Ok old sport was a 2006 2.7 se fitted with 18inch vradestein wintrek tyres verses new 3.0 sdv6 using standard road tyres.

Had 3 to 4 inches of snow and ice patches to drive around on in various gradients at decent speed. The light weight of the sdv6 combined with the broader and longer wheel base was far more sure footed and stable than the old sport (and that was good btw) and using non winter grade tyres too. It's good too that the raised suspension is happy at higher speed than the previous version.

Totally delighted since I had initial reservations that I might be putting a lot of money at risk and regret it.  P400e HSE Portofino Blue and Ivory Seats.. it's like a yacht!!
Lexus traded in ..a total piece of crap
Boldly now acquired - a Lexus RX 450hL
BoldlyGone...Sep 15 MY16 RRS SDV6, HSE, Barolo Black, Espresso/Almond interior.. Best car ever & Drop dead gorgeous... sadly with fuel dilution headaches that became intolerable
Arrived 2014. Oct - Lemoned March 2015- RRS SDV6 HSE
Boldly Gone = Sold for 14k via Pistonheads - 2006 TDV6 SE Buck Blue/Almond int

Agree completely ... loads of snow here at the moment and all you say is spot on....

It is very sure footed... i'm on 21" Conti snow tyres... and need them

The only thing i've found is the amount of snow sticking to the arches and side steps is ridiculous


I had 2ft by nearly 5ft lump come lose and fall of while parked up this morning


 2014.5 SDV6 AB Dynamic ... Fuji /Santorini Pan roof and 22's
2013 Porsche Boxster S 3.4
2014 Audi A3 S line Quattro
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