I own a lexus nx and let me tell you that the built quality is absolutely magnificent truly a lovely vehicle. We had dust storms the last bad summer and no dust whatsoever got into the cabin, no wonder these vehicle's have good resale values.
I love my NX F Sports, it does everything I want and dealer service is great. Moved from a 200CHT which has some issues for me. I would recommend it anytime, I know some will not like the car but like most things it's personal choice and taste.
I am first, I will swap my IS to next gen NX in 2022 without test drive purely based on my 100%confidence on Lexus and recent drive of RAV4 hybrid here in Australia and Highlander Hybrid late 2019 in Canada. The new NX must be awesome, no test required, because it is a Lexus. This gen is way too old and dynamically outdated, insurance companies love this one though:) Last but not least, awesome and objective review Tom and team.
@@tpv59 reliable so the chance it needs repair is low, expensive than Toyota, so premium can be set higher, share lots of parts with Toyota RAV4, so replacement cost is low, to insurance companies, low risk, low expense but high income, of course their favourite
Informative video. I am looking at the 2021 NX300 now, but based on what you said about the updated design etc of the 2022 model, I think i will keep driving my 2015 RX350 a while longer . If i bought one today I would probably drop back to a 2020 slightly used model instead of buying a new 2021.
@@wildbillclinton2748 No issues, under maintenance plan so apart from tyres and wiper blades I have not done a thing. One thing I will say is avoid adaptive suspension, a friend of mine has had his car in twice in 3 years. Spend the options money on the Bang & Olufsen.
Hey Tom, the F-Sport actually has the same 18” wheels. So the wheels are the same size across the whole range. The biggest difference between the luxury and f sport is not the ride quality because if you actually drive them back to back most people won’t even notice difference. A lot of people do notice the difference between the seats because they are “sports style” which for a lot of people feel more supportive and hugging. Otherwise great review 👍
I drive a NX luxury, and I can tell you the seats are softer, hence in long journey, is more comfortable than the harder leather in FSport or Luxury Sport. I buy Lexus for luxury, durability and reliability, so I don't really care dated interior comparing to other brands. However, I still think the interior quality of other European competitors are slightly better.
I test drove one and felt very claustrophobic due to small windows. It doesn’t feel as an SUV inside, but rather than a small car. The drive overall was very nice, solid feel. Quick and responsive.
All things considered (and having previously owned a current model RAV 4 Hybrid which was brilliant), I'll probably wait until the new model comes out. I should be able to lease one through work so the timing might be OK. Thanks for an excellent review BTW, keep up the good work.
Chasing Cars It’s interesting you say that because the biggest thing I’ve noticed with the Mazda is how loud it can get without much insulation from the engine. Awesome car though and great value for money!
@@chasingcars That's my challenge with luxury cars. The Lexus is $15k more but isn't necessarily better without trade offs from the more mainstream variants.
Sadly still no crystal ball here but I reckon 10-20% when the new model arrives. Doubt Lexus will carry much stock when that happens though - they don’t like to discount too heavily
I bought my IS shortly before next gen IS hit the dealership, about 10% off the best, but you maybe lucky to get some more, just shop around, usually base model get more discount as the dealers stock more base model or mid spec than top spec.
Flaming Hedgehog At the moment the stock at Lexus is so low that there may not be much to choose from to get that will get a bigger discounted price...
Flaming Hedgehog Mate so I work for Lexus and it’s been busier than ever! It actually makes no sense with all the doom and gloom but considering people can’t spend money elsewhere they’re upgrading their cars! Anyways good luck with your search :) If you have any questions happy to help 🙂
@@JJ-wi2uw Most people that buy NEW cars (not used) won’t keep them long term, they will either lease or buy for 4-7 years and get rid of them so reliability doesn’t really matter. Germans win.
I would get almost all of this cars competitors over this. Like the BMW X3, Mercedes GLC, Audi Q5, Acura RDX, Lincoln Corsair, Volvo XC60, Alfa Stelvio are all better.
Interesting to look at the 2020 sales data for Australia: NX 3518, X3 4360, GLC 4470, Q5 2992, XC60 2858, Stelvio 414. The Lexus is highly competitive, at least for buyers.
I have just now bought X3 30i from BMW Sydney. Definitely better the lexus irrespective of sales numbers. Also I think all the cars you mentioned are premium and league apart as compared to lexus’.
Yep so would I providing you lease them hand it back after 4y but the Lexus you can actually own long term and when come time to dispose of are very popular on the used car market even when 10+yo .Also are you aware Volvo xc60:are made in China and they charge a premium as it was still made Sweden
@@robertceroli3512 Yes the Lexus will be more reliable but since most people that buy new cars won’t keep them long term that won’t matter because almost all cars are reliable for the first 5 years. Also I bet your phone is made in China and that isn’t really a problem.
Hi Tom. Here, in Europe almost everybody are testing now the newest Hyundai Tucson 2021. So, when can we expect your test drive, done by one of the best car rewiewers? Regards
I pre-ordered the the new 2022 NX 350 AWD with 2.4L turbo petrol, 275bhp and 8 speed automatic. Did I do the right thing by choosing that over the hybrid?
TNGA model will improve dynamics markedly I would think but I’d go for a Mercedes C class estate even in base spec would be a better suv alternative or maybe a base GLB if had to be a SUV :)
I think even if you want to buy this model, buy it when they release the new model, you'll get great deals on the older model as no one will want to buy the older platform car.
i think chasing cars already answered to my comment in the thread saying that lexus doesn't keep much stock as they don't like giving much discounts. Makes sense.
If a car is not a drivers car why buy it. I have an NX 300 Hybrid top of the range and it drives very smoothly with the suspension steady. My gripe is the awful infotainment system is old, slow and with too many menu’s before you get to what you want. The mid range power is non existent giving a feeling of being clumsy and for those reasons I won’t have another one. Best part is the Mark Levinson Hifi . I think it’s back to BMW again. Oh well I did try something else.
I just bought my new 2021 NX 300 fwd today, driving home on hwy speeds from the dealership, I've notices some imbalance during acceleration. Do you know what would cause this?
Let e ask a stuid question - hw is it better than RAV4? I just bought a RAV4 last year and having watched this video I didnät notice any lxuary detail that I wouldn't have in RAV4. True, I bought the most expensive rav4 with hybrid engine, panoramic sunroot ventilated front seats etc. So some details are actually more luxorious than this NX I would say. I guess I have to test dribe an NX to see if I find the difference
I am confused between cx 5 and rav 4 hybrid? But this is a nice choice too bit out of range tho. My heart is bit inclined towards rav 4 tho, man this is confusing.
nchia A lot of the people go to the F sport for the very reason that they’re perforated and ventilated especially here in Gold Coast Australia. If they at least it perforations on the luxury model, it would make the world of difference!
I drive a Corolla sedan 2012 model. I've never liked most Lexus styling, and always found the equivalent Toyota's better looking. But......I don't mind this one. I'd still much rather the RAV4 though to be honest. I do like the two door Lexus coupes:- RC and whatever the other ones called(why there's two, I have no idea). But nah.......RAV4 for me.
9L/100 km in town and 7L/100 on the highway?? That's excellent for a vehicle like that. That's pretty much what I get with my corolla. The majority of these blogger are full of s***
as much as i would like a Lexus, i just find their exterior design style unattractive. That huge grill and the sharp styling just doesn't appeal to me at all.
Big mouth, squinty eyes, bubble roof, tiny windows, lift kit.. Check. As an SUV ignoramus like me it actually looks like a Mazda. (That being just another bubble on stilts that will get lost in the carpark of it's peers) It's a good stealth car as nobody will notice it. $62K for the FWD with 95.9 kW/t.. Not sloth slow but still expensive kW's considering.
First off this is a Luxury brand, if your looking at a Lexus your not interested in a Rav 4 no matter what the similarities are. Also quit comparing it to a cx5 or the like. If you want to spend the money then do it. If you don’t then don’t. No one cares.
Unnecessarily belligerent tone aside, you’re exactly wrong on this - it’s a very common buyer consideration to contemplate a well-specified mainstream model or an entry-level luxury model. Not everybody operates on your binary luxury/mainstream consideration model, I can assure you if that - so I’ll keep up with my accurate cross-market comparisons. Cheers
Wrong. I tried to buy a RAV4 cruiser as my first choice, couldn’t get a build date from Toyota a month after putting a deposit down, bought an NX instead.
@@chasingcars I was tossing up between RAV4, CX5, Tiguan and the NX. Bought the NX300 F Sport as i found the build quality was a step above the others. No regrets.
@@chasingcars 100% correct. We bought an entry level UX200 after test driving the Mazda CX30. Whilst the list of features on the Mazda were impressive, the build quality and the driving experience was worth the $10k difference in price in our opinion. We have had the UX for almost a year now and love it both driving inner city and long distance. Also we bought the luxury as the drive quality was noticeably different to the Fsport with the larger rims. Its a family car so went with comfort over performance.
I own a lexus nx and let me tell you that the built quality is absolutely magnificent truly a lovely vehicle. We had dust storms the last bad summer and no dust whatsoever got into the cabin, no wonder these vehicle's have good resale values.
The camera you use this episode are really good, crystal clear
I LOVE my 2020 NX. Just a wonderful car in all ways.
I love my NX F Sports, it does everything I want and dealer service is great. Moved from a 200CHT which has some issues for me.
I would recommend it anytime, I know some will not like the car but like most things it's personal choice and taste.
Lexus ❤️. The new 2021 based on RAV4 platform will be mind blowing!
Should be! Worth waiting for, I think.
@@chasingcars when?
Was kind of thinking of getting the NX300 initially but held off as I know the new nx is coming out soon.. esp will be under the new tnga platform.
Would have preferred the Toyota Venza if it was available here in Aus
@@kelvpoon most likely 3rd quarter 2021.
I am first, I will swap my IS to next gen NX in 2022 without test drive purely based on my 100%confidence on Lexus and recent drive of RAV4 hybrid here in Australia and Highlander Hybrid late 2019 in Canada. The new NX must be awesome, no test required, because it is a Lexus. This gen is way too old and dynamically outdated, insurance companies love this one though:) Last but not least, awesome and objective review Tom and team.
Everyone's first untill they refresh :)
You and a lot of people I reckon. Should be good.
WHY do insurance companies love this car Please??? I do not understand.
Thank You and regards.
@@tpv59 reliable so the chance it needs repair is low, expensive than Toyota, so premium can be set higher, share lots of parts with Toyota RAV4, so replacement cost is low, to insurance companies, low risk, low expense but high income, of course their favourite
@@siquanwu3131
Hahahahaha.
THANK You sir.
VERY interesting. I see your point.
Sincere regards.
Informative video. I am looking at the 2021 NX300 now, but based on what you said about the updated design etc of the 2022 model, I think i will keep driving my 2015 RX350 a while longer . If i bought one today I would probably drop back to a 2020 slightly used model instead of buying a new 2021.
Even if I wanted to get one now, I’d rather just wait and see how the next one compares.
When this car first came out I did a test drive and loved almost everything but the next day I had a Q5 to test drive, still driving a Q5.
And hows that Q5 been reliability wise?
@@wildbillclinton2748 No issues, under maintenance plan so apart from tyres and wiper blades I have not done a thing. One thing I will say is avoid adaptive suspension, a friend of mine has had his car in twice in 3 years. Spend the options money on the Bang & Olufsen.
What was the clincher for you in choosing the Q5 over the NX?
@@tunafish4702 He had a bender and wasn’t thinking rationally.
@@wildbillclinton2748 Indeed.
Worth over rav4 100x anytime I love my NX300
Hey Tom, the F-Sport actually has the same 18” wheels. So the wheels are the same size across the whole range. The biggest difference between the luxury and f sport is not the ride quality because if you actually drive them back to back most people won’t even notice difference. A lot of people do notice the difference between the seats because they are “sports style” which for a lot of people feel more supportive and hugging. Otherwise great review 👍
I drive a NX luxury, and I can tell you the seats are softer, hence in long journey, is more comfortable than the harder leather in FSport or Luxury Sport. I buy Lexus for luxury, durability and reliability, so I don't really care dated interior comparing to other brands. However, I still think the interior quality of other European competitors are slightly better.
Nice review! 👍🏼
I test drove one and felt very claustrophobic due to small windows. It doesn’t feel as an SUV inside, but rather than a small car. The drive overall was very nice, solid feel. Quick and responsive.
Hey Tom, this or an Audi Q5? Assuming a trim around the same price.
I personally took the Q5 about 5 years ago. But you really won't go wrong either way.
@@topperharley8322 You will go wrong one way though won’t you? We all know which way that is.......
@craig : no one ask u anything, it’s a personal preference so go get a life.
My aunty has this car but the fsport but in red ❤ it's transmission is smooth as silk
Luke Lawrence Love the F-Sport
That instrument panel and center console is something from the 90s. I could never understand the Lexus interior design.
I totally agree. Reminds me of old opel/Vauxhall
All things considered (and having previously owned a current model RAV 4 Hybrid which was brilliant), I'll probably wait until the new model comes out. I should be able to lease one through work so the timing might be OK. Thanks for an excellent review BTW, keep up the good work.
I love my red NX300, super stylish, comfortable, interior quality of a BMW and the engine delivers a ton of power.
Would you buy this over a top grade CX5?
I’d consider it. The Lexus seats are better but the CX-5 rides and handles better. In reality I’d buy a Kodiaq with all three option packs.
Chasing Cars It’s interesting you say that because the biggest thing I’ve noticed with the Mazda is how loud it can get without much insulation from the engine. Awesome car though and great value for money!
@@chasingcars That's my challenge with luxury cars. The Lexus is $15k more but isn't necessarily better without trade offs from the more mainstream variants.
Dated? It looks gorgeous.
Your reviews are good 👍🏼
Tom, what sort of price reduction may we see a couple of months after the new model hits the floors?
What is the expected RRP of the new one?
Sadly still no crystal ball here but I reckon 10-20% when the new model arrives. Doubt Lexus will carry much stock when that happens though - they don’t like to discount too heavily
I bought my IS shortly before next gen IS hit the dealership, about 10% off the best, but you maybe lucky to get some more, just shop around, usually base model get more discount as the dealers stock more base model or mid spec than top spec.
Flaming Hedgehog At the moment the stock at Lexus is so low that there may not be much to choose from to get that will get a bigger discounted price...
@@SergCarReviews So much for that economic downturn then...
Flaming Hedgehog Mate so I work for Lexus and it’s been busier than ever! It actually makes no sense with all the doom and gloom but considering people can’t spend money elsewhere they’re upgrading their cars! Anyways good luck with your search :) If you have any questions happy to help 🙂
In my country the base model comes with a smaller screen and a manual tailgate 🤷🏻♀️ but it has a moonroof
Friend just bought the hybrid luxury got a new one cheaper from one dealer than a 2nd hand one from another dealer.
Whose the dealer, out of interest?
@@tunafish4702 Melb City Lexus
@@richieduck67 Thanks. Any idea how much your friend paid?
Mazda and Lexus need to move forward with interior design.
It should also be more reliable than anything German.
And more outdated too
@@kensouza9239 Yeah .. you will be so happy with your more modern German vehicle when you have to take it in for expensive repairs.
@@JJ-wi2uw no I haven’t had any issues like you think
@@JJ-wi2uw Most people that buy NEW cars (not used) won’t keep them long term, they will either lease or buy for 4-7 years and get rid of them so reliability doesn’t really matter. Germans win.
I would get almost all of this cars competitors over this. Like the BMW X3, Mercedes GLC, Audi Q5, Acura RDX, Lincoln Corsair, Volvo XC60, Alfa Stelvio are all better.
Interesting to look at the 2020 sales data for Australia: NX 3518, X3 4360, GLC 4470, Q5 2992, XC60 2858, Stelvio 414. The Lexus is highly competitive, at least for buyers.
I kind of agree, it looks really outdated compared to it's competitors. All in all great review as always Chasing Cars!
I have just now bought X3 30i from BMW Sydney. Definitely better the lexus irrespective of sales numbers. Also I think all the cars you mentioned are premium and league apart as compared to lexus’.
Yep so would I providing you lease them hand it back after 4y but the Lexus you can actually own long term and when come time to dispose of are very popular on the used car market even when 10+yo .Also are you aware Volvo xc60:are made in China and they charge a premium as it was still made Sweden
@@robertceroli3512 Yes the Lexus will be more reliable but since most people that buy new cars won’t keep them long term that won’t matter because almost all cars are reliable for the first 5 years. Also I bet your phone is made in China and that isn’t really a problem.
Dated, understatement.
This is a great idea for a comparison. I looked into them when the new RAV came out.
Tom, what's the story with the Infiniti QX50? That car in its EX37 form had real character.
I’m pretty sure they left the Australian market along with New Zealand and Western Europe
Any thoughts on what pricing will be like for the 2022 NX range?
Tom, how do you get you in-car camera (facing you) to turn slightly when you round a corner? Pretty neat!
nchia Haha I don’t think it would be intentional 😄 It happens to me every time I go around the corner with the GoPro 😂
@@SergCarReviews Were you testing the “handling”? 😝
nchia Watch and find out 😜😂 You might enjoy the LC500 or the 2021 IS Showdown 😄
Hi Tom. Here, in Europe almost everybody are testing now the newest Hyundai Tucson 2021. So, when can we expect your test drive, done by one of the best car rewiewers? Regards
I pre-ordered the the new 2022 NX 350 AWD with 2.4L turbo petrol, 275bhp and 8 speed automatic. Did I do the right thing by choosing that over the hybrid?
Hard to say before we drive the new gen! Congrats on your order though.
I've been offered a new run out model NX 300 with enhancement pack 2 drive away $79800. Thinking of offering $73000. Fair or am I way off the mark?
Is the NX Luxury the base model I don’t think so.I have a NX 300h luxury which certainly has more on it than the base model
It needs the new hybrid system and engine that you get in the ES, RAV4 and Camry.
Needs to be better TBH
Nice little easter egg going down Baker St.
You know it!
What is the acceleration like….is there an early pause?
TNGA model will improve dynamics markedly I would think but I’d go for a Mercedes C class estate even in base spec would be a better suv alternative or maybe a base GLB if had to be a SUV :)
Does it have automatic self parking?
I think even if you want to buy this model, buy it when they release the new model, you'll get great deals on the older model as no one will want to buy the older platform car.
i think chasing cars already answered to my comment in the thread saying that lexus doesn't keep much stock as they don't like giving much discounts. Makes sense.
If a car is not a drivers car why buy it.
I have an NX 300 Hybrid top of the range and it drives very smoothly with the suspension steady. My gripe is the awful infotainment system is old, slow and with too many menu’s before you get to what you want. The mid range power is non existent giving a feeling of being clumsy and for those reasons I won’t have another one. Best part is the Mark Levinson Hifi . I think it’s back to BMW again. Oh well I did try something else.
I just bought my new 2021 NX 300 fwd today, driving home on hwy speeds from the dealership, I've notices some imbalance during acceleration. Do you know what would cause this?
Did you let dealer know?
With all the big problems of Rav4, maybe Lexus is a good alternative
May I know what black is this? Graphite Black or just black? Thanks
This is just black, the no cost option
Let e ask a stuid question - hw is it better than RAV4? I just bought a RAV4 last year and having watched this video I didnät notice any lxuary detail that I wouldn't have in RAV4. True, I bought the most expensive rav4 with hybrid engine, panoramic sunroot ventilated front seats etc. So some details are actually more luxorious than this NX I would say. I guess I have to test dribe an NX to see if I find the difference
That's a stupid question...
I am confused between cx 5 and rav 4 hybrid? But this is a nice choice too bit out of range tho. My heart is bit inclined towards rav 4 tho, man this is confusing.
Not confusing at all. 24 mpg vs 40 mpg...
Did they add the Apple carplay this year?
Yes
Warm seats would kill it for me, unless they are vented.
nchia A lot of the people go to the F sport for the very reason that they’re perforated and ventilated especially here in Gold Coast Australia. If they at least it perforations on the luxury model, it would make the world of difference!
Really needs update
Any advise on getting a used Nx300? Awd or 2wd which is better
I drive a Corolla sedan 2012 model. I've never liked most Lexus styling, and always found the equivalent Toyota's better looking. But......I don't mind this one. I'd still much rather the RAV4 though to be honest.
I do like the two door Lexus coupes:- RC and whatever the other ones called(why there's two, I have no idea). But nah.......RAV4 for me.
rear window rather smallish... in all, nothing much to write home about me thinks.
WHAT!! No first aid kit like the RX350? Thats a deal breaker.
Yes, it has one.
9L/100 km in town and 7L/100 on the highway?? That's excellent for a vehicle like that. That's pretty much what I get with my corolla. The majority of these blogger are full of s***
I have never heard of anyone talk about the leg room or lack thereof in the cockpit. You cannot spread your legs out.
Like from Iraq !
HELLO and Warm Greetings from 'OZ'.
Toyota Camry XSE has more features than this supposed “luxury car”, no touch screen in a 2021 vehicle? 👎 I’d rather get the Rav 4
as much as i would like a Lexus, i just find their exterior design style unattractive. That huge grill and the sharp styling just doesn't appeal to me at all.
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Big mouth, squinty eyes, bubble roof, tiny windows, lift kit.. Check. As an SUV ignoramus like me it actually looks like a Mazda.
(That being just another bubble on stilts that will get lost in the carpark of it's peers) It's a good stealth car as nobody will notice it.
$62K for the FWD with 95.9 kW/t.. Not sloth slow but still expensive kW's considering.
First off this is a Luxury brand, if your looking at a Lexus your not interested in a Rav 4 no matter what the similarities are. Also quit comparing it to a cx5 or the like. If you want to spend the money then do it. If you don’t then don’t. No one cares.
Unnecessarily belligerent tone aside, you’re exactly wrong on this - it’s a very common buyer consideration to contemplate a well-specified mainstream model or an entry-level luxury model. Not everybody operates on your binary luxury/mainstream consideration model, I can assure you if that - so I’ll keep up with my accurate cross-market comparisons. Cheers
Wrong. I tried to buy a RAV4 cruiser as my first choice, couldn’t get a build date from Toyota a month after putting a deposit down, bought an NX instead.
@@chasingcars I was tossing up between RAV4, CX5, Tiguan and the NX. Bought the NX300 F Sport as i found the build quality was a step above the others. No regrets.
@@speedymini998 enjoy ! I have a sports luxury and it’s a great car, purchased my first Lexus 14 years ago and haven’t looked back since 😉
@@chasingcars 100% correct. We bought an entry level UX200 after test driving the Mazda CX30. Whilst the list of features on the Mazda were impressive, the build quality and the driving experience was worth the $10k difference in price in our opinion. We have had the UX for almost a year now and love it both driving inner city and long distance. Also we bought the luxury as the drive quality was noticeably different to the Fsport with the larger rims. Its a family car so went with comfort over performance.
Wtf, mirror??
so you can cut your cocaine on it
Why Japan 🇯🇵 makes always the best cars?
DNA
Struth, what a boring vehicle 🙁
Don't anyone buy one piece of shit