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Morning Sue. I believe there is sadly nothing you can do about this. From what I have read, all new cars being sold in EU now have to have a mandatory audio warning when you exceed the speed limit. This is not only for Lexus but for all auto manufacturers. I believe the only solution to this currently... is to turn it off every time you get into the car. This is going to be annoying to say the least. We have this in our BMW as well.

appreciate the input Colin thx! Good suggestion re key and comms issue and theft. Let's hope it's not too difficult to do so.

Thanks for the advice and info Stephen and Paul. Appreciated. Stephen you are so lucky with your Prius, only wish it was a the same my side. I have had the car checked out with Toyota and they say nothing is wrong with the battery, just needs to be driven on longer drives to charge it properly. I am even scared to use heated seats, steering wheel and interior lights at any stage, not even when the car is in "ready mode" Still think the LBX is an awesome car, but I am sadly not able to put my car on a trickle charger or solar charger.

Thanks Paul. It's what I thought too as my current Yaris has keyless entry as well which the Lexus has too and with added features like remote front windscreen heating, two stage steering wheel heating etc. So more things to drain the 12v quicker. Its that bad that I don't even use my interior lights anymore or steering wheel function or seat heating in winter in my Yaris, all to preserve charge. I use the car at least 3x a week, but its for shorter runs to the office and school but no long motorway driving which I believe all Toyota/Lexus hybrids need to charge the 12v battery properly. Was told by my local Toyota mechanic even leaving the car in "ready" mode charges but very slowly, so even an hour doing this is not sufficient. I sadly think I have my answer.... would have LOVED to buy the LBX but it won't suite my driving lifestyle. Think is something the LBX community should be aware of too if you don't drive that much.

I am in the process of selling my 2022 Toyota Yaris Hybrid Excel model (bought Nov 2022) as I have had so many issues with the car not starting. Roadside assist call outs and now purchased own jump start back up battery. I know this is a hot topic and a big issue for many Toyota Yaris/Cross owners, but looking at upgrading to Lexus LBX. I am concerned I will have the same issues buying the LBX? After all the running gear is shared with Yaris/Yaris Cross in terms of tech. Sorry No technical guru and welcome to correct. My biggest concern is the top of the range model Im looking at has a load more features on it than the Yaris which could be more draining to the 12v Battery and flatten it quicker? Not all of us drive long distances and on motorways to charge the 12v battery as Toyota suggests or now have to install trickle charges or connect small solar panels to keep the battery fully charged and functional. Is this just another case of "frying pan into the fire" and rather stay away from the hybrid tech offered by Toyota and Lexus, or do you think as the Luxury division of Toyota, they would handle it different? Appreciate any thoughts