Mines being built ! Can’t wait seats were the tease like you in a sports car !

Quick note about the noisy engine, especially when it’s cold: it mellows out considerably as the car ages. At about 30 000 km mine is now down to a smoother, quieter growl in pretty much every situation, and it stays smooth even when I push it. When it was brand new I was really worried because it sounded nasally and rough, plus, as you mention, the cvt effect kinda decouples how much it’s working versus how much you’re feeling it. But all of that settles a lot over time. Plus, as the driver, we get used to how it behaves.

Finally a fair review from a journalist who took the time to evaluate this vehicle as it should be. I own this model I can confirm that it is very quiet and comfortable, great for highway driving. One annoyance is the lack of a physical button for changing the drive modes - you need at least two clicks on the touch screen. I use this function a lot because in sports mode you have a more precise steering and a better throttle response - usefull when driving outside of the city. It's not the end of the world but a physical button would have been much better. It handles surprisingly well for a car of this size and weight, in the corners is stable and composed due to the increased wheel base, lowered center of gravity and a more rigid body. I also like the safety tech, the curve speed management and the lane centering, which works great and helps a lot when driving long distances.

@GasGuzzlers

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words and for the owner insight! I am really with you on the handling, the rx 350 can really handle a turn, it really is the best of both worlds! Thanks so much and have a great week :) -Jake

I own this exact car in nebula gray. Beautiful car. Family loves it. Now with that being said. The only downside is the 4cyl engine. I miss the v6

Yeah my dad has the 2015 RX350 and I’ve driven it before a couple times…I love it

personally a huge fan of firm seats, absolutely abhor a soft collapsing seat like on the Tesla model 3

I enjoyed how you went over things in a way that was cool!

@GasGuzzlers

3 ай бұрын

Melanie thanks so much it really means a lot :) glad you enjoyed it, welcome to the community! Have a great week -Jake

As always great review, and even better looking reviewer. 🤭😏

Brilliant presentation. Many thanks

Great and thorough review!!

@GasGuzzlers

2 ай бұрын

Sorry for the late reply, just wanted to say thanks for the words of encouragement! They really mean a lot and connecting with people like you makes the hard work worth it! Have a great week :) -Jake

Omg tire pressure information is so important

Fantastic review. If my parents are considering a fully loaded Grand Cherokee, i may throw them this curve ball for consideration against the jeep given the price point.

@lionintu

Ай бұрын

Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the most unreliable SUVs you can buy

@ericfan1223

Ай бұрын

@@lionintu just bought it. We like it

I love the rx I was looking at the rav4 but I might just spend a little bit more on the rx350h

@jpdoc5722

5 ай бұрын

anything above RAV4-Hybrid XLE trim is too pricey. 350h is better👍

uncomfortable seats are a dealbreaker

@myusrn

4 күн бұрын

They are not uncomfortable. Super comfortable and not race car design that has you pinched in.

Adjustable cup holders aren’t new. They were in the last RX.

What trim is this?

@GasGuzzlers

2 ай бұрын

This is a luxury trim, that includes the HUD and special rims :)

Did Lexus let you borrow this car to test drive it? Did they pay you to do this review? Thanks for showing us the car Jake

@GasGuzzlers

4 ай бұрын

Hey i123456987654- Lexus let me borrow this car as a press loan. They did not pay for the review nor did they have input on the script and I made sure to return it filled with gas so I paid for that. Thanks for asking it is important auto journalists be held accountable :)

@i123456987654

4 ай бұрын

@@GasGuzzlers oh wow, I can’t believe they didn’t pay you…I feel like they should pay you being an auto journalist and all

How old are you?

@GasGuzzlers

4 ай бұрын

I am 22, never too young to get into auto journalism!

@i123456987654

4 ай бұрын

@@GasGuzzlers wow, that’s inspiring because I’m 25 and I’ve always wanted to get into journalism…my friend’s brother drives a McLaren so now I’m into cars again lol

You drive a fully loaded RX then say it doesn’t have very many features? You probably can’t even afford this car.

@GasGuzzlers

2 ай бұрын

I said it doesn’t have that many flashy features, which is true- no crystal shifter, no curved OLED display, no 3d graphics- just a really well built, excellent vehicle. Hope you have a great week :) -Jake

@steverogers7211

Ай бұрын

why you mad? lol