Roger Bill

Is this a feature that would be itemised in the full spec for your car that can be accessed using the VIN as per the discussion in this thread:

This video provides a good explanation of the Lexus headlight systems.

First 2023MY review I've seen which includes a short road test and the guy emphasises the improved comfort resulting from the MY2023 suspension changes. Also mentioned is the improved NVH of the new Bridgestone runflats.

@Navnan2 Thanks Barry. Like you I'm not a driver that throws cars around. Comfort rather than road holding is my main priority. Glad you're finding the new, larger infotainment screen to be a big improvement, I felt the same but I only had a short test drive, much better to have the opinion of an owner.

@Navnan2 Congratulations Barry you've been really lucky to find a 2023 model. There seem to be very few in the UK and the Takumi I ordered two weeks ago is expected on 30/9/23. Would be interested to know if you find the ride comfort has improved. My impression is that it has possibly due to the extra body stiffness, tweaks to the suspension or the new Bridgestone runflat tyres.

https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/38118276.html Interesting info on November production schedules for various Toyota plants. The Kyushu Miyata plant where the UX is made will only be suspending production on 2 Saturdays in November, the same as was the case in October. Some other plants are suffering much more from semiconductor component shortages. I believe only one shift is run on Saturdays so the drop in production numbers will be less than for weekday suspensions which run two shifts. In the US some NX models are being delivered without features like ML audio systems which would normally be a standard part of certain packs. Hopefully UXs sold in the UK will have all the normal set of features for each model variant.

Correct, mobile data coverage is needed to send data. Lexus covers the cost of data used to provide connected services for 10 years,

My feelings exactly.

Had a test drive in a MY2023 UX250h yesterday. Previously I was concerned that the ride wouldn't suit my aging back and hips. My impression was that the ride of the MY2023 is slightly more comfortable and so I placed an order for a Takumi with an expected delivery date of 30/9/23. The ride quality might have been improved by the extra spot welds increasing body stiffness, suspension tweaks or the revised Bridgestone runflats which are now Alenza 001s whereas previously I think the UX was fitted with Bridgestone Turanza T005A runflats. However, because it's some months since I last drove an MY2022, I could be completely wrong in thinking the ride quality is any different and also comfort is a very personal and subjective assessment. The touch screen multimedia interface is, of course, the most obvious MY2023 change. The screen is very noticeably much larger and I think an improvement on the touchpad system. I didn't spend anytime investigating the software as by the time my car arrives it will probably have been updated! I've ordered mine in the new Sonic Platinum colour. Haven't seen this on any Lexus, so I'm hoping it'll look OK. My last three cars have been silver which is a boring choice but I've found it to be best for not showing scratches or dirt which is now more a concern as I've less interest or enthusiasm for cleaning cars 😊

I don't remember this. But was it Honest John who said that supermarket petrol, although produced in the same refineries, had fewer additives than branded petrol like Shell, BP, etc. One type of additive is for cleaning fuel injection systems. Modern engines use better materials and are made to closer manufacturing tolerances plus oils and petrol are much better. Back in the late 60s and through the 70s I used to find every 20,000 miles it was necessary to strip the cylinder head off my cars (Ford Anglias, Cortinas, etc). Removing the carbon build up in the head, lapping in the valves and cleaning the inlet and outlet ports was easy to do and improved smooth running, fuel consumption and acceleration. You could get cans of stuff which, by chucking down it the carburettor, claimed could achieve similar results, but I wasn't convinced when I tried it once.

I'm very surprised a dealer would suggest this for a nearly new car. I'm no expert but my reaction would be that it's a sales pitch based on the old FUD strategy (fear, uncertainty and doubt) and I'm old enough to remember Redex being sold using similar dubious marketing tricks. Until last year I had a river boat fitted with a 1960s design Volvo engine. E10 is much more of an issue with old engines and with boats because they're more exposed to moisture and more likely to remain unused for several months each year. Even then, although controversial, the general feeling was not to get too worried and if there was a problem it could be fixed by replacing any flexible fuel hoses, seals and pump diaphragms that were made out of old materials more likely to be affected by moisture and ethanol. The most useful and seemingly sensible info I found when researching this a couple of years ago was: https://ttypes.org/introduction-of-e10-petrol-as-the-standard-for-fuel-across-the-uk/ Lexus have issued this clear statement https://mag.lexus.co.uk/e10-petrol/ which includes: "The good news is that the vast majority of Lexus models with a petrol engine or hybrid powertrain and that were officially supplied within the European market since January 1998 are compatible with E10 petrol."

Apparently tyres filled with nitrogen are less affected by temperature changes than air: https://tractionlife.com/nitrogen-vs-air-in-tires-whats-the-main-difference/ Only costs £2.50 per tyre at ATS but I've never bothered, in fact I use a foot pump at home as I'm too tight fisted to spend money on an airline at a petrol station! The way I read advice such as contained in https://www.tyre-pressures.com/blog/can-weather-or-temperature-affect-tyre-pressure is that tyres should be inflated to the specified pressure in the morning before driving so "cold" relates to the prevailing temperature rather than eg 20°C. Under inflated tyres increase fuel consumption and increase the risk of the tyre over heating when driven. Correctly inflated tyres should optimise tyre life.

Tyre pressures are always specified for cold tyres. If tyres only reached the specified pressure after driving some distance they are under inflated. A tyre pressure warning system is a requirement for cars fitted with runflat tyres so the driver knows that speed and distance driven has to be restricted: https://www.national.co.uk/information/run-flat-tyres

Lower temperature = lower pressure. Tyres often need some air added at this time of year, therefore, your tyre warning light is probably doing it's job.

I agree, "***** up" seems the most likely explanation and thanks for pointing out this potential problem. If I decide to place an order, I'm going to insist the dealer earns their keep and provides monthly updates on the status of my order.

@Khayaletu Crikey 11 to 16 months delivery!!! I've got a MY2023 test drive booked in two weeks time and hopefully will be placing an order. I'll let you know what they say about delivery times. I was hoping with the worsening economic climate, delivery times would now be getting better. Also Lexus aren't selling so many cars and I thought chip supply problems should now be easing. But Japan is suffering from a shortage of labour so perhaps that's constraining UX production capacity.

I assume it was a typo because 'T' being next to 'Y' on the keyboard is one of the more common mistakes and MT wouldn't be autocorrected. Most importantly you'll be getting the benefit of the MY2023 improvements.

The MY2023 changes were introduced into production in August and the cars are just starting to appear in the UK. The key change is that the infotainment screen is larger and is closer to the driver as it's now touch screen so the infamous touch pad on the centre console has been removed and some buttons have been moved around. Extra spot welds have been added to improve body stiffness and the suspension has been slightly modified to improve ride quality. I'm hoping this improvement will be sufficiently noticeable to help convince me to place an order in a couple of weeks time when I've got a test drive booked.

Thanks @jacmethat's good to know.

@jacme Have you noticed whether the MY2023 changes have improved ride comfort? I'd be really grateful if you can shed any light on this as it's the key factor holding me back from placing an order and we've yet to see any MY2023 demonstrator cars in the UK.

Ride is certainly a personal choice. I'm with Chris in wishing for more comfort but on the UX250h Takumi rather than the UXe. The more general point to suggest to Lexus would be that in the UK UX customers tend to be older and that this demographic is more likely to be seeking comfort rather than sports handling from a car of this type. I might be wrong about the customer age profile but I expect Lexus would have the data for the UK and for other markets like the USA where my impression is that the UX has attracted more younger buyers.

Always room for improvement but my experience is that Lexus and Honda cars are significantly better quality and more reliable than cars I've owned from other manufacturers. Also dealer servicing is better. For example, my 2 litre petrol 2015 Mercedes C Class has been the most unreliable car I've owned since the early 1980s. I've just booked a minor service plus MoT, cost almost £600. This does include a years subscription to the Mercedes breakdown service which I've had to use a number of times. In all my years of owning Lexus and Hondas covering several 100,000 miles I never once had cause to use a breakdown service. Fortunately there's an independent Mercedes guy near where I live who is far more knowledgeable than the main dealers and he's fixed most of faults I've had at much lower cost. Apologies for the rant but hope it illustrates why I'll shortly be ordering a Lexus UX and perhaps why Lexus mostly tops reliability and customer satisfaction surveys!!!

Yes that's right I intend to buy a Takumi for features such as the HUD and 360° cameras. As the Takumi is the highest cost spec, except for F Sport + Takumi Pack, it'd be great to have AVS included. I suspect dealers would sell me some 17" wheels as they did 16" for my 2009 IS250SEI.

Again not a fault but I wonder if the adaptive variable suspension were included in the Takumi spec or as an option it would provide a more comfortable ride. Also for the same reason perhaps a 17" wheel option. I'd be interested in anything to help ride comfort which if most UX owners are in the older demographic, might be a better marketing strategy than sports handling which would appeal more to younger customers.

Thanks @royoftherovers The dollar is particularly strong at present whereas if the GB pound continues it's decline of the past eight years we will be less well placed.