 | Lexus RX 450h 4WD
Abbey GTS Vogue 417 |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Lexus RX 450h 4WD with a Abbey GTS Vogue 417 with an actual weight of 1399 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Lexus is in general very good. And also the weight of the Abbey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
291
255
Mountains
Risk of snaking
337
220
Weight ratio: 59% (64% of kerbweight)
1399 kg
2385 kg
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| Lexus RX 450h 4WD
Abbey GTS Vogue 417 | |
Actual Weights
- Abbey GTS Vogue 417: 1399 kg.
- Lexus RX 450h 4WD: 2385 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 59%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 291 points).
- Speeds of 86 mph (139 km/h) to 91 mph (146 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 255 points).
- Higher revs (2000 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 12.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 337 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 22%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3100 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 78 mph (125 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Lexus is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 59%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 64%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 220 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
- Performance is very good.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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