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That was my comment and I would agree with you. The "transmission of the future" was really meant as an observation from my perspective, coming from the traditional autoboxes Your comment about lag and 'rubber-banding' is at odds with my experience with the e-CVT in my RC. There is no perceptible lag and definitely no rubber-banding. There are no bands in the e-CVT (I remember the old DAF-Matic!) and no chain drive as in the Prius?

Get the ship name from your dealer and plug it into this website https://www.vesselfinder.com/?imo=9293624

Damn it!! I corrected that 3 times and still got it wrong

Not an ES but my RC is off the coast of Sri Lanka as I type. 2.5 months from placing my order.

If it's anything like my RC300h , you'll love it! Only ~5 weeks till my new face-lift model gets delivered (tracker suggests it's off the coast of Sri Lanker currently) can't wait

You went with red on red? Don't think I've ever seen that combination. How is the dealership going to sort it, replace all the interior trim?

These blogs may add more understanding https://blog.lexus.co.uk/how-does-lexus-hybrid-drive-work/ https://blog.lexus.co.uk/perfect-partners-e-cvt-and-hybrid/ https://blog.lexus.co.uk/lexus-hybrid-driving-tips-2016/

My AMG would drop as many gears as required to give max acceleration, sometimes two or three cogs if I had been pootling around just before mashing the pedal!

All as it should be as the computer is keeping the engine at it's most efficient/powerful for the load placed upon it? The ratio changes are all happening seamlessly as the electric motors increase/decrease their contribution. When you lift off slightly the load demand has dropped and the revs drop to the new most efficient rev range, again the electric motors contributing in the background. It is a little unnerving initially but after a short while you'll just be enjoying the seamless acceleration. Wait till you start playing with the transmission S mode and manual 'gear' changes using the paddles, great fun!

What date did the alleged accident happen? What date was the policy deemed cancelled? What date did you fill in on the new owner notification to the DVLA?

I certainly don't find the engine revving at all intrusive or disconcerting. If there is anything to note I would say no worse than that which one would experience with a traditional autobox downshifting as one accelerates, just without the slight stutter or hesitation as the traditional 'box swaps ratios?

I've come from a traditional auto box (Mercedes AMG) and have to say the e-CVT box in my RC300h is sublime, a real dream! I really must be missing something because when in 'Normal' drive mode (with no rev counter displayed) I really cannot tell what the revs are doing. If I switch to 'Sport' mode (where the rev counter does display) I can see the engine revs rise and fall, just as they do in traditional autoboxes as the artificially created gears change. Bottom line is drive the car just as you would any other, the car's systems will keep the revs in the correct range for the load demand and rest assured the engine will not explode! E-CVT is the transmission of the future, so much more reliable than other autoboxes. Small and relatively simple. No cogs engaging/disengaging, no clutch or brake bands to wear out.

Yes https://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/passengercars/mercedes-benz-cars/amg-range/amg-35-range.module.html

Perhaps just your dealership? Mine has been exemplary, phoning or emailing once a week to keep me updated on the progress of my RC300h order.

Wheel out of balance, possibly a buckled rim, possibly tyre bulge/damaged from potholes. Get the wheel balancing checked and inspect the tyres. Shake through steering is usually front wheel/tyre issues could be exacerbated by suspension wear.

I doubt it as it has already been stated the UK will follow the EU regs irrespective.

Coming from Mercedes this is the thing I really miss with my RC! I expressed my disappointment to Lexus UK, who were sympathetic but said there were no plans to introduce such a thing. A minor niggle in what is otherwise a great car.

Unless you intend using the car on track days I would say stick with original parts as specified by the designers

Doesn't the IS have artificial 'gear' changes when in Sport mode, like the RC? When in Sport mode the revs rise and fall exactly as one would expect with each gear change as shown by the rev counter. Put the transmission into Sport (manual) as well and one can enjoy instantaneous shifts using the paddles, bit PlayStation-esque but great fun!

All Lexus hybrids have e-CVT transmissions, have a read here https://blog.lexus.co.uk/perfect-partners-e-cvt-and-hybrid/ Luxury is the base level in the model range, very well optioned in comparison with other marques but 'entry' level with respect to Lexus

You can also download the handbooks from the same location onto your phone/tablet, great for sitting in the car and going through the sequences

6yr old tyres! I thought the recommendation was to change at 5yrs max?

It's all in the Nav handbook, well worth the read.

Video in motion is illegal in the UK. Back seat entertainment system is the only way to go.