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There are a few new 2022 models @ Dealers but the 2023 Models en-route to the UK are Demo Models. There is no such On-Line System for us other than Lexus UK. A good Dealer may let you have one of their Showroom Models which will arrive a month or so behind the Demo Delivery,particularly if you allow them to Show it for a couple of weeks. Covid issues may well have changed everything though. Our 2022 Aygo X Auto arrived in 14 weeks yet others have waited 30 weeks to date for exactly the same spec. & Dealers,like Customers, lack accurate data.We had a 2021 Aygo manual before. I ordered the X blind based on Spanish ,German & Belgium You Tube Reviews & it is a perfect City Car that is very Yarisesque. In the case of the UX it was too small & lacked comfort for Continental Travel but thrice I have driven the UXe & have been most impressed ---the rest you know but my Spec will cost 3 times more than the X. Tel

I would use the Lexus on=line system as that will have the correct up to date info & allow me to liaise with the excellent Twitter Team who gave me the actual build day pre=Covid. Secondly,they liase with your chosen &/or Local dealer. If you are wanting a popular model choice the ON-Line Option will be advantageous but my preferred AVS is a rare selection. I still assume the 2023 F-Sport with the Mk.3 AVS, will mirror the 2022 UXe ride/handling qualities & delivery will be March 2023. Now if the 2023 UXe can use Tesla Chargers, I will forego my precious AVS. TEl

Phoned my Dealer to book a 2023 Test drive . Guy did not recognise me & assumed I was interested in the improved Media Interface. Requested my E-Mail & Phone details & stated he thought the 2023 UX would be released in the Autumn. He finally asked me what car I currently drive. I am seriously thinking I will buy my next car on-line if I decide to renew. Pathetic. Tel

The good news is that there will be US Road Tests that will critique the model changes & their Configurator will describe the Option choice. The 2011 model ISF was significantly different to previous model & was raved about in the States & Canada convincing me that under the skin was a much more refined Supercar. The NX AVS in 2019 here, but launched in Autumn 2018 in the States, had the electric damper responsiveness increase 3 fold which enhanced ride/handling but ,as with the ISF, Lexus UK & Media never lauded the significant changes of these mid- life Changes. The 2023 UX US Road Tests will aid my conviction significantly. Tel

Do I conclude from the above that the only issue with the 300e is that it can only use SLOW &/or MEDIUM Charges whereas most EV's can use RAPID too.. Secondly,an Extension Lead can never be on Option.? Tel

Absolutely chuffed for you. Tel

I had a noise from day 1 that was best described as a Packet of crisps in the Glove Box. My Dealer never doubted me & 4 months later Lexus replaced my car having loaned me a LWB LS 460 that they delivered to my door. I had the new LS for c. 6 weeks touring Italy. Lexus will sort it. TEl

Roger, It would be perfect if a current UXe Owner test drives a 2023 UX to see if it mirrors their car's ride/handling which is really impressive. I have thrice driven the UXe & expect the 2023 UX F- Sport, with the Mk.3 AVS, to match the E. AVS equals or betters the non-Sport ride qualities but has never been available in a Test Car. I consider your choice will easily meet your needs but I need the Test Drive to be convinced the 2023 UX is perfect for me in F-Spec. Tel

No I am referring to the cable between the Consumer Box in my Bungalow & the Charger mounted in the Garage. I assume it makes no difference other than cost. Tel

A Hybrid tends to give you more power than a non hybrid & therefore better potential mpg. Driving 4 Peeps up the Alps @ 80 mph achieved 25 mpg whilst descending into Italy the mpg was 58.5. 6 Year average in D-Sport was c.42 mpg. Tel

Have you completely emptied your boot as the noise does seam to be foam based but you need to start from square one again . Once empty get someone in there. Tel

Dealer invoices Lexus , Tel

If the RZ & its Toyota equivalent can use Tesla Chargers they will rapidly become over subscribed. ICE vehicles over 10 years are still cost beneficial assuming the Putin Issue ends in the near future & Global Energy Issues normalise. 5 years on Batteries & Chargers will dramatically change for the better. My last Company cars were Lexus & a Transcontinental Tesla would be my weapon of choice today as I would not have to be concerned about Build issues etcetera. A Pensioner has to be well off, brave & patient to be an Eco Worrier that appears attractive but is still currently flawed. Tel

Thank you both. The top RZ rear traction unit has a far more powerful unit than the Toyota & is said to have a higher range as well, bringing it closer to a Tesla in all aspects of performance. The opportunity to use T-Charges is great news----assume the App indicates what Charges are available as you journey & the Lexus Charge Lead is now universal as I believed it was not when the UXe was first launched. Can the Home Charger feed be really long as my Consumer Unit is not close to my garage.? Tel

If you compare the above the RZ has 50% more range than the UX . However only Tesla have readily available Chargers. So how available are the Charges for Lexus/Toyota EVs in the UK such that you can guarantee your journey, model range dependant, has 45minutes/ 70% boost stops.? Assume you cannot book Charging Slots so any non Tesla E -journey is stress inducing ! Please convince me I am wrong. Tel

Roger, My thoughts exactly. Tel

Once I can build my 2023 UX F-Sport with my chosen spec I will book a Test Drive . If it is a clone of the current UXe,I might be smitten. Tel

Do you have prices Colours & specs then ? Tel

I am hoping they offer an F-Sport with Takumi Pack that includes AVS, Pano Roof ,HUD,MLS etc that is my current NX Spec. Tel

The Spec in the US looks good particularly with the revised AVS &,of course,other tweaks. Trouble is Lexus GB is not publishing UK Specs for the "new" model which I would estimate will be available Spring 2023. I believe the 2023 will mirror the current E-version for build & ride/handling characteristics. Tel

Neil, Excellent. Tel

I have had 2 faulty sunroofs. The first which could "chatter" was quickly sorted by Lexus Leicester whilst Lexus Coventry tried adjustments before replacing the unit. The closed roof could "Bop" on poor surfaces. Record your noise & get Lexus to sort it. Tel

True but the Guy pressing a steering wheel button to resolve his issue is the first step. Tel

I referenced the UXe for refinement values not the UX . I have driven the Electric UX on 3 occasions & the Refinement is staggering considering the E version is a power derivative of the UX range. Using the latest sound reducing techniques & other tweaks the E is a joy to drive but suffers Range Anxiety. Clearly Lexus are class leaders in refinement ,yet the 2022 NX refinement is said to be a negative in some high speed, high rev situations & costs 20% more which just disappoints me. Tel

So will need to arrange a Test drive to evaluate the 350h engine as my 2021 F-Sport with AVS is very refined. Just bought the Boss an Aygo Cross Auto which now has a 7 speed CVT g'box & 18 " wheels----it too is very refined . Toyota/Lexus drive trains are refined & the UXe approaches perfection but more than 50% of Global road tests find the 2022 NX noisy when extended-----probably needs more sound proofing. Tel