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The Lexus 450h+ is what you want. Prime drivetrain, Lexus tech, etc.So is your new Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE made in Japan?
Yes. I only buy Japanese vehicles (not just in name).
Can you feel the difference between RAV4’s electrical-based rear wheel drive and CX-5’s mechanical-based rear wheel drive in AWD system?
Yes, the CX5 when going up my 27% grade hill will have little "micro slips" that I can feel in the steering wheel, as well as hear. The Prime does not have this at all. It is just PLANTED. The read-out on the dash shows more power going to the rear than the front, 100% of the time I am on the hill, not "reactively".
Which options do you get? Premium Package? Prime XSE Weather Package? Premium Audio?
XSE/Weather. I would have LOVED to get XSE/AUDIO/Weather, but alas, with Prime, you get what you get, because you have to get what is available, and Primes are STOOPID hard to get.
Do you need new wiring in the garage to charge the RAV4 PHEV?
I chose to replace the GCFI at the head of the daisy-chain wiring, as well as install a surge-protector outlet to plug into. My Prime XSE non Premium uses a 120V wall-socket. You could run the cord into your livingroom for all it cares.
Have you tried the full EV mode, and how many miles can it go?
I tend to mix and match. I am trying to break in the ICE engine, so have not done a 100% pure EV commute yet, but I'd say 30-40 miles in my terrain and driving style. I feel like Toyota was dead honest with their 42mi estimate, thus far. Last time I charged up, I think it said I had a 38-40mi range or something.
I’m waiting for new Lexus NX Prime coming into the US market as wife has always wanted a Lexus. Or at least a Toyota Venza unfortunately it only has hybrid without plug-in.
The biggest differences I have found vs. the CX5: Cornering is FLAT. Suspension is like a CX5 taken to 11. The build quality and "solidness" is 9/10 if the CX5 was 10/10. I think it may BE a 10/10, if my rear cargo-mat wasn't slapping over bumps, lol! They are very comparable. Acceleration is INSTANT. Telepathic fast. You press, she go. NO shifting. NO lag. Just GO! NOW! The isolation from road vibration, even with stiffer suspension, is excellent! IT feels so calm while my CX5, across 3 sets of tires, always jittered a bit like the tires were never REALLY balanced. Very nervous car. I took it in multiple times. OEM tires, and 2 sets of LX25's. Also though, the steering on the RAV is super numb. Like video-game before built-in haptic feedback numb. You need to listen to your tires for feedback, which the CC2's give EXCELLENT feedback audibly as to the condition of grip. The seats...oh wow. Amazing. Bolstered! Padded but yet firm! This is literally the best seat. I'd put it in a Corvette. I'd put it in a RAV. It's just the best ever, lol. Side bolsters that remind you of Recaros, and firm but ample padding. It's just a great seat!
Also, this wild man on YouTube took his Prime to the Sedona raceway 2 weeks ago, lol!
Motortrend got a 14.1 sec @ 98.7 mph. While this guy didn't do as well, it sure is nice to see that they seem like the same car, instead of how my CX5 was doing 0-60 in around 6.7-7 seconds, and magazines all had it at like 6.1. Also, he ran it in EV/HV AUTO mode instead of HV mode. HV/Sport is where you want to run it. I am curious how much difference it would have made.
Rav4 Prime Auto EV/HV Mode 14.226s 1/4 Mile Run @ Sonoma Raceway Wednesday Night Drags
Not impressed by the EV mode 1/4 mile time we unleash the 302 horses using the Auto EV/HV mode on the Rav4 Prime.
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