Video of new RX

[Zotto]

Savagegeese made this video with first impressions from a short new RX drive

 

 

[larryadler]

I have watched some videos on YT, all American. They appear to be quite positive, about the 2.5 engine with turbo and hybrid.

That said I knew the 23 model was imminent, with the smaller engines, but I really wanted one of the last of the 3.5V6 motors. Apparently the fuel consumption is no real difference, it’s all about emissions .

Pete 

[Zotto]

Compared to my RX with V6, I had the chance to test a new NX with smaller engine (not turbo) and plug-in, and I was well impressed, mostly because it works in EV till higher speed so that thermal engine is off most of the time, but when it goes on the noise is quite low, so to not regret the V6 sound; the question about 2,5 turbo is how it is reliable compared to aspirated 3,5 V6; for sure it's less thirsty, anyway I am satisfied of mpg in my RX.

About new platform, it's firmer, a bit more rigid, and I found very good in NX test, so I guess will give same feeling in new RX.

Would I change my V6 for a new 4 cylinder RX? I don't know, probably YES but with a fear to regret something , even if probably I would take an aspirated 2,5 as  power is  sufficient to me.

[larryadler]

Yes, when the time comes it will be a hard decision to change the V6, tried and tested for a 4 pot engine. 
Like you, I am happy with my mpg, just returned from France, average 38-44mpg, that’s probably the most you can expect from a 2.0ltr 4 pot petrol in any make.

In any event I’ll put that on the back burner for now, I have many years and miles for my V6 to cover, unless the government decides to screw me on the road tax?