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From what I understand, the newer catalytic converters have less of the precious metals than the older versions, and thus are not as prized.

The catalytic converters thefts are generally targeted at the hybrids since the converter will not be as well used as a non hybrid car for emissions, and thus have a cleaner supply of the precious metals.

If you're prepared to wait, there is a new generation NX due by end of the year. Would expect that to have an impact on pricing as you get closer to Sep/Oct

https://www.lexus.co.uk/car-models/all-new-nx/

57 minutes ago, Herbie said:

I think the Apple Carplay could be used wireless if you so wish. I do know that Android Auto doesn't have that facility yet but I also wonder just how useful it is because the phone will need to be kept charged up so you may as well have it plugged in anyway.

Wireless apple CarPlay (or Android) in the current NX requires a usb adaptor as mentioned elsewhere in the thread. If you have a phone that fits the wireless charging bay (and have it on the car), then the phone could be kept charging using that instead of the cable in conjunction with the adapter.

The 2022 NX looks like it will have wireless CarPlay and Android built in (as well as wired)

24 minutes ago, First_Lexus said:

Could somebody remind me, exactly what type of cable do I need to plug my iPhone into the car?

Standard usb to Iphone lightning cable should be fine

As they said, arriving first on the NX - and that's worldwide. Expect to see it being fitted to all of the models being released going forward.

Interior and Exterior Options for the 2022 NX. It looks to me that the smaller 10" screen is shown as well.

1 hour ago, Steve Oliver said:

Um, yeah, built by Suzuki....

One those cross brand specials to help a brand with lowering CO2 emissions 

1 hour ago, rayaans said:

Possibly but it'll never get that in winter anyway. 

So this report from Canada said with -8C temp, the Battery range dropped down to 50km (30miles) from 67km (42miles), so yes it will drop - still relatively usable for the about town run around.

https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/tackling-winter-in-the-2021-toyota-rav4-prime

1 hour ago, rayaans said:

We wont be getting the non-hybrid versions however, NX350h and NX450h+ should be plenty of choice and I believe the NX350h should be perfectly fine with its power output.  The 450h+ suggests 36 mile range. Thatll be closer to 30miles

I suspect it will be much closer to the listed range. The Rav4 Prime from real world experience according to car magazine and user reports on reddit indicate it actually gets close to its listed 42mile range and exceeds it in some cases.

The NX450h+ is carrying a bit more weight which is likely why the listed Battery range is 36 miles. Based on the above, 36 miles should be 36 and not substantially lower.

They would be silly not to have the base NX 350h coming under the luxury tax threshold at 40k.

53 minutes ago, Nico72 said:

0-60 in 6 seconds that is truly impressive. My GS450h officially does 5.9s so it shows how much progress that Lexus has done. German cars should be worried, the quality is so much more superior than most German cars in this segment...

Lexus US published the 0-60 times as part of their press pack

https://www.thedrive.com/news/40995/2022-lexus-nx-small-crossover-with-big-plans-as-lexus-first-ever-plug-in-hybrid

• NX 450h+: 6.0 seconds
• NX 350: 6.8 seconds
• NX 350h: 7.2 seconds
• NX 250 FWD: 8.2 seconds
• NX 250 AWD: 8.6 seconds

Carwow seems to think we're only getting the hybrids in the UK, that's the NX350h and NX450h+ (phev)

Won't be getting the NX250 or NX350 (turbo charged inline 4s)

https://www.carwow.co.uk/lexus/nx/news/5384/2022-lexus-nx-price-specs-release-date

There are 9.8" and 14" infotainment screen options.

And lexus uk say 450h availabile from September and 350h from October 2021

https://www.lexus.co.uk/car-models/all-new-nx/

I'd like to see how responsive the touch screen is in real life

Also noted:

load seat/wheel settings from the specific mobile device (and slide out wireless charging tray)

volume control dial.

wireless Carplay and Android Auto.

Separate front and rear blinds for the panoramic roof

Seems like a large risk to take with large objects atop a large piece of glass.

Perhaps worth trying to track down an example with just the sunroof fitted?

19 minutes ago, Nico72 said:

Does anyone have a pdf Brochure that specifically gives all the specs for Luxury segment 2017? I would love to have one. The only brochure I could find is the most recent NX model, which does not mention Luxury... Thanks in advance!

This should cover it (this is the pre facelift)

NX_BROCHURE_UK_2017.pdf

The Premium Pack does not equal the Takumi (or previously called Premier) pack.

The Takumi pack effectively gets the F-Sport close (but not exactly matching) the top spec Takumi (previously Premier)

The easiest way to tell on the listings if a facelifted F-Sport has a Premier/Takumi pack is to:

1. Check if there's a HUD listed
2. Mode select dial has Sport +
3. 360 panoramic camera is shown.
4. Usually the alloy wheels are changed as well from the standard F-Sport, though this isn't always the case.

These are the most visible of the items
 

I'm not sure what the impact will be - but if you don't need it immediately, the launch of the next generation NX is a few weeks away. There's the potential there to depress pricing on the older models.

I'd think the first one with the higher mileage will depend how long you intend to keep it and pass on. If you're intending to keep for a while, then you will probably get away with it, but if selling in a few years might be more difficult. The Relax warranty assuming you service with Lexus will cover you up to 100k miles and then you're adrift.

There was another F-Sport with the blue down in Tunbridge- slightly more but does come with the Premier Pack (adding AVS, HUD, panoramic camera). I do like the blue

https://usedcars.lexus.co.uk/en/used-lexus/Lexus/Nx-Estate/300h-25-F-Sport-5dr-CVT-Premier-Pack-hkclgzy

Must say, the L E X U S across the boot instead of the badge is a bit... odd and a change from the leaked video

22 hours ago, Shahid NX300h said:

Wouldn’t mind the kick sensor, if the car is equipped to do so, I have this feature on my Mercedes, very useful when ones hands are full.

I seem to recall that the kick sensor was not made part of the european spec for the NX - but is available in say the US.

Given the that the TPMS sensor can be added in via 3rd party parts, you could probably do it as well...

8 hours ago, LordByronUK said:

My partner got given a Takumi grade brand new NX300h today during her service, all the bells and whistles. So there I am putting the ML sound system to the test, and shock horror, under heavy bass the boot door that houses the sub woofer was making a terrible rattle on low frequencies, so loud that it came through all the music! Has anyone else had this problem?

This and two other loaner UXs I've had have all had bad rattles under loud heavy bass, UX was in the doors. Lexus what is going on? These kind of issues are seriously shaking my faith in the brand and putting me off any future upgrades... Neither my current IS or our NX has these build quality issues. Is this a sign of dropping standards for more profit?

Also I hate the new synthetic leather they use, it makes me warm and sticky, no thanks!

I think I had saw anecdotally that it could be caused by the rear number plate not being secured properly.

It can be done - but not officially see the thread below onwards.

Seems a relatively simple thing to do

It appears the part is not part of the UK spec, but is elsewhere.

1 hour ago, DanD said:

I do have the larger, post-facelift charging tray, but my phone is longer than the tray by a few millimetres, unfortunately.

It's the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus.

Thanks.

Given my S20+ isn't much smaller (and with case on), it's probably not going to jam in there either.

1 hour ago, ColinBarber said:

It was also part of the Tech and Safety pack from launch until MY2021, where the Premium Pack Pro now has it. You don't need to go full Takumi 🙂 

I don't find it works well though - certainly not on an iPhone with a camera bump - the gap it creates makes the charging intermittent and is very slow. The location is also very poor IMO.

According to the most recent UX brochure - Premium Pack Pro isn't available for the UX F-Sport, just the Premium, Premium Plus (not Pro) and Takumi packs.

1 hour ago, DanD said:

I can relate to that: in the NX, the charging tray is in the armrest and I always forget my phone when I leave the car. 

I have to say that I don't use the charging tray for charging. First because my phone does not fit (it's too long and can't lay flat in the tray), and the phone needs to be plugged in to use Android Auto... in which case it charges at the same time anyway.

Curious - which phone is this? I was of the understanding the charging tray was made larger for the facelift NX. Of course, understand the phones keep getting bigger every year, and cars do not get updated nearly as frequently.

I would expect based off the rumours the PHEV for 2021 is the new NX as the current gen RAV4 gained a PHEV version last year. The NX will update to base off the current gen RAV4 (TNGA platform)