5th gen RX merged rumor and launch threads
06-30-22, 05:47 AM
#406
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06-30-22, 08:12 AM
#407
Lexus Test Driver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU-ZfZ2k2Pk&t=441s
Looks like it is gone. Paint colors start at 4:27
Looks like it is gone. Paint colors start at 4:27
06-30-22, 08:37 AM
#408
Pole Position
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06-30-22, 09:46 AM
#410
Looking at the order guide I found something puzzling.
The RX350 non-hybrid comes with a 8 speed tranny
The RX500h gets turbo 4, and comes with a 6 speed tranny. You would think it would be reversed based on price point.
Maybe something to do with HP and torque requirements of the trannys.
The RX350 non-hybrid comes with a 8 speed tranny
The RX500h gets turbo 4, and comes with a 6 speed tranny. You would think it would be reversed based on price point.
Maybe something to do with HP and torque requirements of the trannys.
Specific to the RX500h, the electric motors will smooth out the torque delivery. Hopefully as butter smooth as the 450h.
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06-30-22, 10:24 AM
#412
Lexus Test Driver
The eight-speed transmission has a reputation for jerky shifting, indecisiveness and hesitation. You could see going to a 6-speed tranny as an upgrade. It may even produce some weight savings.
Specific to the RX500h, the electric motors will smooth out the torque delivery. Hopefully as butter smooth as the 450h.
Specific to the RX500h, the electric motors will smooth out the torque delivery. Hopefully as butter smooth as the 450h.
06-30-22, 05:20 PM
#414
Instructor
that grecian waters is an amazing color. if they had that for my LC i would have taken it for sure. Too bad its limited to only a few lexussususususs
07-01-22, 07:06 AM
#415
I can, but dont know if I should pick up an RX 450h....Not sure if I should try the 2023 or get the 2022 450h.. Any opinions?
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07-01-22, 07:18 AM
#416
07-01-22, 07:36 AM
#417
The RX450h+ trim level is a PHEV. It’ll likely share the same drivetrain as the RAV4 Prime & NX450h+. Unless I’m missing something it was announced to be a thing.
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07-07-22, 06:00 AM
#418
Pole Position
Ok, I went through this long thread, but some things still aren't clear to me:
1. What will be the base engine? Will it require premium gasoline? (I think this will be a deal-breaker for me. I don't believe that the extra MPGs of a 4cyl-Turbo truly be much better than the old six cylinder, on 87 octane, IN THE REAL WORLD)
2. Exactly when will the 2023 Lexus RX350 be on dealer lots, or ready for order to be delivered upon arrival?
1. What will be the base engine? Will it require premium gasoline? (I think this will be a deal-breaker for me. I don't believe that the extra MPGs of a 4cyl-Turbo truly be much better than the old six cylinder, on 87 octane, IN THE REAL WORLD)
2. Exactly when will the 2023 Lexus RX350 be on dealer lots, or ready for order to be delivered upon arrival?
07-07-22, 06:05 AM
#419
From what I read on their site the base engine will be the 4 cylinder Turbo. That engine is premium only in NX, so it would be a guess that RX follows suit.
For me, the most logical engine would be the 350h which is identical to the setup in Highlander. That has been made for over 3 years now with many positive feedbacks.
As for timing I read that it will be at dealers end of this year, but you should be able to order now.
For me, the most logical engine would be the 350h which is identical to the setup in Highlander. That has been made for over 3 years now with many positive feedbacks.
As for timing I read that it will be at dealers end of this year, but you should be able to order now.
07-07-22, 12:48 PM
#420
From what I read on their site the base engine will be the 4 cylinder Turbo. That engine is premium only in NX, so it would be a guess that RX follows suit.
For me, the most logical engine would be the 350h which is identical to the setup in Highlander. That has been made for over 3 years now with many positive feedbacks.
As for timing I read that it will be at dealers end of this year, but you should be able to order now.
For me, the most logical engine would be the 350h which is identical to the setup in Highlander. That has been made for over 3 years now with many positive feedbacks.
As for timing I read that it will be at dealers end of this year, but you should be able to order now.
