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 ;)
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! 😆
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
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!
@@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?
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 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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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 ;)
Thanks for watching and commenting! No cold weather issues with this one, which I had in the past with other Toyota hybrid systems.
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! 😆
Thank you for the support Frank, I really appreciate it!
Thank you. Very informative.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome good know the RX is capable on small gravel trail roads.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
this is great video
Thanks for the support!
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
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!
@@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?
Honestly, I don't remember the previous generation well enough to answer that with confidence.
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...
They are worlds apart in many ways!
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.
@@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?
Nice !
It's like a fish out of water
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.
Which one is more capable the 350 V6 AWD or 450H V6 AWD for off road?
I've tested one hybrid, can't remember what it was, but they performed about the same off-road.
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.
Interesting, thanks for sharing!
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?
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.
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
This one is a hybrid so it's not a big deal because you have the gas engine to power it when needed.
@@EngineAdventures so as ionic 2020
Battery went too low and engine on its own couldn’t handle.
@@molos3466 I get what you're saying now. I didn't test it that far to see, good idea for a future test though!
@@EngineAdventures thanks looking forward to see it
Would you test my vehicle out. It’s old school suv (06 rx330)
I'd love too, if I have the time and access to one!
@@EngineAdventures are you located in Utah. Like salt lake or davis county. I can give you mine
That's very generous of you! However, I'm down in Utah County.
the car is good looking but the engine is stupid
It's not bad, just a little underpowered for today's luxury vehicles.