A lot has been said about the rx series, there are many good opinions about these cars, there are, of course, some drawbacks. Nevertheless, the models are in demand and, of course, every car enthusiast knows what they are talking about. More recently, the concern announced the start of sales in our country of the next rx crossover, this time equipped with a 2.7-liter engine. To date, the model has received a certain distribution among domestic drivers, which allows us to summarize some information about the operation of the Lexus.
What do you hear about the engine?
The model is equipped, as already mentioned, with a 2.7-liter power unit. In the Russian market, this engine is offered in a 188-horsepower version and is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. As the owners say, for such an engine, the car behaves very well, however, there is still not enough power.
“Accelerating dynamics is good, of course, but just a little something is missing. I don't know, power, I guess.
In operation, the motor is quite unpretentious, serious complications do not happen to it. In addition, without exception, all drivers praise him for his excellent work in the winter. But the Lexus engine has one drawback, or rather, one feature: fuel consumption.
According to the data declared by the manufacturer, the consumption per hundred kilometers should be 9.8 liters in the combined cycle. However, there is a significant difference between the indicators indicated in the instructions and the real picture. Experience has shown that:
- with a moderate driving rhythm and no traffic jams, the fuel consumption level can be set at 12-13 liters in the city and 9 liters on the highway;
- but one has only to start operating the rx 270 differently, more aggressively, as the consumption immediately increases to 16 and even 17 liters, especially in winter.
However, none of the car owners complained about this circumstance, since otherwise the engine does not cause any complaints.
As for the gearbox, it works well, but, as drivers say, it is somewhat sluggish. Switching occurs with a slight reluctance, although the delay is not too long.
In addition to this nuance in the operation of automatic transmission, motorists do not distinguish any disadvantages or, conversely, special advantages.
Drive, brakes and other elements of behavior on the road
Lexus rx 270 new is equipped with only front-wheel drive. For some, this is a disadvantage of the car, while others do not pay attention to it at all. Experienced drivers who have had a chance to drive all-wheel drive versions of the rx say that they do not feel much difference: the car behaves equally with dignity both in the case of front-wheel drive and in the case of all-wheel drive.
However, those who are going to operate the Lexus in not the most comfortable road conditions or plan to carry a trailer should take this feature of the car into account. After all, it is not so easy to drag the entire mass of the car and the trailer on the front drive, and the loads are undesirable.
Separately, car owners note the work of the brake system. There are no drawbacks here, on the contrary, the brakes seize instantly and do not fail even in the most unforeseen situations. But many remain dissatisfied with the emergency braking system: it works too abruptly.
The suspension should also be highlighted, which, according to drivers, is too stiff, and therefore deprives the passengers of the car of a certain degree of comfort. Especially noticeably the car moves tram tracks and small holes on the roads.
Let's talk about the salon
The interior of the Lexus is traditionally made at a high level. Drivers praise both the quality of the upholstery of the seats and the finish of the panels with plastic (it is easily washed from dirt, and is also not prone to rapid wear). But there are also certain disadvantages:
- Initially, the salon pleases with the number of various drawers and glove compartments. But later it turns out that they are all too small to calmly place the necessary items in them;
- almost all models have a creaking shelf in the luggage compartment;
- The downside of the interior equipment is the navigation system, which is not informative enough, and also comes with outdated maps.
Of course, there is also the richest equipment, but according to the firm conviction of our compatriots, the difference of 500 thousand rubles just for the camera, leather, heated seats and memory is too repulsive. Therefore, the most popular is the standard, minimum equipment.
Service and cost issues
Since the release of this version of the car began in 2012, the vast majority of owners purchased it at car dealerships. And here dissatisfaction with the Lexus rx 270 is immediately noted: the price of additional equipment, according to drivers, is utterly overpriced. For example, one roof rails will cost 33 thousand rubles. In addition, waiting for the installation of options takes several days.
Motorists also say that it is not very convenient to spend your time on maintenance every 10 thousand kilometers. But there's nothing you can do about it.
Summing up, it should be said that this Lexus, although it has certain drawbacks, is still a true representative of its brand. And therefore, if you decide to purchase it, then do it with pleasure: the price of a model with a basic configuration is 1,850,000 rubles.
Few people know that the world's first serial hybrid SUV was made not by advanced Japanese, but by conservative Americans. It was a Ford Escape Hybrid. Yes, there was little off-road in it, yes, in the country of rising land, by that time, hybrids had been riveted for more than a year ... But this fact itself greatly annoyed the descendants of the samurai.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
What is the purpose of a hybrid car anyway? Is there anything in it besides the marketing quirks of automakers and the pressure of the "greens"? Are there any advantages over, say, a small-capacity and economical internal combustion engine with an advanced exhaust gas purification system? As for the issues themselves, it is clear that the main bonus should be sought in the economic and environmental fields. As an example, let's take our hero - Lexus RX450h, whose power plant operates according to the parallel hybrid scheme. An Atkinson-Miller internal combustion engine with long-open intake valves and a high compression ratio kicks in at medium speeds and above, almost never idle and avoiding the most harmful loads, where it is helped by an electric motor. Acceleration from standstill, hard acceleration, traffic jams - all this significantly increases fuel consumption and the level of harmful emissions. And it happens in places of maximum concentration of people. And it turns out that the engine, in principle, is small in volume and economical, the dynamics are not lost, because the electric motor helps, emissions are noticeably smaller and fuel consumption is lower. These are the obvious advantages of hybrids. Less obvious, but extremely important for us, can be found by examining the state of affairs in the secondary market. Not so long ago, I had a chance to talk with the owner of an eleven-year-old Toyota Prius. This is interesting because the same power unit is used in the Lexus RX450h. So, the most important thing that I heard from the “priusovod” is that it never breaks. That is in general! Well, the gradual wear of the running gear, well, light bulbs, consumables, chips on the body - this is understandable. But, as for the engine, transmission and electrical systems, everything is incredibly reliable, requires almost no maintenance and does not lose its consumer properties even after 300 thousand mileage. To find out how much battery life has fallen during operation, we tried to drive in Electro mode for as long as possible. It turned out almost two and a half kilometers of ordinary country roads. The eight-year-old Lexus RX400h, according to the owners, goes through almost four. It turns out that after our winters, maintenance and torn urban rhythm, the battery is the most alive of all living things. Actually, this is all that potential owners of hybrid cars are afraid of, but not all that they may encounter while operating the third generation Lexus RX450h.
The battery is protected by an eight-year warranty
JUST LIKE OTHERS
In addition to the unique "hybrid" problems, the Lexus RX450h also has the usual, so to speak, typical for each car. Associated only with the specifics of the brand and model. According to the chassis, the owners of hybrid Japanese crossovers most often complain about knocks in the rear suspension. Most likely, these are stabilizer struts. In general, penny parts (as well as their replacement), if it were not a Lexus. The original costs about 2 thousand rubles, but you can find a reliable supplier for 800 rubles. Unlike purely gasoline versions, the hybrid did not have air suspension, which slightly reduces the cost of maintenance. Springs will cost 28 thousand rubles per pair, shock absorbers - 10. More often than others, the upper wishbone of the rear suspension also needs to be replaced - the silent block wears out. They say it can be repaired in a workshop, but more often they change the entire lever, which is relatively inexpensive: about 6 thousand for a lever and 4.5 thousand for a replacement. Tapping can also come from a short support rod
hub, which costs from 5 thousand for the original. Otherwise, with the exception of the stabilizer struts, up to 150 thousand kilometers the suspension does not require intervention, despite the fact that it is loaded more than usual, since the battery is laid above the rear axle.
The minimum ground clearance in the area of the gas tank is 180 mm
The front suspension was not noted for any characteristic problems, although fans of a sharp ride more often than others complain about the wear of wheel bearings. Well, stabilizers, where without them. Both can be replaced on a run of just over 50 thousand. The bearing will cost 3 thousand for the original, and half of this amount, for example, for Koyo. Stabilizer struts will cost 700-800 rubles per item. The knock of the steering rack ends, as a rule, with the replacement of tips. It's not as expensive as it might seem - about 5 thousand for a pair. The rail itself is quite reliable, but if you do not monitor the safety of the covers, then you can get a replacement, and this is almost 40 thousand rubles without work!
The Lexus RX450h was equipped with an E-CVT variator as a transmission. The planetary clutch that connects the front electric motor to the internal combustion engine and the starter-generator also work with it. Quite a reliable design, despite the large number of nodes. There were no serial failures, no serious recall campaigns either. The CVT allows you to select virtual gears manually and allows the owner to decide which of the three possible modes to drive: economical, normal or sporty. That's not counting the electric...
Nothing special can be said about the engine. Despite the index 450 in the model name, a 2GR-FE - 3.5-liter V6 is installed under the hood of the hybrid crossover. In fact, the same as on the RX350, except that it was derated to 249 hp, due to a special duty cycle. The timing drive is a chain, which, when replaced, will cost 5 thousand rubles. It is necessary to change the drive once every 150 thousand kilometers, and it is unlikely that you will have to do this more often, since the very design of a hybrid car does not allow the engine to work for wear. Questions may arise except for the injectors, due to the poor quality of the fuel. It is not easy to notice this, since the ICE has no idling, and electric motors compensate for jerks during acceleration. Until 2010, the oil supply system to the VVTi system was leaking, but after replacing the composite tube with a solid one and a mass service campaign, the problem disappeared. It happens that the phase change clutch grunts. It can be replaced if annoying, or you can not change it. Sometimes they complain about a pump leak, but this problem did not become widespread. In a word, an ordinary, boring Japanese motor that cannot please even the most curious journalist with something ugly.
The hybrid is ready for fords and ruts,
but does not handle sand and snow well.
This is understandable - only the electric motor turns the wheels
JUST LIKE OTHERS
The most serious problem with the second-generation Lexus RX hybrids was the sudden failure of the electrical part of the drive. More precisely, the burnout of the inverter of the power supply system of the electric motor-generator. And it doesn’t matter if this happened as a result of overheating of the power transistor switches themselves or a breakdown of the inverter cooling pump. It is important that the unit was either replaced under a warranty/recall campaign, or bought for $700 on Ebay… There seems to be no such problems on the Lexus RX450h. It seems to be - because official dealers say no, but at the same time there is a service campaign for replacing inverters ... The fact is that sensors have been added to the cooling system of the node that turn off the current if the load exceeds the pump's capabilities. The owner only needs to carefully monitor the supply of coolant in the expansion tank, or at least pay attention to the indicators on the instrument panel. Long before reaching the critical mode, the signal of a malfunction of the cooling system warns of danger. The inverter board itself costs a little more than 100 thousand rubles, and the entire unit is almost half a million, so you should not ignore the signal.
There are two electric motors in the Lexus RX450h. They work independently of each other, each driving its own axis. There are extremely rare cases of damage to the body of the rear electric motor, since it hangs on the side of the differential and is not covered by anything. A contract gearbox with an electric motor can be found for 40 thousand. The original new one is three times more expensive. The front unit, new, original and ready for installation, costs about 220 thousand rubles. Approximately 150 thousand costs a generator, which is also a launcher for an internal combustion engine. It is impossible to say that electric motors never fail, but failures are so rare that no specific problems have been identified.
For a long time, the terrible words “hybrid battery” have not scared anyone for a long time. And at -36 ° C, it works, and a resource of ten years easily survives. I mean the main power source hidden under the rear row of seats and in the trunk of the Lexus RX450h. By the way, do not fill up the space between the first and second row of seats with luggage. There are air intakes for the cooling system and ventilation of the battery compartment. If they are blocked, the battery may overheat and go into emergency mode. The warranty period for the entire block of elements in Russia is eight years. No frequent complaints about battery failure have been identified. However, it should be remembered that a new battery will cost the cost of a new Niva - almost half a million rubles.
Hybrid Lexus at the beginning of sales were much more expensive than their conventional counterparts. They sold so-so, although the owners quickly realized how successful their choice was. In the secondary market, there are hardly a hundred of them per country. This includes both the American versions and those officially sold with us. The cost starts from one and a half million. If you are not afraid of a hybrid in principle, you are not a retrograde, you live close to a qualified service and do not go off-road harder than half a wheel of snow, - hybrid Lexus
The RX450h will be one of the best purchases of your life. And because Lexus, and because hybrid. Yes, and the transport tax on it is almost twice as low as on a regular RX, since the declared power of 249 hp. calculated by the internal combustion engine and not by the aggregate. In a word, not a car, but a bright future!
OWNER REVIEW:
ARTEM, LEXUS RX450H 2010The car really liked its acceleration. Not even dynamics up to a hundred, but an instant response to the pedal. And both from a place and in motion. Very quiet. Comfortable interior, not in Japanese wide seats, excellent equipment. They say that after restyling in 2012, it became even more convenient. Consumption pleases, even in the city I can meet 8.5 liters.
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The topic of "unreliability" of automatic transmission on the first generation Lexus RX 300 is raised more often than others.
To dispel myths and legends, to collect general information and just opinions, this topic was created. This (root) post will collect key links as well as useful information.
Myth - The RX300 automatic transmission is unreliable.
Reality - With proper operation, the service life of the RX300 automatic transmission is about 300 thousand kilometers.
Myth - Lexus RX 300 automatic transmission repairs are insanely expensive
Reality is no more expensive than most cars with automatic transmission. About 60 thousand rubles on a turnkey basis, with removal, installation, spare parts and all consumables. And reliability after repair is much higher than European cars.
At the moment, the club community has concluded that the most appropriate place for automatic transmission repair is the club's partner, the company. The cost of a complete automatic transmission repair with a club discount is less than 60 thousand rubles, the quality is checked by club members.
The main reasons for repairs:
1. Slipping. RX300 is not an SUV, but an SUV. Don't skid! If you sat down, it is better to immediately find the cable than to force the transmission! Trying to go into a "buildup" is a death sentence for an automatic transmission.
2. Oil change to non-original. In the RX300 automatic transmission - pour only Type T-IV, original Toyota oil. Do not listen to "specialists" who assure that this is "an ordinary Dexron, the current is more expensive." T-IV contains a number of specific friction additives that are designed specifically for this type of transmission. "Analogues" from Castrol, etc., which allegedly fully correspond to T-IV, have also failed more than once.
3. Untimely or illiterate filter replacement. Washing the filter of the "old" sample (iron mesh), instead of changing to a "new" one (with paper filling). The topic on automatic transmission filters on the RX 300 is
4. Oil change in automatic transmission. with answers and opinions on many popular questions.
5. Continuous movement at high speed with severe contamination of cooling radiators ("main" and under the wing). The result is overheating, a decrease in resource.
6. Wound run!. Most RX300s in Russia have a rolled mileage, although 99% firmly believe in its "honesty" and carefully convey the "legend" that explains the 100 thousand miles on duty ("the oligarch's wife hardly traveled", "the minister gave her daughter, and she went to study in Cambridge ", "the eighth car in the family", "I just shore and drove a VAZ2107", "I have a Harrier, but they don't drive much in Japan, I also have papers with hieroglyphs", etc.) about my car to the next buyer.
But look at things sanely. The RX300 is a comfortable and fast car. Less than 20 thousand a year for such a machine is a unique case (legends - in the furnace!). More often 25-30, sometimes more. Thus, for the average RX300 99-2000, we get about 200-250 thousand kilometers for 2008. Not less! . And most likely, over the years, the car has seen everything. The previous owners got stuck on a fishing trip or in a snowy yard, and the oil change period was overdue a couple of times (“Japanese doesn’t break!”) And in the “service of good friends” the oil was changed to Mobile-ATF at 100 rubles per can. And here is the result. Your box is in need of repair.
Hope dies last. Options for "shamanism" (or maybe the wiring has gone, do you need to remove the battery terminal or just change the oil?) help in 1 percent out of 100. If you want to waste a couple of hundred before repairing, the choice is yours.
Still have doubts, want to know more?
Then below are links for you that will answer all your questions.
1. Club "Knowledge Base". Start from here! Please read the section on
5. - general theme
Attention! Truth is born in disputes. When reading materials, keep in mind that some of the opinions expressed in disputes are controversial! But after spending about an hour studying a selection of texts, you yourself will understand what is true and what is not.
Before asking questions, carefully read the entire thread, links and the information contained in them!. 99% of the questions have already been answered in detail, feel free to find them yourself!
Certainly, the Lexus RX330 won the hearts of many drivers, for reasons of harmonious appearance and timeless design. In this car, you can note more pluses than minuses. But there are no ideal cars, and each has weaknesses, illnesses and shortcomings that you need to pay attention to when buying and that every future owner of a car of this Lexus model should know about.
Weaknesses Lexus RX 330
Connections of branch pipes of the oil highway;
Clutch of the valve timing system;
Catalysts and lambda probes;
Steering rack;
Cooling system radiator;
Rear wheel bearings.
Further more…
Oil line connections
The weak point in this line was the connection of the pipes of the rubber section. As a rule, troubleshooting was carried out by replacing rubber elements with metal ones. When buying, accordingly, it is necessary to drive the car into an inspection hole and check visually for oil leaks.
Clutch of the valve timing system.
The sore spot in this element is the gears. If the gears fail, you can hear a loud rattle when starting the engine. This trouble manifested itself in the region of 20 thousand car mileage. And the most important thing in this case is that this breakdown is eliminated by replacing the node. Therefore, when buying, you need to pay attention to this and evaluate the performance of the clutch by ear. If there is a chirp, conduct a diagnosis.
Failure of catalysts and lambda probes.
Not to say that this is a mass phenomenon, but there are enough cases. The reason for these malfunctions was not some design flaws, but the quality, or rather not the quality of gasoline. Signs of the imminent death of the catalyst are a long start of the engine, a decrease in power, a poisonous start from the exhaust system. Therefore, when buying a car, you need to pay attention to this and ask if a catalyst has been cut out and a flame arrester has been installed. Otherwise, the procedure for replacing or installing a flame arrester is not a cheap procedure. If the lambda probe fails, engine malfunctions will occur.
Steering rack.
Steering racks are not durable on all cars, but in the event of a rack leak on a Lexus RX330, the entire assembly will have to be replaced. Although at present, most car services have learned how to defect the assembly and eliminate the causes of leaks.
Cooling system radiator.
This sore Lexus manifested itself mainly due to the ingress of reagents into the unprotected places of the radiator, which are sprinkled on the roads. As a result, aluminum honeycombs corroded over time. This problem arose mainly during the operation of the car in large cities. Checking for a radiator leak is easy.
Rear wheel bearings.
This problem, as well as with three hundredths, is quite common. There is no criterion for service life or mileage. Therefore, bearings can fail at any time. The main factor influencing the reduction in the service life of wheel bearings is the aggressive operation of the car.
Lexus RX330 Disadvantages
Crickets in the rear;
Weak head light;
When the air conditioner evaporator oxidizes, white flakes enter the passenger compartment;
Brandy seat trim material;
Expensive parts;
Thoughtful automatic transmission.
Outcome.
In conclusion, we can say that this car occupies a worthy place among its competitors. But it is important to remember that when buying, it is necessary to carefully and responsibly approach the check of the car for the absence of malfunctions, not only in weak points, but also in all systems of the car. The ideal option would be car diagnostics in reputable car services, so as not to buy a "pig in a poke".
P.S.: Dear owners of the 330s, write in the comments about the frequent breakdowns and shortcomings of your car, identified and noticed during operation.
Weaknesses and disadvantages of the Lexus RX330 was last modified: October 2nd, 2018 by Administrator
At the debut of the model in 2003 at the Detroit Auto Show, the RX was offered in two versions, more precisely with two engines: for Europe - the RX 300 204 hp. and for the USA - RX 330 233 hp A little later, in 2005, a hybrid version of the RX 400h 268 hp appeared on the market, and only in 2006 did a common version of the RX 350 appear for all markets with a 3.5 liter engine with 276 hp.
The reliability of the RX is not bad at all. Just do not build illusions, because. the machine is quite complex. What car enthusiasts call indestructible cars applies to simpler cars.
Let's look at aspects of car operation using the RX 330 as an example.
A known problem for all versions is the failure of catalysts and lambda probes. But, firstly, this happens extremely rarely, and secondly, our gasoline is the culprit of this incident. Also a well-known problem with the 3.5v6 engine versions until 2009 in a relatively large mileage interval - 40 - 110 thousand km - an oily line leaked. This happened at the junction of the nozzles and the rubber section. If this happens, then you will have to change the shriveled part to a similar, only metal one. Owners of cars with a 3.5 liter engine spoil the nerves a lot by the clutch responsible for the valve timing system. Its weak point is the gears, which make themselves felt with a loud short-term rattle when the engine starts. Similar symptoms may appear after 20 thousand run. The only solution here is to replace the node. Particular attention should also be paid to engine temperature. The reason for this is the current radiators. In fairness, it should be noted that cars in big cities are more susceptible to this, where reagent is actively sprinkled on the road. There is a hole in the bottom of the bumper for cooling the radiator, over time the reagent gets there and it gets on the honeycombs of the aluminum radiator, and the latter starts to flow.
An adaptive 5-speed automatic was installed on all versions of the RX, which was distinguished by very rough work when you press the gas pedal after coasting. This feature was most clearly manifested between the 2nd and 3rd gears. There seems to be nothing critical in this, but you still expect comfort from a car priced under 2 million, and not a sudden kick in the back. There are two options here: either change the oil more often along with the filter in the hope of improvement, or change your driving style to a smoother one and avoid abrupt starts. Most Lexus owners prefer the less expensive 2nd method. So it turns out that instead of an adaptive box - an adaptive driver. On the other hand, this slight discomfort in operation is more than compensated by the reliability of this unit, because Lexus boxes pass 200-300 thousand km without problems.
An unpleasant surprise is the rumble emitted by the rear wheel bearings, which is almost impossible to predict the wear period. There were no critical comments on the all-wheel drive clutch, cardan shaft and CV joint.
On a Japanese crossover, depending on the configuration, both a conventional spring suspension and an air suspension with the possibility of changing the ride height could be installed. By the standards of the class, this feature is unique, although it is not entirely clear why it is needed. Fundamentally, in this case, it does not change anything - the car does not become suitable for off-road use. True, the only plus in the city, if you drive up to a snowdrift or curb, you can pick up the car and drive onto the curb calmly without any effort. From the point of view of comfort, the air suspension also doesn’t really change anything - its elements have the same stiffness with conventional shock absorbers and, by the way, the same reliability, from 80 to 100 thousand kilometers. The picture is spoiled only by the decaying wiring of the body position sensor, as a result of which the corresponding icon appears on the console. If the wiring is rotten, then the drains at the same moment will refuse to obey the owner's manipulations. Sometimes the compressor itself fails, or rather, not even the compressor, but its valves, but in fact this does not make it any easier - it still needs to be replaced. Another common problem is a steering rack leak, at best you can get away with buying a repair kit, and at worst, replacing the entire assembly. In fact, the RX does not have many suspension failures. It is also worth mentioning the rear silent blocks, which usually fail at 70 thousand km, the pads that also wear out prematurely at about 20-30 thousand, sometimes the brake discs are deformed from overheating.
The interior also has some issues. For example, many owners complained about white flakes flying from the air conditioner and an unpleasant smell. The source of discomfort is a corrosive evaporator. The leather seat upholstery also raises some questions. On the one hand, it is nice that it is very soft, and on the other hand, any touch with effort is just a small dent. But such a problem is not critical, because. over time, the upholstery regains its shape. But as for the spots, it's a little more complicated. Drinks spilled on the seats always leave stains and are very difficult to remove. Sometimes the owners of this car have complaints about acoustic comfort. Over time, the interior of the car is filled with different sounds, the most famous of which are the rear curtain latches. The rest of the interior, of course, decent. The model is far from new, and it does not look outdated at all. The material and joining of the panels are excellent, they are not much subject to wear.
As for the body and electrics, the main problem here is a weak main light. Headlights do not shine brightly enough, and their housings sometimes fog up. The native windshield of a Lexus is also considered not very strong - a few pebbles from under the truck or a heavily turned on stove in the cold - and cracks will immediately begin. Interestingly, the Chinese counterpart is considered even stronger than the original glass.
It would be fair to assume that the cost of spare parts for Lexus is quite serious. But that's the beauty of owning a very common car, that you can always find analogues at very reasonable prices. For example, the mentioned windshield at the dealer will cost more than 23 thousand rubles, and the most inexpensive option in an unauthorized service was found for only 3780 with installation. True, for such a price you will no longer have a rain sensor and heated wiper area. Indeed, the prices for original spare parts are simply cosmic. Therefore, if you are a supporter of buying only original spare parts with a dealer warranty, be prepared for considerable expenses. The prices for non-original spare parts in comparison with the original ones, of course, please. But in terms of your wallet, they are also not sugar. Therefore, initially purchasing such a car, it is worth remembering that this is not a very cheap pleasure.
Many RXs were imported from the USA. Their main problem is twisted runs and a deplorable state disguised by excellent pre-sale preparation. Now choosing
In no case should you buy such cars without auto diagnostics. At least in order to understand the real mileage of the car. According to the results of crash tests, the body during a frontal impact underwent minimal deformation. Airbags and front seat belts provided good protection for the front saddles. The improved footwell design provides excellent protection to the rider's ankle. However, the floor under the driver's feet still deformed a little, and it went beyond the central tunnel. As a result, the car showed a very good overall safety result. Summed up only indicators for the protection of pedestrians. But the situation of theft, unfortunately, is not encouraging. Lexuses have been stolen before, and they are stealing now.
Based on a combination of factors, the picture with the Lexus RX may seem dubious. There are serious pluses - reliability, equipment, comfort. But there are also disadvantages - expensive spare parts and stealing. But, in general, if you like comfort, calm and pleasant driving, a Japanese crossover will easily satisfy all your needs, you just need to be very responsible in choosing a decent used copy. The ideal option, of course, would be a car with a transparent dealer history, but this applies not only to Lexus. Another plus of this car is that it is slowly depreciating, although until you become its happy owner, this is rather a minus for you. Therefore, alas, without a million rubles, buying even a 5-year-old high-quality car will not suit us.
