AndyRC

Are most folk just using a 240/13amp socket? I’ve got plenty in the garage plus a weather proof external socket

Interesting development, certainly Toyota have told customers who have placed orders for GR Yaris and GR86 who may have to wait 12/18 months that they will honour the price they bought at and the finance rates. The only caveat being if the govt alter any taxation rates on vehicles they would be passed on.

Correct 👍 it’s the electronic rear view mirror I’m referring to.

When I had my test drive I’m sure it came on at very low speed or when stationary 👍

It does seam as though a few manufacturers are missing out on utilising the tech already in the vehicle, I’m guessing it will come over time 🤞

Thanks , seams like a lost opportunity as the camera is already there 🤔

Does anyone know if the electronic rear view mirror camera can be used to record ? This would remove the need for a rear view dash camera 🤔

I’ve not ruled out going full BEV , I’m still waiting for a demo drive in the bZ4X as soon as Toyota have fixed the “wheels, potentially, falling off” issue which has grounded the demo fleet and customer cars.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure the drive selector becomes second nature, but it’s the only auto I’ve managed to accidentally select neutral on when shifting between Sport and Drive on a test drive. Not being able to fling the doors open is no bad thing , as an ex cyclist it’s not always possible to give parked cars 1.5m clearance and I’ve had many near misses and several fiends put in hospital as a result of being hit with a car door.

Must admit I never fully got how to open the doors on the test drives but I think it was just a case of being too quick.

Found the seats good , would have said great if they had a longer base or adjustable base as per Volvo or Mercs etc but That was the only downside to the seats.

Yes, the Takumi spec is the one I like, hopefully having a look at a 450h+ in sonic titanium with dark rose this weekend before it’s collected by the lucky owner on Monday. Saw it with all the transportation protection on tucked in a corner of a car park so looking forward to seeing it fully unwrapped 😎

It’s the Takumi we’re interested in , the dealers demo car is an FSport 450h+ 👍

We’re not going to rush this one as it may well be our last car and we a keeper. Really liked all the tech on the car which worked well, and the F Sport 450h+ rode better than anything I’ve ever driven and was much less “busy” drivetrain wise than the 350h. Can’t say I noticed a massive difference in sound quality between the Levinson and the Lexus system and I did play the same tracks in both cars, I’d definitely take the Levinson and pan roof if available but not deal breakers. Waiting to see the Sonic Titanium/ Dark Rose 450 fully unwrapped as it still had all the transport protection on.

Dealership are great, JRL in Hull, cars ready , fully fuelled/charged , show you around , give you the keys and say come back when you’re ready 👍 I’m sure after a few days the drive selector will become second nature , had a Merc with the column selector and got used to that quickly. I found the camera on the rear view mirror took some getting used to , swapped between that and “normal” quite a bit and couldn’t decide which I preferred, but at least the option is there. Love the 360 camera and the 14” display is great , iPhone hooked up easily and everything I wanted was there instantly 😎 I did prefer the pan roof in the 350 to the sun roof in the 450 but it won’t be a deal breaker

Had the test drive in the FSport 450h+ and Takumi 350h. The 450 drivetrain felt much more relaxed and refined , presumably as the electric motor is helping out, and plenty of performance for our needs. I could feel the extra weight in the 450h+ but it didn’t detract from the drive. I was disappointed with the look of the FSport , black leather , metallic blue and black alloys , did nothing for me. Had a look at a Sonic Titanium with Dark Rose leather (would be my choice) diamond cut alloys and what a difference. Loved just about everything but hadn’t realised how big a car it is. My garage door is 7 feet wide so should just fit. The one thing that would take some getting used to is the drive selector. I’ve driven autos for 30 years and this is the first one I didn’t find instantly intuitive , I know I’d get used to it but definitely not my favourite feature. The suspension on the F Sport was really refined , more so than the 350. TBH I didn’t notice much difference on the settings. Before we put pen to paper I want to test a 450h+ to be sure we are happy with the ride, the 350 wasn’t as refined but the extra weight in the 450h+ may smooth the ride. The 14 inch display is great and love the HUD. A very nice car but colour and trim choices make a huge difference to how it felt as a place to spend time.

Thanks for the feedback much appreciated . I believe the dealer has all of the trim levels to try so will be interesting to see the difference in seats. Comfort and refinement are very high on our shopping list and so far it looks like the car definitely has that.

I can see how the sub woofer can be an issue with the battery pack taking up space , on a lot of cars it goes in the spare wheel space and prevents a spare wheel being specified. Is the panoramic roof fixed on the 350 or does part of it open 🤔

I’ve never had a car with run flat tyres but they have a bit of a reputation for making the ride harsher in comparison to non run flats , guessing due to stiffer sidewalls. How do owners find them in relation to ride quality, noise levels etc? We’re looking for a very comfortable , refined and quite car and hoping the NX fulfils that ?

I’ve spent a lot of time looking at the specs but hadn’t picked up on the fact you couldn’t get a panoramic roof I thought it was either or on the 450h+. We are very happy with the C-HR hybrid technology (different gearbox) and economy but really fancy having the ability to just use battery power on short journeys which account for a lot of day to day use. Whilst we’re not eco warriors we do see the benefit of no tailpipe emissions or engine noise in town where there can be a lot of standing , stop/go traffic. Role on Wednesday 😎

Question? Does anyone know why the Levinson 17 Speaker system is not available on the 450h+ but is available on the non plug in? I’m guessing the battery pack takes up space that may have been used for possibly another amp or hardware required. Seams a pity that the most expensive models don’t get the best sound system ?

I’d seen the Hazel had a matching headlining, I’m thinking that could be a classy looking interior 😎 Role on next Wednesday when I get the test drive. Local Toyota / Lexus dealership , JRT Hull, are great with test drives and never hassle for a sale , feel they genuinely want you to be happy with your purchase. 👍

Does any have the tan leather or red leather Takumi trim? I like the look but wear jeans a lot and have reservations about it staining ? I’d prefer something lighter than black leather but I know that’s the most practical option.

We’re not really interested in a “sport” model , we don’t drive particularly fast, largely due to the amount of traffic virtually everywhere, and not prepared to risk an accident to get 1/2 cars in front. The comfort level will be a main deciding factor, plus the quality/refinement of the cabin.

Thanks for the feedback 👍 The spec sounds fantastic, can’t wait for the test drive. Interesting comments about headroom and the sunroof. I’m 6 foot and would normally opt for sunroof over pan roof but will have a good look at that. The demo car is a 450h+ Sport with Takumi pack so should have just about everything. Will be interesting to see how the adaptive dampers feel. 👍 Dealer has a Takumi trim in stock to have a look at too 😎