Author Topic: First Drive: 2015 Lexus NX 200t and 300h (Read 15076 times)

Autos_Editor · « **on:** July 07, 2014, 06:30:13 am »

Two product gaps ' one car. Meet the 2015 Lexus NX.

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SKYMTL · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2014, 07:38:27 am »

The more I look at this, the more a few things things strike me:

- It looks a LOT like a Mazda CX-5 from some angles

- The Qi charging station is brilliant. I wish more manufacturers had included it with their 2015 models.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2014, 07:39:51 am »

Would have like to read more about the size, instead of an iPhone charger

Do normal size people fit in ? Normal size is over 6 ft

How far does the front seat move back?
How much room in the rear seat ?
Can you fit 4 26" suit case and carry ons in the back seat up ?

I think there will more sales to the over 50 bracket compared to the under 35

JacobBlack · « **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2014, 07:55:09 am »

Quote from: airbalancer on July 07, 2014, 07:39:51 am

Would have like to read more about the size, instead of an iPhone charger

Do normal size people fit in ? Normal size is over 6 ft
How far does the front seat move back?
How much room in the rear seat ?
Can you fit 4 26" suit case and carry ons in the back seat up ?

I think there will more sales to the over 50 bracket compared to the under 35

Good questions all. I could have focused on those more, sorry for that.

We had Cyril Dimitris in the back, he is well over 6 ft and found it perfectly comfortable. There was ample leg room for him when driving too. Also for me (which is hardly surprising because I'm so short people think I hoard gold under rainbows).
Yes you can easily fit four carry-ons in the back with the seat up. The rear seat has "best in class couple distance" according to Lexus - which is a funny way of adding hip room together. Basically it's person one's outside hip to person two's outside hip.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2014, 08:03:13 am »

Is this about the same size as a Rav 4?

Brendan McAleer · « **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2014, 09:03:40 am »

Quote from: airbalancer on July 07, 2014, 08:03:13 am

Is this about the same size as a Rav 4?

In footprint, yes. The trunk is about half the size, and the roof slopes a bit more. I fit just fine at 5'11", but my driving partner was crammed up against the roof.

EV-Light · « **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2014, 10:07:47 am »

I really like these! if priced properly, I believe Lexus will see lots of them.

OliverD · « **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2014, 10:28:29 am »

A starting price above $40k sounds a bit high, although that is a full $10k below the base price of an RX.

EV-Light · « **Reply #8 on:** July 07, 2014, 11:05:02 am »

Quote from: OliverD on July 07, 2014, 10:28:29 am

A starting price above $40k sounds a bit high, although that is a full $10k below the base price of an RX.

I'd expect the base model to start at $36k, looking at how Lexus often undercuts the German in prices...

JacobBlack · « **Reply #9 on:** July 07, 2014, 11:15:19 am »

Quote from: Tauri13 link=topic=88626.msg1015650#msg1015650 date=1404745502 replaced adamant it would tquote author=OliverD on July 07, 2014, 10:28:29 am

A starting price above $40k sounds a bit high, although that is a full $10k below the base price of an RX.

I'd expect the base model to start at $36k, looking at how Lexus often undercuts the German in prices...
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We sort of expected that to, but like I said in the article, Lexus were adamant it won't be cheaper than the Lincoln at 39.

carcrazed · « **Reply #10 on:** July 07, 2014, 11:37:41 am »

Acura with RDX is the value leader in the premium CUV market, IMO.

Starting price over $40K seems too steep, it comes with a decent amount of features in the lowest trim, though.

EV-Light · « **Reply #11 on:** July 07, 2014, 11:45:27 am »

Quote from: carcrazed on July 07, 2014, 11:37:41 am

Acura with RDX is the value leader in the premium CUV market, IMO.

Starting price over $40K seems too steep, it comes with a decent amount of features in the lowest trim, though.

Except the ride is too choppy for a luxury CUV, at least for my taste...$40k range is where the Q5/X3/GLK are. I'm wondering if Lexus will rethink their price strategy, considering Audi will offer a FWD Q5 starting at $35,8K

Sammy70 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 07, 2014, 04:48:24 pm »

Another example of a car that's way too over-designed and the end result is a cluttered mess, especially the front end which almost looks like an amphibious vehicle! Lexus' design language has been very polarizing of late and the NX continues that trend.

Northernridge · « **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2014, 04:52:57 pm »

Wouldn't surprise me if this becomes the top selling Lexus in the US is a few years. I think it's the RX today.

EV-Light · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2014, 04:54:03 pm »

Quote from: Northernridge on July 07, 2014, 04:52:57 pm

Wouldn't surprise me if this becomes the top selling Lexus in the US is a few years. I think it's the RX today.

The RX is the best selling luxury vehicle in the US!

Mr. Legacy · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2014, 05:01:04 pm »

Here's a video preview from Autoguide:

youtube.com/watch?v=4ZJCA3KFUfI

I like the part at 4:40 talking about the "simulated" turbo boost volume knob.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2014, 05:52:33 pm »

http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50241

odman · « **Reply #17 on:** July 07, 2014, 09:03:07 pm »

They Cylons called - they'd like their escape pod back!

EV-Light · « **Reply #18 on:** July 07, 2014, 09:16:47 pm »

Impressive numbers!

Preliminary EPA estimates are 33/30/32 for the AWD and 35/31/33 for the FWD

JacobBlack · « **Reply #19 on:** July 07, 2014, 09:44:30 pm »

Quote from: Tauri13 on July 07, 2014, 09:16:47 pm

Impressive numbers!

Preliminary EPA estimates are 33/30/32 for the AWD and 35/31/33 for the FWD

There is no FWD in Canada. But regardless, those AWD numbers seem to match up with what we saw in the hybrid.