Article Comments - 2010 Lexus RX 350 First Drive

18 messages, Last post on Nov 12, 2009 at 6:02 PM

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2010 Lexus RX 350 First Drive - First Impressions: Lexus builds us a slightly more refined, slightly higher-tech version of the most popular luxury SUV of the last decade. (more)

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#6 of 18 Re: Too Fat [wwest] by la4mead Jan 09, 2009 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: wwest (Jan 09, 2009 1:10 pm) You're absolutely right. Lexus had some great options, but chose to modernize the same old pattern: bigger is better for to sell their cars on the U.S. I'm disappointed Lexus doesn't seem to recognize a market for high-content/quality, upscale appointments in a lighter, more nimble (and fun to drive), and fuel efficient design. P.S. FWIW, the Venza shape looks better to me, but it's too big. It's similar looking to a Matrix (but more upmarket), and the Matrix just doesn't offer the Lexus level of refinement and equipment. Replies to this message: roblaw (Feb 18, 2009 1:37 pm)
#7 of 18 Nav while driving? by sigmabody Feb 06, 2009 (12:13 pm)
The important question to me, and one which has net been answered yet, is will you be able to enter navigation data while driving? This is the single reason I haven't updated the nav information in my current Lexus (the factory version has the hidden override which allows entry while driving, which is incredibly useful just to let passengers enter data, if nothing else). If it still has this lockout and no known override, it's going to be a tough sell to me, no matter how many other features they put it: basic driver usefulness has to come first. Hopefully with all the other focus on driver utility, this huge glaring deficiency has been remedied; anybody know? Replies to this message: Firebird_EOU (Feb 06, 2009 8:11 pm)
#8 of 18 Re: Nav while driving? [sigmabody] by Firebird_EOU Feb 06, 2009 (8:11 pm)
Replying to: sigmabody (Feb 06, 2009 12:13 pm) I doubt it... You should research if it lets you enter via voice command instead.
#9 of 18 No interest in this topic by soonercat Feb 09, 2009 (1:31 pm)
Is it me or does the forthcoming 2010 RX have no interest? I think direct injection would have been quite nice from their GS 350 etc. Replies to this message: la4mead (Feb 09, 2009 2:41 pm) wwest (Feb 10, 2009 2:49 pm) soonercat (Feb 11, 2009 9:54 am)
#10 of 18 Re: No interest in this topic [soonercat] by la4mead Feb 09, 2009 (2:41 pm)
Replying to: soonercat (Feb 09, 2009 1:31 pm) I plan on going to the local preview event tomorrow night, hoping to be impressed but I'm not expecting a big wow factor. It looks like the same formula as before. Bigger, lazier, and more sedate which don't really inspire me much. Let's hope I'm wrong. I'm prepared (not expecting) to be impressed by a better handling, lower, well-built vehicle that's extremely efficient, agile and fun that includes lots of intuitive features in the price. But that's not what I've heard so far. The specs and pics of the new RX make me yawn. And for those who place a value on styling, I'd have to say the Venza has edgier, cleaner, and crisper lines. Either one seems like the size is getting just too big and clumsy, though.
#11 of 18 Re: No interest in this topic [soonercat] by wwest Feb 10, 2009 (2:49 pm)
Replying to: soonercat (Feb 09, 2009 1:31 pm) Actually DFI would have been even nicer on the new 187HP I4 in the new Venza and 2009 Highlander. DFI on that engine would have put in the "class" needed to power the RXh and even, or especially so, with DFI and Atkinson, the RXh. Replies to this message: soonercat (Feb 11, 2009 9:54 am)
#12 of 18 Re: No interest in this topic [wwest] by soonercat Feb 11, 2009 (9:54 am)
Replying to: wwest (Feb 10, 2009 2:49 pm) You are so right. Why spend $50,000 on the new RX hybrid when DFI on the I-4 would yield almost the same economy, nice power on regular gas and about $20,000 less bucks. LIke getting free lifetime fuel.
#13 of 18 2010 RX 350 Test Drive by Gyrlwolf Feb 11, 2009 (9:53 pm)
Test drove the RX 350 AWD 2010 today at a dealer in Southern, NJ. Totally different feel than the 2009. I was like WOW! I'm short and in the previous model when I raised the seat all the way up, the arm rest on the right hand side was lower than my seat so it felt weird. Not so with the 2010 model. Center console is at the perfect height so felt very comfortable. The seats felt more like bucket seats that held your body perfectly like in a Acura MDX. No lean when I hit curves at high speeds and the silence was amazing. Absolutely no wind noise even on the highway! And the ease of the navigation system both verbally and with the mouse was a pleasant surprise. Oh yeah and push button start feature was cool. New model also features air conditioned seats, which will be nice in the summer on hot days. New easy release lever in cargo area easily lowered rear seats in seconds. All in all a good experience. Sticker price a little high right now though. RX 350 AWD was $47,600 with nav and $44,500 without nav. Both models look nice. No books to take home currently though and the guy didn't have any idea what the lease specials were like. Said I was only the 3rd person to test drive demo as they only had 5 in stock. Big Lexus open house on Feb 21st to let everyone test drive more and by then he states they should have books since they we're due to get the SUV in originally until 13-16 Feb. Sorry for being so long, just tried to give all info I had and my experience.
#14 of 18 Re: Too Fat [la4mead] by roblaw Feb 18, 2009 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: la4mead (Jan 09, 2009 2:00 pm) I agree. I have a 2007 RX350 and the size and weight are just right. Very good acceleration for a luxury SUV (handling, not so much). Interestingly the specs are now available through Lexus and the curb weight listed on the Lexus site is 4340, about 170 pounds less than listed by Edumds for an AWD model. The Canadian site lists 4510 pounds. I wonder what the difference is. A 250 lb. weight gain is not bad but it is better than what I have seen.
#15 of 18 2010 RX350 ADW driving in snow? by jacks2 Nov 10, 2009 (10:10 am)
Has anyone had an opportunity to drive their 2010RX in snow in areas where chains or 4WD are required? Thanks Replies to this message: wwest (Nov 12, 2009 10:32 am)