Lexus RX test drive since 2012 SUV

New Lexus RX450H

In Russia, the new model will go on sale another month, for the EXECUTIVE EXECTIVE $ 200, Premium 99,900 $. The manufacturer's warranty is three years or 100,000 km of run.
The new Lexus RX was lengthened by 5 cm (up to 4770 mm) and expanded 4 cm (1885 mm). RX 450H turning radius is only 5.7 meters. It is quite easy and convenient to unfold on a rather big jin, even on small narrow streets.
In 2004, Lexus developers first connected a gasoline V6 and two electric motors with batteries, innovative design, an excellent car was sold 150 thousand RX 400H, so the new generation of the brand is logically substantiated.
The appearance, as always, is very presentable: the headlights received three rounds, this is Lexus signature, which are absolutely the same installed on the LS 600H sedan.
There are 3 control modes on the Lexus RX 450H. EV mode is the use of an exclusively electric motor maximum speed 40 km/h. In ECO mode, the machine is better responded to the accelerator, electric current is consumed faster, and fuel consumption is reduced by 10%. The Snow mode is intended for use in the winter, improving running qualities with a slippery road.
The instrument shield is illuminated by the blue radiance of LEDs that reduce energy consumption. The batteries are installed under the rear seat, issue a voltage of 288-650 V, compared with the predecessor, there is only one change, a new cooling system.
The machine has a well-instrumented in the 400th steering wheel, a stylish curved front panel, there is no familiar touch screen, an interface with the Remote Touch controller is installed.
The maximum speed has not changed 200 km/h. The car accelerates more slowly to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds, which is 0.2 inferior to the graphics of the 400th. This is due to an increased mass, the car has become more heavier by 100 kg, together with the desire to lower the harm of ecology- carbon dioxide emissions decreased from 192 g/km to 148g/km.
Now even the windows have two speeds, when approaching the extreme positions, the glass rises/drops more smoothly, as the developers explained, this is designed to add the sensation of luxury to the owner.
The process of starting the engine is the most interesting thing that is in the novelty, press the button, and nothing happens ... silence, only electric motors work, you press the axlerator, the car rides, and so you can drive 3 km, only then the gasoline engine is launched, which by the way differs excellent Economy: fuel consumption is reduced by 23% under ordinary conditions and as much as a third at low temperatures. Lexus claims that RX 450H in a mixed cycle consumes only 6.3l/100 km.
The sightseeing in the RX-450 of the complaints did not cause, moreover, in the options there is a camera built into the right mirror, designed to facilitate the Parking PROCESS. The basic equipment includes 18-inch discs. But in Russia they will be sold RX450H only with tires 235/55 R19.
The front seats are comfortable and equipped with a bunch of electric regulations. And the performance of Premium boasts not only heated, but also the ventilation of the seats. Thanks to the rejection of the cardan shaft, the floor in the car is perfectly even, the rear seats have excess adjustments. Lexus RX 450H trunk volume has increased compared to its predecessor from 439 to 469 liters.
The main increase in the mass on the account of the body and suspension. The body for 42% consists of high -strength steels, and the stiffness of twisting has increased one and a half times, and most importantly, a fundamental change in the layout of the junction of the two -leaf in the back instead of McPherson. Compared to the predecessor, the front suspension has acquired new shock absorbers, springs and reptile stabilizers. Also, 70 mm became wider than the track. All this really worked to the controllability of the Lexus RX 450H added a lot of driver notes. The brakes remained the same with 328 mm disks in front and 309 behind
For the active safety of the Lexus RX 450H in the response, the integrated system control system VDIM, which combines ABS, VSC stabilization, TRC anti -wings system and ECB electronic control brakes. And passive safety is provided by 10 pillows, active front head restraints as well as front belts with pies and electric vehicles. All this is the basic equipment of the RX 450H. By the way, in the process of designing and creating the model, 233 crash tests were carried out
As it turned out later, engineers led by Takayuki Katsudu (the author of the previous generation Avensis and Corolla Verso) paid a lot of attention to the behavior of the car at high speeds. And this is felt by the Lexus RX 450h confidently holds the line and does not get down from the course with gusts of the side wind. This is where all the delights of suspension and steering settings pop up. Frantically cling to the bagel? This is not about him. You relax so much that after turning on the adaptive cruise control, at least transplanted to the gallery. It is a pity that the autopilot in the Lexus RX 450H is not available for any money to fight between the desire to manage or fall apart in a passenger chair with ventilation, enjoying the sound of the Mark Levinson audio system. A wonderful car for luxury and comfort connoisseurs that prefer to steer yourself, the meager fuel consumption goes as a bonus and significantly reduces the cost of car maintenance.
 
 

 
 

A source: Autolet.ru