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A normal UX is going to be a lot more thirsty than my Prius, so I guess another few less MPG extra won’t matter 😁

Thing is I am not bothered by the AWD , it just happens to have it. It’s more of a negative to me really (boot space/economy), but the rest of the spec is perfect.

I was supposed to be test driving it tomorrow, but they are forecasting snow, so I think I will cancel. Apart from the £40K supplement for 5 years the road tax is the same £155 isn’t it? Paying £0 at the moment so that’s going to hurt!

I took my Prius in for its yearly service and MOT yesterday and whilst I was waiting I had a look around the Lexus showroom. We nearly placed an order for a new UX last year, but due to the near year wait times and possible new UX in a few years after that we decided not to go ahead. However, we had a look at their used stock and they had a lovely UK Takumi E-Four in Terrane Khaki which is the spec and colour we would have ordered if we went for a new one last year. The Salesman said the E-Four is quite a rare model, and I wondered if anyone who has one can give their experiences of it compared to the FWD model. We were offered a test drive, but we can't fit that in at the moment. I notice that the E-Four suffers on paper MPG wise, so wondered what people generally get. We did not have any intention of changing yet, but after seeing this one and with the value I still have in my Prius, it could be a very cheap upgrade and interim car until a new UX arrives in however long. We have not purchased a used car for at least 20 years so a little nervous, but it did look immaculate apart from a tiny hairline scratch on the roof which they would get detailed out. It's two years younger than my Prius and has just under half the mileage, but comparing to others for sale, it does seem to be a bit expensive. As its the only E-Four that I could find it would seem that is where the premium is coming from. I have no need for four wheel drive and would not spec it new, it just happens that this one is four wheel drive. Thanks.

Had a thought, wonder if he recirculate button has been pressed by accident as that can cause the windows to steam up….

Same here, always use Auto and never had an issue.

My local Toyota dealer sells a solar trickle charger for just this purpose. I think it was around £90. They have flyers for them on all the waiting room tables. I am fortunate that my car is garaged, so can use my smart charger every now and then, but the solar charger may be a good option.

Can you not turn off the auto high beam and just rely on manual changing them with the stalk? That's what I do in my Gen 4 Prius (turn off auto high beam button) as like you say, sometimes you want high beams on at lower speed. Having said that, mine seem to work above 25mph and not 40mph, which does seem high.

You could buy yourself a smart charger and save all the worry. I purchased the one below during the lockdown and it looked after the 12v battery on my Prius really perfectly. Less than £30 is a bargain for peace of mind. Maypole 7423A Battery Charger Auto Electronic 4A 12V https://amzn.eu/d/i4KrH4C Still use it now if I’m not going to use the car for a couple of weeks. My battery is now over 5 years old and it’s still going working perfectly. I also have a small jump pack in my glove box, just it case I need it whilst I’m away from home.

It’s just that reason that I decided not to go ahead with a UX Takumi order. With a Year plus waiting list, it could only be another year or so after taking delivery before a brand new UX ‘could’ be in the works. If I could pick a MY23 UX now or in March I would go for it, but I don’t want order and just before delivery details/spy shots of a new model surface 😏 it seems the days of waiting 10-12 weeks for a car are over 🤔

I test drove a UX the other weekend and I found the engine cut out just as much as my Gen 4 Prius. Had the AirCon on 22 Auto, just like I do in my Prius.

My 2016 Prius has been serviced at Hedge End since new and I cannot fault their service. This is even when I purchased it from another dealer for a better price. My personal plate has never been an issue either. With that in mind, when I do get my UX, probably next year, I would be more than happy if Toyota were to service it.

Also, if you find your discs get a build up that doesn’t clear under normal driving you can put the car in neutral and give the brakes a few sharp jabs. Putting it in neutral disables the regenerative braking and gives you full mechanical braking, it also help to stop your callipers seizing.

I get this on my car sometimes and it’s usually when a passenger doesn’t ensure the seatbelt buckle is put back neatly and it chatters against the B pillar. Once I straighten the belt out, it’s all good again.

In a very quick search I found over £400 at one broker for the 300h and high £300's on the 200t

They all come with LED DRL's but there are two different types. On most models they run underneath the headlamp and are split into two parts buy the dip beam projector. Its only on the top of the range Premier version where they are in a single strip due to the Premier's having LED dip beams instead of halogen. Most Models - Split by Projector Premier - Continuous

I reset the trip when I had a test drive and I got just over 31mpg and that was on gentle back roads with 30-40mph limits. I tend to drive like Miss Daisy too. To say I was disappointed was an understatement and the ride was another disappointment too. Such a shame.

I recognise that picture it was posted on this forum last week by Jonathan Smith??? Wonder if the picture has been poached or he is selling already

It certainly stopped me buying, plus not being happy with the ride.

I can only imagine how hard the F Sport must be. I was shocked at how firm the Premier was when I test drove it and that supposed to be the luxurious model, it was totally at odds with the relaxed nature of the Hybrid drivetrain. :eerrrmm:

I agree with the ride on the Q3, I bought the Q5 because it had a much better ride than the Q3, plus its much nicer looking. With regard to the launch, I know I could of just turned up, but I didn't expect not to get something which had been promised from a dealer that has such reputation for customer service. Of course I didn't need to go anyway as I had already driven the car and made my decision not to take it any further. It will be interesting if they call when they have an F Sport for test drives as they said the would..... watch this space ;)

I did wonder that, but I felt it wasn't a ride that would be improved that much by tyre pressures. IT does seem to be getting a pretty poor review for ride from UK journalists. The video review Mat Watson did on CarBuyers Youtube channel tallies up with my experience and that wasn't an F Sport either. Have to say I am disappointed with Lexus that my Invite for the event on Friday never turned up despite them saying it had been posted out.... twice! Maybe Im too fussy

Hopefully coming from an M Sport spec BMW you may be pleasantly surprised. I have to say ride comfort is very important to me, but I can't understand why it would ride worse on 18" wheels than mine does on 20" Other than the ride (for me) the car is stunning.

Spoke to my local dealer in the week and they had just received their two NX's. A white F Sport for the showroom and a grey Premier for road tests. I didn't book an appointment, but just turned up on Sunday afternoon. Initial impressions were it that it looked fantastic. Inside was beautifully finished, but it felt much narrower in the cabin than my Q5 which is understandable as the car is narrower, but a fraction longer. The boot though was noticeably smaller and very shallow. Having said those things it didn't put me off the car at all and I still wanted it. The seats were extremely comfortable. I was really pleased that I was able to have a test drive there and then on the spot in the Premier. I am a pretty sedate driver so the Hybrid drivetrain suits my laid back driving style so I was looking forward to seeing how it drove. Initial impression was that it was very quick off the mark. My Q5 is a 2.0 TDi with the S tronic gearbox which can have a slight delay sometimes when pulling away quickly; the NX had none of that. My NX dream fell apart though once we got out on the open road. The ride was so firm, jiggly and unsettled. This didn't seem to make sense as this was the Premier which I thought was going to be smooth and comfortable. The car only rides on 18" wheels where my Q5 is an S Line Plus on 20" wheels and the comparison between the two is like chalk and cheese. After the road test we did the same route in my car and it just glided over bumps that had the NX had us jostling around in our seats. If it was an F Sport maybe I could of accepted it, but it wasn't. I dread to think how the F Sport is going to ride which is firmer dampers and springs. Why do Lexus insist on making their cars ride so firm. It was the ride that put me off buying the CT when I was kooking to change my A3. I am sure it will sell like hot cakes purely on looks alone, but I feel for anyone who has ordered it blind, lets just hope they like a firm fidgety ride. I have to say I am really disappointed, it's such a shame.

I agree I have never heard of a factory tint being scratched as they are usually a film layer between the laminates. Its only when you go aftermarket that they are applied externally, but on the inside no the outside.