Compared to other types of transmissions, the CVT works well in city driving, but is weaker when it comes to towing or
driving in hilly terrains.
If you expect to
drive in hilly terrain in the Lexus, try it out going both uphill and downhill.
Not exact matches
These observations of spatial variation
in relation to the
terrain features are likely
driven in part by changes
in ocean bottom current speeds produced by the
hilly terrain; this causes changes
in the settling and drifting of marine snow.
It
drives well
in the city and
hilly terrain and gets good
We experienced this on a medium - length
drive over
hilly terrain in Southern California.
The four - speed automatic transmission delivers crisp, precise shifts, and features a tow / haul mode that limits gear hunting when towing or
driving in mountainous or
hilly terrain.
This means that if you regularly
drive in heavy city traffic,
hilly terrains, dusty conditions, extreme hot or cold weather, your car needs more frequent oil changes, spark plug replacement and other maintenance.
For vehicles
driven in hilly areas or difficult
terrain, the premium might be higher.