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Compared to my RX with V6, I had the chance to test a new NX with smaller engine (not turbo) and plug-in, and I was well impressed, mostly because it works in EV till higher speed so that thermal engine is off most of the time, but when it goes on the noise is quite low, so to not regret the V6 sound; the question about 2,5 turbo is how it is reliable compared to aspirated 3,5 V6; for sure it's less thirsty, anyway I am satisfied of mpg in my RX.

About new platform, it's firmer, a bit more rigid, and I found very good in NX test, so I guess will give same feeling in new RX.

Would I change my V6 for a new 4 cylinder RX? I don't know, probably YES but with a fear to regret something , even if probably I would take an aspirated 2,5 as  power is  sufficient to me.

Besides, it's rather difficult to change pressure while at 160 km/h.

You have to enter navi menu and read the navi ID number that is not VIN .

Savagegeese made this video with first impressions from a short new RX drive

The function of thermostat is to stay closed till  reaching of work temperature in engine...

Just 2 days ago I had a test drive of a NX450h while I was waiting for a fast  cosmetic repair on my 2016 RX, and I have been positively impressed. The NX  works most of the time in EV mode in hybrid mode too, the main difference is the intervention of thermal engine at a speed far more higher than in RX (at about 70 km/h) , so in normal use it's like to drive a EV vehicle, till 120 km/h, Besides, I was worried of 4 cylinder sound compared to V6m but actually car is very  quiet and it's a bit faster than RX450h, and also more rigid but still comfy. I ended test drive thinking it could be my next Lexus, even if I will keep my RX for a long time as it like new.

Thermostat stuck open to be substituted.

Thanks ;y main doubt is the way it's fixed, if I am sure that trim is stuck I will get a bi-adhesive tape and will go on with  detaching operation. 

Bad weather with hailstorm caused some dents in my upper front right door  trim. You can see in pic.

Any suggestion to fix it, even temporarily ? I asked to vendor and he proposed the substition of piece (non so expensive but neither cheap), but have to wait some days also.

Have someone removed trim to tell me if I could try a DIY repairing?

Being a 2022 model the latest one 🙂 You can see different models giving a look to lexus map updates site finding the pic of which one your car has mounted. 

In those settings it's same of sport+

Speed is limited because of eCVT , and actually max speed is a bit higher.

Usually I drive in crowded roads and  sport mode is too much reactive in reacceleration after a slowdown, I prefer ECO in such a situation.

At which speed Dan, and why do you set Sport+ mode? Does it not worsen mpg?

A difference I noticed in eCVT from GS300h to RX 450h is the engine V6 sound, quite  better to hear revving in proper range.

To have an average idea I suggest giving a look to spritmonitor site (or other ones monitoring  fuel consumption). Driving style strongly modifies mpg.

37-38 in mid season without AC

3 hours ago, Las Palmas said:

Here it is the same 5 but in km/h.

Anyway, cruise control here with all the traffic is useless as the adaptive braking and the way people are driving make the car constantly brake - accelerate - brake so it is a more fluent and comfortable ride just to leave it off.

I wrote it long time ago, but to avoid uncomfy accelerations it may be useful with adaptive cruise to set driving mode in ECO.

Wireless charging is somewhat standard, the difference is only in power that charger can supply and phone can ask to charger, so max power available just determines the  speed of charge. If you can, try to charge another phone and see if it happens charge stopping, in such evenience there could be a thermal security issue (have your phone in a cover?) .

Of course, don't forget to have the charger switch ON (green LED light on).

At the moment price is unknown: pre ordering is made just giving a little amount that will be given back if you decide to renounce buy.

Here (not UK), they offer 1000 Euros  free at  chargers as bonus.

I had something similar on my 2014 GS 🙂

Here the video:

It seem first deliveries in january 2023, but it is possible a booking of a RZ with a 300 € (here in Italy).

Ten years warranty for Battery at minimum 90% efficiency. 

10 hours ago, LGD said:

 Should I stay away from drive through car washes? 

Better using car washes where the car is steady and washer moves on rails trought all car lenght.

Almost all of modern washes are made so nowadays.

Consider that if your car is "on" and not in P the trunk does not open because of safety rules.

If car is off and (obviously) in P the remote should work keeping the button depressed and at a reasonable distance.

LKA inserted?