I'd have this lexus over anything from Germany by a long way. It stands out among a sea of x3's and Q5s. It's better built, more reliable and just cooler. Great review Nicola.
the X3, GLC and even the GV70 are all far better overall. They offer 6 cylinder engines, RWD platforms, nicer interiors, more tech. The NX might be cooler since it’s rarer than the Germans here in Europe but ovjectivly it’s worse.
@@kristians2704what car has more tech than this in the segment ? this has automatic parking, largest heads up display in the segment that shows navigation, 3d view monitor which shows you the wheel location and the underside of the car, electronic door handles, voice control, adaptive suspension, adaptive cruise control, digital key etc.
Very nice. Something tells me Lexus drivers are not too bothered about that CVT gearbox. Most people who buy these want reliability and luxury and this car delivers big time.
In hybrids, there is nothing from CVT, it's called e-CVT only because it changes gears seamlessly and has constant high rpm during acceleration, but everything else is different. Weberauto described its insides and it's more reliable than normal automatic according to my experience and observations. Basic CVT, in non-hybrids, even in toyotas are less reliable than automatic, not capable for long mountain uphills, light offroad and high loads (over 500kg trailers).
The e latch for opening the door stops you opening it into oncoming cars, cyclists and pedestrians using the blind spot monitoring system (there is of course an override for emergencies). This car is a great improvement over the previous generation and will be far far more RELIABLE than any of it's competitors, especially the german brands! If I was in the market for a car in this class this would be my choice without doubt!
Great review, very enthusiastic! I'd certainly test drive one of these if I was in the market for a new car! That interior is a huge improvement, well done Lexus.
Love your presenting Nicola and this is a great car too. Lexus are ultra reliable. Well built, smooth to drive, efficient and insurance in UK for most.
@@kristians2704 Lexus has great quality. Seen some german cars like VW looking like crap. Even some Benz models look economy compared to Lexus cars unless you go higher up to E or S class.
I sat briefly in this model today and it feels amazing. Everything very comfortable and elegant. Even nicer than the RX. Only comment - it is 4 people car. Somehow middle back seat isn't really a seat in Lexuses.
it would be a ECVT in these just like the rav4 different tech than the rubber band cvt yes it is noisy when you floor it but when you understand the tech with the ecvt and how it does what it does and why it makes sense
Hi Yesterday I did a test drive for a Lexus nx 450h in hybrid mode, and I was surprised that for the duration of the test the sound of the electric motors was annoying... Is this normal for the hybrid mode? Another thing I felt was that the suspension system is not quite as good as described in the videos because I I felt it concretely in the street potholes and light bumps. Besides in the volvo xc60 b5 mild hybrid test nothing of this felt no annoying sounds and good behaviour suspensions.
I've never driven the NX300 but I'll be adding this one to my test drive list when it's time to change. There are a lot of options out there so it may take some time. Oh and I love the big telly that they've added to this one and it looks better integrated into the dash and not s stuck on iPad that some others do. Real twiddly knobs are likely to be a must for my next car. I'm on the fence as to the style of the family front grille though, it sort of resembles the mouth of one of those predator nasties in those films but as I'd be driving it and not looking at it so maybe a minor gripe in reality. Great review Nicola.
I know this car is not going to the mechanic frequently even after 10yrs. Which is absolutely not the case for BMW. They Cost a fortune to maintain. Lexus is the best luxury brand out there. And with this NX they r way better than the germans
1:23 This highlights how much damage the trackpoint/trackpad did to the Lexus brand. For nearly two decades Lexus had the absolute best touchscreen infotainment/satnav systems on the market, and then they ditched it all and tried to make their system more BMW iDrive like to try and woo the BMW crowd (and all it did was alienate many Lexus loyalists) as a result the brand that was synonymous with the best in infotainment is tarred with the failure of that trackpoint/pad >.>
@@garryhopkins I have the NX350 non Hybrid model in the with the 8-speed A, and let me tell you, It is basically on of the best cars I have driven(Mercedes S, E, GlC…etc) in terms of the balance between comfort and handling.
Lovely car but that gearbox is exactly the reason I opted for the Tucson Hybrid instead with its proper 6 speed auto, it’s arguably better looking too and fully loaded for £10k less …. 😬
Debating between this and rx350? I have a family of 3 adults and one 90lbs dog. We hardly go out of town but when we do it will be 3 adults and the dog. Iam afraid the NX will be too small? It is cheaper though, that's why iam looking at it
Very nice...I like the car as well. This may well be our next Lexus after our IS300h. You don't buy a Lexus for performance or for the badge on the front. If you are worried about 0-60 times buy a German car, then get used to driving around in the dealers courtesy car. Maybe the plural of Lexus should be Lexi ?
@@carbuyer it's not like UK viewers would stop watching if you just edited some text on the video with the metric values for 2 seconds when mentioning the useless imperial values.
El pasado mes de Agosto he comprado uno exactamente igual al del vídeo. Por lo que veo en UK el equipo de sonido en el F Sport es el Mark Levinson, en España creo que no es el mismo.
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I love her insights and innovative approach to how her ETF’s are run. So different from the stale methods of managers I’ve worked with in the past. She will continue to do well and I will continue to listen to her more. You can just put her name on google and you will be directed to her website and drop her your messages.
The price is excellent considering how much you will save on taxes/insurance/repairs/maintenance/fuel. Real fking bargain and that driver's cockpit! Wow. That's great design (not talking about the looks but the usability of it)
I am sorry but is it only me.. I am happy their touchpad system is gone but.. the new infotainment still doesn't cut it for me it's a lexus.. I hate kia but their interior is better than this 🙈
Because they’re super reliable and efficient. Also this is not actually a traditional cvt. I would advise you to try the 450h and you’ll feel the difference to a traditional cvt.
@@flyme195 because of the large battery in the 450h, you get most of the power from there so when the engine kicks in, it doesn’t roar like that unless you’re trying to drive like an F1 driver. In any case I think most of the targeted audience for this car would rather all of the positives above over a traditional gear box.
sad, that the nice exterior isn't brought into the interior, which is too conservative and the are above the glovebox is extremely boring and uninspiring. lexus can do better than that.
Looks nice but it is too plain. Looks as if it was made by Kia. The inside is far better looking than the previous model but it is still dull and not suitable for the car of this price range.
Do all these car testers use the same script , cvt sounds horrible, scratchy plastics, can’t fit a 2litre water bottle !!! It’s so tiresome why do you think the worlds most reliable car brands Lexus and Toyota use cvt gearboxes? Do some proper research!!
Rubbish! 47mpg is very good on an SUV. Presenter has her own style and I don't think she is trying to imitate Mr. Watson - his school boy jokes are becoming increasingly boring.
Hey. This is me being me. No trying involved here. Just me. (I’ve been told ‘I’m quirky and over the top’ my whole life, but I assure you, this is me)🙋🏻♀️
Thanks for the reply . In hindsight I am just having a meaningless moan. I prefer your reviews to Matt Watson who seems to try so hard to be Funny. Oh I just had another moan .
@@thomasfahy7681 no worries. Sometimes it’s easy to forget there’s a human behind the video and it’s easy to write comments like that. I’ve done it myself in the past. Who doesn’t love a moan haha. Thanks for watching❤️
@@nicolahume Thanks for taking the time to reply Nicola. I’ve learned somethings about myself recently that need fine tuning. Looking forward to your next review.
@Nicola Hume you blend fun with information and have just the right balance. I've been put off watching Matt because it has just got so silly. Keep up the good work. 👍
I'd have this lexus over anything from Germany by a long way. It stands out among a sea of x3's and Q5s. It's better built, more reliable and just cooler. Great review Nicola.
Toyota reliability is just a tail....it's good but not legendary
We ran three in last 10 years one had real quality issues latest had worst interface ...just bland in every way
@@ayoubrabhi9798 is it fluffy?
the X3, GLC and even the GV70 are all far better overall. They offer 6 cylinder engines, RWD platforms, nicer interiors, more tech. The NX might be cooler since it’s rarer than the Germans here in Europe but ovjectivly it’s worse.
@@kristians2704what car has more tech than this in the segment ? this has automatic parking, largest heads up display in the segment that shows navigation, 3d view monitor which shows you the wheel location and the underside of the car, electronic door handles, voice control, adaptive suspension, adaptive cruise control, digital key etc.
Great review, love your energy and the detail you add.
Very nice. Something tells me Lexus drivers are not too bothered about that CVT gearbox. Most people who buy these want reliability and luxury and this car delivers big time.
In hybrids, there is nothing from CVT, it's called e-CVT only because it changes gears seamlessly and has constant high rpm during acceleration, but everything else is different. Weberauto described its insides and it's more reliable than normal automatic according to my experience and observations. Basic CVT, in non-hybrids, even in toyotas are less reliable than automatic, not capable for long mountain uphills, light offroad and high loads (over 500kg trailers).
Exactly, not bothered about the BMW X3 either!
The e latch for opening the door stops you opening it into oncoming cars, cyclists and pedestrians using the blind spot monitoring system (there is of course an override for emergencies). This car is a great improvement over the previous generation and will be far far more RELIABLE than any of it's competitors, especially the german brands! If I was in the market for a car in this class this would be my choice without doubt!
You are not overactor. You are realy crazy. I love you! Keep up the good work.
Lexus stepped up its game remarkably ! As did the reviewer !
Great review, very enthusiastic! I'd certainly test drive one of these if I was in the market for a new car! That interior is a huge improvement, well done Lexus.
Check how it handles speed pumps. Some people reported that it still can't handle sudden pumps in the road in a luxurious fashion.
Smashing it as always Nicola!
Again, the eCVT in Toyota and Lexus hybrids isn't the typical CVT in nonhybrid models 😩 I wish car reviewers could better explain this
I think many of them don't really understand the rather complex tech with planetary gears etc. behind it, so CVT it is....
@@losch78 And that's such a shame 😟
Still sounds horrible though under acceleration.
the sound from the eCVT is just as bad as any other CVT
Self charging hybrids are so inefficient and underpowered too, coupled with a CVT gearbox, its not a great package for such a steep price
She just made me a subscriber 🤩
I m watching this video not for Lexus but for Nicola she made the car more beautiful by her fabulous style of reviewing . 🤩🤩
Do enjoy a Nicola review, have a pants day, a new review can cure life’s annoying woes 😂🙏
Well then you need to watch her shorts review of the Yaris Cross hybrid. You'll be cured forever, lol.
Love your presenting Nicola and this is a great car too. Lexus are ultra reliable. Well built, smooth to drive, efficient and insurance in UK for most.
Lexus is simply... superb!! I really want to own this car :D
superb? The only car from them that’s on the same level as the Germans is the LC500
@@kristians2704 ok
@@kristians2704 dude please, Lexus is better than any german car when it comes to quality and reliability
@@kristians2704 Lexus has great quality. Seen some german cars like VW looking like crap. Even some Benz models look economy compared to Lexus cars unless you go higher up to E or S class.
@@samjam6989 there’s far more to a car than reliability
The best premium SUV right now
I sat briefly in this model today and it feels amazing. Everything very comfortable and elegant. Even nicer than the RX. Only comment - it is 4 people car. Somehow middle back seat isn't really a seat in Lexuses.
it would be a ECVT in these just like the rav4 different tech than the rubber band cvt yes it is noisy when you floor it but when you understand the tech with the ecvt and how it does what it does and why it makes sense
Amazing review!!!👏👏👏
She's a very good presenter. Need to see more of her.
Great review, did you feel comfortable in the f-sport seat despite the heavy bolsters?
Love this journalist.
When she said "Mind if I browse you?" I immediately tapped the like button :D
I've driven the older model nx300 apart from being abit slow couldn't really fault it. This is a big step
Great review. Informative and entertaining.
Would you get this nx or Volvo xc 60?
Does this model or the plug in have “room mode” like the RAV4 prime or “camp mode” like Tesla?
Ordered my 350h nx and can't wait. Have to wait a couple of months but I'm sure it's wair worthy
Hi
Yesterday I did a test drive for a Lexus nx 450h in hybrid mode, and I was surprised that for the duration of the test the sound of the electric motors was annoying... Is this normal for the hybrid mode? Another thing I felt was that the suspension system is not quite as good as described in the videos because I I felt it concretely in the street potholes and light bumps. Besides in the volvo xc60 b5 mild hybrid test nothing of this felt no annoying sounds and good behaviour suspensions.
Its a great looking Lexus, I'd defo have one!
The 450h nx is a lexus you should review , thats a nice vehicle as well. Very good review.
Agree. I tested it yesterday
@@joey-pn3xe thats very good.👍
We've driven that car too, but this was the car available to us at the time of filming. We reference the NX 450h+ in the video, though!
@@carbuyer Thank you, very good video.👍
I've never driven the NX300 but I'll be adding this one to my test drive list when it's time to change. There are a lot of options out there so it may take some time. Oh and I love the big telly that they've added to this one and it looks better integrated into the dash and not s stuck on iPad that some others do. Real twiddly knobs are likely to be a must for my next car. I'm on the fence as to the style of the family front grille though, it sort of resembles the mouth of one of those predator nasties in those films but as I'd be driving it and not looking at it so maybe a minor gripe in reality. Great review Nicola.
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. One of best Premium Luxury SUVs
Fun review. You girl, are a bit crazy. But 👏👏👏
Love Nicola, she is witty and funny.
Merci de Paris
FYI : J'ai une Lexus NX300H, le RÊVE 😊
She needs to stay... brilliant review and energy 👍🏼
Hi.
-Next time 2022 Genesis GV70 vs 2022 Lexus NX 300 comparison?. 🤔 Please.
Nice blue
Great review! :)
cracking & entertaining review Nicola, as usual. Wonder if the ES is equally as good, for us non-SUV liking drivers.
I know this car is not going to the mechanic frequently even after 10yrs. Which is absolutely not the case for BMW. They Cost a fortune to maintain. Lexus is the best luxury brand out there. And with this NX they r way better than the germans
1:23 This highlights how much damage the trackpoint/trackpad did to the Lexus brand. For nearly two decades Lexus had the absolute best touchscreen infotainment/satnav systems on the market, and then they ditched it all and tried to make their system more BMW iDrive like to try and woo the BMW crowd (and all it did was alienate many Lexus loyalists) as a result the brand that was synonymous with the best in infotainment is tarred with the failure of that trackpoint/pad >.>
She is good. There's other reviews nah this will do me. We keep an eye on her.😀😀
I love Lexus but that CVT automatic gearbox stops me buying one
Have a test drive in the phev version. It might surprise you
Lovely looking car
If I ditched the CVT for a 8 speed auto it would be perfect
The non-hybrid versions (NX300 & NX350) come with an 8-speed automatic. I would go for the NX350 as I don’t like their droning e-CVTs.
Not available in the UK, unfortunately!
The E-CVT blends the electric / ICE better (and more reliably) than a conventional auto, that’s why they use it
Agreed
@@garryhopkins I have the NX350 non Hybrid model in the with the 8-speed A, and let me tell you, It is basically on of the best cars I have driven(Mercedes S, E, GlC…etc) in terms of the balance between comfort and handling.
@1:19 glitch?
Lovely car but that gearbox is exactly the reason I opted for the Tucson Hybrid instead with its proper 6 speed auto, it’s arguably better looking too and fully loaded for £10k less …. 😬
You are comparing a Hyundai to a Lexus 🤣 cmon bro
Debating between this and rx350? I have a family of 3 adults and one 90lbs dog. We hardly go out of town but when we do it will be 3 adults and the dog. Iam afraid the NX will be too small? It is cheaper though, that's why iam looking at it
Sounds like you might want to wait for the pure-electric Lexus RZ!
Can we please have Nicola Hume as the next Doctor Who, I reckon she would be amazing!!!!!
Ofc it's gonna be more reliable than german rivals
how come the nx in US listed 39mpg combined. And you said it this nx in UK has 47 mpg. Are they different?
US and UK gallons are different sizes - don't ask us why! Also, the EPA and WLTP test procedures are different...
1 UK gallon = 1.2 US gallon
Very nice...I like the car as well. This may well be our next Lexus after our IS300h. You don't buy a Lexus for performance
or for the badge on the front. If you are worried about 0-60 times buy a German car, then get used to driving around in the
dealers courtesy car. Maybe the plural of Lexus should be Lexi ?
Small rear wiper looks odd and outdated!Do what Hyundai do with rear wiper location!
Lexusis - xusis... sis. ROFL... She had 6 pints before the review 😂
Great review. But I'd like you too get the metric/kilometers numbers in the video.
We're reviewing UK-market cars, so we have to use UK-market numbers - sorry!
@@carbuyer it's not like UK viewers would stop watching if you just edited some text on the video with the metric values for 2 seconds when mentioning the useless imperial values.
Lol well I don't think they'll be adding metric values after your response.
@@03Deltaintegrale more or less nicely said it's still the truth and their reasons for not doing it are still 💩
El pasado mes de Agosto he comprado uno exactamente igual al del vídeo. Por lo que veo en UK el equipo de sonido en el F Sport es el Mark Levinson, en España creo que no es el mismo.
Just Gorgeous
Ordered in Dec. Delivery in Oct. Geez!
Not sure if this review. Can't tell if Nicola likes the car. Great review as normal. Shame about the phev price
Good review, thanks. Love the Nicki,s style of presentation
Thanks for watching!
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@Ibrahim faizan I also trade with Mrs Lynne Ellen, her trade strategies helped me earn $18,500 after a successful investment of $2,500
I love her insights and innovative approach to how her ETF’s are run. So different from the stale methods of managers I’ve worked with in the past. She will continue to do well and I will continue to listen to her more. You can just put her name on google and you will be directed to her website and drop her your messages.
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She is the "female mat Watson"
She is really interesting. What's her name?
Laura Muir ‘moonlighting’
Unless a T&F fan, no one in the U.S. will get it; but playing along, Laura is probably supplementing her Diamond League income
@@johntobin3998 as this is uk site the USA isn’t my audience
One electric engine? The 350h has 3! Also has same space under the boot floor. Not vwry well documented, Nicole!
The price is excellent considering how much you will save on taxes/insurance/repairs/maintenance/fuel. Real fking bargain and that driver's cockpit! Wow. That's great design (not talking about the looks but the usability of it)
1:20 Lexi
The CVT is horrific, ruins what looks like a fantastic car
I would suggest that being a 5fr 6 female disqualifies you from being a judge of 'spaciousness'.🤔
I am sorry but is it only me.. I am happy their touchpad system is gone but.. the new infotainment still doesn't cut it for me it's a lexus.. I hate kia but their interior is better than this 🙈
Why do Japanese manufacturers insist on bloody god awful cvt automatics?
Because they’re super reliable and efficient. Also this is not actually a traditional cvt. I would advise you to try the 450h and you’ll feel the difference to a traditional cvt.
@@joey-pn3xe it still seems to have the traditional noise of the engine revs going way up while it gradually gathers pace. What’s new?
@@flyme195 because of the large battery in the 450h, you get most of the power from there so when the engine kicks in, it doesn’t roar like that unless you’re trying to drive like an F1 driver. In any case I think most of the targeted audience for this car would rather all of the positives above over a traditional gear box.
Lexi = a lot of lexus😜
I’m using this from now on. Rather than Lexuseseseseseseses🤣
Errr, Nicola, you'll do as the script says. Won't you?!
@@carbuyer of course! *edits script*
Who cares about infotainment. It's all about the driving experience.
So....it's better to just buy a RAV4 or an Across.
As always, very nice review!
I would highly advise you to sit in this first. I've sat and driven both the RAV4 and this and there's a vast difference
@@joey-pn3xe I will try it bro, thanks!
This is a much more premium car
Rav4 is a regular toyota, Lexus is a luxury toyota. Big difference Lexus ride is more refined, quieter, smoother and has more premium built
how is this a review no word on pricing
Because prices change all the time and would date the video.
Oliver is right - prices change. You can find all the info you need at carbuyer.co.uk
@@carbuyer including all car specs with colour photos and all. so no need to watch carbuyer reviews anymore. thanks for pointing that out sir
I have preordered the NX 350h. They say 3-6 months. That is Mar-June timeframe
sad, that the nice exterior isn't brought into the interior, which is too conservative and the are above the glovebox is extremely boring and uninspiring. lexus can do better than that.
Owners don’t seem to care, so let’s not dwell on it. What a laugh of an argument! You’re a reviewer, come on! 😭
where is the boy ???? i think Nicola runs the business alone ..... very very pleasant to watch and hear and I am not talking about the cars....
Rich is still working hard behind the scenes. We'll make sure we put him in front of the camera again soon!
@@carbuyer good team work, Nicola needs a rest after the series of great reviews.....
Looks like a mazda cx5
🌹🌹🌹😍 life’s Time Machine
This competes with X1 not the 3, the RX 350 is more comparable .
Looks nice but it is too plain. Looks as if it was made by Kia. The inside is far better looking than the previous model but it is still dull and not suitable for the car of this price range.
Man i remember when Matt Watson & Rebecca were here a long time ago. Sad to see how this channel is suffering. Wish u guys all the best.
Suffering? We've just smashed through 600k subs... We'll be OK!
Matt just messes about with gimmicks and stupidity these days. Carbuyer is now the one to watch.
Do all these car testers use the same script , cvt sounds horrible, scratchy plastics, can’t fit a 2litre water bottle !!! It’s so tiresome why do you think the worlds most reliable car brands Lexus and Toyota use cvt gearboxes? Do some proper research!!
47 mpg on a hybrid is terrible. Also the presenter is trying too hard to imitate matt Watson.
If she was trying to imitate Matt Watson I wouldn't watch because he is just silly all the time.
Rubbish! 47mpg is very good on an SUV. Presenter has her own style and I don't think she is trying to imitate Mr. Watson - his school boy jokes are becoming increasingly boring.
@r0ut366 totally agree, well said. 👏
Not interested in anything Hybrid the only way to go is all electric.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It’s unconventional? How?
Enjoyed your review but you are trying to hard . Just be yourself. Much better.
Hey. This is me being me. No trying involved here. Just me. (I’ve been told ‘I’m quirky and over the top’ my whole life, but I assure you, this is me)🙋🏻♀️
Thanks for the reply . In hindsight I am just having a meaningless moan. I prefer your reviews to Matt Watson who seems to try so hard to be Funny. Oh I just had another moan .
@@thomasfahy7681 no worries. Sometimes it’s easy to forget there’s a human behind the video and it’s easy to write comments like that. I’ve done it myself in the past. Who doesn’t love a moan haha. Thanks for watching❤️
@@nicolahume Thanks for taking the time to reply Nicola. I’ve learned somethings about myself recently that need fine tuning. Looking forward to your next review.
@Nicola Hume you blend fun with information and have just the right balance. I've been put off watching Matt because it has just got so silly. Keep up the good work. 👍
She is trying a little too hard & it just makes it annoying 🤦🏻♂️