Hillie

Last week I went back to my local dealer and asked why they would not offer a rear camera installation. They stated that this is due to 'DAB Interference and operation' and till they receive guidance back from Lexus they are reluctant to offer it. As a closing statement they did indicate that they would proceed if I insisted but the language used by them tells me that there would be a lot of exclusions and caveats made relating to the warranty and operation of other devices such as DAB radios.

@Harrier Man Could this the Weber University Video you mention in your post? https://youtu.be/O61WihMRdjM The amount of engineering used in these things is astonishing.

I found this to be a good video on 'How an eCVT works' https://youtu.be/izdMsVOo7bU A mechanic performs a very fast teardown a Toyota Prius eCVT and then gets into a detailed explanation of the Hybrid Drive and Generation system works including the selection of drive ratios. It is the 2nd of a two part video. Part 1 details can be found inside the link.

Once you get your order confirmation I am sure the prices will be locked in as discussed here and in other threads. What grade, color and trim did you opt for?

Just browsing Youtube on 'NX News' and this Video from Canada mentions the 2023 model and for North America they report 'No spec changes'

My dealer advised me last month that there were still expecting wireless andriod auto to be deloyed in Q4 this year via OTA updates. Given the Lexus record on delivery dates right now I am not holding my breath.

When placing my NX order with Lexus Hedge End earlier this year, I asked about a dual camera setup and was told very clearly they will not offer a rear camera. I will check again to see if their position has changed and what the reason is for not offering a rear camera.

Just a general response on Lexus NX delivery times. I found this article when browsing the internet in a moment of boredom. 'TrueFleet' a UK lease company published a list of approximate manufacturer delivery times by vehicle model on 19th July. For lexus they show: Factory Order Lead Time (estimated and subject to change) UX Hybrid = 8-9 months UX EV = 12+ months NX Hybrid = 12+ months NX PHEV = 7-8 months ES Hybrid = 8-9 months RX = now in run-out, new orders closed RC F = 12+ months LC = 11-12 months LC Hybrid = 8-9 months LC Convertible = 12+ months LS = 15 months It is interesting to see the range of leadtimes. For the NX market segment: Audi Q3 SUV PHEV = 27-32+ weeks Audi Q5 PHEV = Estimated Q1 2023 BMW Most models = 8-10 months Volvo XC40 = 6 months (XC40 Electric = 6-9 months) Volvo XC90 PHEV = 6-9 months Jaguar E-Pace P300e = up to 6 months Jaguar F-Pace (excluding D165) = up to 6 months Jaguar I-Pace = up to 6 months The full list showing the majority of Manufacturers can be found here https://truefleet.co.uk/blog/car-van-manufacturer-vehicle-lead-time-information

another Base drums should get people's attention..... I had this as a ring tone on my phone to let me know when the other half was calling.

Richard Wagner - Ride of The Valkyries

I took a day trip to Bournemouth on Saturday and used one of the multistory cars parks. As we were unloading the car we could hear this anoying tinny warbling noise resonating through the entire car park. It was a Lexus (UX I think) reversing into a bay. Looking around at least five other familes were all LOOKING at this car and I am sure it was not in admiration of the AVAS tunes. I will admit this is the first time I have really noticed the Lexus AVAS in action, but I really, REALLY hope my new NX does not attract this kind of attention for this reason. It was an awfull cringe worthy sound.

This video might help a little and confirms @Bluemarlin comment that they use automotive double sided tape for attachment. If it the same Sanoj Double sided acrylic tape https://www.sanojtape.com/ as shown in the video be warned it is extremely sticky and very secure

I am wondering if this difference in the NX lead-time is down to Right Hand Drive versus Left Hand Drive with the Tahara – Aichi, and Kyushu – Fukuoka Japan concentrating their efforts predominently on the the RHD market e.g Japan, UK, South East Asia, Australasia and the Cambridge – Ontario, Canada facility on LHD vehicles for North America and European markets. Dumb Facts : https://www.worldstandards.eu/cars/list-of-left-driving-countries/ ~184 Countries are LHD ~86 Countries are RHD Would be insteresting to know the actual number of RHD vs. LHD vehicles built each year given population density, car purchases each year and factors such as Covid throttling the Automotive Markets, export restictions to countries such as Russia etc and the increasing length of time consumers are keeping their vehicles.

My Android device just updated to Version 4.12.2 The update details simple report 'Minor Improvements and bug fixes' When using the app, I dont see any difference, visually or functionally.

For items such as these have you considerred breakers yards for spares? Many Insurance repairs are completed using approved recoverred / recycled parts. A pressure vent will not need colour matching and if it comes from the same base model and recent front end right-off then it could save you some cash compared to Brand Dealer Prices. https://www.partsgateway.co.uk/car-breakers/lexus

Looking at your Avatar photo it looks like the 450H+ F-Sport. Great Choiceand great timing.

@Jarbow Did your dealer actually look up your order and quote the actual ETA from your order or did they just quote you the current leadtime for new orders? I placed my order in May and have an ETA of Dec (at the Dealer).

Reccomended to me by another Lexus nerd.... (Sorry I mean't enthusiast)

@Marc @Harrier, I was looking at this myself earlier today. A reference can also be found on the Lexus UK Website @ https://www.lexus.co.uk/owners/about-my-lexus/multimedia Looks like these apps can be accessed directly through the Infotainment system on the NX via compatible Android Auto or Apple Car Play devices connected to the vehicle. Cant wait to get my NX450H+ to check out all these options. I think it will take me years to figure it out, hence my curiosity now. Bring back the AUDIO Cassette Player. Forward, Rewind, PLAY, Stop and Eject plus Volume (or Bass and Trebble if you were rich and could afford the upgrade) = 'EASY' No Menus, No OTA, No Factory Reset, no subscriptions. The only three tools need was a head cleaner cassette, pencil to re-wind / re-spool the tape when it unwound itself and an epic size box to store your in-car collection if you did not have the fancy pop up cassette holder built in.

I agree about having choice of which dash cams to install. I am still surprised that vehicle manufacturers are not including accessible power connection points for Dash Cams close to the most popular install positions eliminating the need to dismantle trim panels and struggle with the routing USB connection kits. It would add a little to the cost of the vehicle but would enhance user experience, choice and aesthetics.

Just a long shot based on my experience with the boot lid on an Audi A4. I also has creaking an groaning noises from the boot and it was an alignment issue on the boot lid latch. 1) Check the alignment of the door lock latches and check for any signs or rubbing. 2) Check the Tailgate rubber bump stops on either side. I have not looked at a Lexus NX phase 1 in person or have experience with the Lexus NX (Yet) but found this on the internet. 3) At the time the mechanic that helped me onthe Audi also checked the rear folding seat latches and bump stops for signs of rubbing and wear that could be causing the creaking noises. Hillie

Norway has the highest level adoption rate for EVs per capita of any country. at 60%+ Tesla takes the pole position then VW ID.3 in 3rd split by the RAV4. The Norway Government has actively drives EV adoption and infrastructure and punishes non-EV very agressively. Having travelled in Norway a lot, the impressive aspect is the charging infrastructure which is far superior to any other country I have been. Chargers are everywhere. IMO when we see this in the UK then we will see the adoption rate for EV massively increase. I can see why Nio launches in Norway first as they are the premier EV country in Europe by a very big margin. Tesla did exactly the same a number of years ago and before any other country outside of the USA. It is mentioned in the following article. This approach will allow Nio to test the concept in a EV friendly country so bit it initially around Olso only. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/electric-cars-take-two-thirds-norway-car-market-led-by-tesla-2022-01-03/ On your second item, you make a very good point about the value of the Nio battery swap solution for consumers like your self that do not have access to, or ability to install off street wall boxes and chargers, or even utilise UK 13 amp plug adapters safely or practically. I do sympathise with you on this point. The question that I need to look up now is if the Nio solution can also be charged by conventional plug in methods 7Kw, 22Kw or higher. I dont see why not but have not checked this out yet. 🤔 Hillie

WhiteHart, Placed my order for the 450H in mid May and have received a delivery ETA of December 27th 2022. As this is over the Christmas period I expect this will get pushed to January but sounds like the same delivery time as you and steady at ~7months. Hillie

Malc, I think the Battery Swap Technology concept is good but the infrastructure worldwide will take time to come on line. Against is the fact it is limited to ONLY Nio vehicles which seriously limits user choice today. https://electrek.co/2021/07/09/nio-plan-open-battery-swap-stations-to-other-electric-automakers/ I think it will be hard for Nio to push a fundamental change across the industry but if they get some adoption from the likes of Toyota, VAG, Ford or GM (non Chinese manufacturers) it will gain traction more quickly. I can see the issue of vehicle warranties and above all battery safety and vehicle warranty being the biggest hurdles to overcome. I also believe that incremental steps in energy storage technology (energy density), charging technology (charging speed), Battery Life (charge cycles) or other generation technology (fuel cell) will counter or reduce the value of this concept. Nio has a tough challenge ahead of it. Hillie

Hi everyone. I been following this forum in stealth mode for a few weeks now and its time I introduced myself having already placed an order for a Lexus NX450H+ F-Sport, Sonic Titanium with Black interior. The order date was 19/5/22 and I now have an ETA of 27/12/22 through Snows, Hedge End. The order process was courteous, smooth, factual, to the point but IMO customer service was not as class leading as I would have expected or wished for from a Lexus dealership. Other than the receipt for the deposit, getting a check copy of the actual vehicle order, and confirmation of the delivery date has involved a lot of extra effort initiated by myself and was not spontaneously provided by the dealership. The ‘My Lexus’ website and ‘Lexus Link’ app, are not particularly helpful and other than confirmation of the order number, there is little else available or of any other value to me right now on these tools. Why Lexus…. Currently I drive a cy2009 Audi A4 S-Line 3.0 TDI Quattro (B8 Model) from new with 140Kmiles on the clock today having owned three other Audi A4 saloons prior to this one. My experience with Audi has been first rate and I cannot fault the reliability or ownership experience. So why a change now? I was not planning to change my car as new car lead-times were >12months, the chip shortages are still impacting vehicle delivery times, and the dealers have absolutely no incentive or desire to negotiate or offer deals. It is a sellers market. My current vehicle is in excellent condition considering its age and mileage, still delivering a consistent 40mpg to 44mpg on a good motorway run, but the persistent rise in fuel costs and ever-increasing list of moans, groans and maintenance costs, I decided to take a more serious look at the market for a new car with better economy. A fully refundable deposit now to secure price and delivery with a cancel later option if a better deal comes up is a low risk strategy. My key parameters for a new car were: Cost of ownership, Reliability, Economy with some EV only capability for local jounreys and best in class safety and comfort. I usually hang on to a vehicle for several years so longevity is also key. All wheel drive was essential as having driven a quattro for a long time I can’t go back to front or rear wheel drive only. I also need a vehicle that is capable of extended same day journeys due to work. Having spent several hours playing with online configurators, visiting dealerships, reading reviews and test drives this was my take on my top list of choices and why I defected to Lexus: Audi. · The Q3 looks great on the outside and while the reviews are excellent, the exterior is really nice, space is good, and the technology is top class, but the interior design IMO is not what I expected. Too much hard plastic, and the drivers area was not inspiring. I am sure the materials are resilient, quality and functionality is outstanding but it was not a place I wanted to be when stuck in long traffic queues or on long journeys. Cost of owenership was much less than the NX. · The ‘e-tron’ Q4, is a really nice but also really expensive. I am not ready for full EV yet mostly due to range anxiety. · The Q5 is very dated and I am convinced it will look even more dated next year when the new Q5 is launched. · The most annoying part of this experience when considering Audi was the fact the sales teams assumed that as I was a long term ‘Audi loyalist’ it was a forgone conclusion I would buy from them again. They were also less willing to even discuss dealer incentives and sweeteners. When they eventually do call me to check on my situation, I will enjoy the conversation. Jaguar, Volvo, BMW · Jaguar E-Pace & F-Pace. Nowhere near the same value on specs compared to the Lexus NX. For the E-Pace when adding options to achieve the same equipment levels, it becomes significantly more expensive. The F-Pace is huge and more expensive again but neither car matches the NX for economy and cost of ownership. Many of the options that Lexus include as standard for all NX models are cost options for all Jaguar vehicles. · Volvo XC60 and XC40 PHEV models seem expensive like for like. Space and quality was good. The economy was not as good as the Lexus on paper but close and the interior design was not to my taste. · BMW X3 30e x-Drive PHEV was about the same cost than the Lexus 450H+ F-Sport. Driver and Passenger space is good but the boot space with seats up is really poor. Also I am not convinced on the outside styling and absolutely not a fan the BMW front grill design. Not considered · Mercedes / Tesla : (Another discussion topic) My Conclusion : None of the PHEV alternatives considered could match the Lexus NX on specs, performance, economy, practicality or overall cost of ownership over a 5 year period given my requirements and priorities. EV’s are hard to ignore on environmental grounds and I did look long and hard at them, but my range anxiety coupled to the complete lack of UK charge point infrastructure would prevent me from enjoying or using the full potential of the vehicle as-and-when I want to use the vehicle. I don’t see this being fixed in the next few years. This also includes the issue of serviceability of the public charge points that do exist today with many being constantly Out-of-Service. The NX has one of the best interiors and over all design packages I have seen. It draws you in and makes you smile. There is enough technology and gadgets to keep the engineer in me fully occupied and entertained for a few years to come. It is a cabin I can and want to spend time in. Lexus quality and reliability was never in doubt. EV only range looks great and can handle all my local journeys. Overall combined fuel economy on paper and from reading the various threads here about actual real world range experiences helped me with my choice. Thank you all