Why doesn't RX350 offer a turbo?
01-25-17, 08:25 AM
#31
Pole Position
Adding more ponies means beefing up the entire drive train not to mention brakes and suspension.
Lexus does make exceptions in their product lines and offer a high performance GS, RC and soon LS series but they are all specialty vehicle with "special pricing".
Like I said before, if they did turbo charge it, they would make the motor smaller.
Last edited by ggebhardt; 01-25-17 at 08:29 AM.
06-23-17, 10:01 AM
#32
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
last scheduled "free" service, dealer automatically reprogrammed ECM. I noticed better throttle response. It doesn't feel as sluggish anymore. I personally don't feel much of a power difference with the 3RX and 4RX.
After a year and change, I am not a fan of the 8 speed. The 3RX 6 speed was better.
After a year and change, I am not a fan of the 8 speed. The 3RX 6 speed was better.
06-23-17, 10:53 AM
#33
I suggest we wait a while for the "Turbo" on the Rx.... The NX has Turbo and that was the first for Lexus brand............................ ,The 2018 LS will have Twin Turbos on a V-6.
06-23-17, 11:19 AM
#34
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
I had the NX as a loaner on 3 separate occasion. I have to admit, it felt underwhelming power wise. I'm sure some here might disagree which is fine. I like the NX appearance exterior & interior. That NAV screen is a bit pathetic compared to the giant ipad size of the RX
06-23-17, 11:25 AM
#35
Intermediate
My wife has a '16 NX and like the previous 3 vehicles I have driven with turbo, you floor it, count to 2, then the turbo kicks in. When you need instant power, it just isn't there.
06-23-17, 01:19 PM
#36
Lexus Champion
If you think the NX200t is bad, you should try the RC200t. It has the 8-speed, very laggy throttle, and an engine that feels too small for the heavy car. At least the NX still has the 6-speed. My sister's NX200t feels better than the RC200t.
06-23-17, 01:57 PM
#37
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
No worries, the CT200h aka luxury Prius has the title of the slowest Lexus out there. I driven it and it is a total slug
Last edited by sirtiger; 06-23-17 at 02:01 PM.
06-23-17, 02:21 PM
#38
A FWD RX 200t is 4,300 lbs. AWD is 4,500 lbs.
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06-23-17, 04:00 PM
#40
Pit Crew
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06-24-17, 08:24 AM
#41
Lexus Champion
But it at least the CT200h doesn't look like a performance car...the RC200t has the looks that the performance can't match. Idk what Lexus puts in these turbo-4 cars because the GS200t weighs almost 80 lbs more than the GS350, and the RC200t weighs a bit over 20 lbs more than the GS350.
06-26-17, 04:01 PM
#42
Driver School Candidate
I've go the I4 Turbo here in Japan, and I came from a 2008 2.4L (Japan Spec). It might be the lower speed limits and the narrower roads here, but I feel the HP is plenty. I've accepted the fact that it is also a big bulky crossover SUV, and use my porsche for when I want to go zoom zoom.
06-29-17, 05:17 AM
#43
Lexus Test Driver
I never claimed it was underpowered. I was surprised it didn't have more HP given its a totally redesigned vehicle and compared to its peer. I had the 2014 3RX which was 270HP, about 4200lbs.....compared to 2016 4RX which is 295HP, 4400 lbs....its about the same to me from acceleration standpoint. I'll admit the 8 speed & gearing gives it a different feel when I am accelerating compared to the 6 speed.
The 4RX uses the same highlander platform that the 3rd gen did - think of it as a 3RX with improved rear legroom and an up to date design
It was brought out to bring the RX up to line with the rest of the lineup
Although I have word of a 3.0l single turbo coming out at some point in the next few years and its very likely itll replace the aging 3.5l
06-29-17, 07:06 AM
#44
There also be gear specific engine tuning that modulates HP/torque depending on the gear.
