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Thanks everyone for your comments - it really is appreciated. I wasn't looking at FWD from a penny-pinching POV, more that on paper (screen?) there seemed to be more advantages with FWD than with AWD, hence my post asking for real-world input from actual NX drivers. I've always driven a FWD car and associate 4WD with off-roaders and rally cars - which the NX is neither (AFAIK)! I now appreciate that NX AWD is not true 4WD in the more traditional sense. The dealer said there were no premium plus FWDs in stock in the country and only 1 AWD premium plus. He had no details yet on the MY2025 updates but said production was due to start next month, so news should be out anytime soon. Re: key fobs - still only get one + a blade, with up 6 months wait for the second fob. Locking wheel nuts/bolts are now available. Thanks again.

Hi I don’t currently own a Lexus but have been looking at the NX for a year or so, and was intending to order a 350h Premium Plus FWD when the MY25 model is revealed (hopefully soon). I had a test drive in a 24-plate 350h Takumi AWD today which was very nice and confirmed the NX is the car for me, and the dealer was pushing AWD over FWD. This may have been just because there were more AWD models in stock. 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. I also understand FWD allows front/rear tyres to be changed separately and has a bit less complexity. I'd appreciate any feedback from NX owners on their real-world experiences & opinions of FWD and AWD. Thanks