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The RX500h should support Android Auto - however, at this time, it’s not wireless and you need to connect via a usb cable. Note that only one of your usb sockets in the car connects data to your screen (the rest are for charging only), so you also need to ensure the right cable is connected to the right usb port.

3 minutes ago, Xez said:

You are correct that purchase incentives have been removed from BEV/PHEV vehicles. Dealers are still able to offer discount and pass on their manufacturer rebates to offer improved prices when it suits them as they approach their sales targets. Lexus still operates a dealer rather than agency structure, thus dealers can, and do, compete for business.

With regard to your point about the opaqueness of lease/PCP deals I would expect that the deposit and underlying interest rate charged within the calculation must be shown before committing to the deal. However as you say on a simple headline table as you provided it is quite possible that there are differences hidden beneath the surface.

The other factor now is the ZEV mandate. Manufacturers, and thus dealers, need to ensure 22% of their vehicles sold in the UK this year have an EV certificate credit. They can get a certificate by selling an EV, borrowing against a future year, buying certificates from other manufacturers (e.g. Tesla)… or earn partial credits by reducing their fleet emissions (as it’s the government, there’s of course a complex formula to work that out). This latter point helps PHEVs as their emissions are a quarter or less of a typical car now - so more incentives to sell PHEVs can be expected, just as manufacturers (including Lexus) are now offering ridiculous discounts on new EVs.

Every certificate (car) short of the 22% will cost the manufacturer £15k per vehicle - so there’s big money on the line. Much better to e.g. give a £8k PCP deposit contribution (as Honda have for their EV) or other discounts on PHEVs, than pay a £15k penalty later!

1 hour ago, CT200NI said:

 

More power to the people driving around in the fruits of their labour. And anyway, it's a small group of 'those 1% people' who pay for I think the bottom 20% of income earners NHS and other things, doesn't 40p of every £1 they earn get taken, just like that?! Personally, I think there's a case that that's unfair..   

 

We passed a tipping point a few years ago - the majority of the UK population now get more from the government in public expenditure and tax credits / benefits than they put in. A smaller and smaller top slice of the population are paying for nearly everything. The top 10% of earners pay more than 50% of all income tax. The top 1% pay 28%.

And 40p? Top rate of tax is 45p plus 2p national insurance - meaning 47% of every £1 earned disappears. And if you’re lucky / unlucky enough to earn between £100k and £125k, your marginal tax rate is *60%*. 

It’s a small miracle anyone still works hard and pays taxes. 

I am however very grateful for anyone who buys a new car - as without those purchases, there’d never be any used cars for everyone else to benefit from…

2 hours ago, IGR said:

 

Comparing FWD vs AWD models on the Lexus website shows that FWD is cheaper to buy, has better MPG, lower emissions therefore lower VED and less weight whereas AWD has better acceleration.

 

Thanks

Just note that only the first year (at time of registration) VED is cheaper - since April 2017 VED rates aren’t based on co2. It’s a fixed annual fee, and in the NXs case, as models are above £40k you’ll be paying the luxury rate - approx £600 per year. 

personally the savings with FWD are minuscule in the overall picture of purchase and running costs. 

4 hours ago, John Adams said:

Bob, how did you book this. I was thinking of doing it for a longish trip in September but my dealer hasn't a clue. Did you just email Lexus Reserve?

It’s detailed in the T&Cs:

https://www.lexus.co.uk/content/dam/lexus/nmsc/united-kingdom/cross-model/Lexus-Reserve-TandCs-2.pdf

3.1 You must book your Reserve Days by emailing lexusreserve@lexus.co.uk.

Lexus NX cars in the USA are manufactured in North America. We get our NX from Japan, so it may be we’re not impacted. 

2 hours ago, Malc1 said:

Kia I’m understanding some years ago had a poor reliability record necessitating an extraordinary 7 year warranty 

Fact is now I believe that the 7 year warranty is rarely needed by buyers ……. Indeed I have pushed my senior guy in Delhi to have his company 7 seater petrol SUV ……. Kia …… for reliability, cost, prestige even  etc 

 

Some owners are having to make considerable use of the warranty - Google “kia mild hybrid tensioner” - due to an engine that seems to have a reoccurring and very expensive fault. Sadly many vehicles have been off the roads for several months waiting for the parts as well. It hasn’t been a positive experience for them.

3 hours ago, Ken R said:

Whilst I align with your sentiments regarding MG I don't agree that Hyundai/Kia are "AWFUL". Ten years ago that may have been the case but the range of cars that they produce today are at the cutting edge in terms of design and recognised as such by the car buying public who are seeking  above all, reliability and value for money. I have driven various Kia models from the Picanto to the EV6 and have been impressed by the quality. Indeed I came close to purchasing a EV6 to replace my Lexus NX300h two years ago but range issues eventually overtook my enthusiasm for what I considered to be a superb car that was almost on par with Lexus in terms of build quality.

Excepting the engine issue, I would tend to agree with this… except probably not the Picanto. I drove one when my partner was looking for a small car… absolutely awful thing and engine. Only thing worse was probably the Honda Jazz. Went for a 2 year old Yaris in the end…  The rest of the Kia range seems pretty good though from what I’ve experienced. 

Kia have also shown that they can build good EVs - and we have to be honest that the EV6 is a much more realistic EV proposition (with a real world range of 300 ish miles) than the Lexus UXe and RZ with their very limited ranges (170-200ish).

Lexus changed the wording in their notice from “April” to “coming weeks”, suggesting an extended wait and longer timeline than originally envisaged. Until the post says a solution is available, and dealerships actually have something to update/install on vehicles affected, the answer to this thread is quite simple: zero and no-one.

https://mag.lexus.co.uk/lexus-uk-statement-on-vehicle-theft/?

19 minutes ago, dts439 said:

Thanks, will give it a go - not played with HV/EV for some time.  As you say it always seems to use EV at very low speed if it can.  Never quite got why it needs 2 separate buttons for HV/EV and Auto HV/EV.

It’s because there are quite a few options…

HV - hybrid, will fall into Ev as appropriate

Auto EV/HV - will switch between Ev and hybrid mode

EV only - will stick in EV mode as much as possible 

CRG - you hold the button down to select this - forces petrol engine to run and uses petrol to charge the Battery

I think there’s at least one more mode I’m forgetting, but I’m sure this is all in the manual somewhere.

1 hour ago, wivenhoe said:

Just checked. It now says the 42 days is limited to 2 weeks a year - so how am I to use the 42 days they have said I get but over 2 years ?  They really can’t much right can they. 

That was always on some of the marketing. But it’s not included in the terms and conditions - and those are what is important. 

1 hour ago, wivenhoe said:

I had 2 Merc, a BMW & a Range Rover PHEV’s - I wished I stuck with them. My last car was a Range Rover Velar (0 - 60 6s) averaged 90mpg with me plugging in it regularly and mostly local driving. I would have swapped my RZ for a RX 450h except they offered me £ 48k for a 6 month old car that cost £ 73k. Oh well. 

Huge depreciation but £48k also seems generous, as there’s regularly been nearly new RZ Takumi’s on sale for under £50k on AutoTrader for the last few months.

On 4/16/2024 at 7:20 PM, PaulWhitt20 said:

 

Would my next car be an EV? Probably not unless you could guarantee charging at your destination. At the moment I think the best option is the plug in Hybrid if you can keep hold of it.

Or could Lexus Reserve come to the rescue for planned trips?

This is the main reason I went PHEV. All my local journeys are done on the Battery, but the petrol tank is also good for 500 miles or so when I need it. 

Our second car might be an EV when more affordable options are available, otherwise a small hybrid hatchback and a SUV PHEV seems a sensible balance for now!

40 minutes ago, UX250h said:

Just wondering...

Has anyone managed to get cheaper insurance due to 

1) The lexus app being able to track the vehicle location

2) Use of a steering wheel lock

 

 

No & no. The app doesn’t meet the requirements of a tracker for insurance purposes - it can be disabled easily if someone gets into your vehicle. Many insurers don’t even reduce premiums for thatcham rated trackers. 

use of a steering lock is sometimes a condition of insurance, rather than a way to reduce premium. 

1 hour ago, Silvabane said:

 

I feel like some sort of government intervention is needed. Read online an 18 year old will pay on average over £3000 for a small city car in certain places..

It’s an intervention from Lexus you need!

https://mag.lexus.co.uk/lexus-uk-statement-on-vehicle-theft/?fbclid=IwAR2u1DC_0mAo4_kSpK_1FLViLNyHJq0nAKctwfXCMxQi1CwuNiGBA10yY0w_aem_ATXzc0mSafM1xX72JZyfSo-7KpoTKXtkPQjmf6ToRhjQ_4GsDaGMH6Nf5ACoFWEW2pE

Lexus were the most stolen car brand (as a percentage of vehicles on the road) in 2023. Lots of insurers thus refusing to cover any Lexus vehicle at all, or, charging a small fortune… 

38 minutes ago, Simon Gibbs said:

@Paul29bit Thanks. I went for the ex demo Sonic Platinum sport at Lexus Cheltenham. 73 plate with extremely low miles. I have been thinking about it for a while and hearing they were coming to an end in the UK decided now or never. 

You will need to share photos please when you have her! 

2 hours ago, John Adams said:

Bob, just spoke to my dealer who confirms I could have a car for up to 2 weeks each year. As I bought the car last June he said I need to get a move on if I want one for 2 weeks before June comes around. He said they only found out 2 weeks ago  about this scheme which I find hard to believe.

While the marketing talks about 2 weeks per year, the T&Cs don’t - just 42 days within 3 years. I would clarify that specifically.

While not mentioned, I would also expect Lexus to limit the maximum reserve booking to 28-30 days. As it stops being a short term hire and the rules become more complicated after that.

1 hour ago, Julie Churchill said:

I bought my Lexus CT200 in 2021 (2018 model).  My insurance renewal quote has just doubled (RAC) and I have been refused a quote by Churchill due to my car being a Lexus!  Absolutely flabbergasted!  Just spoke to Lexus Croydon who say they are aware that some insurance companies will not insure Lexus cars.  This was obviously not mentioned when I purchased the car….  I love my car but will now have to consider changing to another make.  Very disappointed.

Lexus was the most stolen car brand in 2023 in the UK (as a proportion of cars on the road). 

After Watchdog got involved, a statement appeared… https://mag.lexus.co.uk/lexus-uk-statement-on-vehicle-theft/?fbclid=IwAR2u1DC_0mAo4_kSpK_1FLViLNyHJq0nAKctwfXCMxQi1CwuNiGBA10yY0w_aem_ATXzc0mSafM1xX72JZyfSo-7KpoTKXtkPQjmf6ToRhjQ_4GsDaGMH6Nf5ACoFWEW2pE

10 hours ago, wivenhoe said:

When my dealer told me about this he didn’t know when the 3 years would run from on my car which was bought in May 2023. 

As per the T&Cs - it’ll be three years from registration date (if you purchased a new car) or three years from date of purchase (if a used car).

34 minutes ago, PaulWhitt20 said:

Sounds interesting, will it apply to existing purchases of the RZ or UXe ?

Seems to - per the T&Cs linked from the site:

2. The Programme:
2.1 The Lexus Reserve programme awards customers with 42 complimentary calendar days’ (‘Reserve Days') usage
of an additional Lexus vehicle (the ‘Reserve Vehicle’) in conjunction with the retail purchase (cash or finance) of a
Lexus RZ 450e EV and/or UX 300e from a Lexus Centre.
2.2 Existing customers who have purchased (cash or finance) a Lexus RZ 450e EV and/or UX 300e from a Lexus
Centre as a private retail customer , based in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, are able to use this
programme subject to 2.3.
2.3 Customers can use the Reserve Days over the course of 3 years from the date of registration of their new retail
purchase (cash or finance) Lexus RZ 450e EV and/or UX 300e or from the date of purchase of their used retail purchase
(cash or finance) Lexus RZ 450e EV and/or UX 300e, whichever applies.

https://www.lexus.co.uk/content/dam/lexus/nmsc/united-kingdom/cross-model/Lexus-Reserve-TandCs-2.pdf

15 hours ago, Glyn Jennings said:

After LV saying they won’t renew my 2026 RX450h

Time traveller?

12 hours ago, Sybaris said:

Not that I have tried, more curious if you can use the phone's camera to send video and show on the display and use the touch screen.

No - it’s audio only via the car and infotainment screen (Android auto treats it as a phone call essentially).

You’d have to mount your phone and use its screen to see video, but note it’s illegal to have moving pictures (ie Teams video!) within eyeline of a car driver while vehicle is being driven.

4 hours ago, LutonChris said:

I’ve bought a car! 2000 reg premium plus white 16000 miles.  Much better sales person from Edinburgh now for the insurance any sugggestions?

Do you perhaps mean 2020 reg…?

Yes. Lexus is just Toyota finance: https://www.toyota.co.uk/personal-finance/my-finance

you’ll need your agreement number and the email address used during purchase. 

there is the option to generate a settlement figure and letter. Note settlement figure will be very different to the outstanding balance shown.

1 hour ago, wharfhouse said:

On my IS 300h, I've had the current Fuyao windscreen in for a few years now but in the first year after it was fitted picked up two small bullseye marks near the rear view mirror. Fortunately these have got no worse and I've received no more (large) stone chips and none are a MoT failure. I don't see much sense in doing anything about stone chips as I know one day something will hit the windscreen necessitating another replacement.

This was my view…. but on my old car  I eventually ended up with about 20 small chips (I used to drive 20k+ miles a year) and decided it was probably time to replace it… (never was a MOT failure or advisory though). 

My partner cooked an Indian chicken curry on Tuesday (always enough for four meals). So it was the leftovers tonight with naan & rice! Yummy.