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Last post on Sep 07, 2011 at 8:10 AM
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Lexus RX 330, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), SUV
#49 of 52 2010 RX 350
by ferns
Apr 30, 2011 (7:01 pm)
One more note to add: Premium Gasoline can be 'Required' or 'Recommended'. For 2010 RX 350 Premium is 'recommended'. There is no difference in gas mileage hence no need to use it.
Only difference will be that you will lose half a second while take off from zero to 60 miles in 7 seconds. So, if you are on the race track then you will need Premium.
#50 of 52 Re: 2010 RX 350 [ferns]
by cecarter
May 03, 2011 (1:50 pm)
Since you have a 2010, what does the ECO mode do? What I wqould like is the capability to upshift at lower speeds like I had in my Mercedes 230 Compressor. I could select 5th gear at 20 mph.
Is ECO just a light or a switch?
May 03, 2011 (2:13 pm)
It is just a light which illuminates when you are driving economically. If you try to keep it lit up at all times you will improve your fuel economy significantly.
Sep 07, 2011 (8:10 am)
I recently purchased my fourth Lexus RX. Previously owned a 2000, 2004 & 2006 hybrid. While the mpg for my new car is not quite as impressive as with the hybrid, overall I get 22-23 mpg with a mix of city and highway driving in mountainous terrain. The car has about 2000 miles on it right now. What I lost in gas savings I gained in insurance premiums savings, as my annual premium has decreased by about $500!