Should You Buy a LEXUS NX300h? (Test Drive & Review)
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Today I'm in the Lexus NX300h, Lexus's most popular car in the UK. Let's see what it's like.
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Lexus hybrids make great real world cars. They're not cars for sporty drivers, but for 90% of the time, they're an absolute pleasure to drive. Comfortable, economical, relaxing and built like a tank.
Good review - very fair and accurate.
I agree. A lot of people think haha slow hybrid or something along those lines. But when you actually go for a drive in the real world like you say they are very peaceful and calming to drive.
The CD player is a sign that they are in touch with the target audience. My Dad's only complaint about his new Honda CRV is that he can't play his CDs.
I just rented an renault clio and I didn't know thre is no CDplayer, I hated each km in it...I have also brought my David Gilmour cd...
Praise be Spotify !
That’s the new CRV off my list 😂
I absolutely hate that I’m 23 and a CD player would be a deal sealer for me…
One of the best reviews you've done - too many highlights to pick out. As a bungalow dwelling, Honda driving retired middle manager who does his recycling I was quite literally drooling by the end. Hugely re-assured with your struggles with the radio - it's not just an age thing!
Lexus is the king of quality in the automobile industry (in terms of materials and long-term reliability).
It's also the king of boredom unless it's an LFA!
If you’re looking for a fun car, look elsewhere.
@@henrysiegertsz8204 depends on your needs dude, if your into total comfort and reliability that no car company can match then your in automobile heaven..
You can't argue with the engineering, but Toyota are the beige cardigan of style and lexus are the leather elbow pads.
@@andrewg9236. I’ll take that Andrew..
Lexus are great if you're OCD, don't like going fast and don't want to spend loads of money on repairs. Great video again.
Thats right
Yes but there are too many slashes and creases and crooked lines...
Where do I sign?
Lol nice comment. That's why I got it.
In London 90% of the roads are 20mph, average speed cameras on the motorways keep it down to 50mph and the speed limits in built up areas is 30mph, the opportunities to drive fast in the UK are severely limited.
My parents have a 2016 RX they bought in 2019 before the crazy price increases. It has 90,000 miles on it and they will most likely be able to keep it for another 10 years. It's a great ride, very safe, and with as many tech features as one could want. It has adaptive cruise control, a big 12-inch navigation system, keyless entry and go, a power liftgate, ventilated and heated seats, rear air-con, lane departure warning, and BSM, it really is the whole package. Every time I ride with them it is very serene inside. The suspension isn't so firm, the v6 is smooth, in traffic you don't hear cars or the outside very much at all. It does everything so well. If I wasn't a committed wagon man, I would buy one. An added plus, it's fairly old now, but there aren't any creaks and you wouldn't be able to detect its age.
Had 7 RXs since 1999, often 2 at a time, always metallic silver. That's 24 years and beyond the usual service items, the sum total of anything going wrong unexpectedly amounts to a CV joint, a bonnet strut and one flat battery. That's the driving experience I like !
@glenbetton3146 Wow, great testament to the RX's legendary reliability reputation! I have an is300h which i love. But time to upgrade to a larger car, cant decide between the NX or RX.
This is the car I ended up buying instead of the Audi Q5. I absolutely adore this car!
Whats the mpg you are getting?
My Lexus is 15 yrs old and drives like new, interior leather is perfect , no cracks, no fading.
I’m getting older than I’d admit, I really want one now
Your getting wiser...
I have being driving this car since 3 years and I can only say your review is simply perfect! People shall drive this vehicle to really understand the great feelings it communicates
Glad you liked it!
i love how lexus combines old school and new tech. this is exactly what i am looking for in a modern car if i was to buy one. it is great that they are brave enough to not follow every trend and know what their customers want.
Thats quite right
I’ve just bought an NX300H …. Totally agree with many things you’ve said … it’s it isn’t as fast or won’t hand as well as some rivals, but I live in Australia where’s you probably have among the most Draconian speed limits/rules/enforcement in the world so handling and speed aren’t a requirement in Australia, so this car is perfect for me
Seriously though. Probably can't go wrong with one of those. And kudos on the CD player Lexus
Hahah yes good point
What a ringing endorsement for Lexus, clear, clean assessment, great withering asides and no waffle. Best thing is that you pronounced "small aitch" not "Haitch" like everyone else under 40. Class....
I absolutely love that they have the CD player! And it's not Max Bygraves it's Joy Division!
Haha let you off then
I have got 66.3 mpg in mine by driving carefully
@@subhan7782. How?...
Love a bit of Joy Division
@@Shane-zx4ps i was cruising on the motorway with cruise control on at 60mph for 3 hours to get to Sheffield from London and not accelerating or overtaking anyone
What a great review I would love one of those now I’m 60 years old and have a shed full of cd’s 😂
I love your metaphors, always puts a smile to my face! The way you execute them with a pause, it's very refreshing!
Lexus reminds me a little bit of Mercedes-Benz in the 80s. They have a relatively small choice of models, engines and gearboxes. But everything they make is high quality and hopefully built to last.
Hi Matt, I own one of these... Couple of points, you can configure almost all of the chimes and alarms to be off if you want via the settings (not especially intuitive though). I think you will find the CD player is also a DVD player as well - for all those old movies us fossils love to watch as we drive along at 3 mph... ;-) As for the off road ability, may I suggest you check out the Fifth Gear TV review where they took one slightly off road and were astounded at how good it actually was... There are also some mad videos from Russia where they have done crazy things with these in frozen forests etc. It's obviously no range rover, but how many range rover owners venture far off the tarmac??? In short, as you said all the car you ever need... and for those other situations I also have an MB sports for whenever I feel the need to test autobahn speeds.
Matt, you’ve hit the nail right in the head with this car. The heartbeat of a crocodile 🤣 - excellent. Most couldn’t care about its lap time. More importantly, will it help chill me out before getting home after a crap day at work and not cost the earth (literally) to run! I think so. Great review and I’d certainly consider one over my current Discovery “Sport”
Theyre great cars for the real world. Cheers
“Professor Dre and Shaggy Dogg” I truly envy the planet this matey lives on
😂
".... especially when you consider that Lexus' main demographic still view computers with suspicion".
Hahahahaha 🤣😅
We bought last month the new nx300h e-four 2020 model.
I agree almost in everything.
So I will give my opinion on the “bads” of the car you pointed and others in othe videos.
Command center touch pad, everybody criticize it, but is awesome. Easy to use like everybody uses a notebook pad. Nothing difficult.
Only thing you have to learn is the way and logic of the system or how the software operates. Nothing as difficult as switching from windows to MacOS. Or from a Sony car stereo radio to a Blaupunkt or from a android to a iPhone.
I think, you got the idea.
As soon as you understand how it works, it turns very easy to use and quick to operate.
> engine power and cvt: the car has a eco, normal and sport mode.
Usually everybody drives it in “eco mode” so it is slowish... of course. I learn now, while driving very quick to ouch the button and it’s selected the Normal mode, when you want to overtake or need more power to climb a hill for ie.
That power is more than enough, it pushes it very well without turning to a beast.
Only once a tried the sport mode, that was way to quick and aggressive.
The dashboard turns red and on the left side appears the rpms digital gauges ... pretty beasty 300hp style ... LOl
I drive many other car brands and styles of cars in my job for business trips in the country. Lexus is my favorite. In the interior level and comfort of an Audi 6 Quattro station wagon or a MB E350 sedan. You feel you’re driving a premium brand with lexus!
I recently drove my 2008 rx400h to London and back, a round trip of some 34 miles, achieved 40 mpg. Wafted along in total comfort and near silence, the Mark Levinson sound system caressing my ears. For a 13 year old, 3.3 litre car, you really can't complain. Everything still works, my friends and family love it....I am considering an NX300h as my retirement car. Totally sold on the brand.
I have the exact same car. Best car I've ever owned (and I've had a fair number!) Next car will be the NX300H, but not for a long while yet...
Excellent rant about the beeps, some cars it’s optional for these noises, given the overall tech in this car it should be too I guess. Great work as always. 👏🏼
Hi Matt another great review. I'm in my 12th year of faultless Lexus ownership. And shock horror I actually stream music through the excellent entertainment system. Your right they arn't the most exiting cars in the world but they are a lovely place to be stuck in a traffic jam, and if properly maintained they don't break. If I need some excitement I just throw my leathers on and go for a blast on my Z 1000 SX. I think I've got all the bases covered. Keep the reviews coming.😁
1000SX. Respect mate.
Great choice! As an everyday car, you cant beat them
What an awesome vid. 🙏🏽
My 325d touring is gone and need a new car. Been thinking X3, Q5, XC60 then back to X3. You've just sold me a Lex. I hit 50miles daily at 6miles p/stop. My wallet is really gonna grow. Top video again 👌🏾
The attention to detail, customer service and of course the reliability make Lexus the best luxury brand on the market. The so called luxury German brands don't come close to what Lexus give as an overall package. If Mercedes built cars as well as they did thirty to forty years ago (w123/w124 series) and offer good customer service they might come close to Lexus. Thanks for a great review!
We have W212 (E350) from 2012 and it has been extremely reliable and built like a tank but if you need to repair anything think the price is double in comparison to Lexus. That was one of my main criterias to buy it years ago. We receiving NX300h premium next week and quite excited to finally see it :)
Good video. I retired in 2020 after working for Lexus for 17 years. Arguably this is one of the best looking cars inside and out. Bomb proof build quality inside and out. Reliability as standard
Two slight downsides IMO. The drive is perhaps not the most engaging. Fuel economy is poor to be honest
But if you buy one - Enjoy!!!
Had 7 RXs since 1999, often 2 at a time, always metallic silver. That's 24 years and beyond the usual service items, the sum total of anything going wrong unexpectedly amounts to a CV joint, a bonnet strut and one flat battery. That's the driving experience I like !
Which one would you say has the best fuel economy
Would love to see the new RX on your channel. I adore that car.
I love Lexus and this is one is a top car. Love the colour combo. The light interior makes the cabin light and airy. After seeing this review, I want one!
I have had a 68 plate NX for just over 14 months and it is brilliant. Just had Michelin Cross Climate SUV tyres fitted and it handles really well in awful, wintery conditions. The voice control makes me laugh though "Station, BBC Radio Two" comes back as Radio One. "Station, BBC Radio Four" returns Radio One. Who said the target market was not the youngsters. :) But "Station BBC R two" gives Ken Bruce the opportunity to exercise his dulcet tones through the superb sound system. Am I pleased with it...Yes but alas my wife loves driving it as well so it's a race to the driver's seat.
Yet another stunner from Lexus, I'm not sure how they pull it off time after time.
Great review - very comprehensive overview of this awesome car. The small details are important & you delivered this in spades. It's a little outside my price range but this review has made me take another look at Lexus.
CD is still the premier technology when it comes to music quality.
I do like a Lexus and have had a few over the years! Had an IS300 back in 2000 ish, then had an IS220D SEL in 2010. Customer service is great, I could go along on a Saturday morning get free bacon rolls and watch tv or read the papers whilst they washed my car for free. Always had a great loan car when mine was in for service too, had a couple RX’s and a one of those NX300H too! Managed to get my full drum kit in the back for a gig in Stirling an all ha ha!! Lexus even loaned me a LS450H as one of my wedding cars! Awesome and very much underrated cars and company!! 👍🏻😎
I agree. Their customer service is superb.
Last time I was this early you only had 40 subscribers!
Haha no way!
"...you shouldn't get any hate mail from Swedish teenagers" Actu-lol!!!! Brilliant!
HOW DARE YOU!
Great job man. Factual without being boring and not puerile like Matt Watson
We will replace our verso with an NX. I hope it’s worth it. Lexus NX is a very great luxury car great for affordability
Great review. I bought a 2015 example of the same car three months ago. I agree with almost everything you said. You could have added that the audio system in the Premier is the best in any affordable car, it’s more lively in sport mode but driving in normal mode I have consistently returned 40 mph. Almost my perfect car. A fully electric NX with 250 miles of range and 150kW charging speed would be perfection.
Reliable Refined and efficient Lexus NX300 TH Lexus can't go wrong.
I bought a LEXUS NX 300 and it drives so smoothly and it’s a very high car
I drive a 2018 NX300H Luxury Line (which is the German version if your premier). The car is fully loaded. For me it is the best car I've ever driven.
I like your review, because you look at the car the right way. Where is the point of a sporty SUV? If I wanna go fast, I buy a sportscar. In my NX, I enjoy every ride from the beginning.
They're great cars. After this review I bought one for my mother
Very nice motor.
I’ll have one in 15 years when they’re £1500 🤣
My kinda man...😎
And they'll still be giong strong
Even after 15 years you wont get it tor that price it’s Lexus
Thanks for keeping your promise Matt. You promised me awhile ago that as soon as you got an NX you would do a review.
I considering changing my IS220d next year and I was thinking about an NX rather than another IS for practicality and just something different.
You have just made up my mind, I'm definitely going to buy one. Premium spec in red with beige leather and pan roof.
Thanks Matt.
You won’t regret it
i have the NX300 H f sport and its simply a elegant and dynamic drive and also its very qucik when i switch it into sport mode.This is my 2nd nx300H f sport and i will always always buy the lexus fsport due to its aggressive grill and its gorgeous interior.
You can disable the lock/unlock noise so that you just hear the power locks operating and see the flashers flashing. Also the parking beepers and the rear door operating sound can be set to whatever volume you prefer. It can all be done in the settings tab of the driver information system. So, there's no need to annoy the neighbours!
are you looking to get a dashcam to protect your car by any chance?
Ideal for me and my Glen Miller collection.... and oceans of room for the golf clubs.
CD Player: There's not much point having an expensive Mark Levinson stereo and only streaming compressed shite 😜
Thanks mate, I went ahead and swapped my golf for one about a month ago after watching your review.
Absolutely love this car!
Good stuff! Pleased you’re happy with it
Great to see a c d player for those of us that have a thousand cds from way back and better sound quality than Spotify
Great Japanese Car and good review. The new NX is coming soon. :)
Mirror to look at your smug face! Hahaha love it.
😁
I thought I had decided that I’m getting my wife the Mazda CX-5, but after watching this I’m not so sure. I think I love this one more. I love the interior. Great review as always👌🏾
1:52 I mean I honestly don’t mind singing WAP (Cardi b) down the phone line to you, seen as though you missed it!? Due to those wretched controls 😇😈
Hahah how did you know!
Another good review... you’ve almost got me wanting one, but I suppose I am getting to that stage in life 😂
I have a gs300h with this drive train in it and its honestly amazing. Incredibly comfortable, much more efficient than an suv (which I test drove), looks like nothing else,, it covers ground in pure luxury and quiet serenity. it's phenomenonaly reliable and when I need a service I get to visit a lexus dealer. I don't think I'll ever change now. You also get used to the infotainment very quickly
Just bought a 2017 NX F-Sport ... absolutely loving it, and I've had a few cars.
I have a second hand GS Lexus. I mentioned to the dealer when we got it that I didn't like the beeping. Somehow he managed to get into the options and it makes a quiet, single, beep.
Thats interesting
My 2010 RX makes also a single beep.
You can also switch off seat belt off warning buzzer. Just Google the procedure. 10s and annoying warning is gone.
@@kubiyoshi2744 that’s good to know
@@HighPeakAutos definitely in older RX and GS. But Iam pretty shure in the new models as well.
You put out quality content matt keep up the good work
Thanks, will do!
I am in 3rd year of leasing one of these ('68 plate Lux) and you've nailed it with your review, absolutely spot on ✅ 37mpg over the 34 months.
Thats good to hear
Matrix lights is the feature that should be mandatory!
Love a Lexus everything is so over engineered (apart from the track pad thing), the other day I noticed that even the windows slow down before closing to not annoy you 😂 CVT? I don’t mind it once you get used to driving it it shifts enough.
Always wanted a removable vanity mirror in my car so I can see my smug face 😂
Hahaha
It reveals a well hidden coin box/ sweets stash.
Man, you are the opposite of any used car dealer I've ever known. Your channel and your view on both business and customer should be the example for anyone trying to do this type of work. What a shame you only deal left-hand traffic cars...
The fact that Lexus roughly stands for “Luxury EXport for the US market” and even their entry level products get rave reviews from Europeans shows how great of a vehicle they make.
Looks great but my CVT allergy might put me off. All that luxury then you have a motorboat soundtrack 😞
Lovely car and well done for still including a CD player, Lexus. I have a 2018 Mazda also with a CD player. Yet, I've also got Bluetooth and twin USB connections if needed. Some of us still have big CD collections and still want the ability to play a CD while driving.
Absolutely. I'm about to buy a 2021 run out model NX 300
Gotta sat Mat, such a contrast between yourself and Clarkson. Loud in you face in contrast to the calm poise of your delivery but the metaphors used equally appealingly.
Thank you! Very kind
A crocodile's heartbeat can fall as low as 3 beats per minute...amazing fact learnt today!
Brilliant as usual,well done ✅
Thank you! Cheers!
Great review and great car, even though I've never had a Lexus I high rate them.Wonder how quickly you'll sell this :)
Absolutely love your reviews. While it is a review of a vehicle I occasionally have a chuckle hearing your amusing comparisons and metaphors. Not only they are good reviews but very entertaining as well. Keep'em coming.
Thank you
Matt….as a very early subscriber to your channel I am smug in the knowledge that I recognised what was to become , by far , the best car review channel on the interzoob!
I haven’t watched any of your vids in which I disagreed with anything you have said ……i could easily see myself buying a car from you …and might do so yet as I always appreciate a good car with no hidden surprises !
Also a a very long term owner of an SL55 ,as you are too …I follow with regularity …
No need to say keep up the good videos ..
It’s your modus operandi…
Great stuff!
Thank you! I appreciate it. You’ve got a good taste in cars 😉
The way things are going we'll all be on Shank's pony.
I never ever look up for a Lexus. This might be the first time 👍🏻
They're great cars
@@HighPeakAutosmassively underrated. I have sold about 10 LS430s over the years and some people are like ain't they just a big Toyota? Thinking about it I think I sold the majority to people that have already had a lexus.
I am now at my 3rd Lexus. I started with a 2013 ct, then a 2015 is and now a 2017 gs. I am thinking the next car will be nx
Had one, it did 34mpg, wasn’t fast, not as refined as I hoped yet I just loved it.
Loved this review one of your best ...this would be the car I would buy when I finish work ...have a company car at the moment ,..and yes a cd player that's for me ...
I like the new upload time so don’t clash with I’m a celebrity soapstar...
Just make sure to do the same when love island starts next summer please x
Haha I'll keep that in mind
Great video! I'm also considering picking up one of these. Ideally I would want an Electric car but I'm hooked on the Lexus brand (this would be an upgrade for the family from a CT200H) and it looks like it will be quite some time as well as very expensive before we see any of their bigger cars electrified...
Great ‘real world’ review… as you say people who buy these are not interested in 0-60 times or driving like a sports car. I’ve recently purchased the new shape Toyota RAV4 which is effectively this car in a different set of clothes (but on the newer platform) and all your comments apply just the same. A smooth, quiet, safe, comfortable, well equipped (I have the Dynamic) and economical car that’s hard to fault. I’m averaging mid 40’s mpg in general driving 👍
I like the new rav 4. Great cars
Great honest balanced reviews delivered with wonderful comic timing, what's not to like.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The wait for a gs450h review continues 👀😂
Next time I get one I will film with it
Interior looks lovely in this. I even like the styling - apart from the grille. To my eyes the huge grille would look better as two separate openings. Out of interest, does this ride on steel or air springs?
Steel. No air suspension on the NX. I prefer it that way. It still has a comfortable ride and air suspensions are very expensive to fix.
That is a lovely car you are driving. Really the complaints you have are very minor to me and to be honest,i am sure in the cars settings you can lower the the beep sound.I have had many nice Japanese cars and my latest is the Mazda cx5 and in that one i can do what ever i want with the sounds and beeps and lighting in the car.You can adjust just about anything.Look forward to your next post.Stay safe and strong man.
Professor dre and shaggy dog😂😂😂
Your comedic talents are underutilized
CD player and coke mirror. Truly a car of the 80s.
Lovely car, pass the werthers over and sign me up!
You will definitely make it as a comic your timing is crazy since I discovered your channel I'm hooked like a fiend.
Thank you!
Some of them being “shouldn’t get any hate mail from Swedish teenagers”; “ you ever kerb a wheel again , you need flogging”; “ even Alan Turing couldn’t master it”; “ you drive this for half n hour and your heart rate falls to that of a crocodile “.
Brilliant, keep em coming!
Haha cheers!
Professor Dre and Shaggy dog lol
Lexus truly have a culture of producing high quality motors. A true alternative to the Germans.
Quite amazed with your explanation and review. Very solid and stable.
My problem with Lexus Hybrids is they didn’t allow the back seats to fold down, which is a problem if you both play golf! So went for Audi A7. Heads up display is the biggest safety feature that people don’t know they need!
The front end looks like a hoover.
A sexy Henry the hoover
I hired an RX abroad and thought the gearbox was broken
Here for that Turing reference, cheers
Professor Dre.... OMG! This is another reason why I love your content and channel! I am so glad that I have found you. :))
Say Matt, is there a chance we see a previous generation Lexus LS some time soon? Be it the older 2008 model, be it the facelift model
I will do! I love them. I had an 08 LS460 a couple of years ago and loved it