there is some hesitation, it is very acceptable. I have never had a long hesitation and definitely not a slip of transmission (I owned a car years ago that had two transmission failures, so I know what a slip feels like).
So I am very happy with my RX....it has been great so far and my commute is very comfortable. Good luck!
I think that any 8 speed or more vehicle is going to have some hesitation when demanding a quick gear change. When I test drove several vehicles I took them out to the highway and worked them over for on ramp merges and passing situations. I have a 50 mile each way commute on a crazy highway in CT (Merritt Parkway). I need to be able to accelerate quickly with minimal hesitation. I tried an Acura TLX with ZF9 transmission and that thing had a horrible lag in downshifting.....I would be moving at say 30 or 40 mph....let car slow down, and then accelerate rapidly. The Acura just sat there for what seemed forever. Immediately removed it from my list. When I drove the RX350 I tried the same procedure and although there is some hesitation, it is very acceptable. I have never had a long hesitation and definitely not a slip of transmission (I owned a car years ago that had two transmission failures, so I know what a slip feels like).
So I am very happy with my RX....it has been great so far and my commute is very comfortable. Good luck!
10-07-20, 08:32 AM
#201
Not OP, but I've had 2 different 4RX, and driven a few other loaner 4RXs. The side mirrors all vibrate/shake over bumps. It's just an imperfect design due to the single mount of the mirror.
10-07-20, 10:56 AM
#203
Driver
However, and this is something I'd watch out for (and have seen this on a few loaner 4RXs), is the side mirrors vibrating when you're NOT driving over bumps or rough roads, which would suggest the assembly is coming loose.
10-07-20, 11:38 AM
#204
Lexus Test Driver
Mine is a 2020 and I have about 7000 miles.
I think that any 8 speed or more vehicle is going to have some hesitation when demanding a quick gear change. When I test drove several vehicles I took them out to the highway and worked them over for on ramp merges and passing situations. I have a 50 mile each way commute on a crazy highway in CT (Merritt Parkway). I need to be able to accelerate quickly with minimal hesitation. I tried an Acura TLX with ZF9 transmission and that thing had a horrible lag in downshifting.....I would be moving at say 30 or 40 mph....let car slow down, and then accelerate rapidly. The Acura just sat there for what seemed forever. Immediately removed it from my list. When I drove the RX350 I tried the same procedure and although there is some hesitation, it is very acceptable. I have never had a long hesitation and definitely not a slip of transmission (I owned a car years ago that had two transmission failures, so I know what a slip feels like).
So I am very happy with my RX....it has been great so far and my commute is very comfortable. Good luck!
I think that any 8 speed or more vehicle is going to have some hesitation when demanding a quick gear change. When I test drove several vehicles I took them out to the highway and worked them over for on ramp merges and passing situations. I have a 50 mile each way commute on a crazy highway in CT (Merritt Parkway). I need to be able to accelerate quickly with minimal hesitation. I tried an Acura TLX with ZF9 transmission and that thing had a horrible lag in downshifting.....I would be moving at say 30 or 40 mph....let car slow down, and then accelerate rapidly. The Acura just sat there for what seemed forever. Immediately removed it from my list. When I drove the RX350 I tried the same procedure and although there is some hesitation, it is very acceptable. I have never had a long hesitation and definitely not a slip of transmission (I owned a car years ago that had two transmission failures, so I know what a slip feels like).
So I am very happy with my RX....it has been great so far and my commute is very comfortable. Good luck!
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Quantum501 (10-07-20)
10-08-20, 08:12 PM
#205
Lane keep assist is pretty garbage on my 2017 rx...pretty much touches edge of the lane before turning... like moving in a zig zag pattern on the lane lines and not staying center lane
even the 2019 elantra has better lane keep assist, you could literally use your phone while driving on the freeway
even the 2019 elantra has better lane keep assist, you could literally use your phone while driving on the freeway
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rxtimes2 (10-09-20)
10-09-20, 07:18 AM
#206
Lane keep assist is pretty garbage on my 2017 rx...pretty much touches edge of the lane before turning... like moving in a zig zag pattern on the lane lines and not staying center lane
even the 2019 elantra has better lane keep assist, you could literally use your phone while driving on the freeway
even the 2019 elantra has better lane keep assist, you could literally use your phone while driving on the freeway
2020 RX is better. They added the lane tracing feature to help.
11-16-20, 07:04 PM
#207
Driver School Candidate
11-17-20, 09:12 AM
#208
Not really an issue but it is annoying. The glare from the sun makes the instrument panel hard to read. This happened to my 2016 I had also which is the same design as the 2020 I have now.
Not sure if it was made of glass instead of the clear plastic would make a difference. Has anyone notice or is it just me...
Not sure if it was made of glass instead of the clear plastic would make a difference. Has anyone notice or is it just me...
11-17-20, 12:51 PM
#209
Just noticed today that my inside rear view mirror is loose and rattles on bumpy roads. Is this something easily fixable or do I have to take it to the dealer? Will basic warranty cover it?
11-17-20, 01:16 PM
#210
Not really an issue but it is annoying. The glare from the sun makes the instrument panel hard to read. This happened to my 2016 I had also which is the same design as the 2020 I have now.
Not sure if it was made of glass instead of the clear plastic would make a difference. Has anyone notice or is it just me...
Not sure if it was made of glass instead of the clear plastic would make a difference. Has anyone notice or is it just me...
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coolbrazz (11-17-20)