I think ,that dislike for buttons on the steering wheel is actually a like ,because while driving even if you touch it for once ,nothing will happen. In mercedes this is sometimes frustrating, because , you touch it and something is changing. Designers of lexus put it for a reason ,logical idea,so for me this is a like. 😎😀
@@Mr21scott I have them from last friday in NX😃 and like them very much. I dont see any problems in using them. They are very practical in my opinion. But maybe for you they are not a good solution...
Overall, I think your reviews are among the best I have seen. Very informative, I have really learned a lot from your various vlogs. Just teasing on the Lexus, appreciate your efforts.
It's a great vehicle for small families that don't need a larger SUV (RX350h or RX500h) or a three row SUV (Highlander). It's efficient and luxurious for the highest trim. I tried to obtain one starting in December and seven Lexus dealers in Texas said to forget it, they could not obtain one for months. I also tried to obtain an RX350h and they said 9 to 12 months plus pay a $2,000 deposit just to get on a list and no guarantee about obtaining the trim and colors/options that I wanted. I dropped the whole thing in April. PS-I was able to obtain (April) a 2023 Lexus ES300h, Ultra Luxury Trim plus additional options and dealer add-ons because the person that wanted it dropped out. We drove 300 miles to review her and decided to buy. Love the vehicle, it has 25 less h.p. than the NX350h; however I'm averaging over 41+ MPG in the City. 🤔
My wife likes the RX350H more, but I don’t want to write a $64k check. Wrote a $52k check instead on a 2024 NX350H in April. We don’t need the RX size anymore as my kids are driving age now and my 2017 ES350 is more comfy on longer trips.
damn is it that bad in TX? whereabouts were you calling? im in the DFW area and looking to get a 2024 NX 350h AWD Luxury soon. I'm hoping maybe little rock or shreveport won't be as bad.
@@Masrafi Houston and GLTU. It may be easier now to find an NX. I was going for top-of-the-line with all options and specific colors. That's on eme, but heck it's what I wanted. I went through DM Auto leasing and they found me a vehicle in two days. Park Place Lexus in Grapevine, ask for Ezell Williamson, he's part owner, and a great person.
Great review and agree with your likes. I would add the gas efficiency of the hybrid engine. My 2022 NX gets 41-45 mpg on the highway....that's a huge plus for me.
Another dislike i have is how plain the passenger side dash is.. the plain soft touch area right next to the infotainment system.. i think they couldve added a lil something there.. haha
It looks like the door handles on the outside can go in and be flush with the door, like Tesla door handles?? Am I seeing that correctly? If so, how can I set that for my 2024 NXh?
I generally do not like camera rear view mirrors. This applies to all manufacturers, not just Lexus. It worked like most others out there will good refresh rate.
Run flat tires are awful in so many ways. They ride really rough like a brick, make a lot of noise even on the smoothest roads, don't last very long (under 20,000 miles), and cost much more than regular tires to replace. As soon as I got mine I switched to regular Michelins. I think the government's unrealistic CAFE requirements imposed on manufacturers are the reason.
I'm 6'6" and sat in both the NX and RX at the auto show in Charlotte and was really surprised out how cramped I was in both. I think the console is wider than in most cars and it takes up a lot of space.
Yeah even I felt a tad cramped in the front of the NX with the console protruding just about an inch more than some other vehicles. It can make a lot of difference.
Very informative review! You did an excellent job but I have one concern that you did not address. Can this car run on regular gas without harming the engine? That is the one concern I need to resolve before deciding if I want to purchase this vehicle.
Lexus says premium fuel is required. I own one. It states it very clearlhy in the owners manual and inside the fuel compartment. This is a high performance premium engine with a high compression ratio. There is no doubt that continuous use of 87 octane regular fuel would cause serious damage in the long run. Why would you spend around $50,000 + and then cheap out on the fuel? That doesn't make any sense.
can you play MP3 audiobooks on a USB thumb drive in the Info System? Will the system remember where audiobook was when it was turned off and then restarted? This is really a big deal for me - I listen to audiobooks by the dozens.
I never would have thought about the moonroof tint affecting the interior seat colour. I'd probably go with the tan colour as white/grey seats probably get dirty faster and show more wear earlier.
I have a 2022 so maybe they’ve updated the software but I bet not. I hate how the door locks work on my car. SO many ways in which the door locks work are unsafe. Problem 1: You can’t lock the doors unless all 4 are closed. Problem 2: When you open the hatch all 4 doors unlock automatically and you can’t lock them even if you try. There is a dealer programmable option that can change this but ONLY if you use the key to open the hatch. If you open the hatch handsfree, all 4 doors will unlock and there’s nothing you can do to lock them while the hatch is open. Problem 3: you can’t open the hatch if the engine is running so no putting the kiddo in the air conditioning while you load up the groceries. Problem 4: The default setting is to unlock all 4 doors when the car is put in park. Luckily this is a setting that the owner can modify but I bet most owners don’t even know this is happening since there is Problem 5: no audible feedback indicating that the doors locked or unlocked. I’ve only had my car a few weeks so who knows how many other unsafe scenarios there are with the inability to lock the doors on demand.
@@eriksossa5297 what I will say is that I wouldn’t have bought this car if I’d had any idea that I wouldn’t be in control of when the doors are locked and when they aren’t. It’s that important to me. I’ve had a gun pulled on me before and my daughter was stabbed in an attempted car jacking. It’s crucial to me to know when my doors are locked and that there aren’t situations where I can’t lock the doors.
I understand by the literature it reads that this car runs on high test 91 octane or above. I really like the car but i’ll only buy a car that runs on regular gas. 87 octane. Would be interested to know if most people with this car would fill up with regular or high test.
I have been told: if you use a quality gas like Exxon, you can get away with lower octane esp if highway driving; however, if using cheap gas like Wawa, use the higher octane. This has worked with my Honda, Acura, and my older Lexus. For my new hybrid, I am using the higher octane--because I don't have to fill up as much.
Good grief if you're paying the money for a Lexus, just put in the gas they recommend. If you were that concerned about money, you'd buy a Corolla or RAV-4.
I only put in 91. Here the difference is only $.35, 14.5 gallon capacity is like 5 bucks. My wife doesn’t drive much and she gas up every 5-6 weeks. So a year cost us $50 more. If I have to worry about $50-60 a year, I have another set of issue. Oh, I paid $52k cash in full.
I would prefer premium gas. As I believe it's better for the engine. Now that the NX 350h is available, it will use less gas, so I wouldn't mind paying the extra.
Still not sure why car manufacturers are not adding magsafe car chargers near the screen areas. Nobody I know actually uses the wireless charging that's built-in when it is located at the cupholder area. They always end up getting the accessories where you get a magnetic mount so you can see your phone while driving whether they have carplay/android auto or not. These accessories have been around so long, it is common sense to just have that integrated nicely into the car.
MagSafe is not part of the wireless charging standard yet. Apple is working with the consortium to have it implemented in Qi2 standard. After that, Android phone makers have to implement MagSafe then automakers will follow once industry supply chain is formed.
They are identical minus the additional color coordinating material on the glovebox for 2024 models. Essentially the glovebox will match certain interior colors.
What is the point of the fancy door handles? Why fix something that’s not broken? Seems like an expensive thing to repair if it fails. Also it’s going to confuse guests when they are trying to get out of the car.
Nice car but... in the previous NX you could put a suitcase - medium size - in the under trunck. It's impossible in the new one. Why ?! Also, in the former NX you could set rear seats and front passenger seat totally horizontally and matching in length. On the new NX, impossible. Why ? If only you could go a little further on with the front seat, it would be no problem. Unbelievable for such an expensive car. Big mistake from Lexus.
Wow. I always recline the passenger seat to extend the load floor. We really can’t with this one? Plus significantly less cargo space? What a huge letdown. Though I really do not prefer owning a RAV4 and I love getting a loaner when I bring my Lexus in for service I might have to consider that option.
WTF? AT 8:40 when you complain about interior leg room, you are in a different vehicle. Looks like a Hyundai to me. Otherwise, a very good review on the 350h. As others have said, some detail on the insanely good fuel economy for a Luxury vehicle of this shape and size might have been nice. I am happy that you also like the door handles. I love them but almost every other reviewer hates them for some odd reason.
I was comparing the NX to my personal vehicle. There are two clips back to back. It's showing why the NX is so tight in the front seats because it's about 1.5" smaller in width from center console to door.
I hate it when people or car company equate the physical size of the vehicle with luxury. It's really two different things. I want a small car and I want a nice car too. I have a small family and I don't like driving a tank on the road. Why do luxury car only have to come in huge physical size?
I think Toyota/Lexus invests in the quality of their vehicles. Their well earned reputation for quality and reliability and longevity speaks for itself. Putting more padding in the upholstery isn't their first priority and that's okay with me.
@@donaldbanner2185 I do like the 450h+. But to me it wasn’t worth the $12k difference. I wrote a $52K check on my wife’s 24 NX350h. On the 450h+ it would’ve cost $64k. It would take us 15 years to recover the price difference, she only drives 6-7k miles a year.
Like the way overprice for what you get. The dealerships add-ons that you don't want. The illigal extra charges that would not happen if people would quit buying the cars? Just for a month. SHAME Lexus.
There's nothing illegal about charging more for a product. This isn't Russia. The best thing to do if you don't like the price is to complain loud and clear. Then leave.
I have this exact vehicle. Mine is just black instead of orange, which I would’ve much preferred. I am extremely happy with this vehicle.
I think ,that dislike for buttons on the steering wheel is actually a like ,because while driving even if you touch it for once ,nothing will happen. In mercedes this is sometimes frustrating, because , you touch it and something is changing. Designers of lexus put it for a reason ,logical idea,so for me this is a like. 😎😀
Totally see your point. Just a personal preference for me.
At least you have track fwd backward button on the wheel. In a Mercedes you don't 😅
But if they were dedicated hard buttons, like the volume +/-, they would not do anything accidentally. I have these buttons on my RX and DESPISE them.
@@Mr21scott I have them from last friday in NX😃 and like them very much. I dont see any problems in using them. They are very practical in my opinion. But maybe for you they are not a good solution...
Overall, I think your reviews are among the best I have seen. Very informative, I have really learned a lot from your various vlogs. Just teasing on the Lexus, appreciate your efforts.
It's a great vehicle for small families that don't need a larger SUV (RX350h or RX500h) or a three row SUV (Highlander). It's efficient and luxurious for the highest trim. I tried to obtain one starting in December and seven Lexus dealers in Texas said to forget it, they could not obtain one for months. I also tried to obtain an RX350h and they said 9 to 12 months plus pay a $2,000 deposit just to get on a list and no guarantee about obtaining the trim and colors/options that I wanted. I dropped the whole thing in April.
PS-I was able to obtain (April) a 2023 Lexus ES300h, Ultra Luxury Trim plus additional options and dealer add-ons because the person that wanted it dropped out. We drove 300 miles to review her and decided to buy. Love the vehicle, it has 25 less h.p. than the NX350h; however I'm averaging over 41+ MPG in the City. 🤔
My wife likes the RX350H more, but I don’t want to write a $64k check. Wrote a $52k check instead on a 2024 NX350H in April. We don’t need the RX size anymore as my kids are driving age now and my 2017 ES350 is more comfy on longer trips.
damn is it that bad in TX? whereabouts were you calling? im in the DFW area and looking to get a 2024 NX 350h AWD Luxury soon. I'm hoping maybe little rock or shreveport won't be as bad.
@@Masrafi Houston and GLTU. It may be easier now to find an NX. I was going for top-of-the-line with all options and specific colors. That's on eme, but heck it's what I wanted. I went through DM Auto leasing and they found me a vehicle in two days. Park Place Lexus in Grapevine, ask for Ezell Williamson, he's part owner, and a great person.
Great review and agree with your likes. I would add the gas efficiency of the hybrid engine. My 2022 NX gets 41-45 mpg on the highway....that's a huge plus for me.
That's awesome MPG! Thanks for watching!
Man when I drive 75+ on my wife’s NX350, I get nowhere near 41-45.
Three years since I’ve car-shopped so I am glad I found your channel! Keep doing your reviews in this format - it works.
Awesome! Thank you for the feedback!
I totally agree with that start button good review thanks
My gripe is Minor but Gear shift FORWAR for reverse and rearward for forward ? . Wind screen wash pull for windscreen push for Rear
Great video, very helpful!
Appreciate it!
Another dislike i have is how plain the passenger side dash is.. the plain soft touch area right next to the infotainment system.. i think they couldve added a lil something there.. haha
I will absolutely forget my phone in the wireless charger every single time 😂
I do in my 2020 es hybrid
Great review
It looks like the door handles on the outside can go in and be flush with the door, like Tesla door handles?? Am I seeing that correctly? If so, how can I set that for my 2024 NXh?
No, they are fixed in position. They have an electronic button actuator on the inside you grab that releases the door latch.
thank you! What did you think of the video rear view mirror?
I generally do not like camera rear view mirrors. This applies to all manufacturers, not just Lexus. It worked like most others out there will good refresh rate.
Topgun SUV. (Hybrid only)
Run flat tires are brutal. Shifter is terrible.
Consumer Rating 8.5/10 ✅
Run flat tires are awful in so many ways. They ride really rough like a brick, make a lot of noise even on the smoothest roads, don't last very long (under 20,000 miles), and cost much more than regular tires to replace. As soon as I got mine I switched to regular Michelins. I think the government's unrealistic CAFE requirements imposed on manufacturers are the reason.
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Exactly. Wise to change those brick tires ASAP. 🛞
I love your review!
Thank you!
I'm 6'6" and sat in both the NX and RX at the auto show in Charlotte and was really surprised out how cramped I was in both. I think the console is wider than in most cars and it takes up a lot of space.
Yeah even I felt a tad cramped in the front of the NX with the console protruding just about an inch more than some other vehicles. It can make a lot of difference.
Very informative review! You did an excellent job but I have one concern that you did not address. Can this car run on regular gas without harming the engine? That is the one concern I need to resolve before deciding if I want to purchase this vehicle.
I've read that they run fine on regular.
My Lexus salesperson said they recommend premium gas, but it can run safely on regular. Mileage will decrease a bit.
Lexus says premium fuel is required. I own one. It states it very clearlhy in the owners manual and inside the fuel compartment. This is a high performance premium engine with a high compression ratio. There is no doubt that continuous use of 87 octane regular fuel would cause serious damage in the long run. Why would you spend around $50,000 + and then cheap out on the fuel? That doesn't make any sense.
What was the price? Did I miss it?
This one is around $57k
I bought my wife a base model with heated steering wheel, moonroof, power rear door and heated seat plus other minor accessories at $46.6k + tax fees.
can you play MP3 audiobooks on a USB thumb drive in the Info System? Will the system remember where audiobook was when it was turned off and then restarted? This is really a big deal for me - I listen to audiobooks by the dozens.
What brand/style of sunglasses were you wearing in the vid? TIA!
Heatwave Vise 😎
re: phone charger. Just bought a '25. When I turn phone 180 ( phone top & cameras on driver side) charger works fine with heavy case.
The phone charger is not a problem. Did you intentionally keep the phone from lying flat? It looks like it in the video.
Nice job!
Thank you!
I never would have thought about the moonroof tint affecting the interior seat colour. I'd probably go with the tan colour as white/grey seats probably get dirty faster and show more wear earlier.
Does the screen flicker (like a light bulb burning out), or is it just in this video? I Have a luxury on order. Thx
It's just the refresh rate of the camera and the screen not being nice to each other.
I have a 2022 so maybe they’ve updated the software but I bet not. I hate how the door locks work on my car. SO many ways in which the door locks work are unsafe. Problem 1: You can’t lock the doors unless all 4 are closed. Problem 2: When you open the hatch all 4 doors unlock automatically and you can’t lock them even if you try. There is a dealer programmable option that can change this but ONLY if you use the key to open the hatch. If you open the hatch handsfree, all 4 doors will unlock and there’s nothing you can do to lock them while the hatch is open. Problem 3: you can’t open the hatch if the engine is running so no putting the kiddo in the air conditioning while you load up the groceries. Problem 4: The default setting is to unlock all 4 doors when the car is put in park. Luckily this is a setting that the owner can modify but I bet most owners don’t even know this is happening since there is Problem 5: no audible feedback indicating that the doors locked or unlocked. I’ve only had my car a few weeks so who knows how many other unsafe scenarios there are with the inability to lock the doors on demand.
So…..outside of the door latches, how do you like the car?
@@eriksossa5297 what I will say is that I wouldn’t have bought this car if I’d had any idea that I wouldn’t be in control of when the doors are locked and when they aren’t. It’s that important to me. I’ve had a gun pulled on me before and my daughter was stabbed in an attempted car jacking. It’s crucial to me to know when my doors are locked and that there aren’t situations where I can’t lock the doors.
Thinking that maybe the backseat may be a little tight for legroom for people who are 6'?
I would say that is a fair assumption. It would be doable but only depending on the way the seat in front is set.
Great suv with no faults
I understand by the literature it reads that this car runs on high test 91 octane or above.
I really like the car but i’ll only buy a car that runs on regular gas. 87 octane.
Would be interested to know if most people with this car would fill up with regular or high test.
I have been told: if you use a quality gas like Exxon, you can get away with lower octane esp if highway driving; however, if using cheap gas like Wawa, use the higher octane. This has worked with my Honda, Acura, and my older Lexus. For my new hybrid, I am using the higher octane--because I don't have to fill up as much.
Good grief if you're paying the money for a Lexus, just put in the gas they recommend. If you were that concerned about money, you'd buy a Corolla or RAV-4.
It burns regular gas - premium will hurt the engine.
I only put in 91. Here the difference is only $.35, 14.5 gallon capacity is like 5 bucks. My wife doesn’t drive much and she gas up every 5-6 weeks. So a year cost us $50 more. If I have to worry about $50-60 a year, I have another set of issue. Oh, I paid $52k cash in full.
I would prefer premium gas. As I believe it's better for the engine. Now that the NX 350h is available, it will use less gas, so I wouldn't mind paying the extra.
Still not sure why car manufacturers are not adding magsafe car chargers near the screen areas. Nobody I know actually uses the wireless charging that's built-in when it is located at the cupholder area. They always end up getting the accessories where you get a magnetic mount so you can see your phone while driving whether they have carplay/android auto or not. These accessories have been around so long, it is common sense to just have that integrated nicely into the car.
MagSafe is not part of the wireless charging standard yet. Apple is working with the consortium to have it implemented in Qi2 standard. After that, Android phone makers have to implement MagSafe then automakers will follow once industry supply chain is formed.
Great clip.
Thank you!
You said 2023 in the video, but your title mentioned 2024. Confusing
They are identical minus the additional color coordinating material on the glovebox for 2024 models. Essentially the glovebox will match certain interior colors.
I love Lexus
I was thinking about getting one but my CX5 is better in many ways so I might stick with it.
TH-cam title says 2024 but you say 2023 in the video
The title says 2024 NX?
What is the point of the fancy door handles? Why fix something that’s not broken? Seems like an expensive thing to repair if it fails. Also it’s going to confuse guests when they are trying to get out of the car.
It seems even Toyota/Lexus can't resist the occasional gimmick.
Geez, you had to really 'reach" to find some negative points" start button" "tint on sunroof". How about the fabric on the floor mats?
I don't see how that is reaching when they are objectively worse than other vehicles.
I completely agree with your LIKES and DISLIKES.
Nice car but... in the previous NX you could put a suitcase - medium size - in the under trunck. It's impossible in the new one. Why ?! Also, in the former NX you could set rear seats and front passenger seat totally horizontally and matching in length. On the new NX, impossible. Why ? If only you could go a little further on with the front seat, it would be no problem. Unbelievable for such an expensive car. Big mistake from Lexus.
Wow. I always recline the passenger seat to extend the load floor. We really can’t with this one?
Plus significantly less cargo space? What a huge letdown. Though I really do not prefer owning a RAV4 and I love getting a loaner when I bring my Lexus in for service I might have to consider that option.
Says the person who hasn't even seen one much less sit in it.
Red is beautiful
WTF? AT 8:40 when you complain about interior leg room, you are in a different vehicle. Looks like a Hyundai to me.
Otherwise, a very good review on the 350h. As others have said, some detail on the insanely good fuel economy for a Luxury vehicle of this shape and size might have been nice. I am happy that you also like the door handles. I love them but almost every other reviewer hates them for some odd reason.
I was comparing the NX to my personal vehicle. There are two clips back to back. It's showing why the NX is so tight in the front seats because it's about 1.5" smaller in width from center console to door.
I have this vehicle. The doors work just fine. It takes about 2 seconds to get used to them.
pffff, when the HUD has a defect your buttons on the steering wheel are more or less useless.
I have had this same vehicle for a few months now. I'm still trying to get used to this latest gimmick.
Ha ha ha. I wish all cars have these dislikes. Fantastic car al in all
My gripe is too compact to be qualified as luxury. I’d rather move up to the upcoming Lexus GX550.
So ,the rest of suvs,like xc60,glc, x3 etc. arent luxury cars as well?? 😅
Shorter people or smaller families is ideal for
I hate it when people or car company equate the physical size of the vehicle with luxury. It's really two different things. I want a small car and I want a nice car too. I have a small family and I don't like driving a tank on the road. Why do luxury car only have to come in huge physical size?
To you, luxury coupes are not luxury?
So a Porsche Macan is not luxury? if going by size, a school bus is pure luxury I guess.
Looks like the perfect car but for that kinda money I would still go for the Land Cruiser 250
Good for you. This is a real quality vehicle made to last. Clearly that's not something everyone can appreciate.
Pretty dumb if use the charger as intended…good to know…nice review !
The pixel 7pro isn't wireless charging. The pixel 8 pro does.
What do you mean exactly? Both phones are capable of wireless charging.
@@CarsMadeSimple No it's not I had the same problem with my car . The pixel 7pro isn't wireless charging. Check for yourself
Why no one talks about rear legroom issue, its the worst part of this car
What do you expect on a compact SUV? The RX offers a few inches more, but $10k difference.
just a slightly upscale Toyota
More than slightly. Have you even driven either?
He said the UI is slow to boot up 😂... sshhh i bet hes slower to boot up too in the mornings 🤣🤣
Lexus really need to upgrade their interior they need to learn some things from Mercedes interior
No car company should be learning anything about anything from Mercedes.
I think Toyota/Lexus invests in the quality of their vehicles. Their well earned reputation for quality and reliability and longevity speaks for itself. Putting more padding in the upholstery isn't their first priority and that's okay with me.
Lexus Good car but design silly
............Saly you review the Wrong model.........the 450h+ "F' Sport is soooooo much more automobile........
Sure, if $10k is pocket change. And I am not talking leasing or financing a car, I am talking cash in full.
@@jml9550 & 10K is WELL WORTH IT for Never having to use GAS..them use REGULAR..Not Premium...Gett'n Adaptive Suspension and Far and away quicker!
@@donaldbanner2185 I do like the 450h+. But to me it wasn’t worth the $12k difference. I wrote a $52K check on my wife’s 24 NX350h. On the 450h+ it would’ve cost $64k. It would take us 15 years to recover the price difference, she only drives 6-7k miles a year.
He's cute.
Thank you!
Like the way overprice for what you get. The dealerships add-ons that you don't want. The illigal extra charges that would not happen if people would quit buying the cars? Just for a month. SHAME Lexus.
There's nothing illegal about charging more for a product. This isn't Russia. The best thing to do if you don't like the price is to complain loud and clear. Then leave.
toyota/lexus is still outdated ang ugly
Your Non artistic eye shows why your taste is " outdated ang ugly " to say nothing of your spelling. Sadly an un-educated response!