- suv 87,889
- Exeter, NH
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- autoshopper.com
- suv 87,889 gasoline grey automatic
2010 lexus rx 350 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, with more technology but less complexity. introductionas vehicles become more complex, driving becomes more like operating a computer. Yet the new 2010 lexus rx 350 and rx 450h seems uncommonly easy to operate. And they are brimming with new technology. Mechanical improvements for the all-new lexus rx include an independent rear suspension, a 10-airbag safety system, a six-speed sequential transmission, and an improved all-wheel-drive system. Upgraded accommodations include better seats, integrated satellite radio, acoustic glass, automatic high beam control, and a heads-up display among other things. Many of the improvements are due to more and better computer logic for integrated control of driving systems such as the transmission, all-wheel-drive, navigation, steering and brakes. Perhaps the key interior upgrade is the introduction of a mouse-like controller which lexus calls remote touch. It's used instead of a touch screen to operate climate, audio and the navigation system. compared to competing suvs, such as the current acura mdx, mercedes ml 350 and bmw x5 3. 0, the rx 350 gets better mileage and cleaner emissions ratings. The rx 450h hybrid gets better mileage yet, and is among the cleanest vehicles yet devised by man. the rx 350 and rx 450h are offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The all-wheel-drive system is completely new, lighter and more efficient. It works electronically without the locking center differential in previous models. the rx 350 comes with a 3. 5-liter v6 mated to a six-speed automatic multi-mode transmission. Compared to the current model, the rx 350 is a little heavier due to stouter rear suspension components, which provide upgraded crash performance. lineupthe 2010 lexus rx 350 comes with front-wheel drive 37,625) or all-wheel drive 39,025). The rx 450h 42,685) and rx 450h awd 44,275) are similarly equipped. Mark levinson audio 1,610) and intuitive parking assist 500) are available as stand-alone options. Navigation system 2,465) includes hard disc drive navigation system with voice command; backup monitor; xm nav traffic and nav weather with 90-day trial subscription; remote touch controller. Optional safety features include pre-collision system and dynamic radar cruise control 1500); vehicle dynamics integrated management (vdim) come with sports package. walkaroundedging away from the current rx look, the 2010 rx 350 has a wider stance, with more pronounced front fenders and crisper lines overall. As in the previous generation, the grille is placed lower than the headlights, so the lexus family resemblance carries on, but the headlights are more sharply defined and the roofline is flatter. In essence, the rounded egg-shaped body has been redefined at the corners to retain fluid rx cues in an updated format. in the process, the new rx got slipperier, with a coefficient of drag of 0. 33, down from 0. 35. the rx has a new keyless entry system that has a better-integrated sensor on the front doors. It looks sleeker, and the door handles themselves have been redesigned for a more comfortable grip. Fog lamps are integrated into the front bumper, and the outside mirrors are heated. the rx 450h is distinguished by a different, more finely slotted grille and front bumper treatment, and by energy-saving led headlights that are exclusive to the hybrid. Both the rx 350 and rx 450h have led brake lights and turn signals, but the hybrid has auto-dimming outside mirrors. The 450h also has blue emblems and logos, and is available in an exclusive white pearl color. the rx comes with 18-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels with 235/60r18 tires; 19-inch wheels are available as part of the sport package or as a stand-alone option. interiorit's strangely exciting to sit in the cockpit of the new lexus rx 350 and rx 450h. There is a sensation of having so much to do, just like configuring a new computer. There are seating adjustments to lock in, preferences for the remote touch controller, operating modes to select and dashboard combinations to try out. We have a feeling an rx owner would be surprised to discover new features after months of ownership. the rx comes to life with the push of a button. The instruments are bright and engaging, and shaded from outside light. The seats now have slightly higher side bolsters for support during cornering, but they're still easy to get into. Mood lighting in the footwells and cabin supports a sense of quality and well-being. the new cockpit provides a step up in sophistication, conveyed in part by a gifted design scheme that includes no straight lines or sharp corners. Every element of the interior is curved, arched or rounded in some way, so lines blend with subtle grace and harmony. California walnut wood trim accents are mixed with three different interior color combinations, complementing black, light gray, and parchment tones. the cockpit is divided into two separate zones. The first is for information functions, located higher up where they are easy to see. The second is for control functions, located lower and within easy reach of both front seat occupants. This division is made possible by remote touch. the remote touch system is essentially a computer mouse. This mouse will be immediately familiar to anyone who has used a computer. It replaces the need to reach out and touch the screen to use the navigation system, or adjust audio or climate settings. We found it was simple to use while driving. It allowed us to avoid focusing on the navi screen to tune the climate control or turn down the volume. Plus, no more fingerprints on the screen. the center console is bridge-like with open storage under the center. The shifter is immediately above the remote touch mouse. there are a number of redundant hard buttons on the steering wheel, and at various points on the dash, 52 in all, but the remote touch mouse really does reduce the need to use them. The system runs from a hard disc, not a dvd, so it's faster and allegedly smarter than the previous system. Three services are available: real-time traffic, advance weather forecasts and xm satellite radio. A 12-speaker system comes with the navigation system, and a 15-speaker mark levinson surround sound system is available for those who require an audio system consistent with the very best home systems. the front seats now have longer cushions, with higher backrests, and are fitted with active headrests as standard equipment. The headrests are designed to adjust upward in the event of a rear-end collision, reducing whiplash. Because of the active headrests, rear-seat entertainment screens are independently mounted in pods behind the headrests. The two seven-inch lcd screens can operate separate.
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