LX700h OT - hybrid power train experience? (7 Viewers)

[take123]

Anyone with the new LX700h can comment how goes the hybrid system when the engine kicks on? Is it really bothersome and loud? Will it get annoying if it keeps stop and go type traffic?

I have a LC200 and LC100. Love the engines on both, quiet, powerful, reliable, smooth.
Very happy with the two but considering adding the new LC300 (aka LX700...) to the line up.
But worried about going hybrid. The new drive train on the 700h is a beast, the HP / torque specs are vast improvements.

I had driven a Prius for a while before so familiar with the Toyota hybrid drive train. That thing is great for what it is, but that engine is a peanut compared to the LX700h.

 

[eNx]

LX hybrid system is completely different from the Prius. With that said, when the ICE kicks in, there's a noticeable sound (not loud) but think of a watermelon rolling back and hitting the trunk sound. I'm use to it and hardly notice it but this is my daily so I'm prob desensitized by the sound.

And to the point of power, it's very noticeable. When you go to Sport +, this thing def move quick.