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Lexus NX is 4.63 long, RX 4.9.

It's the way Hybrid system with eCVT works: asking power rpm go high. Don't worry, it's impossible to move engine in "red zone".

Even if moving in only electric is nice, usually it is NOT the most fuel efficient way, as battery has to be charged and the only way it's done is recovering energy elsewhere going to be wasted or directly from thermal engine; so, if you can move using thermal engine directly instead to convert the energy it gives in electricity to charge battery and then to reconvert energy from battery to make electric motor rotate, it avoids conversion losses . The reason because now car with eCVT may reach higher EV mode speeds it's because electric motors can reach higher rpm compared to older models. Besides, newer Lithium batteries can (like in new Yaris) can deliver higher currents (= more power) to electric motors (more speed requires more power).

70 kph is max speed in my 2016 RX 450h, provided that to reach that speed without starting engine electric state of charge in battery is not low and the power meter is kept under half of "eco" range with a very light pressure with right foot on pedal. Last ecvt Lexus models can reach over 110 kph in EV mode.

Lexus owners do not like to tell their age because all people say Lexuses are for old people 😁

It sounds strange from a SUV owner, but coming from an Avensis, why not a sedan? Something like ES 300h...

It will be 🙃

With adaptive cruise control in my RX speed can be set only over 45 kph but when in queue car slow down with the preceding vehicle till stop; unluckily , probably for safety reasons, when queue restart moving you need to press pedal or cruise control lever to make car moving. Another suggestion in these cases is to keep distance setting to minimum level.

My first thing I do is fueling 😄

Found this: DRIVEN | Lexus' striking F Sport headlines new IS300h range in SA, and it's a stunner! | Wheels (news24.com)

One is hybrid.

The better way to fuel economy for hybrid cars but for every car also is to drive in a way you do not need strong braking; if you predict that you have to stop, as approaching to a red traffic light, leave the pedal and let the car "flow", and press brake pedal lightly so to stay in "charge" zone without intervention of brake pads: the smoothest driving is the most fuel efficient.

Ciao Sergio, no runflat tyres. About SPORT setting, it makes steering wheel and suspensions stiffer.

I add that in many new Lexus Hybrids there is the Hold button to keep brakes engaged in D when car is not moving. Brakes are released just pressing right pedal to start moving.

Which sound? Anyway, in hybrid cars You should AVOID staying in N if not strictly necessary, in that position HV battery is not charged: better leaving in P.

The most complete way to read all the specs is going to Lexus tech site, Lexus Service Information (lexus-tech.eu) After registration you can click to Euro5/6 search page , insert VIN number then click "Vehicle specifications"

UX=urban crossover If you don't need space and use you car in city UX will give you a far better mileage. If you often have passengers on rear seats and need more space also in boot, go for a NX.

Just to say my opinion from a different starting point, let's the the different full charge V in AGM vs WET batteries. AGM are full charged at 13 V, while wet ones are at 12,6 V. What does this mean? That if I use a external charger (like CTEK) , where I have 2 different settings, if I try to charge a AGM leaving the setting on "simple" 12V battery, I will charge my battery without problems but NOT totally; not such a great problem indeed. Else, if I set to AGM, I will continue to charge my connected battery risking to "overcharge" it, with the consequences of it, mainly heating and eventually developing gas. Also this in modern chargers is not so risky because the internal processor is monitoring current, and if you give a look to CTEK instructions the AGM setting is also indicated for better in "cold" temperatures * . So, what's the problem with internal charging systems of hybrid cars? If they are programmed to charge AGM they manage currents for a little higher full charge V than that optimal for wet batteries, so they could continue to send current even in full charged wet battery. Is this a problem? Probably not a big one, as in parallel with battery there are all other 12 V services working , but neither a "optimal" working state. A possible test could be to read the real V in 12V circuit with car in ready (ON) and decide accordingly to reading if it's possible to use a cheaper wet battery or not: if we read something lower than 13,5 V it could be worth the risk, if 14 , or if you like to live in peace of mind, use the original battery type.

Opss, I thought it was a 600H 😇

Give a look to 12V battery contacts if they are well tight, and don't worry about alternator as Lexus Hybrids have no alternator. 🙂

No ICE mode, system detects slippery conditions (and may be temperature) and acts accordingly.

Same tyres on my RX. 🙂

On climbs, even more towing, better set RX in SPORT mode.

Till 10 years, doing official service every 15000 km/year.