Written by Ronan Glon
Central control screens in cars are divided into two major categories. One is the more popular touch screen. With its simplicity and ease of operation and reducing interference to the driver's driving, it has appeared in more and more on cars; the second type is the more traditional touch panel. Although it is also touch-sensitive, it is equipped with many buttons and switches to help with adjustments. Although it is less practical, it is because many drivers prefer I am familiar with this method of operation, so it is still welcomed by many people.
And Lexus has made a choice between these two devices. In the 2020 RX model, advanced touch screen technology replaces traditional touch screen technology. In fact, Lexus models once hesitated between these two technologies. During the long test, Lexus decided to stop between these two technologies and wait for customers to make a choice.
Such a technical update can't be accomplished through a software update, and most owners don't have the ability to do it themselves, so Lexus had to redesign the top portion of the RX's dashboard to bring the screens closer together previous user. The RX is also equipped with a new screen, with an 8.0-inch display as standard and a 12.3-inch display available on higher trim levels. But even the 8.0-inch display has high definition, fast response times and a logical menu structure. And these are excellent attributes that are relatively rare in cars of this class.
Lexus tried to launch the RX 350 in Costa Rica, but this was not a good idea. More motorcycles are on the roads there. They are used to using motorcycles to transport goods. Their common models are from the 1990s. For a sedan from the 1900s, not to mention their imperfect road system, this RX 350 has no market at all in Costa Rica.
learned this lesson and Lexus tried their best to change it in the new car. The screen setting is easy to operate. You can easily operate it from any position in the front row. The menu system is well edited and all functions are arranged in a simple and orderly manner. On the screen, you can easily find navigation, audio, phone, atmosphere and other car settings. At the same time, an improvement of the new central control screen system is to load a physical return button like a mobile phone. When you need to return to the main menu, you can choose to press the return arrow at the top of the screen or this physical button. This is a The very convenient and user-friendly settings improve the entire touch screen experience a lot.
Lexus and its parent company Toyota (Toyota) have been resolutely resisting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for many years due to security and privacy concerns, but after strong customer demand Next, they made changes. Modern people's demand for mobile phones is huge, and this is reflected in cars. Whether they are buying an economy car, a supercar or something in between, the option to connect to a smartphone is very important. Valued. Even Lamborghini makes it a priority, so this latest Lexus RX becomes the first Lexus model to come with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, with such small changes , but it has greatly improved the driving experience for Lexus owners.
Appearance Changes
RX The biggest change is the improvement of these in-car technologies. It simplifies the central control screen so that it can be operated more easily. Drivers spend less time on it and can focus more on driving. Elsewhere, there are not many changes to this car. Simply put, the 2020 model is similar to the 2019 model, but the power system is a 3.5-liter V6 that can produce 295 horsepower and 268 pounds of torque. The standard configuration is a front-wheel drive system with an eight-speed automatic transmission, but there is also an optional all-wheel drive system.
But cars with similar horsepower are not similar.Although this Lexus RX also has a sport mode, the 4,400-pound (2-ton) car obviously can't go that fast. When you drive it through a small hillside, you can feel that it is struggling to squeeze out every bit of horsepower to pass this area, and on the same terrain, it will not be so difficult for you to drive the Mercedes-Benz L series .
But Lexus cars are not best known for their power, but for their quiet and smooth driving experience. This 2020 model maintains the same excellent driving experience as its predecessors, while also getting a With the help of sharper design and first-class interior materials, the overall car experience has been improved a lot.
The biggest advantage of this Lexus is that it completely retains the driving experience of Lexus, rather than trying to compete with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac or other car manufacturers. A slightly deformed driving experience, Lexus has been defining design, technical support and driving quality in its own way since 1989. It has blazed its own path.
The other RX 450 is slightly more expensive than the previous one. The change that comes with the price is the addition of a gasoline-electric hybrid system, with the V6 engine working together with three electric motors to deliver 308 horsepower. The car is programmed to send power to all four wheels, paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) rather than an eight-speed automatic transmission. However, the noise caused by CVT technology is unavoidable, and currently there is no technology that can completely eliminate the hum associated with CVT.
Lexus has made some minor visual changes to both variants of the RX. The headlights have received a new appearance design, the spindle grille has also received some changes due to electrification, and the rear lights also have some styling changes, but compared to the changes in technology, these appearance changes are as small as the cherry on the cake.
Recommended configuration
Compared with the hybrid, the non-hybrid five-seat RX 350 is more recommended. The traditional automatic transmission is more popular. But the third row of this car is small, and only small children will feel comfortable in the back.
But every RX, regardless of trim level, gets a host of safety equipment, including lane-centring, bike detection, road sign assist, and adaptive cruise control. In terms of safety equipment, you hardly need to add other equipment to enjoy a comfortable and safe car. The
all-wheel drive system is also worth recommending. Although Lexus has not released pricing information, a comparably equipped 2019 model will cost about $45,000 (about 300,000), and we estimate that the 2020 model will not be too expensive. Big price changes.
(Text Lizi | from digtaltrends.com)
