2023 Lexus RX 350h Off Pavement

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

Комментарии • 38

  • @FrankSD76
    @FrankSD76 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks! Probably won’t ever need to know any of this. . .but if I’m ever it the situation I will be really grateful. Thanks for thinking outside the box and dirt-testing a Lexus! 😆

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for the support Frank, I really appreciate it!

  • @moonsapling
    @moonsapling Год назад +10

    The Toyota systems are improving more and more. Id also prefer a hybrid if I wanted to explore and not a full EV. Overall a nice vehicle!
    Flawless reviews as usual ;)

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting! No cold weather issues with this one, which I had in the past with other Toyota hybrid systems.

  • @aborn24
    @aborn24 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you. Very informative.

  • @Thulebeez
    @Thulebeez Год назад +3

    Awesome good know the RX is capable on small gravel trail roads.

  • @AP-cv1vp
    @AP-cv1vp Год назад +2

    this is great video

  • @dinhscot
    @dinhscot Год назад +2

    To be fair, the Lexus has only all season street tires that not even made for off roading... I say it AWD perform what you would expect it to do.. flawless considering what we are working with

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  Год назад +2

      I agree that the RX performed as well as expected. I also agree that having the right tires for the terrain is important. However, this test is more about the vehicle's ability to transfer torque to the wheels with traction. Thanks for watching and commenting!

    • @dinhscot
      @dinhscot Год назад +1

      @@EngineAdventures just a quick question in your expert opinion. Does the hybrid motor in the rear feel solid when you perform your test… or pile a solid axle last gen RX AWD seem stronger / or last longer?

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  Год назад +1

      Honestly, I don't remember the previous generation well enough to answer that with confidence.

  • @off-roadingexplained8417
    @off-roadingexplained8417 Год назад +1

    Nice !

  • @off-roadingexplained8417
    @off-roadingexplained8417 Год назад +3

    Not to be confused with the pseudo AWD Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk ;-) ... But that's what a lot of people think - a Cherokee Trailhawk is an RX 350- not even close...

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  Год назад

      They are worlds apart in many ways!

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  Год назад +1

      They seem to be hit and miss. If you get a bad one, you've got years of issues, if you've got a good one, it'll run a long time without problems.

    • @off-roadingexplained8417
      @off-roadingexplained8417 Год назад

      @@EngineAdventures yeah mine shifts a little bit rough but I'm thinking that since I have the 2.4 that I am probably not going to have as many power transfer unit or transmission problems because it doesn't have near as much power. We'll see. Gas mileage is actually not that good in the city but it's pretty good on the interstate. You would think that the 2.4 would do a little bit better but it's gear so low it really doesn't- And they do gear it lower than the V6.... So it winds up being potato potatoh on gas mileage if you're not in the interstate (interstate can get up to 26 mpg. I averaged it on a 5 hour trip once ) - I can say that . Also , unfortunately I think running 32-in tires is a bad idea given the history of problems with the power transfer unit and transmission. I run 30.6 inch (stock was 29.5).
      The benefit to me is that the thing drives like a car - even with the 2 inch lift. That's the appeal. It IS tempting to get an old Wrangler sport next time and throw in a lunchbox locker. There are so many choices for suspension I really think that you can make it ride however you want if you know what you're doing, especially if you don't go for LT tires, you'll be able to run 26 psi Street pressure no problem. How could that possibly ride bad?

  • @gwilli1754
    @gwilli1754 Год назад +1

    Which one is more capable the 350 V6 AWD or 450H V6 AWD for off road?

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  Год назад +1

      I've tested one hybrid, can't remember what it was, but they performed about the same off-road.

    • @gwilli1754
      @gwilli1754 Год назад

      I found out that for reverse, it can only use the hybrid motor. That could be very problematic, because the power is not that great, the weight could be mostly in front, and it is only a 2WD at that time.

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  Год назад

      Interesting, thanks for sharing!

  • @sansin6250
    @sansin6250 Год назад

    If driving on 2 to 4 inches of slushy snow is my primary concern, should I get the 350 turbo AWD model, or will this be able to handle it? Or should I consider the Highlander with the torque vectoring AWD?

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  Год назад

      Batteries don't like being cold, especially when the slush is kicked up onto them cooling them even more. I think any of them will perform just fine in those conditions, as Toyota/Lexus should have put these vehicles through lots of that during testing.

  • @molos3466
    @molos3466 Год назад

    Will in climb a strip mountain without draining the battery? Without going downhill to recharge the battery. Would be a good test review for your channel.
    Hyundai ionic couldn’t climb a mountain

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  Год назад

      This one is a hybrid so it's not a big deal because you have the gas engine to power it when needed.

    • @molos3466
      @molos3466 Год назад

      @@EngineAdventures so as ionic 2020
      Battery went too low and engine on its own couldn’t handle.

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  Год назад +2

      @@molos3466 I get what you're saying now. I didn't test it that far to see, good idea for a future test though!

    • @molos3466
      @molos3466 Год назад

      @@EngineAdventures thanks looking forward to see it

  • @brandoncordero5309
    @brandoncordero5309 Год назад

    Would you test my vehicle out. It’s old school suv (06 rx330)

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  Год назад

      I'd love too, if I have the time and access to one!

    • @brandoncordero5309
      @brandoncordero5309 Год назад

      @@EngineAdventures are you located in Utah. Like salt lake or davis county. I can give you mine

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  Год назад

      That's very generous of you! However, I'm down in Utah County.

  • @jamesfreeman7954
    @jamesfreeman7954 5 месяцев назад

    It's like a fish out of water

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  5 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed, not the Lexus built for off-road use, that's what the GX and LX are for. However it's still a fun and useful test as it shows how well it can transfer power in slippery conditions, like icy roads.

  • @tablespoon1277
    @tablespoon1277 Год назад

    the car is good looking but the engine is stupid

    • @EngineAdventures
      @EngineAdventures  Год назад +1

      It's not bad, just a little underpowered for today's luxury vehicles.