Just a curious question. On my RX450h, everything is totally electric. Meaning A/C, Power Steering, Power Brakes, everything and it doesn't even have a belt. Does the 2010 RX350 have a belt for the above or is it the same?

Thanks

 

i know the power steering is electric on the 350, read about it somewhere on lexus site.

The A/C is belt driven on the 350, the brakes not sure.

 

The A/C and Alternator are belt driven. The Power Steering is electric and the RX350 has one belt.

 

I don't want to add speculations, maybe someone can confirm? Another difference might be the Heater element in the hybrid is electric instead of being driven from the coolant temperature. I know the Prius is an electric heater. So this would mean instant heat in cold.

 

When I get time, I'll look it up in the manual, but if I had to guess, I'd guess it's still heater coil from engine coolant as it's designed to heat up quicker under the Atkinson system. Otherwise electric heating would be a drain on the electric system for comfort rather than saving gas. It will heat up rapidly enough on it's own.