We own the non-hybrid version of this and it’s pretty terrific and fun to drive most specially with the sports mode. My friends say they love it because the buttons and the interior looks like an airplane cockpit at night when it’s all lit up. 😅
Chris, I think it’s really unique in that you understand the point of vehicles and not just write things off. There’s a huge market for people of a compact hybrid, and as much as I love Car & Driver, they’re not helping by says “buy an X3 and suck it up”. Love your variety of cars and categories that you like - I really doubt there’s anyone else who loves a BRZ as much as a RAV4 Plug in, as much as an old FWD Volvo. Great work.
The 18-present NX front ends definitely don’t look very good but the base 2015-16 NX front end is quite aggressive. My father owns a 2016 NX200t and it’s a terrific daily.
My wife had a 2019 before we got her a new Audi Q7 and I loved it . It was extremely comfy and did the job to get from A to B . The only thing I hated was the turning radius my DURNAGO SRT as big as it was had a sharper turning radius unfortunately. Even the new Audi that’s way bigger than the Nx has a better turning radius but the gas mileage is great and like you said .
In other world markets the NX's front end is more normal. Here in the states, it looks so odd because they were trying to keep costs down while keeping the car out of the "truck" class. Something odd like that.
Nice review, but where you said that it's a Lexusified older Gen Rav4 people might have mistaken that in a bad way. It's way way WAY more luxurious than the rav4 and it drives really diferently and it's really diferent apart from the power train which is ok. Great review though!
It really doesn't drive very differently than its counterpart. It is a slightly more luxurious, refined version of the previous-generation Rav4, as he said.
@@alh06 I own one and I have been in the older rav4 and driven it and the nx is much for comfortable, more quite and the interior quality is way better. The leather feels much better and there's stitching everywhere.
@@lex_uss First off, it's not real leather, it's synthetic. And obviously, it's more luxurious as I mentioned, the Rav4 is meant to be a rugged hauler, and the NX more refined. The stiching is artifical, and I've driven both. My uncle owns a dealership, even he knows there isn't a wide production margin, they are similar vehicles with slightly different tuning, it's why the transmission on the NX hybrid revs so much worse at high speeds than its counterpart. It's really not a debate, it's a slightly more premium version of an older generation.
@@lex_uss It is synthetic leather and a simple Google search warrants that information, and I don't know what you're referring to about the CVT, but I obviously know that, fuel economy shouldn't be prioritized over driving dynamics in a luxury car, there are options at play.
Hello. Nice video. How would you compare Lexus NX with mercedes GLC. Pros and cons? I currently drive Mercedes GLC 220d but thinking to switch to Lexus NX because reliability problems with my MB.
We bought the non hybrid because the non plug in hybrid we have in australia at the moment is to slow, and when the plug in hybrid comes to australia we will probably trade it in on the new one.
X3 is way better, at least until the NX is completely refreshed. Modern non m bmws aren't really unreliable. Lexus is not toyota, and people who easily believe old farts on TH-cam will lead you to believe that a BMW will break down every 5k miles and the lexus will be abssolutely bulletproof, but neither is true.
Great Review. Lexus’ continued use of that touch pad or mouse is ridiculous. Nice interior but kind of dated. Also, the real world fuel economy is kind of low. I am curious as to how this current gen NX will compare to the upcoming Venza hybrid.
Here in the UK my partner and I have the hybrid in FSport trim, the handling and ride are much tighter than the non-FSport and the seats are so much better! You can definitely have a bit more fun with it, kinda like the best in-between among the 3 variants of the NX. We average around 40mpg UK. The new model though couldn't come soon enough, the engine desperately needs to be updated... Also in the UK, the NX doesn't have that silly looking front snout and the Mark Levinson has always been available.
I am sorry to say this but all what you have said is an absolute untrue! I bought NX 300H almost new and had it for 3 years and it is an absolute rubbish of a car- it is very noisy at speeds it sluggish and sounds and feels like a tin can! Why are you even comparing it to a Rav4? 🤦🏻♂️ It is positioned as a luxury car and the price tag corresponds to it BUT it can be considered premium only against Chinese manufacturers. No way I would ever go back to NX. Sorry again but your review is misleading!
Kareem jenkins Lexus is 100% reliable yes, but if this is all what you want from a car then yes this car is for, if you want to have positive emotions like happiness and joy and pleasure then Lexus is definitely not the car
I hate the NX now. They've allowed it to get so dated that the 2 row RX seems to fit this class more than this does. This is even smaller than all its competitors and underpowered. The RX 2 row is closer to the price of the likes of the Q5, QX50, X3 or GLC and the power from the RX is more inline with what those offer depending on packages. I just think the NX isn't needed and it's sales are slipping and not a strong as when it was originally released. RX should stay 2 row, drop that useless RX-L and redesign the GX soon. This car is just meh, its too close to the UX in size and hybrid power. All the UX needs is the the 2.0T from this as an upgraded engine and this car will really be useless 💯
I noticed that the steering wheel is slightly to the left of the gauge cluster, if you look at the top of the dashboard. Also I know this is a hybrid but I had to say it; CVT.
Man... what the hell is going on with Lexus’s creativity? The front looks like someone is teeth is pulled forward with no bottom jaw. Don’t let me talk about the interior 🤦🏻♂️
I will forever hate that startup chime. Why does starting a Lexus sound the same as starting a Toyota from 2005. It wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t so grating.
It's no sports car and the interior looks rather dated but it's a car that was just made to take you from point A go point B and it's a slow car so it would be stupid to try to speed up and drive like it's s sports car or something.
@@bradleyscarreviews they're different in what they aim to do. Chris is more of an informative video made fun and tedward is a drive and subjective impressions. They compliment each other greatly. And since they both execute what they're intending to do well, they're both great to watch.
Drove one of these 1 time as a courtesy car from my friend's local Lexus dealer when his car is in service. This car for me is just undrivable. NO power at all, awful handling, outdated interior, and not cheap. Just normal acceleration and the needle displayed it's using the full power. Feeling lack of power towards freeway speed at 85 mph, let alone passing someone 80mph+. Some advice, get urself a q5 55e or x3phev for just a little bit more money, but a much better car. It also qualifies for a few thousand tax credit, which might actually be even cheaper than this nx300h.
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Just love this guy! Straight to the point no over dramatic channel like others.
We own the non-hybrid version of this and it’s pretty terrific and fun to drive most specially with the sports mode. My friends say they love it because the buttons and the interior looks like an airplane cockpit at night when it’s all lit up. 😅
Yay! The only TH-camr that keeps me entertained uploaded again!
Carwow also good
525PKKS yeah. I’d rather watch TheTopher, tho.
@@Reddit_shorts_525 yeah men
Chris, I think it’s really unique in that you understand the point of vehicles and not just write things off. There’s a huge market for people of a compact hybrid, and as much as I love Car & Driver, they’re not helping by says “buy an X3 and suck it up”. Love your variety of cars and categories that you like - I really doubt there’s anyone else who loves a BRZ as much as a RAV4 Plug in, as much as an old FWD Volvo. Great work.
I live in Australia and my wife and myself bought a nx 300 last October and it goes really good , it's absolutely beautiful we love it.
I love how you’re positive about cars and don’t nitpick every imperfection like most reviewers
Keep the Hybrids coming. I would not be too surprised if the next generation of NX is All-Hybrid just like the new Venza.
rumours are its gonna get a plug in like the Prime, so like 300 hp ON A HYBRID! crazy
The reason I love Lexus IS because they are literally as reliable as Toyota and would last for years and years to come
But they are outdated, slow, terrible infotainment, not as good to drive as rivals and everything about them is average (except reliability)
That front end lol Looks like a skull with the "Missing" lower jaw.
My father made the exact same comment about the front after seeing it lol.
The 18-present NX front ends definitely don’t look very good but the base 2015-16 NX front end is quite aggressive. My father owns a 2016 NX200t and it’s a terrific daily.
The front end on this nx looks way better than the front end on any rx
Front end looks great with the FSport grill. But this grill is ugly
@@richzilla08 Sounds like us older guys know a thing or two, huh? lol
I think just because of the Lexus last gen tech and interior, I'd go for an Acura RDX
Rdx drives like a dump truck compared to the nx
This nx is very good, The only downside that it doesn’t have a front bumper
😂it’s just a grille
My wife had a 2019 before we got her a new Audi Q7 and I loved it . It was extremely comfy and did the job to get from A to B . The only thing I hated was the turning radius my DURNAGO SRT as big as it was had a sharper turning radius unfortunately. Even the new Audi that’s way bigger than the Nx has a better turning radius but the gas mileage is great and like you said .
Lexus IS amazing
Great Video! That car is so awesome! I am so happy to own one!
In other world markets the NX's front end is more normal. Here in the states, it looks so odd because they were trying to keep costs down while keeping the car out of the "truck" class. Something odd like that.
Was watching videos of homes for sale in the hollywood hills and forgot I hadn't watched this yet. Here I am lol
Nice review, but where you said that it's a Lexusified older Gen Rav4 people might have mistaken that in a bad way. It's way way WAY more luxurious than the rav4 and it drives really diferently and it's really diferent apart from the power train which is ok. Great review though!
It really doesn't drive very differently than its counterpart. It is a slightly more luxurious, refined version of the previous-generation Rav4, as he said.
@@alh06 I own one and I have been in the older rav4 and driven it and the nx is much for comfortable, more quite and the interior quality is way better. The leather feels much better and there's stitching everywhere.
@@lex_uss First off, it's not real leather, it's synthetic. And obviously, it's more luxurious as I mentioned, the Rav4 is meant to be a rugged hauler, and the NX more refined. The stiching is artifical, and I've driven both. My uncle owns a dealership, even he knows there isn't a wide production margin, they are similar vehicles with slightly different tuning, it's why the transmission on the NX hybrid revs so much worse at high speeds than its counterpart. It's really not a debate, it's a slightly more premium version of an older generation.
@@alh06 The leather isn't sunthetic. It's real leather and it's called a CVT and without it it wouldn't get 32 mpg. And I still disagree but ok
@@lex_uss It is synthetic leather and a simple Google search warrants that information, and I don't know what you're referring to about the CVT, but I obviously know that, fuel economy shouldn't be prioritized over driving dynamics in a luxury car, there are options at play.
Good to hear your voice again!
I cant stand the sound of the CVT revving the hell out of the engine for little speed gain.
It's not a cvt ffs
@@nicolasrosa37 stfu 300h has a cvt
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What are the chances I’m looking to buy one and you post this... keep up the videos!
Yes I hate the front end. But I figured out that the sport trim gives me the grille that I want so that’s what I’m looking for.
So that’s how you’re supposed to use the sport mode !! 🙂🙂
Hello. Nice video. How would you compare Lexus NX with mercedes GLC. Pros and cons? I currently drive Mercedes GLC 220d but thinking to switch to Lexus NX because reliability problems with my MB.
GREAT review, very detailed! That price is hilarious! It's a nice looking vehicle, but it's just too expensive.
Is this Matt Farrah's million mile Lexus ?
Really nice interior. Only thing is and although not the same power, I prefer Subaru boxer engine sound with CVT.
I wonder what's better...a Lexus NX 300 or a Mazda CX-5
Looks much better with the f-sport package. Doesn't have the same weird front end that looks like its missing it's lower jaw or something lol
I just bought this exact car!
We bought the non hybrid because the non plug in hybrid we have in australia at the moment is to slow, and when the plug in hybrid comes to australia we will probably trade it in on the new one.
nice interior
i love your channel
Which do you prefer more, this or the BMW X3? I always found the centre console of the NX to be extremely distracting.
If you want it to work, buy the Lexus.
This. At least it works. Modern BMWs have trash can reliability.
Protector of the Republic that’s true - its a massive pity. Would be a killer to have the Lexus reliability with the BMW aesthetics.
@@milocapslock Yes, that would be amazing.
X3 is way better, at least until the NX is completely refreshed. Modern non m bmws aren't really unreliable. Lexus is not toyota, and people who easily believe old farts on TH-cam will lead you to believe that a BMW will break down every 5k miles and the lexus will be abssolutely bulletproof, but neither is true.
I have a 16 F sport and think the grill looks better than the non f sport
How likely is it that the redesigned all-new 2022 NX hybrid will have the horrible fake engine noise from the UX hybrid?
Are we ever going to get a GS 350 F-Sport review out of you? :'(
Tried to get one, no dice :/
Great Review. Lexus’ continued use of that touch pad or mouse is ridiculous. Nice interior but kind of dated. Also, the real world fuel economy is kind of low.
I am curious as to how this current gen NX will compare to the upcoming Venza hybrid.
I guess they are waiting till a new refresh in 2021 to do the new Rav4 system...
It's not as refined as an IS with same drivetrain. IS enginesounds are very muffled, in NX they are much more audible.
I would go for a Cx-5
I definitely agree a diesel CX 5
I'll take it in grey
God that front end desperately needs a redesign.
I mean I like it
Here in the UK my partner and I have the hybrid in FSport trim, the handling and ride are much tighter than the non-FSport and the seats are so much better! You can definitely have a bit more fun with it, kinda like the best in-between among the 3 variants of the NX. We average around 40mpg UK. The new model though couldn't come soon enough, the engine desperately needs to be updated... Also in the UK, the NX doesn't have that silly looking front snout and the Mark Levinson has always been available.
It looks dated all around but more than anything else it needs the powertrain upgrade from the new Rav4 hybrid. The mpg is dismal by comparison.
is that an omega speedmaster man on the moon?
Can you review the Infiniti lineup?
I am sorry to say this but all what you have said is an absolute untrue! I bought NX 300H almost new and had it for 3 years and it is an absolute rubbish of a car- it is very noisy at speeds it sluggish and sounds and feels like a tin can! Why are you even comparing it to a Rav4? 🤦🏻♂️ It is positioned as a luxury car and the price tag corresponds to it BUT it can be considered premium only against Chinese manufacturers. No way I would ever go back to NX. Sorry again but your review is misleading!
@Kareem jenkins What was the problem with your Scion?
Kareem jenkins Lexus is 100% reliable yes, but if this is all what you want from a car then yes this car is for, if you want to have positive emotions like happiness and joy and pleasure then Lexus is definitely not the car
Good car
Can you do a Lexus ES hybrid? 🥺 I NEEEED it
What is that camo car at 3:49? some preproduction test?
How do I get apple CarPlay on Lexus NX 300h 2018?
Optioned up to $50k!? Holy smokes, that's a bad buy.
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How do you get cars every week and is it worth it more than owning your own car ?
They are provided to members of the press and he does own his own vehicles
Mast car
Hello
So what's with the seemingly camo'ed vehicle in the parking lot, visible at 3:40?
I thought it looked like a Jeep Compass...
nice of Lexus to include a coke mirror
I wnat to own a lexus one day
Isn't the RDX competing with this? is this even a competition for it?
I hate the NX now. They've allowed it to get so dated that the 2 row RX seems to fit this class more than this does. This is even smaller than all its competitors and underpowered. The RX 2 row is closer to the price of the likes of the Q5, QX50, X3 or GLC and the power from the RX is more inline with what those offer depending on packages. I just think the NX isn't needed and it's sales are slipping and not a strong as when it was originally released. RX should stay 2 row, drop that useless RX-L and redesign the GX soon. This car is just meh, its too close to the UX in size and hybrid power. All the UX needs is the the 2.0T from this as an upgraded engine and this car will really be useless 💯
Not a big fan of Lexus crossovers. SUV's are way better.
Honestly the NX 300 with the 2.0T is the better car. The last gen 2.5 hybrid drivetrain also means the Rav4 is a better buy.
I noticed that the steering wheel is slightly to the left of the gauge cluster, if you look at the top of the dashboard. Also I know this is a hybrid but I had to say it; CVT.
Don't think you can really compare a Toyota to a Lexus. No matter how great or newer technology, at the end it's still a Toyota...
That mindset applies to the higher end lexus models. The entry/cheaper models like the nx and ux are not top lexus quality
the lexus nx 300 is better than the rav4
That should be obvious
Honestly the interior is looking quite 2018 to me. I scrolled down just to check the upload date of this video.
That cvt ugh
I made a comparison review the the Land Rover discovery sport here’s the link: th-cam.com/video/alFGuK9_EgM/w-d-xo.html
Man... what the hell is going on with Lexus’s creativity? The front looks like someone is teeth is pulled forward with no bottom jaw. Don’t let me talk about the interior 🤦🏻♂️
Sound like Indian Rik show 😂😂😂😂
The interior screams 2014...
“f sport packages” look better than this
Don't like the front of Lexus vehicles they need to come up with something nicer
I will forever hate that startup chime. Why does starting a Lexus sound the same as starting a Toyota from 2005. It wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t so grating.
The buttons ughh 😖
Don't like the screen! Exposed tablet.
The steering wheel looks cheap!
حلم كل كويتيه 😂🇰🇼
wish it had better gas mileage especially since its a hybrid
Outdated dashbord!
Wow...this review really shows how bad the engine sounds
It's no sports car and the interior looks rather dated but it's a car that was just made to take you from point A go point B and it's a slow car so it would be stupid to try to speed up and drive like it's s sports car or something.
@@bradleyscarreviews they're different in what they aim to do. Chris is more of an informative video made fun and tedward is a drive and subjective impressions. They compliment each other greatly. And since they both execute what they're intending to do well, they're both great to watch.
Bradley's Car Reviews he drove quite well. Which is something he rarely does.
Drove one of these 1 time as a courtesy car from my friend's local Lexus dealer when his car is in service. This car for me is just undrivable. NO power at all, awful handling, outdated interior, and not cheap. Just normal acceleration and the needle displayed it's using the full power. Feeling lack of power towards freeway speed at 85 mph, let alone passing someone 80mph+. Some advice, get urself a q5 55e or x3phev for just a little bit more money, but a much better car. It also qualifies for a few thousand tax credit, which might actually be even cheaper than this nx300h.
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cee-vee-tee, ugh.
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gross
Lexus shouldn’t be allowed to make four cylinder cars when their so effing expensive
Toyota doesn’t seem to be doing much with Lexus these days. Getting old and stale 🤷🏻♂️
In NYC a lot of privileged eastern euro wives drive these. The same ones who had their husbands castrated and enslaved. You know, because equality.
The interior is hideous
Yes I hate the front end. But I figured out that the sport trim gives me the grille that I want so that’s what I’m looking for.
nice interior