You would be surprised at how many dealers are trying to mark up the RAV4 Prime. I'm on a RAV forum and some FB groups and most people don't put up with that, they just buy from out of state or elsewhere. Some people do pay some markup because they are willing to, but they seem to be in the minority.
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I’ve been at the NX press event at Phoenix the last two days. Been so slammed been hard to post here, mostly on my social for now.
Another nugget is the 450h+ will most he available in CA, New England and I forgot the other state. So otherwise it will be special order it sounds like.
This car is a huge huge leap over the current model in every way. It’s really impressive for a cuv.
Another nugget is the 450h+ will most he available in CA, New England and I forgot the other state. So otherwise it will be special order it sounds like.
This car is a huge huge leap over the current model in every way. It’s really impressive for a cuv.
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2022 Lexus NX Dynamic Press Launch:
PressKit English - Lexus NX 450h+ and 350h
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PressKit English - Lexus NX 450h+ and 350h
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ALL-NEW LEXUS NX DPL PRESS KIT
INTRODUCTIONThe new NX opens the next chapter for the Lexus brandSecond generation of the mid-size luxury SUV introduces new design, new powertrains, new connectivity, safety and convenience technologies and comprehensively improved dynamic performanceIntroduction of Lexus’ first plug-in hybrid...
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After spending more time with it, I just think it’s a near perfect CUV and will appeal to most in this class. The only glaring omission is a F Performance model to battle the SQ5/AMG 43 and even the turbo 6 GV70. The 450h+ won’t be pitched as a performance vehicle.
I am far from a CUV guy but they completely nailed the NX. I really can’t think of anything to change or improve upon. It’s larger while still feeling compact. The interior is first rate. The materials are fantastic. It looks good, it drives better. It has more options and tech, Lexus Interface is a huge leap.
Well done Lexus.
I am far from a CUV guy but they completely nailed the NX. I really can’t think of anything to change or improve upon. It’s larger while still feeling compact. The interior is first rate. The materials are fantastic. It looks good, it drives better. It has more options and tech, Lexus Interface is a huge leap.
Well done Lexus.
Apologies if you're not allowed to comment on this yet, but what powertrain surprised you the most? And how do you feel about the 350 only getting 22 mpg combined? I was hoping for a little better mpg, not that it would deter me from looking at one.
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For me it’s 450h+ all the way. There would be many days I don’t use any gas. Full embargo lifts early next month.
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Where do you see 22mpg combined? The current 2.0T is rated at 22 city, 28 highway, 24 combined. The trend has been a significant bump in fuel economy when moving to TNGA platforms.
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I see. My guess is that is probably an error on the document. I can't see a brand new, more advanced engine in a lighter chassis getting worse MPG than the current 2GR RX350 and the current NX300. The numbers aren't yet on fueleconomy.gov either.
Fuel economy figures are ~10% worse than RAV4. I feel new NX must be really heavy.
Also the lack of efficient mechanical AWD system is still bad. Their AWD tend to take a bigger hit to fuel economy than competition. And they are the only brand whose AWD models are slower than 2WD models.
Also the lack of efficient mechanical AWD system is still bad. Their AWD tend to take a bigger hit to fuel economy than competition. And they are the only brand whose AWD models are slower than 2WD models.
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Much like the V35A-FTS, I have a feeling it is because they tune the powertrain for long term reliability, which means weak launches and slower gear shifts. Once you're moving, there has to be a good bit of juice in that motor... nearly 320lb-ft of torque!
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All yes. The details on the new AWD system seem sparse too... but Lexus' current full time AWD is very old tech now, at least if they do 50/50% or 70/30%. It is time for something like SH-AWD that does 10% front/90% rear to save gas, but can quickly apply more power where needed based on mode and throttle input. The new AWD system is one of the things I'm most interested in.
There is also a trend to intentionally make their ICE models undesirable to push customers to hybrid model. Best example is UX, zero reason to buy UX200 over 250h. Similarly unless the customer really wants a pure ICE NX it's almost no-brainer to go for 350h.
based is these specs, T25A Hybrid would do 0-60 in less than 6 sec. T25A Plugin-Hybrid would do 0-60 in less than 5 sec. That is some potential performance for Lexus. I bet Lexus will have the slowest accelerating BEVs in future, because reliability and smoothness. Haha.