Onto my third Lexus, current one a NX 200t sports luxury AWD which I’ve had for 4 years … comfortable, quiet, reliable, economical to run as in servicing, a surprisingly quick car .. very practical to live with 👌
@zajjj
Жыл бұрын
Great review Paul! I bought the NX 350 AWD with the 2.4T engine. Should be delivered within the next couple of months. I hated the CVT transmission in the hybrids - too much cabin noise and sounds like someone riding the clutch constantly!
@keithmatthias4348
Жыл бұрын
The best of the litter in my humble opinion.
@neosoviet502
9 күн бұрын
How’s the fuel economy of ur nx350 so far
@zajjj
9 күн бұрын
@@neosoviet502terrible! ~400kms per tank
@neosoviet502
9 күн бұрын
@@zajjj ouch that hurts 😭
@swedishbob_7315
Жыл бұрын
Just took delivery of my NX 350h FWD... great vehicle, only ho hum is the flat run tyres
@PabloTheThinker
Жыл бұрын
Isn’t the hybrid AWD?
@buncha5651
Жыл бұрын
My big ho hum is no spare.
@yslee1401
Жыл бұрын
I had this base model since March 2022. Bought it under novated lease which fits in perfectly for my tax bracket for a 3 year repayment period to maximise tax benefits. Family loves the quiet & soft especially at highway speeds. Perhaps the run flat tyres are a bit too bumpy on city roads. Will change them to normal Michelins when they wear out
@patrickgagnon9662
Жыл бұрын
What car are you talking about?
@yslee1401
Жыл бұрын
@@patrickgagnon9662 NX250
@patrickgagnon9662
Жыл бұрын
Both great SUV's in the end ....enjoy your driving !@@yslee1401
@buncha5651
Жыл бұрын
You will wish you kept run flats when you get a puncture . No spare is a big turn-off for me.
@tigeresslollipop
2 ай бұрын
I’m considering novated leasing , which one did you use ?
@karkybibek
Жыл бұрын
I got my 450h 3 mths back after 18 mths wait, 450 h is just amazing , it was worth wait.
@mikebedford4362
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the 450h+ looks fantastic and have a great ride and great tech. Mines 3 months away. *Do you charge it daily?
@buncha5651
Жыл бұрын
Charging my phone is enough charging the car not interested.
@GEE819
Жыл бұрын
Lexus will always be better than any European or Korean car . Reliability and build quality.
@itsdeetee
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha sorry bmw and merc are miles ahead.
@mvnorsel6354
Жыл бұрын
Always buy Japanese and overseas holidays with the $ saved😅
@yslee1401
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Those German Teutonic brands are endless money pits
@asoun_sAN
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree
@User-cb4jm
Жыл бұрын
The whole point of a “luxury” car is to give you a more enjoyable driving experience, even if this adds to complexity, cost and maintenance. When a Lexus handles like a BMW, rides like an Audi or has a modern Merc-like interior then let me know.
@R56Cooper
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing the driver aids section for your car reviews! Question: Does the Lexus NX allow Lane Tracing Assist to be turned on independantly of the dynamic cruise control? Thanks!
@PabloTheThinker
Жыл бұрын
Seems line lane tracing only works with cruise control. Otherwise it’s lane keeping assist.
@mikebedford4362
Жыл бұрын
Great review. Great car too. I have the 450h+ on order for delivery in the next 3 months. I'm ok with the wait because the car is so good.
@karkybibek
Жыл бұрын
I got mine 450h end of june, i m pretty sure you wont regret. Its just awesome vehicle to drive, so quite n powerful if needed. I drive eco.
@mikebedford4362
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear - I can't wait! Do you charge it every day?@@karkybibek
@karkybibek
Жыл бұрын
@@mikebedford4362 you have to, otherwise u will be using petrol n not worth buying 450. I have done 3900 sth km, n filled $30 x2 = $ 60 , worth of fuel, even that to keep new engine running so as not to cease. Best is if u charge during 🌞everyday, n have solar installed, zero cost.
@Charis_Cheng
Жыл бұрын
Can you please still give it a punch down the back straight and show us the speedo and the rev counter even when it's dry (just for a little bit)?
@keithmatthias4348
Жыл бұрын
Looked seriously at one of these instead of a Rav4. Really dislike CVT’s and Toyota only have an 8 speed torque converter box in the 2,5 VX. The Lexus has a good maintenance plan here whereas Toyota only offer a service plan. But the run flats were the dealbreaker. No ways in South Africa with our poor roads, including in urban areas, was I prepared to chance it. Only a matter of time before landing up on a flatbed!
@yslee1401
Жыл бұрын
That’s one of the reasons why I did not get the 350h (apart from maximising the tax benefits from novated lease)
@donaldbanner2185
Жыл бұрын
......................Hey Idiot!!! this vehicle DOES-NOT have a CVT!!!!.... This is a not a CVT gearbox, it is an e-CVT which is an epicycloidal transmission and no belt of any kind. eCVT is completely different from a cvt. eCVT doesn't use belt/band. Nothing are the same. It's a transmission that contentiously varies, the mechanics are different but the outcome is the same !
@JayG0o
Жыл бұрын
front Halogen turn signals😮, while rear ones are LEDs, why Lexus
@blazedkermit3338
11 ай бұрын
Cost cutting
@10101437
3 ай бұрын
xD they save you money when you need to replace
@daweigo6851
3 ай бұрын
Lexus only exists for profit, like all large companies
@petermercer5968
Жыл бұрын
If it was an AWD and not an FWD I would be interested.
@daweigo6851
11 ай бұрын
Why?
@davidmichlin6777
9 ай бұрын
The NX 350 has AWD and also has a turbo engine & 275 HP. I would've liked if he reviewed that car as it's much better.
@spotifyplayer6906
Жыл бұрын
Hi mr Marik Can you review the Mercedes Maybach sedan if you can
@Gopinathk17
9 ай бұрын
There is literally no luxury car as reliable as Lexus.
@yumistaspot
Жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, I just have a question in relation to the 80 to 120 times in your reviews. Is there an industry standard for this test? I completely get that testing as part of the 0 to 100km/h is convenient, however the time from 80km/h to 120km/h during overtaking will be noticeably different to the above and generally slower for most vehicles. Thoughts and feedback?
@leemace9638
Жыл бұрын
Alan partridge loves a Lexus 😂
@joelcarterramadge183
Жыл бұрын
Not sure if its just on video, but the proportions of this seems a bit off. Windows look too small and bonnet and front too heavy, wonder if this is because of the relation to the squarer RAV4.
@aussie8114
Жыл бұрын
I considered this but I thought you and other reviewers said this 4 cylinder was under powered to a point it’s best avoided. I went for a top spec CX-5 turbo instead.
@daweigo6851
Жыл бұрын
Paul actually said plenty of power😮
@yslee1401
Жыл бұрын
@@daweigo6851I have to switch the setting to Eco mode so that I don’t accelerate too much and optometrist over the speed limit after getting a few speeding tickets
@aussie8114
Жыл бұрын
@@daweigo6851 In this video, but I’ve seen other videos where the opposite was said. I don’t remember if it was this channel or a different channel.
@aussie8114
Жыл бұрын
@@daweigo6851 It may have been Tom on Chasing Cars that gave me the impression it was either under powered or only just adequate. I remember whoever it was also compared it to the Mazda and said that even though the same size engine the Mazda was a better performer. I’m happy with my CX-5 turbo but I might test drive the NX non turbo later in the year. I can now make my own good comparison. I do find the CX-5 turbo to have lots of zoom zoom when I need it.
@yumistaspot
Жыл бұрын
Based on the Mazda cx5 turbo engine specs it should perform better than it does. 7.7 secs to 100 with the cx9 doing 7 89 with same engine specs. A Gla/Glb 250 with less kw and less torque comes in under 7 secs. Must be in the Gearbox.
@milo9305
Жыл бұрын
I like your Seiko, Paul. What sort is it?
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
It’s an Astron :-)
@mvnorsel6354
Жыл бұрын
Should combine car with watch reviews, there is a market.😅
@VH-gw3qi
Жыл бұрын
There’s a Dutch guy called Floris Wyers who has a KZitem channel called ‘Pure Luxe’, it’s in Dutch but still interesting to watch even if you don’t understand Dutch 😉
@letsseeif
Жыл бұрын
LEXUS is a brand which is really Toyota (reliability) with superior clothes and a nice service centre.
@BaleshGerd-qr5kh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Paul!
@amode8761
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t thought much about run flat tyres and repair kits being the only provisions not full or space saver tyres… how many kms do the run flats last? what if you are doing a Sydney to Melbourne or Brisbane road trip on say a Sunday and have a puncture along the way and there are no tyre shops open… I guess calling road side service is a start…
@fhclappen8595
Жыл бұрын
Thats the whole idea, call for help. Money sweet money to be made. 😊😊
@daweigo6851
Жыл бұрын
Can literally end off the road for days betweeh syd and Melbourne,. Run flats are normally rated 80 k distance at 80k per hour. Try find tyre place open with replacement trye on weekend etc. They need to be replaced not repaired.
@yumistaspot
Жыл бұрын
Seriously guys you can always put a normal tyre on from a regional tyre shop as a temporary fix I've got run flats and haven't had a puncture in 26000kms. Giving a spare on board in these times won't help most dumbshts anyway.
@daweigo6851
3 ай бұрын
@@yumistaspotissue is not many tyre places around in regional areas that open on weekends
@taylaann
Жыл бұрын
I have had the 350h AWD sports luxury since April same colour with enhancement pack ( panoramic roof, larger infotainment screen etc). Can't fault it except for the CVT that sounds like a dying cow. Lol.
@daweigo6851
Жыл бұрын
😅
@buncha5651
Жыл бұрын
CVT on a luxury vehicle is rediculas.
@Dave-ig3km
7 ай бұрын
Why do you always question where to store your phone after you just showed the ingenious spot to put it,!
@patrickgagnon9662
Жыл бұрын
How does it compare to Mazda CX-5?
@hudsonatlantis6754
Жыл бұрын
Not well at all.
@MKWIISims318
Жыл бұрын
I would take a top spec cx-5 over this, still cheaper too
@garry527
Жыл бұрын
It’s interesting to compare base trim if premium brand with top trim of normal brand
@MKWIISims318
Жыл бұрын
With the lexus having some incandescent bulbs instead of full led, no cooled front seats, no heated rear seats, and even a whole heap slower compared to the 2.5L turbo cx-5, the mazda definitely feels a lot more premium in my opinion
@hudsonatlantis6754
Жыл бұрын
sure does
@grandandroid6283
Жыл бұрын
Wish it was 2.0 turbo, or even 2.5 turbo!
@User-cb4jm
Жыл бұрын
That’s the NX350 with the new 2.4 Turbo with the same power as the old 3.5 V6 :)
@Pedroaghyu
Жыл бұрын
Don’t buy a ev in Victorian you have to pay our Dictator a ev tax for every kilometer you travel
@aussie8114
Жыл бұрын
You are using the roads so you need to contribute to filling in the millions of potholes.
@Hydrnaught
6 ай бұрын
The little "nook" is for the key.
@tonybennett638
Жыл бұрын
Hey mate excellent as usual.. Silly old me bought a std Hyundai Nona for $35,000 drive away but with a win in lotto all up for grabs... but if not I reckon if not so good... then good enough it OK ..🤪
@SunRise-ul7ko
6 ай бұрын
A mid sized luxury car should be a rear wheel drive or a rear bias 4 wheel drive.
@daweigo6851
11 ай бұрын
If get flat tyre in country Australia, probably need a tow truck 😮
@Roadrunnerz45
Жыл бұрын
would have thought high end lexus would get rid of piano black for the reasons we all know.
@zippyspinifex
6 ай бұрын
So frustrating, 60k for a car and it's still not got wireless android auto.
@yumistaspot
Жыл бұрын
Great review as always, however I do think it would be fairer to compare the nx to maybe an x1 and gla . It does appear to be quite compact.
@daweigo6851
Жыл бұрын
It's a mid size equal to x3 etc in size
@yumistaspot
Жыл бұрын
100mm longer and otherwise dimensionally equivalent to an x1 and 200mm longer than a gla. The lines are somewhat blurry when it come to the categorisation of many vehicles of similar size. I just don't think it should be compared to a glc with a starting price of 100k +
@yslee1401
Жыл бұрын
NX is based on a RAV4, so it’s way larger than a GLA or X1
@redxdestroyer5
Жыл бұрын
When are you doing the Cannon XSR review?
@MegaSteph000
Жыл бұрын
Paul, whats the price of this model?
@tigeresslollipop
2 ай бұрын
How much is servicing
@mickeyM0use2k
Жыл бұрын
Why compare it with Q5, X3, GLC when it is in the price range of Q3, X1, GLA? 🤔
@daweigo6851
11 ай бұрын
Same size as q5, x3 etc, that's the market it competes in
@d.k.1394
Жыл бұрын
Nice
@sarahtorres2424
8 ай бұрын
I live in south Florida where it tends to flood in some areas. Where is the air intake and how deep of a puddle can you go through without risking damage to the engine?
@Marc-kd9oz
7 ай бұрын
about 3.275 inches
@ColinEu
Жыл бұрын
More relax now I see..not so stiff..
@trojanhman8136
Жыл бұрын
I would prefer rear wheel drive but I would stay away from the hybrid as well, as the battery is smaller but it is still as dangerous and still the same as the EV battery.
@mikebedford4362
Жыл бұрын
Toyota build literally millions of hybrids and most of the taxi's on the road are Toyota hybrids and there are no issues and its completely reliable.
@trojanhman8136
Жыл бұрын
@@mikebedford4362 Go ahead and buy one bud. no skin off my nose.
@brandonczw
Жыл бұрын
@@mikebedford4362yep. you don't even have to think twice about buying a lexus/toyota hybrid. they're one of the pioneers in hybrid tech
@PabloTheThinker
Жыл бұрын
@@mikebedford4362battery will still need to be replaced eventually.
@martingifford5415
Жыл бұрын
He kept saying it was quick, but it wasn't quick.
@Rockbottomsurf
Жыл бұрын
Silly to make the better models with a CVT.
@dioralcide8490
Жыл бұрын
Lexus needs a dual screen setup in their vehicles
@929cosmodude
Жыл бұрын
Am I the only one here that hates plastic cladding everywhere on SUVs, it's cheap and nasty
@mikebedford4362
Жыл бұрын
Agree, recent Mazda's e.g CX60 look hideous with all that cheap plastic. The Lexus thankfully doesn't have much
@929cosmodude
Жыл бұрын
@@mikebedford4362 I think cx 60 is one of the ones without any of that plastic cladding, you might be thinking of the cx 30 it's covered in it.. that or you are just taking the piss 🤣🤣
@mikebedford4362
Жыл бұрын
Sorry, yep, you're right. A typo on my part. @@929cosmodude
@aussie8114
Жыл бұрын
It’s pretty fugly, but looks half decent if it’s looked after with a maintenance coating. My big hate is the scratchy black gloss plastic on the door pillars. Looks nice but not practical at all. My CX-5 gets a fail on that.
@mikebedford4362
Жыл бұрын
Looks are a personal thing. The CX5 has hardly changed in over a decade and looks pretty dated, but people buy them.@@aussie8114
@megchambers8799
9 ай бұрын
My Apple i phone 15 pro is not compatible. Phone works terrible in this car. Didnt know this until I drove it off the lot. Such a dissapointment , and like was a hidden issue. Lexus is like ' Oh well".
@MKRCinema
4 күн бұрын
Still an isssue?
@lamborghini0610
Жыл бұрын
I spy incandescent indicator bulbs in the front...on a 70K Lexus. Wouldn't find that on a BMW or Merc in 2023.
@JoshuanTruda
Жыл бұрын
the cheapest x3 sdrive20i is 15k more though for similiar performance with 6 speakers and no heated seats or lumbar support and the new glc costs... 40k more than this lexus
@lamborghini0610
Жыл бұрын
@@JoshuanTruda The new GLC is in no way comparable though. It's in another league. It's just attention to detail that you can expect with the Euro brands, they would never just shove an incandescent bulb on an X3 or GLC. At least you get solid reliability with the Lexus though!
@VH-gw3qi
Жыл бұрын
It’s the base model though 😌
@yslee1401
Жыл бұрын
@@JoshuanTruda and in less than 3 years, X3 will have rattles and squeaks all over with an occasional Christmas lights display on the dash leaving you stranded
@daweigo6851
11 ай бұрын
@@yslee1401so true 😅😅😅
@buncha5651
Жыл бұрын
Very nice to see a non hybrid version available, with a real auto transmission. Bloody ugly grill and no spare a big turn-off. I would rather a Mazda CX5 2.5 Turbo in either trim level available. 😊
@badongtagalog5737
Жыл бұрын
Mazda cx5 looks like an egg. Its ugly
@buncha5651
Жыл бұрын
@@badongtagalog5737 Funny shaped egg ,
@TheTonKee
9 ай бұрын
lol dont compare mazda cx5 to a lexus
@official_ashhh
Жыл бұрын
SUV compares to BMW X5 definitely sound engineering Lexus
@lukelawrence6007
Жыл бұрын
Japanese cars like Lexus way better bulit then hmmm Tesla fish on wheels overrated
@Sodainspace
10 ай бұрын
Lexus lost its luxury designs, now they look like generic Toyota, the interior is also lacking in "luxury", Hyundai on their elite and highlander models actually offer better luxury than Lexus.
@krane15
8 ай бұрын
Nah, nice body but that's about it. Nothing else impresses me about this car.
@TenzWang88
6 ай бұрын
Lexus NX 250 should come AWD with hill climb and decent feature that Toyota RAV4 edge has. What a shame they selling this FWD crap to most of the people who haven’t got a good knowledge of cars. Lol
@daweigo6851
3 ай бұрын
Silly comment, most people don't need or want awd, irrelevant in city driving, all you are doing is dragging more weight around and higher service costs. ...
@aussieadventurestimetoplay
Жыл бұрын
Had a 2.5 and its so sluggish and no tech compared to my ux200 sports luxury and I swear my ux200 has a better take off
@sternwho3932
Жыл бұрын
Hybrids in Victoria pay EV tax per kilometer to Chairman Dan
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
No they don’t. That’s PHEV and EV.
@buncha5651
Жыл бұрын
@@CarExpertAus That's this year . Next year?
@ВалентинЦарук-й3т
Жыл бұрын
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@georgejoseph3663
Жыл бұрын
Could you please stop with that Durometer 💩. So unnecessary and useless. You could rather show a close up of fingers 🖐️pressing the fabrics. There is no measure. It’s just the feeling
@daweigo6851
11 ай бұрын
Or you could not watch if it upsets you so much😅😅😅😅
@rickrainen9953
Жыл бұрын
First
@angelababy5358
Жыл бұрын
Genesis is MUCH BETTER
@PabloTheThinker
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@yslee1401
11 ай бұрын
If that is the case, why is it not selling well?
@angelababy5358
11 ай бұрын
Few people know that.And branding.@@yslee1401
@yslee1401
4 ай бұрын
Genesis has really poor resale value
@venc3907
Жыл бұрын
Just another glorified Toyota sorry!
@craigalexander4449
Жыл бұрын
Just a pity it is so ugly
@Glaziersout459
Жыл бұрын
absoulte garbage. Just a RAV4 with a different bumpers.
@daweigo6851
11 ай бұрын
Why do you bother to watch if you dont listen to r respect what Paul's tell you😅😅😅
@Glaziersout459
11 ай бұрын
@@daweigo6851 Giving viewers my two cents worth.
@GEE819
9 ай бұрын
@@Glaziersout459Built quality and reliability is no factor then ? 😂 ( garbage compared to what? )
@Glaziersout459
9 ай бұрын
@@GEE819 To expectation
@GEE819
9 ай бұрын
@@Glaziersout459 expectations? 😂
@HaruHaruman
Жыл бұрын
I mean the only reason people would consider Lexus would be the fuel efficiency and reliability. Why would anyone get this instead of a hybrid models?
@mvnorsel6354
Жыл бұрын
Some complete nutters value reliability, how bizarre😅.
@aussie8114
Жыл бұрын
About 30,000 reasons 💰
@yslee1401
Жыл бұрын
I am getting around 8.3lt/100km city driving for this base model. That’s way better than my old 2014 RAV4 which uses close to 12lt/100km. On highways, this number drops to around 6lt/100km @110km/h
@daweigo6851
Жыл бұрын
Selling extremely well, a lot of people I guess don't agree with you,
@PabloTheThinker
Жыл бұрын
I got the gas version because it would take me many years to break even with the cost of the hybrid.
@JeffNuts
Жыл бұрын
Run flat tyres are horrible and are not worth the issue they solve
@yumistaspot
Жыл бұрын
Why
@buncha5651
Жыл бұрын
Agree I would rather a spare even a space saver. 😉
@JeffNuts
Жыл бұрын
@@yumistaspot you end up treating it like a normal flat where you really can’t go anywhere except maybe you can baby it home. Would much rather an actual spare that can go the distance and get me wherever. 20 minutes on the side of the road is worth it.
@yumistaspot
Жыл бұрын
@JeffNuts yep I get that, I have done 27000km on run flats with no issues and understand the limitations being 80km at no more than 80km/h. Mostly City during with adaptive dampers. So I guess it's down to risk vs reward .ie Bigger boot space vs inconvenience if you are unlucky enough to get a flat in the middle of nowhere. I still remember changing a tyre in Penrith when it was 36° and I was wearing thongs. (Not great for kicking the supplied Spanner) and would have been much better of if I could drive even for a little distance without ruining the Rim.🫠
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