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I will be retiring in a couple of months, was waiting to see what the 2023 RX was going to be like. I like the interior but not the lack of the V6.. might end up getting one of the last Gen 4 instead of a Gen5

It appears just after the first Lexus bit. 20220427_110302.mp4

Ah ...ok .. will take a pic of it .. if I am fast enough to catch it . Its only on for few seconds.

It's what comes up on the big 12 inch screen when you first turn it on .. the Lexus default can be changed to a picture of your own. Page 69 of the navigation manual.

How many owners have changed the startup screen on their RX from the default one to one of your choice? This is what mine shows.

Definitely not .. it would record my speed and put it up.

Has anyone just recently had their insurance renewal quote? I saw, just today, an article in one paper trying to say that people in their 50's, as I am, are seeing the biggest increase of insurance premiums. Don't know where they got their information from but mine has come down from £512 to £402 (with Bell Insurance).. to start at the beginning of May. I am 58 so it's because it is hitting a special age or due to any claim out of date now. I am hoping it will reduce a bit more in a couple of months when I take early retirement and no longer need business use.

I have both front and back fitted by the Lexus dealer and for me it was worth it. If it was a few years ago I would have fitted them myself but not these days.. it would have put me in bed for the next day trying. Having one on the front only would not help if someone rear ends you so if it was me I would go for front and back.

They might be using the same PR ad as in the USA where the RX would be classed as Midsize

Mine is both front and back system and is hardwired into the car so left in all time. I got a slight discount on my insurance having it fitted and, as others have mentioned, they are not required but would be a big help in the event of an accident... just make sure it was not your fault.

Been trying this over the last couple of days and mine has not interrupted the DAB radio to play traffic broadcasts either...something that I had never realised as I have always just listened to the music on my USB.

My 2017 interrupts the music played via USB to broadcast the traffic announcements... so does this not do the same when listening to DAB radio? I will have to have to try it and see.

Have a look at PJ Jones towbar website for the RX450h. All the ones they show exclude ones with self levelling suspension, which I would guess is those with air suspension.

https://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/geolandar-cv-g058

I changed from O2 to Sky (which still uses O2 network) and reduced my monthly bill from over £21 with O2 to £8 with Sjy for more data. As for the coverage, I think both O2 and EE have the most coverage BUT th e% goes on the % of population rather than % of countryside. The other thig to remember is, as they go from 3G to 4G to 5g then the more masts/ transmitters they require as the distance each covers reduces, eg whereas 4G will cover a distance of around 10km in and not severly distrupted by trees etc 5G only covers around 1km and can be distrupted by trees as well as buildings etc. It will take a lot of time and money to upgrade the majority of the UK to 5G with masts having to be close and everywhere in a similar way that it will take a lot of money and work to get Fibre to Home to more people in the UK (outside cities).

I went for Yokohama CV G058 on mine, like them so far.

My previous RX had its service book all stamped by Lexus Carlisle but it was not until I checked the details with them that I discovered the ones close to the 60,000 miles ones had not been the big important one with the sparkplug change.

Has it definitely had its full 60,000 mile full service with the change of spark plugs? I am asking as I bought my previous RX from a non dealer with 71,000 on the clock then found the previous owner has skipped this one having a small service done at 55,000 miles then another one done at 67,000 missing the important 60,000 one. It had been serviced at Carlisle Lexus so I found out after ensuing through them .. the previous owner must have skipped it after being told the cost. I had this 2017 ones 60,000 mile full service done early last May at 56,000 mile...so this May will just get a small one done around 62,000 miles.

After looking at a few different options I am now considering to stay with the RX but get a RX450hL and hopefully the 110mm longer will make that difference. I am actually going to take early retirement (58) around May/June time so it will be my retirement present to myself. My current and previous ones have been black but I love the dark blue colour they do so if I go that way will order it that colour.

Try https://www.lexus.co.uk/my-lexus/

Well .. I had a test drive of a Toyota Highlander today as well as having a look at the RX450hL. The RX450hL is only around 7cm longer than the standard so not worth changing. The Highlander is big enough but driving it had made me realise how spoilt I have been with the Lexus RX450h. The Highlander felt flat when accelerating (248 bhp). I really love the way the seat moves back and steering wheel moves up on the Lexus and the heat/cooling of the seats can be linked to the auto Climate Control.. none of this on the Toyota. Also had a look at a Kia Sorento but that's only 226bhp so will probably notice that even more. Any ideas at what to look at? Must be longer than the RX450h to get my camping gear in. Must be in the top 10 of reliability.. preferably in the top 5. Preferably a similar or higher power than the RX450h. Must be a 4x4 or SUV body due to ease of getting in and out of it. Max price of around £55,000 Not any Plug in ones, as no where to plug it in at home.

Thanks for those that have answered. One of the biggest things that has put me off waiting for the 2022/23 RX is them going to drop the V6. If they are going to do that then I might as well go for the Highlander especially if it has more space for my camping gear.

Has anyone gone from a RX450h to a Toyota Highlander? Is the Highlander any bigger (more space for my camping equipment)? Is the lower power in the Highlander noticeable?

With the 20" on the RX have a look at the Yokohama Geolander CV G058

It always got me to where I wanted to go and was quick to reroute you if you took a wrong turn. A lot better than the Tom-tom that I used in the car I had before the Lexus which decided it no longer knew where it was and only now and again picked up the GPS signal. The screen in the Lexus was a lot better than the TomTom at 10 inch ... now 12.3 in this 2017 RX I have now.