The car was shown there in all its glory, but they did not tell about it separately, but it is worth it, because it is one of the few cars with its own philosophy. You can not accept it, you can admire it, but philosophy and your own character are unambiguous.
Let's start with the fact that this is not the only hybrid that I was able to ride, I also drove two German hybrid crossovers, but something, but hybrid installations are only able to do in Japan. One official press release about the model of what it is worth, in which it says in detail that a separate plant was built for this model, that everything is sterile inside the plant, there are locks at the entrance and exit, and there is not a single speck of dust in the shops to bring the electrical equipment to perfection ... In general, typically Japanese meticulousness in everything and the continuation of the good old traditions, when a samurai could sharpen the blade of his sword all his life, trying to achieve an unattainable absolute sharpness ... And the Germans, meanwhile, without bothering, put Japanese batteries on their hybrids and secretly at night under the covers continue to design powerful diesels with an endless amount of super-turbo-five supercharges.
To begin with, I'll say right away: the car is not for those who love sports and drive, and not for off-road lovers. This is the car of a wealthy, contented person who is annoyed by all this fuss and noise. Ideal car for unity with nature in the Volga expanses, when you are driving on electric traction and a tightly sound-insulated engine does not distract even the slightest sounds from singing birds, whistling wind and classical music from a good audio system.
However, it is not difficult to overtake other cars on the highway. Still 7.8 seconds to hundreds work. True, the hybrid RX accelerates like a trolleybus - sooooooo smoothly, without jerking, even if you put a glass of water on the hood, nothing will spill. Passengers will be delighted.
Wherever it was possible to do it comfortably in RX, they did it everywhere. When choosing between drive and comfort in this case always preferred the latter. Therefore, there is the softest suspension, and the most leather seats with ventilation and heating and noise insulation such that when opening the window you pay more attention not to the air flow, but to the noise that suddenly burst into the car.
Of course, the RX is not an SUV, not an SUV at all. He even four-wheel drive made in a special way for fuel economy and general philosophy. The total power of the hybrid plant is 299 hp. - while the petrol V6 engine rotates only the front wheels, i.e. in fact, the car is a front-wheel drive crossover, which perfectly saves fuel, permanent all-wheel drive in the city is not needed at all, but for rear axle a separate electric motor is responsible. Total: one Gas engine in front, one electric motor also in front and another electric motor in the back. One chief engineer knows HOW it all manages to work together, and even so that no twitching, jumps, vibration - nothing, just uniform movement with a decent power reserve. Yes, those who like to steer are bored, but everyone is comfortable and there is enough dynamics.
Yes, not an SUV, but you can still drive on a bad road with comfort.
Lexus looked ahead with fear and screwed up his eyes strangely
In general, in this place near Kazan, Sabantuy is held, so in the field you can find the corresponding attributes
Local residents looked around with some suspicion when a large crossover rushed past them, completely soundlessly, rustling only with tires.
And in the middle lane it is beautiful.
The birds are singing, the grass rustles. The thrill of the hybrid is that when stopped, the engine rarely spins at all, and all systems: air conditioning, lights, music - everything is in normal mode. I say, philosophy is for those who value comfort and relaxation in a car, and not a ragged rhythm. In this, by the way, key difference from European hybrids. The Germans, of course, bought themselves Japanese batteries and make hybrids, but the philosophy remains German: soft suspension (bad roads?! no, did not hear), everything is tight-fisted and collected in a fist ... but well, yes, we also put an electric motor here, so you can drive a little on it, for a kilometer or a couple, so that children sleeping at home do not wake up the screeching of tires and the rumbling of the engine , but there would only be enough to reach the Autobahn, and then wow! "
For the Japanese, the dynamics are smeared evenly over all of their 7.8 seconds to a hundred, and the electric motors work more actively. A kind of imperturbable samurai or a quietly sneaking ninja.
Let's take a quick look at the salon. Good car first of all, it must be done well inside, for the owner, and then show off outside
Behind, in general, there is also a lot of space, and you just drown in the seats. Some of the nicest seats.
Amusing rudiments tell us that the ancestors of the luxury crossover were once pretty skinny and well-knocked jeeps.
Such an iron gear knob
By the way, pay attention, Lexus was made with full consideration and for American market, therefore, if Europeans traditionally control the air conditioner with "twists", there are buttons that switch the temperature up or down by half a degree.
You press the button, the light comes on and ... nothing happens. Only lights green READY. You switch the box to D mode and start off in absolute silence, pick up speed, press the gas a little harder and catch a slight rustle - somewhere out there, in the distance, the engine starts.
I already spoke about philosophy, so here you are, please, there is no tachometer here:
The arrow shows how economically the vehicle's resource is consumed. You drive economically, without jerking - the arrow is in Eco, you press the gas to the floor and accelerate as much as possible - the arrow is how much is used Engine power in this moment... When braking or coasting, energy is recovered, you look and rejoice - you don't just spend nothing, but, on the contrary, you charge the battery.
Sometimes, even in a standing position, the engine will not start for a short time if the battery is very low.
As for the fuel consumption.
The manufacturer gives: 6.6 liters per 100 km in the city and 6.0 on the highway, which, of course, is possible, but under ideal conditions and if such a goal is set. The consumption figures from the manufacturer are always values in a vacuum, which in reality turn into one or two, and sometimes even more additional liters per hundred. Here, the consumption in the city fits into 9-10 liters, and on the highway with frequent hauls of trucks - 8-9, which is very good for a large loaded crossover. Yet the element of hybrids is the city. It is in the city that they use their full potential. As you can see, even the manufacturer gives close consumption figures for the city and highway (although in the case of non-hybrid cars, these figures can sometimes differ by almost one and a half to two times).
Summary: An amazingly fine-tuned system, one of the most advanced hybrids out there. This is not a car for racing, not an attraction that squirts nerves and eats money, but a car for an accomplished person who just needs a car for life in order to comfortably move himself around the city and be able to go out into nature, enjoying silence, peace and just feeling the fact that you are driving the most advanced and expensive gadget in the world =) I am under an ambiguous impression, a car with deep philosophy.
According to many representatives automotive community, new model Lexus PX 450x is incredibly sophisticated and innovative. The graphically clear lines of the body, the spectacular radiator grille, the aggressive "squint" of the head optics form a luxurious image that reflects a strong and daring character.
A characteristic feature of the car was the presence of a particularly durable chassis, an upgraded front suspension, and improved steering technology. Implementation of such solutions resulted in exceptional stability and refined handling of the Lexus RX 450h.
Configuration and prices Lexus RX 450h.
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Specifications Lexus RX 450h
A key feature of the Lexus RX 450h is the revolutionary hybrid drive system, which includes 2 electric motors and a 3.5-liter V6 petrol unit. The total output of the system is 313 hp.
Incredible technical Lexus specifications RX 450h (dynamic, environmentally friendly, fuel efficiency, ease of operation) is largely due to the high quality of the hybrid drive. This vehicle capable of operating in electric vehicle mode, which is capable of recharging while driving.
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What car should a 47-year-old man drive if he loves fishing? That's right, in a jeep or at least a crossover. So at the end of 2013 I decided to change the Lexus GX 470 to buy new car... What were the requirements for her? Firstly, a crossover (increased ground clearance and necessarily four-wheel drive), I have already given up on a frame jeep. Secondly, the comfort when driving on long trips: at least once a year I travel with my family to Europe (mileage from 3 thousand kilometers). There were many suitable candidates, but only the Lexus RX hit the target.
Among other requirements was reliability. Nobody wants a car to break down. And I used to have a Citroen. And what is frequent breakdowns, I know so well that in those days I became friends with the director of the service. But I don’t like to come to the service station anyway. I just don't like looking for time, signing up, and this eerie feeling “something broke again” ... It was important for me that the car was moderately gluttonous. I was no longer ready to feed a car with a fuel consumption of more than 20 liters per hundred purely psychologically.
For such factors, several cars suited me: Mercedes ML W164, Lexus RX, Infiniti FX, BMW X5 E70, Audi Q7. All models were considered under the age of five and with an adequate engine for customs. Historically, my relationship with BMW did not work out: one car was stolen, and the second was broken and could not be restored. Infiniti didn't like the design. And Audi, according to the reviews of all the acquaintances, pulled out too much money. Therefore, the choice was between Lexus and Mercedes. The car was chosen from the USA or Canada (I like to know the history of the car 100%), unbroken, with low mileage. A call from a friend who was looking for a car! The one I needed was found in Canada. I bribed the equipment and the mileage of 42 thousand kilometers - I could not believe it. They looked at the car and checked it - there was nothing to complain about. I buy, wait almost three months and finally leave customs in February 2014.
So which one did I choose? Lexus RX 450h, year of manufacture - 2009, complete set - Premium +, the most complete. At first I was very skeptical about this car. Most of all I did not like the appearance. Even the old RX liked it better. But a friend convinced him: he had been driving such a car for three years.
I chose the hybrid version deliberately, since Toyota hybrids have been in the family for a long time and they were happy with everyone: my wife has a Camry, I have a Highlander, and my daughter enjoys driving a Prius.
This Lexus RX 450h is based on the regular third generation RX petrol. The model is, one might say, historical. The RX 400h was the world's first luxury hybrid. IN THE USA hybrid cars buy rather not for reasons of economy, but for the sake of ecology: it is fashionable to follow environment and, if possible, show it to everyone. There, stars, high-ranking officials and just people with high incomes ride on hybrids. I like the hybrid both in terms of economy and reliability.
Because of appearance RX of all generations in Belarus and Russia was attributed to women's cars... This is understandable: just look at it! A pretty elongated "muzzle of a sperm whale", narrow Japanese "eyes" and a tucked high rear part. Perhaps someone thinks this car is female, but I personally do not care.
Visually, the hybrid differs in other foglights, a radiator grill, in addition, all emblems have Toyota hybrids and Lexus blue ("eco-friendly") color, there is also blue illumination of the sills.
A glance under the hood is enough to tell you that if you're not a certified Lexus locksmith, don't go. You can independently top up the "washer" and monitor the level of liquids. And it is right. More than once on the forums they wrote how electricians spoil when they try to install an alarm on this car. Doing this is strongly discouraged.
After reading about Hybrid Synergy Drive and having driven hybrid cars, I realized: here they are, Newest technologies... The car runs smoothly, is made reliably, is very economical, starts up in any frost. There are no increased emissions to the atmosphere at any cycle of operation. Yes, Lexus didn't go into the segment diesel cars, and created his own - premium hybrids. What do you say, lovers of diesel "Germans"?
Fundamentally, the car does not differ from the previous version: a gasoline engine, two electric motors (on the front axle - 167 hp, at the rear - 68 hp) and a planetary gear. As before, there are no checkpoints and cardan shaft in the usual sense. The total power of the car is 299 liters. with. Average consumption fuel in the city is about 9-12 liters per hundred, depending on the weather and driving style. On the highway, approximately the same figures are obtained, since outside the city the car actually becomes an ordinary gasoline one.
This car has a heating system for the engine from exhaust gases- everything is done for better fuel economy. V cold weather the car warms up faster, the gasoline engine turns off earlier.
The most ardent fans of the "flea market" will say that the battery will break, and a new one costs from € 5-10 thousand. Well, they know better. And in fact, a Ni-MH power battery is used here. It is located under the rear seat. The reliability of the battery is backed by a 7-year worldwide warranty. And if there are malfunctions, then it is possible to replace the sections, and not the whole battery, and it does not cost crazy money. This is another fundamental difference between Lexus hybrids from all others. My subjective opinion: better than hybrids Toyota is currently only Tesla electric vehicles.
In addition to the hybrid installation, there is a gasoline engine in the car. six-cylinder engine from Lexus RX 350. The engine is switched to work according to the Atkinson cycle, and on the RX 450h model the "six" is weaker - 249 hp. with. against 277 liters. with. Petrol engine and a hybrid setup propels the car to 100 km / h in 7.8 seconds. Worthy for a car weighing 2100 kg.
Lexus was made primarily for America. It is important for Americans that the car is quiet and comfortable, and how it goes around corners is the tenth thing. In fact, the RX 450 is a front wheel drive vehicle. The rear electric motor turns on only with a sharp acceleration. But at the same time, at a speed of 150-160 km / h, the car behaves excellently, stands confidently. Even in smooth turns excellent Feedback, but if you drive a little at the pace of the X5, you realize that they are made just differently. For adequate trips in Belarus, the RX suspension is enough above the roof: this is, after all, an SUV. Finally, we can praise the engineers of Japan and Toyota in particular: the car now does not behave on the road like soap on the bathroom floor.
"The car has four-wheel drive" - I read this on the net when I was choosing a car. In fact, it turned out a little differently: four-wheel drive - when the electric drive is connected rear wheels... It can be forcibly activated up to a speed of 50 km / h by disabling the traction control. Therefore, the cross-country ability of the car is rather conditional: you can go fishing, but not everywhere. I didn’t have to get stuck, but I don’t climb into swamps either. I perfectly learned the phrase of many hunters and fishermen: "The steeper the jeep, the further the tractor goes."
The mileage at the moment is 68 thousand kilometers, and during this time there were only oil and filter changes, tire fitting, wheel alignment. Bigger machine was not in the service.
The car has the most maximum complete set which was only offered for these models. From the standard package - dual-zone climate control, Keyless Go (smart key), a rearview camera plus a set of parking sensors, a rain and light sensor, Mark Levinson premium acoustics with 15 speakers (sound great), a Bluetooth headset with a music broadcast function, automatically folding mirrors and much more.
The seats are perforated, heated and ventilated, in this configuration - from some kind of exclusive leather. But to be honest, I don't like this exclusive leather: it wipes very quickly, although it feels very soft. The rear seats are height-adjustable, but there is no additional climate control or heated seats. Sitting is comfortable for everyone who loves the comfort of a home chair - not a word about sportiness or lateral support. There are also two original monitors for back row seats and wireless headphones for them. I have no small children, and therefore they turn on quite rarely, but for long journeys the four of us are very comfortable. By the way, the sound insulation in the car has improved, but in the cabin you can periodically hear one or the other "cricket": the Japanese have failed. For long trips with a car, I guessed right: it rides perfectly, all passengers are comfortable and convenient. The trunk is moderately large and roomy.
Of the shortcomings for myself, I can note the buttons for controlling the temperature of the climate control: small and inconveniently located. Well, you need to get used to managing the navigation and display: it's not very safe to do it on the go.
The engineers also hid the cigarette lighter sockets very far - at the bottom of the large armrest pocket. Why not make them, for example, under the shelf of the central tunnel?
At the New York Auto Show, along with the "traditional" version of the 4th generation Lexus RX, the hybrid option- RX 450h. In key world markets, this crossover went on sale by the end of 2015, and reached Russia at the very beginning of 2016.
The exterior of the "fourth" Lexus RX 450h is made in the same vein as the exterior of the "350", but still it is not devoid of distinctive details.
A large "spindle" of the radiator grille still flaunts in front of the petrol-electric model, the silhouette stands out with rapid outlines, and the stern contains LED-lights and a neat tailgate.
Different in a hybrid rear bumper- it has a slightly revised architecture with hidden pipes exhaust system... In addition, the Lexus emblems are placed on a blue background, and the inscription "Hybrid" is found on the body.
Inside, the "fourth" Lexus RX 450h is almost an absolute copy of the standard crossover. In the arsenal hybrid crossover- a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, a modern panel with a huge 12.3-inch screen in the center, expensive materials and high level execution. The main difference is the instrument cluster, in which the indicator of the functioning of the hybrid drive is based in place of the tachometer.
The driver and passengers in the "450" will be just as comfortable as in the petrol RX 350. There is enough space in both rows of seats, the optimally molded front seats have a tenacious profile and great customization options, and the "gallery" offers a separate ventilation unit. adjustable backrest and optional heating of the outer seats and screens of the multimedia installation.
Capacity luggage compartment varies from 553 to 1626 liters (depending on the position of the backrest of the rear sofa).
The fourth generation Lexus RX 450h offers a 3.5-liter atmospheric engine V6, acting according to the Atkinson cycle, which is responsible for the rotation of the front wheels, and two electric motors help it - one is in charge rear wheels and the second assists gasoline engine... The total potential of the hybrid power plant has 300 "horses", and the transmission of traction to the wheels provides automatic transmission E-CVT transmission electronically controlled.
In "constructive terms" different versions Lexus RX of the 4th generation does not have any differences: the hybrid is based on a "bogie" from the model of the 3rd generation with a classic McPherson front and a "multi-link" rear, electric power steering and ventilated discs brake system on four wheels.
In Russia, the fourth generation Lexus RX in hybrid modification, as of 2018, is offered in two trim levels - "Premium" and "Exclusive".
- For a "gasoline-electric" car they ask for from 4,440,000 rubles, and "in the base" it "flaunts": 18-inch wheel disks, two-zone "climate", ten airbags, heated front seats, LED lighting technology in front and rear, a standard audio system , a multimedia center, as well as a host of other equipment.
- "Top" equipment "450" will cost from 4,886,000 rubles, and in addition to the above, it has an audio system premium class, wheel rims 20 inches, power front seats, panoramic roof, all-round visibility complex, adaptive chassis, second row of power seats and more.
Mid-size crossover Lexus RX 450h is the most expensive and complex technically representative of the RX-line. The third-generation car presented in 2007 went through a planned modernization in 2012, and is currently being sold unchanged.
Externally, the Lexus RX450h is not much different from its usual counterparts, but it still has elements of individuality. The benzoelectric premium crossover is equipped with head optics with three "round" rings, which have become a generic feature of all brand hybrids (the optics feature is LED filling instead of xenon). In addition, Lexus emblems, nameplates and taillights got a certain amount of blue.
As for the rest, there are no external differences from the "regular RX 350". The front part is made in the same style - the embossed bumper with recessed fog lights and an hourglass-shaped radiator grille. The car's profile is emphasized by large wheel arches, a sloping roof and an almost flat sill line - all this together creates a swift silhouette. Rear part- completely repeats that of other Lexus RX.
In addition, the F SPORT sports body kit is available for the Lexus RX 450h (exactly the same as on the "350" F SPORT), thanks to which the exterior of the car becomes more vicious and aggressive. Concerning external dimensions body, then there is absolute parity with gasoline counterparts.
The interior of the hybrid crossover is almost identical to the Lexus RX 350 - there is a comfortable multi-steering wheel, a spectacular center console with a large LCD display, and a functional dashboard(only the indicator of operation of the hybrid drive cannot be replaced with a tachometer), and well-thought-out ergonomics, and expensive finishing materials, and high quality execution.
The interior of the Lexus RX450h is rider-friendly. The front seats are equipped with comfortable seats with a pronounced profile and a lot of electrical adjustments. The rear sofa is suitable for three passengers, and the most comfortable position allows you to choose longitudinal movements and adjust the backrest angle.
Volume luggage compartment the hybrid has 446 liters. Back rear seat transforms flush with the floor, as a result of which the usable space is more than three times larger.
Specifications. Hybrid power Lexus installation RX450h is as follows - traditional internal combustion engine, an electric motor and a generator, which are connected by a planetary gear: this combination acts as a continuously variable transmission and helps to achieve the "synergy" of gasoline and electric traction.
Under the hood of the Lexus RX 450h is a V-shaped "six" operating on the Atkinson cycle, which generates 249 "horses" of power and 317 Nm of peak thrust. On the front axle there are 167-horsepower, and on the rear - 68-horsepower electric motors. The total output of the hybrid power plant reaches 299 horsepower.
In fact, the Lexus RX450h is a car with a leading front end. The rear electric motor turns the rear wheels when starting off (with a sharp or very smooth), rapid acceleration from a standstill and deactivated traction control. But after the speed exceeds 50 km / h, traction control starts, after which the crossover becomes mono-drive.
The hybrid accelerates to 100 km / h in 7.8 seconds, and its peak speed is located at 200 km / h. But the primary advantage of such a crossover is fuel efficiency... It consumes only 6.3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers in mixed mode.
In terms of other parameters, the Lexus RX 450h is no different from the RX 350 - it is a completely independent design of the chassis (front - MacPherson struts, rear - multi-link), disc brakes all ventilated wheels and anti-lock braking system as well as active electric power steering.
Options and prices. On Russian market hybrid Lexus The RX 450h in 2015 is offered in four variants - Executive, F SPORT, Premium and Premium +. The initial version of the car is available at a price of 2,998,000 rubles, and its equipment includes ten airbags, full power accessories, various systems ensuring comfort and safety.
For a complete set F SPORT ask for 3,208,000 rubles, Premium is more expensive by 123,500 rubles. Well, the top version Premium + costs 3,348,000 rubles.
