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<blockquote data-quote="KL2DC" data-source="post: 174980" data-attributes="member: 3452"><p>more cars....</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Lexus RX400h Hybrid</u></strong>: </p><p> </p><p>Actually I quite enjoyed driving this SUV. This is the 2nd time I've come across this car. The RX400h boosts the power of the standard 3.3litre V6 with 3 electric motors: 1) one sends 165hp to the front, 2) second sends 67hp to the rear and the third starts the car up. 0-60mph in 7.2 secs. The AWD system is setup different than the standard RX, it works better: Better cornering balance (less understeer), more sure-footed around the track (I think battery pack lowers Cg), better grip (VSC cuts in less), its better made (US RX350s come are assembled in Canada, the RX400h is CBU). Also smooth power delivery....</p><p> </p><p>Anyways in-car footage/pics here:</p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDratqnhMX4" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDratqnhMX4</a></p><p> </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Lexus ES350</u></strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a new one. Takes over from the old ES330 (Toyota Windom, I think). Based on the new Camry platform. Uses Toyota's new corporate 3.5l V6 with 272bhp/254 lb ft tourque output, 0-60 in 6.8 secs and 6-speed auto. If you've driven the old ES you'd know what a softie that one was. It really sucked at spirited cornering, always felt loose and the VSC was always kicking in. I hated that car. This new one, is different. Its is improved. The engine is livelier/peppier and more characterful with a nice note at high RPMs. The handling is more controlled and less sloppy with good turn in. Its not bad for what it is, a entry-level luxury sedan for the 40plus crowd. I think it'll make a good commuter car to the office, its very soothing to drive at low speeds. Wonderful interior. This car was betrayed by the hard compound Michelin tires on....</p><p> </p><p>Video/footage/pics:</p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft1pGXQVMzQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft1pGXQVMzQ</a></p><p> </p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Lexus GS350</u></strong></p><p></p><p>Gonna say it outright, I am not a big fan of this car. The GS430 is more appealing maybe but I'd take the E60 550i or the Infiniti M45 anytime. The styling is attractive, this is the 3rd generation GS but I think I like the earlier ones better, more edgier. The first initial impression of this car (this is the 3rd time I have driven a GS) is the interior looks cheap. The materials are decent, just the way its designed. Again it has the same corporate 3.5l V6 engine. The drive itself is pretty good but not memorable. This non-sport model suspension setting was quite soft (body roll) but gripped well nonetheless. The engine/power delivery was smooth but the overall driving experience was a tad isolated and none too exciting, RWD platform nonewithstanding. Maybe I am too young for this car. lol</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxKf-4ZKlvE" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxKf-4ZKlvE</a></p><p> </p><p>---------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Lexus GS450h</u></strong></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/kl2dc/DSC02930.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Now this car is interesting on paper. They took the GS350 and tacked on a big electric motor to send additional power to the rear wheels. This car is mated to a CVT transmission. Its output is about 350bhp. The 450 label suggests V8 performance with V6 fuel economy. And it doesn't disappoint. Great power delivery right off the line. Sounds like a huge electric dynamo upfront. CVT matches well. Handling is firmer on this spec level than on the GS350 but its still soft and VSC still kicks in too early. There is an interesting power usage display on the navi display. </p><p> </p><p><img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/kl2dc/DSC02940.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p>Video (with my friend at the wheel)</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khJ6xL7eBF8" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khJ6xL7eBF8</a></p><p> </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------------</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KL2DC, post: 174980, member: 3452"] more cars.... [B][U]Lexus RX400h Hybrid[/U][/B]: Actually I quite enjoyed driving this SUV. This is the 2nd time I've come across this car. The RX400h boosts the power of the standard 3.3litre V6 with 3 electric motors: 1) one sends 165hp to the front, 2) second sends 67hp to the rear and the third starts the car up. 0-60mph in 7.2 secs. The AWD system is setup different than the standard RX, it works better: Better cornering balance (less understeer), more sure-footed around the track (I think battery pack lowers Cg), better grip (VSC cuts in less), its better made (US RX350s come are assembled in Canada, the RX400h is CBU). Also smooth power delivery.... Anyways in-car footage/pics here: [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDratqnhMX4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDratqnhMX4[/URL] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- [B][U]Lexus ES350[/U][/B] This is a new one. Takes over from the old ES330 (Toyota Windom, I think). Based on the new Camry platform. Uses Toyota's new corporate 3.5l V6 with 272bhp/254 lb ft tourque output, 0-60 in 6.8 secs and 6-speed auto. If you've driven the old ES you'd know what a softie that one was. It really sucked at spirited cornering, always felt loose and the VSC was always kicking in. I hated that car. This new one, is different. Its is improved. The engine is livelier/peppier and more characterful with a nice note at high RPMs. The handling is more controlled and less sloppy with good turn in. Its not bad for what it is, a entry-level luxury sedan for the 40plus crowd. I think it'll make a good commuter car to the office, its very soothing to drive at low speeds. Wonderful interior. This car was betrayed by the hard compound Michelin tires on.... Video/footage/pics: [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft1pGXQVMzQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft1pGXQVMzQ[/URL] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [B][U]Lexus GS350[/U][/B] Gonna say it outright, I am not a big fan of this car. The GS430 is more appealing maybe but I'd take the E60 550i or the Infiniti M45 anytime. The styling is attractive, this is the 3rd generation GS but I think I like the earlier ones better, more edgier. The first initial impression of this car (this is the 3rd time I have driven a GS) is the interior looks cheap. The materials are decent, just the way its designed. Again it has the same corporate 3.5l V6 engine. The drive itself is pretty good but not memorable. This non-sport model suspension setting was quite soft (body roll) but gripped well nonetheless. The engine/power delivery was smooth but the overall driving experience was a tad isolated and none too exciting, RWD platform nonewithstanding. Maybe I am too young for this car. lol [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxKf-4ZKlvE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxKf-4ZKlvE[/URL] --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [B][U]Lexus GS450h[/U][/B] [IMG]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/kl2dc/DSC02930.jpg[/IMG] Now this car is interesting on paper. They took the GS350 and tacked on a big electric motor to send additional power to the rear wheels. This car is mated to a CVT transmission. Its output is about 350bhp. The 450 label suggests V8 performance with V6 fuel economy. And it doesn't disappoint. Great power delivery right off the line. Sounds like a huge electric dynamo upfront. CVT matches well. Handling is firmer on this spec level than on the GS350 but its still soft and VSC still kicks in too early. There is an interesting power usage display on the navi display. [IMG]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/kl2dc/DSC02940.jpg[/IMG] Video (with my friend at the wheel) [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khJ6xL7eBF8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khJ6xL7eBF8[/URL] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- [/QUOTE]
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