Engineers and interior designers made sure that the 'H-point' of the front seats—the height of the front passengers' hip joints—is actually below the car's center of mass. The surge is all aural, as there is no actual surge felt in the car, but it's still annoying. Good armrests with good grab handles on the doors. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to all seats. Safety features include frontal airbags, side and knee airbags in front, full-length curtain airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes with brake assist, traction control, whiplash injury lessening seats, Safety Connect with automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle location, emergency assist button and enhanced roadside assistance.
Press a button next to the controller, go light on the accelerator, and--provided the battery is properly charged and a number of other conditions are met--you can drive at up to roughly 25 mph for short distances solely on electric power. Sport mode and you can have a grin on your face. Send David an Hide full review. However, the front edge of the bonnet was poor in nearly all of the areas tested. There's a T-handle shift lever, located up high where an airplane joystick might be.
Other editors pointed to sluggish off-the-line speed, an uncivilized continuously variable automatic transmission and unresponsive throttle. The turning circle is a tight 34. Over several real-world drives, we've seen results in the upper 30s--and, with careful driving, as high as the mid 40s. The vehicle was eligible for a side pole test because it has side curtain airbags. Driver and passenger contact with the airbags was stable. The double wishbone rear suspension increases the cargo volume to the sides a bit, in the absence of strut towers. It says Hybrid on the side, in discreet but clear chrome letters.
The default loan term is an average loan term of 3 years. Its 0-60 mph acceleration time of 9. Some users will like Remote Touch—the computer-mouse-like controller that demands drivers keep their eyes on the center-dash display whenever they're using it--while others will long for a touch screen, touchpad, or a different controller with tactile feedback. Safety Features These specifications are subject to change. In comparison, most rivals feature handsome finishes and styling. The results generated do not represent a rate of repayment that a lender can actually offer and are intended as a guide only.
Come and have a test drive today you wont be disappointed! Changes for 2013 are minimal, although the lineup of option packages has been considerably rearranged. We were testing a Soul at the same time, and the backup camera's view was clear. There are four selectable drive modes, ranging from Eco to Sport, that the driver can choose from which run the gamut from economical to fun. The cargo area is high and small, with only 26. The car was totally smooth. The list of standard and optional features is long, as you would expect from a Lexus.
You can compare the 2012 and 2013 models. It's somewhat low-set, with horizontal creases and a thick center console. More often than not, it is neglect that destroys a finish. You do not plug this car in, you fill the tank with gas. The driving position is particularly good, putting the driver low--which feels sportier--and offering generous headroom. We were testing a Soul at the same time, and the backup camera's view was clear.
Dealers can also install a full line of performance and appearance accessories under the F-Sport label. Anyone one else out there with me knows it can be grueling. It's a versatile, well equipped nicely handling hybrid, with enough scoot-especially in Sport Mode-so that you don't think of Grandpa's Lexus, but of something European. Full-throttle acceleration from 0 to 60 takes 9. . It can take a maximum of ten gallons so your fillup is in the twenties at todays prices. Head protection in the side pole test was good.
Over several real-world drives, we've seen results in the upper 30s--and, with careful driving, as high as the mid 40s. Good armrests with good grab handles on the doors. The position of the driver's seat is particularly good, with a somewhat low, sporty stance that still offers good headroom and legroom. The car was totally smooth. For up to date safety feature specifications for all variants, please see the safety feature table to the right or contact the manufacturer. Different interest rates and loan terms may result in different repayment rates. The control mimics a computer mouse, but requires commands to be entered via a button on the side, where your thumb rests.