Roger Bill

Might get away with it in an MoT but I wonder what position insurance companies would take if a pedestrian were injured having not heard an "acoustic vehicle alert system" that was found to have been deliberately muffled.

Thanks all. I've done a little research and found it's called "acoustic vehicle alert system" or "vehicle proximity notification system". I agree a V8 rumble would be a much better noise! It's tempting to muffle it with gaffer tape but as you guys have said it is a legal requirement for electric vehicles in the UK and various other countries and shouldn't, therefore, be disabled. I couldn't find anything specific for the UX250h but this 2012 post might show a similar system on the CT200h: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ct-200h-model-2011-2017/622054-vehicle-proximity-notification-system.html or this 2019 post re the RX450h system: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-4th-gen-2016-2022/933897-disabling-vehicle-proximity-notification-system-vpns-2020-rx-450h.html

Driving slowly with only the electric motor running my 2023 UX250h makes a kinda dry rubbing sound. Inside the car with windows closed it's hardly noticeable but friends standing outside have commented on the noise. I'm not particularly concerned and was intending leaving it until it's first service in July but wondered if others have noticed a similar noise? Is it perhaps an intentional noise to warn pedestrians?

I asked Lexus and was told it's not possible. I've a 2023 UX250h.

Blackcircles list a few alternative run flat tyres for the UX250h havinhttps://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/225-50-18?runflat=1 Most have rolling resistance ratings of C or D. According to this, the impact on fuel economy of tyres with different rolling resistance ratings can be significant especially at higher speeds: https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/2014/6/18/real-world-tyre-economy-ratings-out-of-step-with-labelling/52721/

Hi all, I've got a 2023 UX Takumi, with the latest large screen and multimedia system. When I try the map update option I get the message "Problem with map update. Please contact your dealer." The map is an older version than a friend's got in his UX. Mine is version 12-23-05|2022-09-5 his is 12-23-45|2023-03-5 Min is 2023 - 2024 Ver.1, didn't take a photo of this screen in my friend's. I have tried updating whilst ensuring the car is connected to our home WiFi. Does anyone know if it's something I'm doing wrong, eg do I have to update the car software or is it something I really need the dealer to sort out? Many thanks, Roger

I had similar concerns so bought a Stoplock Pro Elite following a recommendation from another owner.

You can if you install the Navibridge app on your mobile phone.

I think most new cars are delivered with tyres pumped to a higher than normal pressure. Possibly to minimise flat spots on tyres if the car is stored for long periods. However, tyre pressures should be set correctly as part of pre-delivery inspection.

Have got a StopLock Pro Elite steering wheel lock which, like the Disclock, provides a visible deterrent. The main problem is remembering to fit it. The DiscLock might be a little clumsy but you need to ensure it fits over the lump in the centre of the UX's steering wheel. Alternatively maybe plates can be fitted under the wheel arches or aftermarket Canbus immobilisers are available for c£500 eg Ghost and Starline.

The visibility of a steering wheel lock is perhaps it's biggest advantage.

Good question. It'd be good to know. I've bought a StopLock Pro Elite steering wheel lock which is a real, heavy weight deterrent but it is a faff to fit.

Before getting my 2023 UX I had a test drive in the earlier model UX. My impression was that the newer Bridgestone runflat tyres give a better ride and are quieter. But that could of course be also partly due to the suspension tweaks introduced in the facelift. Might be worth seeing if you can get a test drive in a 2023 UX. I'm pleasantly surprised by the ride and noise levels in my UX and that's after having had a Merc with air suspension and I do suffer with some back problems and I had a hip replaced a couple of years ago.

Sorry I should have explained that I just use NaviBridge to set destinations and schedule them to be sent to the car next time the phone and car are connected. I don't use the Lexus Link app or the Lexus website at all for this.