daryll40

So BOTH the hybrid AND the 4-cyl turbo will have 91 octane recommended? Again, if so, this could be a deal breaker for me all around.

daryll40

Will Apple Car Play finally be wireless? At the very least, will it be accessible from the front USB ports (versus requiring a long cord to the center console, on the current RX)?

Dorsai

It certainly should be - my '22 NX has wireless CarPlay (and Android Auto), I can't imagine that wouldn't carry over to the new RX as well. You guys are going to love the new infotainment system.

chas410

RX350 Dropping the V-6. Not dealing with another 4 Cyl Turbo the end.

toyotaman7

And the alternatives are: ??????

chas410

Anything other than a 4cyl Turbo that you have to change the spark plugs in every 40,000 miles and that can run 87% octane.

toyotaman7

Are you aware of any other luxury car Other than traditional Lexus Hybrid with naturally aspirated 4 cylinder or full electric?

The days of regular gas engines are numbered. (Without going into if it is good or bad or why)

ewkid

Can't wait to see how the performance of the 350h compares to outgoing 450h.

toyotaman7

I expect it to be slower. For performance they have 500h.

I'm okay with shower performance though. As long as it has enough torque to pull fast to merge on the highway, left turns out get out of danger is enough for me. And based on my experience with my ES300h it should be more than fine.

jer

The pre-brochure for the 350h is showing a 0-60 at 7.4 sec. The 450h per Lexus is 7.9 sec, so on paper at least it shows as being faster.

Freds430

Currently on my eight vehicle that either required or recommended premium and have use regular with each being sold with around 100,000 miles. Not one problem with the engine. When experimented with premiuim on the rare occasion noticed no difference in acceleration or gas mileage.

daryll40

Good data, thank you. But why would Lexus recommend/require premium if there isn’t SOME MPG advantage?

ravenuer

My guess would be that you would need a more sophisticated testing proceedure to identify the differences. Just an ordinary everyday drive probably wouldn't matter.

daryll40

Naah. I’m not buyin’ that. Premium gas is a sales negative. They wouldn’t do it if they didn’t have to.

ravenuer

But my point is if the average driver doesn't see a difference, why not use the (much) cheaper gas?