subria88

I'd imagine that to be the case when plugging in for use with android auto - worked this way on other implementations. 

48 minutes ago, solarpower said:

Lexus UK website shows FWD model as the entry level model. Add £1000 for the premium pack, then is 39250 and under 40k. Adding any other pack would incur luxury car tax, IMO.

I was wondering if you added packs and the price goes over 40k but the dealer discounts to bring under 40k, then would this incur any luxury tax?

Yes - the tax is on the listed prices, not what the final cost is.

You should be able to drive the NX in EV mode for that distance - assuming you are not going over 40mph or so which would trigger the ICE.

Well the overall size with tyres will be roughly the same whether it's 18" or 20" wheels - just the sidewalls for the 20" will be smaller.

Off the lexus uk website for the config below, should be the difference

I did see that for Rav4 PHEV in the US they were advised to use their petrol tanks every so often to avoid that decreasing petrol shelf life - may well be a case where you don't keep it anywhere near full unless you're travelling long distance.

Refreshed NXs for the SE spec (Nov 2017), could be specified with 2WD, otherwise all other specs are AWD. I think a year later that may have quietly dropped the 2WD option.

The NX200T started deliveries in March 2015 and was discontinued around September 2017, and were likely available as 2WD in the lower specs.

Well yes... a PHEV by nature is a compromise in having to carry two power units, the internal combustion and the electric batteries. Either or will result in the carriage of dead weight

Given there is only a 40-60 mile electric only range for the 450h+ on a long journey you will never get the benefit of the electric, though it will slowly recharge over time (reports are the internal combustion engine can recharge the battery), but otherwise you are hauling around a large heavy Battery pack which isn't being used.

If you're using the PHEV for trips to the shops, work etc which is generally or just over the electric range, then the benefit is more clear. The anecdotal reports from the US for the RAV4 PHEV were saying that for most of the above use cases, they were either on the original tank of petrol or the 2nd after six months/1 year.

The UXe suffers a little from being a conversion from an existing hybrid (non optimal main Battery placement) but again if you're doing the shortish journeys within the designed range, would work fine.

I'd see the NX PHEV as optimal for my use case where it's mostly around town to the shops, school runs, short day trips etc, but still have a car that be taken long distance if needed. Yes, I'm hauling a large Battery which doesn't do much in this case. Conversely I don't have to worry about having to make stops for charging, and I don't need to have/hire another car just for long trips,

15 minutes ago, paulrnx said:

Think the 200T had more power than that? Well mine did anyway.

You're right - got the kw and hp mixed up 🙂

Likely to be misrepresented as the pure internal combustion engine output (155bhp) versus combined (IC+electric = 194bhp)

The 200T was the only petrol (2L turbo) offered and for not that long either - 234bhp.

35 minutes ago, KTLX said:

Morning all. I’m new the forum and looking at the new NX. Have to say it look rather sexy. Currently got a Q5 and I was originally looking at moving to the new X3 but production on the BM is severely hampered.

I am new to Lexus and had a few questions which I hope some of you more experienced folk can help me with.

I know Lexus has an issue with cat converter theft. Has this been an issue with the NX and does anyone know if the new one is built so it isn’t easy to access?

I am also not a fan of keyless entry but the way Lexus do their options you have to have it if you want a half decent spec from luxury plus upwards. Does anyone know if this can be disabled through the car info system?

Finally the drive. Still a wait for test drive cars to come but now does Lexus compare to bmw and Audi? Again I know this is subjective. Also what about build quality?

Thanks all!

Cat Converter theft for the existing NX - it has happened to one of the members, but is no where on the scale of the Prius and CTs. There isn't a catloc. For the current model RAV4 (which uses the same platform), not heard much about cat theft for those. In addition, the newer technology hybrids are supposed to contain much less precious metals and would therefore be less valuable to thieves.

Build quality - it's a Lexus. Toyotas themselves are bulletproof, so when you take that and improve further.

3 hours ago, Lexi450 said:

I assume this is why in the Lexus press release, the 450h+ has a mpg of 256.8 to 313.9 (* Lexus target data, pending homologation) compared with 282.4 for the RAV PHEV.

 

The NX would also likely weigh more than the RAV4 (sound deadening etc), so all in all, it will vary considerably.

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/10/07/2022-lexus-nx-first-drive-review/

"According to Lexus product education manager Paul Williamsen, the NX 450h+ has a different battery pack. Whereas the RAV4 Prime effectively combines the regular RAV4 Hybrid's Battery pack with a second, larger, plug-in-able Battery dedicated to the all-electric range, the NX has a single massive pack that keeps enough juice in reserve once the all-electric portion is drained to run the car as a normal hybrid. This allows the NX to fully replenish its electric range using only the engine. While the RAV4 Prime's "Charge" mode can restore a good chunk of its total potential range, it needs a wall charger to be fully topped off."

So potentially this is where that spare space disappeared for the 450+, keeping in mind the PHEV, Hybrid and conventional engine all have the same boot space.

I like the concept that the normal engine can recharge the Battery without requiring a plug in

The hybrids have always the CVT gearbox, and at least for the UK only the hybrids will be available. Looking at Lexus Ireland, looks to be the same for them as well.

You have always been able to get the F-Sport spec for the NX hybrid, no change for the new 2022 NX

Taken off the US club lexus site, there's a more in depth look at the new infotainment system

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nx-2nd-gen-2022-current/973981-walkthrough-of-the-infotainment-software.html

And more usefully one of the members managed to pull a comparison of the standard 9.8" vs 14" screens together (mirrored below)

Aliexpress do sell a few - 

1:32 Lexus NX200T with lights
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001359219766.html

Obviously to get to 1:18 scale you're paying considerably more. (multiple sellers, prices vary..)
UX https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000821791275.html
NX https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000019419452.html
ES: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000119038972.html
RX https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000119087364.html
LS https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33053192738.html
RCF: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002679274697.html
LM https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002747549472.html

https://everydaytoyota.ca/digital-rearview-mirror-what-does-it-do-for-you/

The top end RAV4s have them - mixed reviews as can be seen
https://www.rav4world.com/threads/digital-rearview-mirror-is-useless.298619/

They're listing it as being able to see out the rear with the boot stacked high, a wider field of view if required, and less glare.

You still get the standard mirror I think, but you can use the digital if required. A nice to have but not really required. Sadly it's not something you can retrofit later.

Another video - this time a comparison between the original and the new from Poland, and with an under car view, interior and boot size comparison

Agreed - there isn't much more that a Takumi adds over a base with Premium Plus I feel. Your mileage will vary but feel that another £3-6k isn't getting that much more

Self Parking
Digital Rear View Mirror
Card Key
ML sound (potentially depending on 350h vs 450+)Well..
Front Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist
Machined Alloy Wheels

Did notice there is a kick sensor for the boot which hasn't previously been available for the UK spec NX

36 minutes ago, Steve Oliver said:

I hadn't noticed that... no ML in the 450h either??! Things are now looking really bad for the 450.... ☹️

I do wonder if that's oversight - if you read the spec sheet it can be read as saying the 450+ has neither 10 speaker or 17 speaker ML audio at all...

Moon Roof = Sun Roof = the small glass panel (usually openable) in the roof, generally above the front passenger/driver. Moon Roof is the US term, elsewhere it is the Sun Roof.

The panoramic roof replaces the entire roof with a glass panel (not usually openable).

Both will tend to reduce headroof slightly as they contain covers and/or opening mechanisms.

I wonder if the lack of ML in the 450+ may be due to the increased Battery size preventing things like subwoofers etc being installed.

A "behind the scenes" type look at the new NX in Japanese. Youtube will do a rough and ready english caption

At about 6:50 they show off the remote parking feature. The parking cameras look quite crisp and clear

US specific, but should give an idea as to the colours/interiors/trim that may be available for the UK, that is the hybrid and plugin as we're not getting the ICE only

https://www.lexus.com/content/dam/lexus/documents/brochures/models/2022/MY22-Lexus-NX-PreBrochure.pdf

Newer technology catalytic converters have considerably less precious metals and are less valuable to thieves, so it's much less worthwhile for them to go compared to the older ones.

While design plays some part, it's what is actually in the catalytic converter that is important as well.

2012 and earlier Toyota models are using an older generation hybrid system and catalytic converter design. Note that the Corolla up to 2018 was still using the same hybrid Prius design from 2012 and earlier. Same for the older generation RX and the CT

The NX (from 2015/2016) is based off the 2014 RAV4 and uses a different design.