2011 to 2012 Difference
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: New York
Dun, I wouldn't really call it a "problem" for either car. They are simply different and I noticed it because as I was closing my friend's RX rear hatch I was being more careful than I needed to be and realized that his responds differently compared to mine. They both work, but that's just the difference I noticed.
Driver
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 139
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From: DE
I thought it needed to break in first but looks as if your getting great city mileage with your new rx.
Maybe I should give lexus a call
Lead Lap
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 580
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From: manitoba
It warmed up here to 10-15C last few weeks so I was interested what milage I would get in the city only. I am averaging 7.4 liters/ 100 Km or 31.7 mpg US. I have to get my first oil change as I have about 8000Km on it. I did bump up the tire pressure to 35 cold from 32 and that did help. Using 87 octane gas here.
One thing I have noticed is that I can now drive long stretches without the engine kicking on that I could not when it is cold out. We dont really have freeways here so the red lights kill you when you have to restart.
One thing I have noticed is that I can now drive long stretches without the engine kicking on that I could not when it is cold out. We dont really have freeways here so the red lights kill you when you have to restart.
Driver
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 139
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From: DE
It warmed up here to 10-15C last few weeks so I was interested what milage I would get in the city only. I am averaging 7.4 liters/ 100 Km or 31.7 mpg US. I have to get my first oil change as I have about 8000Km on it. I did bump up the tire pressure to 35 cold from 32 and that did help. Using 87 octane gas here.
One thing I have noticed is that I can now drive long stretches without the engine kicking on that I could not when it is cold out. We dont really have freeways here so the red lights kill you when you have to restart.
One thing I have noticed is that I can now drive long stretches without the engine kicking on that I could not when it is cold out. We dont really have freeways here so the red lights kill you when you have to restart.
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Pole Position
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 396
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From: Wisconsin
The exact changes are as follows:
Performance
-Fuel requirement changed to Regular fuel
Exterior Colors
-Nebula Gray Pearl replaces Smoky Granite Mica
Exterior
-Alarm window sticker discontinued
Interior
-Temperature control switches changed to red/blue arrowhead design
-Multi-mode automatic transaxle malfunction warning added to multi-information display
-Revised wiper and dimmer switch graphics
Appearance Package Added
-19-inch, seven-spoke wheels with Superchrome finish and 235/55VR19 all-season tires
-Halogen headlamps with black housing
Performance
-Fuel requirement changed to Regular fuel
Exterior Colors
-Nebula Gray Pearl replaces Smoky Granite Mica
Exterior
-Alarm window sticker discontinued
Interior
-Temperature control switches changed to red/blue arrowhead design
-Multi-mode automatic transaxle malfunction warning added to multi-information display
-Revised wiper and dimmer switch graphics
Appearance Package Added
-19-inch, seven-spoke wheels with Superchrome finish and 235/55VR19 all-season tires
-Halogen headlamps with black housing
Don't forget the prices are lower on the 2012 by $1.200.00
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 24
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From: CT
not what I expected
My first fill up was today so we will see what happens from here...
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