economic math new rx350 vs 450h
04-30-13, 08:44 AM
#31
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My main reason for not getting one was the CVT and potential resale loss in 10 years. We expect to have around 120k miles. I liked how quiet it was but my wife couldn't get over the regen braking and tranny. I couldn't get over the CVT either. I sure hope Toyota eventually moves to a dsg or regular 8 speed. It's all personal preference.
One of electrical motors is directly linked to the driving wheels at a fixed ratio. Second electric motor works as a variation device to control the engine sandwiched between the two in a planetary gear set. Neither DSG nor 8-Speeds are viable with Toyota's Hybrid technology, as the second motor replaces the need for a traditional transmission.
The AWD models also get a 3rd electric motor, again directly linked to the rear wheels with no gears to change, clutches to engage or center differential to transfer torque between front and rear.
There's only one Toyota vehicle I know of that uses SMG, and that is the Lexus LFA.
Toyota does not like the use of SMG or DSG transmissions due to their harshness at low speeds. That's why the IS-F has a vanilla-flavor auto with a torque-converter.
04-30-13, 06:24 PM
#32
Lexus Hybrid Drive is not a typical CVT. We discussed it more in detail here.
One of electrical motors is directly linked to the driving wheels at a fixed ratio. Second electric motor works as a variation device to control the engine sandwiched between the two in a planetary gear set. Neither DSG nor 8-Speeds are viable with Toyota's Hybrid technology, as the second motor replaces the need for a traditional transmission.
The AWD models also get a 3rd electric motor, again directly linked to the rear wheels with no gears to change, clutches to engage or center differential to transfer torque between front and rear.
There's only one Toyota vehicle I know of that uses SMG, and that is the Lexus LFA.
Toyota does not like the use of SMG or DSG transmissions due to their harshness at low speeds. That's why the IS-F has a vanilla-flavor auto with a torque-converter.
One of electrical motors is directly linked to the driving wheels at a fixed ratio. Second electric motor works as a variation device to control the engine sandwiched between the two in a planetary gear set. Neither DSG nor 8-Speeds are viable with Toyota's Hybrid technology, as the second motor replaces the need for a traditional transmission.
The AWD models also get a 3rd electric motor, again directly linked to the rear wheels with no gears to change, clutches to engage or center differential to transfer torque between front and rear.
There's only one Toyota vehicle I know of that uses SMG, and that is the Lexus LFA.
Toyota does not like the use of SMG or DSG transmissions due to their harshness at low speeds. That's why the IS-F has a vanilla-flavor auto with a torque-converter.
Thanks for the insight, unfortunately we couldn't get used to the combination in our time with the car. Perhaps more time behind the wheel is needed.
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