I am a new Lexus owner and also a new owner of a SUV. I am coming from driving Honda sedans for the past 15 years. The one thing I have been disappointed with is the quality of the drive. My RX 350 moves around quite a bit and can best be described as a bouncy or bumpy ride when driving on the same roads I have been driving on for years. I never noticed the bumps and bounces as I have with my Lexus.

Is there something wrong with my Lexus and its suspension. Or is this just something you have to get used to going from a sedan to a SUV considering I am now higher up off the ground. I have driven my wifes mini van for the past 8 years occasionally I have never noticed a difference.

 

1. check your tire pressure
2. svu and pickup has higher ground clearance than mini van

 

You would have liked the older gen Rx as their suspension was softer. Softer suspension in this SUV generally equates to more body lean into corners. Personally, I like this newer, stiffer suspension and improved cornering. After a couple thousand miles or so, the suspension will soften up a little. Also, what tire/wheel combo you running? I've heard 19 inch wheels end up with a bit stiffer ride than 18 inch. You have the "sport" suspension? That will also stiffen the ride a bit. Check tire pressure like flystone said....dealers have been noted to over-inflate them

 

I, too, have noticed the stiffer suspension on my new RX as compared to my 07 Toyota Avalon.

 

I think I have similar situation as LexusGo4. I am too coming form Honda/Acura sedan. Just got my regular 2013 RX350 AWD with 19" wheel last weekend. I feel the ride is really bouncy and some time bumpy on rough road. Check cold tire pressure and it was in 33-34 psi range. Lower it to 32 psi, ride feels less bumpy, but still bouncy.
That I didn't experience when I drove a 2012 loaner RX350 in Vancouver. I didn't remember if loaner was in 18" or 19".

@LexusGo4, do you think the ride goes better after several thousands miles?

Or I just need to get used to crossover/suv ride behavior?

 

Interesting.