Copies of a more or less affordable crossover sample of the RX series, which was given the index 270, managed to be obtained by official dealers. Beneath the bonnet of the popular crossover is a "not-so-big" 2.7-liter four-cylinder petrol engine that has so far been absent from the Lexus RX.
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The price for the RX270 crossover is one million eight hundred and fifty thousand rubles, the optimal price is two million two hundred and twenty thousand rubles. This turns out to be less than the price of the RX350 version (two million four hundred and forty five thousand - two million seven hundred and seventy thousand rubles). The Lexus RX270 is available in three trim levels: Prestige, Comfort and Executive. The list of equipment proposed for Lexus RX270, almost identical to what the sample of the RX350 crossover is equipped with. There are only not very big corrections: in terms of the degree of supply, the optimal configuration of the “two hundred and seventy” Executive can be compared with the set of functions in the configuration of the average sample of the “three hundred and fifty” RX.
The RX270 does not have a wooden steering wheel and seat ventilation. The navigation system for beginners is provided only in the top configuration, the RX350 already has it in the first Executive configuration. Front-wheel drive RX modification is available only for the market. At the same time, foreign buyers are not rumored to have an idea about the engine of one hundred and eighty-eight forces and a volume of 2.7 liters - it is installed on certain other models of Lexus and Toyota.
Lexus RX270 cars are assembled in Japan. For those who wish to ascertain the state of the quality of the assembled cars, any dealer is willing to wait for customers to test drive the RX270. It's good that samples for the test are available.
When buying a car "for yourself", the waiting time can take about two to two and a half months.
Specifications Lexus px 270
The Lexus RX270 engine of one hundred and eighty-eight forces with four cylinders is equipped with the company's system for regulating the phases of the distribution of gas valves (Dual VVT-i). The motor develops two hundred and forty-eight nanometers of torque at four hundred and two hundred revolutions per minute. Transmission in six steps. The optimal speed for new drivers who love agility is two hundred kilometers per hour, fuel consumption (AI-95 and more) in a cycle with combinations is 9.8 liters per hundred kilometers.
In the basic configuration of the Lexus RX 270 (Prestige) there are several systems that provide assistance while driving.
- There is ABS, BAS emergency brake booster,
- EBD brake force distribution system,
- a system that performs integrated control of the dynamics of the VDIM machine,
- electric power steering EPS with variable gain depending on speed, TRC system,
- anti-skid, hill start assist system HAC,
- brake lights with EBS stop signal in case of an accident.
The RX 270 has a light sensor and is capable of automatically adjusting the angle when the headlights are tilted. It has front and rear fog lights, bi-xenon headlights with washers, rear LED lights and brake lights, number sign light, windshield to isolate noise, and front door glass. There is also an electric heating of the windshield in the area of the wiper blades, a rear-view mirror on the sides with an electric drive for adjustments and folding. A savvy Smart-Key is provided, which allows drivers to be inside the cabin without removing the key (while the engine can be started by pressing the buttons).
It is also necessary to highlight a system for convenient entry and exit of the driver, an electrically adjustable steering column for reach and tilt angle, control keys on the steering wheel, a backlight system with zone lighting lamps next to the doors in front in the rear-view mirrors from the outside. The front seats are electrically adjustable and eight-way adjustable, as well as electrically adjustable in the lumbar support area, the rear seats are adjustable in the longitudinal direction and the angle of the backrests of the seats.
Lexus RX270 options: a bluetooth communication system, separate climate control for the driver and front passenger, the ability to control the multimedia complex using a Remote-Touch joystick, a radio and a six-disc CD changer, an audio system with nine or twelve speakers.
Price Lexus RX 270
RX 270 Master Special Edition
The price is two million one hundred ninety-four thousand rubles.
- Electric door drive, rear
- Steering wheel heating system.
- Intelligent access system, engine start at the touch of a button
- Steering column, side mirrors and driver's seat with memory function with three positions.
- Wood inserts in the interior
- Rear view camera with dynamic layout and display on the display screen.
- Navigation system in Russian with available maps of Russian cities.
- Joystick Remote Touch
RX 270 Prestige
One million nine hundred and forty two rubles.
- Headlights with xenon dipped beam.
- Seats in the first row with electric adjustment in eight directions
- The presence of an intelligent system for accessing the inside of the car and starting the engine by pressing the Smart Entry & Push Start button
- Driver comfort system
- Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)
RX 270 Expert
Model for two million two thousand rubles.
- Steering column, side mirrors and driver's seat. with memory function in three positions
- Joystick Remote Touch on the console in the center.
- 8-inch LCD color display, navigation system.
- Rear view camera with dynamic markings.
- The seats are upholstered in perforated leather.
- System for comfortable entry or exit of the driver (retractable steering column in automatic mode and driver's seat)
- Electric door drive at the rear.
- Steering wheel heating system.
- The presence of an intelligent system to access, start the engine by pressing a button
- Column on the steering wheel, rear-view mirrors on the sides and a driver's seat with a memory function in three positions
- Wooden inserts in interior design.
- Rear view camera with dynamic layout and display.
- Nineteen inch alloy wheels.
- Navigation system written in Russian with installed maps of Russian cities
- Joystick Remote Touch
Test drive Lexus px 270 (video):
Outcome
Crossover Lexus RX270 is a lightweight modification of the famous crossover. The appearance of a more affordable RX sample in the Russian markets contributes to an increase in interest in the model. In addition to the fact that it has a new engine, the "two hundred and seventieth" Lexus is equipped with only one front-wheel drive. Such a choice was made, as the manager said, specifically to make the model cheaper. This and much more makes the RX270 popular both in our country and abroad.
The luxurious interior is covered with delicate light leather, in the center of the front panel there is an impressive display, on which the remote-touch joystick drives the cursor arrow, and the list of standard equipment takes up almost a whole page - there is no smell of a budget deficit here! Of course, the 2.7-liter engine is not particularly impressive in terms of performance, but at the same time it does not inspire boredom - this is quite a decent displacement by today's standards. But is 188 hp enough for a two-ton crossover?
The very first meters of the path dispelled all my fears: the in-line “four” and the 6-speed “automatic” make an excellent tandem. The car catered to my whims exactly: it crawled insinuatingly in a traffic jam, and responded to my requests to accelerate sharply at a traffic light with an enthusiastic jump. This was the first pleasant disappointment.
The ambush, as it turned out, was completely different. The Lexus-RX-270 is the only defective member of the Rex family: it alone does not have all-wheel drive. There was too much torque falling exclusively on the front wheels: with any at least somewhat dynamic start from a standstill, the car starts to slip, impatiently crawling with wide paws even on dry asphalt. Half-melted slurry or a thin layer of snow lead him into a state of even greater frenzy - he begins to furiously rub his front wheels along the road, demonstrating inappropriate enthusiasm. And although the stabilization system firmly keeps it on the right track, not allowing it to scour and leave the given trajectory, such a “replay” somehow does not fit in with the image of an expensive car. But this is also an additional load on the tires, which even in the 18-inch size cost decent money! For the all-wheel drive version, such a show of force was not observed.
The reverse side of the same medal was not slow to appear outside the city. Escorting me to the famous monastery near Yaroslavl, navigation categorically demanded to turn off the asphalt onto the forest road, and I imprudently fell for the provocation. There seemed to be no particular reason to worry: the snow track, although winding, but excellently rolled, did not promise serious tests. However, it soon branched into two tendrils, which rested on the unraveled virgin soil around an unknown summer cottage. Moving backwards five kilometers to the track was unrealistic due to the many sharp turns, and I made a risky and erroneous decision to turn around at this "crossroads". The car, which only slightly jumped off the track, immediately dug in to the full depth of its small ground clearance. Picking up a shovel and tearing him a wide way to retreat, I again got behind the wheel. But the car stubbornly did not want to follow the paved path, but purposefully climbed deeper and deeper into the snowdrift and sat down on its belly over and over again, showing good sapper skills. After three hours of torment, with the disabling of all the stabilization systems found in the menu, I still managed to install the Lexus on the lost road with its face facing the highway. Behind him were a couple of hectares of dug up snow and a completely spoiled entrance to the holiday village.
It is clear that the crossover is not an SUV. But no one demanded from the car some unimaginable feats. The task was quite within the power of an ordinary passenger car. However, the lack of all-wheel drive, a large mass and a fairly powerful engine, with their inconsistency in actions, reminded the characters from Krylov's famous fable. However, there is one weighty argument in favor of the RX270: the more capable all-wheel drive Rex is 700,000 rubles more expensive.
For the convenience of loading cars in the configuration "Executive" are equipped with an electric tailgate
We decided:
On paved roads, the car feels good, but even on light off-road on a front-wheel drive Rex, it’s better not to meddle. Only the fact that it costs 688,500 rubles cheaper than the most affordable RX-350 clearly speaks in favor of the RX-270.
Lexus RX 270 is a Japanese crossover, close to the station wagon. Despite the fact that the car is equipped only with front-wheel drive, the Lexus RX demonstrates excellent results in difficult road conditions. Many owner reviews note its cross-country ability: the crossover has cross-country ability primarily due to its low weight when compared with other crossovers. As for the body, for this we have prepared high-quality photos that will help you get acquainted with the design, as well as the interior of the crossover. Because there is a photo, we will not describe every detail of the body, especially since the car looks rather modest, but stylish. Many owner reviews indicate that the crossover does not bother, and its strict appearance stands out on the road.
The new Lexus RX has not lost its original features; on the contrary, the crossover looks more stylish and interesting. Even when looking at the car, it becomes clear that you are facing a Premium class crossover.
Inside and outside
Photos of the salon are also present, but here we, perhaps, will stop. The buyer will be able to choose different colors for the interior of the crossover. For example, leather upholstery is available in brown, light gray, black and even ivory. As for the fabric trim, it has an exclusively black color, which is in perfect harmony with the interior elements. This is confirmed by numerous reviews. Also, as additional options, you can add other decorative elements to the interior of the Lexus RX 270.
And now let's go through the salon. As soon as the driver gets into the car, the first thing the eye falls on is the central panel. It is very pleasing that the ergonomics of the crossover has been worked out for a long time and carefully - this can be seen from the quality of the plastic, connections and buttons. If we compare the ergonomics of the latest generation with the previous version, then there are fewer unnecessary details, and the dashboard looks modern - there are a minimum of buttons (seen in the photo), but they are all necessary. As for the steering wheel, the steering wheel, as the drivers say, is upholstered with a fairly high-quality material - hands do not slip on it.
This photo highlights the central panel of the Lexus RX. Look at how few elements are here. And why should they, if all the main keys are in plain sight, and the auxiliary ones are in the on-board computer. It is worth saying that the sensor reacts immediately, and the system itself is as friendly as possible to the user, as many reviews tell us.
It is also worth mentioning the innovations that the manufacturer has added to the latest generation of the Lexus RX 270. Particularly noteworthy is the system that sends a signal to the key and starts the backlight when the driver approaches the crossover. This is a very interesting and, most importantly, useful innovation - at night you do not have to jump over puddles and move by touch - the car will light your way. Another interesting system is that when the engine is turned off, the steering wheel and the back of the driver's seat are shifted so that the driver can comfortably and easily get out of the car. When the driver returns to the Lexus RX 270, everything returns to its place. Here it is - the world of the future. The systems work smoothly and clearly, as reported by many reviews of PX 270 car owners in Russia.
The innovative climate control system, which is installed in medium and higher equipment, provides full comfort not only to the driver and front passenger, as is usually the case in crossovers, but to all your companions. This happens due to the fact that there are special sensors on the car that change the temperature and humidity outside. Powerful air ducts do not allow the windows to fog up. Official test drives of the Lexus RX 270 were carried out, as a result: the crossover experienced many climatic conditions: at low temperatures, interior heating was tested, and in extreme heat, cooling. As the reviews say, the climate control does its job perfectly. There are special sensors inside the cabin, the main task of which is to control the purity of the outside air. If the air is polluted, then the electronic systems start circulation inside the Lexus RX 270. When the sensors report that the air is clean again, the automatic system again begins to draw clean air from the outside environment.
Before moving on to such an important issue as technical specifications, we would like to describe the luggage compartment. The trunk in the Lexus RX 270 is quite modest - 446 liters. If necessary, you can fold one or all the seats from the back row, then the space will increase noticeably. The trunk itself, as many reviews report, is ergonomically and correctly made in the sense that loads of different sizes can fit here. In addition to the luggage compartment, inside the crossover there are a huge number of pockets, niches and glove compartments for storing small items. Some reviews report that there are too many such shelves. Immediately it is worth warning that the car is hardly suitable for full-fledged off-road. We made such conclusions when we got acquainted with its technical features and power plants. But, nevertheless, if necessary, the Lexus RX 270 will pull up and be able to overcome a difficult section of the road.
The photo shows that the Lexus RX received upscale rear row seats. It goes without saying that the Lexus RX, whose price exceeds 2 million, could not be equipped with a cheap driver's seat. But there are expensive chairs not only in front, but also in the back.
Technical part
So we got to the power plants. In this section, we will also look at the configuration of the car in order to know how the price differs. All versions come with automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Each configuration comes with a gasoline power plant with a 2.7-liter engine, the power of which is 188 horses. The top equipment is called Executive. The interior trim of this configuration includes leather seat covers, as well as a leather-trimmed steering wheel. It looks amazing, and the tactile sensation is no worse.
It is worth saying that the developer paid a lot of attention to safety inside and out of the Lexus RX 270, which is good news. The crossover received a huge number of airbags: side airbags for passengers and the driver, front airbags, curtains and even pillows that protect the legs of both the driver and the front passenger. All these elements have passed a strict crash test, as a result - pillows, protective curtains fully justified themselves.
In addition to pillows, there are also modern security elements - electronic systems. These systems are designed to prevent accidents on and off the road: there are also brake force distributors, an auxiliary emergency braking system in case of frontal danger, and an anti-lock braking system. What else is worth highlighting is a system that helps to effectively start the Lexus RX 270 on the rise and an electronic assistant whose main task is to control stability. There are also dynamic cornering lights, cruise control mentioned above, adapted lighting expensive and other elements.
If you are moving through unfamiliar terrain, the driver comes to the aid of the navigation system. And if the parking lot is full, and you need to squeeze into a free space, then regular parking sensors, as well as rear-view cameras, will help you here. It is worth saying that the parking system works very well - which is also confirmed by many reviews of the owners. Returning to the cabin again, we want to say about seat heating, which are provided for each passenger. There is also a full power package. As for the on-board computer, it will always report and give out the technical specifications, as well as the performance characteristics of the Lexus RX 270. Connector for connecting a DVD or external audio device, Bluetooth, immobilizer, interior lighting when landing, alarm system, tinted rear-view mirror, 8 speakers - all these elements were present in the last generation.
It looks like a white version of the Lexus RX. As you can see, the car looks quite harmonious, as many reviews of Lexus RX drivers say.
The base equipment of the Lexus RX 270 was called "Prestige". Drivers who choose this version will also receive a fairly rich equipment. In what it is inferior to the top version - there is no dynamic cornering lighting, standard navigation, as well as heating for the rear seats. The manufacturer decided to put bi-xenon headlights in the middle configuration instead of the front “LEDs”. Instead of leather, the Prestige is equipped with fabric upholstery, which is made with the highest quality, and the materials do not cause any complaints.
Price
We studied the technical characteristics of the crossover, looked at the photo. Now the question of price remains. The basic version of Prestige is sold in Russia from 1.9 million rubles. As for the most expensive version of the Executive, it starts from 2,288,000 rubles. We recommend that you pay attention to the supported versions of this model, because. many people sell cars in excellent condition.
The third generation of the Lexus RX crossover was put into production in 2009. The model was implemented in three modifications: RX450h, RX350 and RX270 - and several trim levels. The Lexus RX270 crossover is a light version, sales of which began in Russia in May 2010. The introduction of a more affordable RX variant (including the Russian market) was intended to stir up interest in the model. In addition to the presence of a new engine, the "two hundred and seventieth" Lexus has only one type of drive - front. This choice was also made to reduce the cost. The new RX270 has become another model of the brand, which received a new corporate design. A characteristic feature is the spindle-shaped false radiator grille.
For the Lexus RX270, three trim levels were provided: Prestige, Comfort and Executive. Standard equipment includes front fog lights with washers, bi-xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, body-color side mirrors with power and heating, roof rails, steering wheel with telescopic and vertical adjustment, fabric seat upholstery, power front seats, audio system with 8 speakers, dual zone climate control. In general, the list of equipment offered for the Lexus RX270 is practically the same as the rich version of the RX350 crossover. There are only minor corrections: in terms of equipment, the maximum configuration of the 270th Executive is comparable to the set of options for the average configuration of the 350th RX. The wooden steering wheel and seat ventilation are absent in the RX270, the navigation system is provided only in the top configuration.
Under the hood of the Lexus RX270 is the 1AR-FE brand engine - this 2.7-liter 4-cylinder power unit is used on the Toyota Venza, Toyota Highlander and Toyota Sienna models, as well as on some Lexus models. The engine is equipped with a proprietary valve timing adjustment system (Dual VVT-i) and is tuned for 188 hp. power and 252 Nm of torque. Transmission - 6-speed "automatic". According to the declared characteristics, the RX270 spends only 11 seconds to accelerate to 100 km / h, and the maximum speed is 200 km / h. At the same time, gasoline consumption in the combined cycle is 9.8 liters per 100 km. The curb weight with the driver is 1915-2025 kg, depending on the configuration.
The chassis of the car includes a fully independent suspension (front McPherson struts, rear, unlike its predecessor, multi-link design), disc brakes (front ventilated), active electric power steering, which changes effort depending on the speed. Compared to its predecessor, the third RX has grown in size. Its length is 4770 mm, height - 1725 mm, width - 1885 mm. 18-inch alloy wheels are standard. Ground clearance - 175-180 mm.
The passive safety systems include a full set of airbags (front, side, curtain airbags and knee airbags). From electronic active systems: anti-lock brakes with brake force distribution, auxiliary braking system, electronic stability control and traction control, as well as help when starting on a hill, cruise control, adaptive road lighting system. The Lexus RX270 is the only member of the RX family to be equipped with front-wheel drive only. The problem is partly solved by the electronic stabilization system, but if the presence of 4WD is fundamental, you should take a closer look at the RX350 model.
In 2013, a number of trim levels were supplemented by the new Expert Special Edition, which offered a more optimal list of equipment at an attractive price. It included equipment of the average Comfort configuration, while adding: an audio system with 12 speakers, an 8-inch color display, HDD, a rear-view camera with dynamic markings, a Remote-Touch control joystick, an automatic air recirculation system. In general, the launch of the RX270 as a budget version was quite successful - the car was in good demand, and today the RX of this series is interesting for its prices in the used car market.
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.
