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That is exciting I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on your new car, congratulations.
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It’s become a smaller RX.
I wouldn’t have considered the NX previously, to be honest.
Is the power-train lazy? Turbo lag? Is it engaging? Does it drive and feel like a perfected RAV4 or its own thing? Any annoyance’s with the new infotainments UI?
How is the new Multimedia System? How is the power train calibration. (I always lo'the Toyota/Lexus's calibration of engine, transmission, and stability systems but loves the ride, and comfort refinement and build quality when comparing with Honda/Acura and some German manufacturers). Difference when compared with Stablemate Rav4. Also, if possible comparison with Acura RDX.
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To be honest it didn’t feel like a turbo engine to me… granted it’s winter and I didn’t push it too hard on the drive, but I thought it does the job for the size of car.
vs the RAV4, No it doesn’t feel like a perfected RAV4. It feels like a smaller RX. The rav4 is not comparable, in my opinion, though very good for what it is.
much better than last gen imo.
the ride, even in the F sport model is quite comfortable, especially when you consider they have run flats.
the tech is amazing. I don’t mind the old one but the new one seems quite good.
I was told to make sure I have the app installed when I come to get the vehicle. It seems like it’s pretty integral.
I’ll have more feedback on Monday. Design looks very good in person. Process wasn’t perfect in my opinion but overall good experience.
I’ll need to look closer when I can to see if it had a snow mode, I didn’t see one, while the rav4 has a few different modes.
vs the RAV4, No it doesn’t feel like a perfected RAV4. It feels like a smaller RX. The rav4 is not comparable, in my opinion, though very good for what it is.
much better than last gen imo.
the ride, even in the F sport model is quite comfortable, especially when you consider they have run flats.
the tech is amazing. I don’t mind the old one but the new one seems quite good.
I was told to make sure I have the app installed when I come to get the vehicle. It seems like it’s pretty integral.
I’ll have more feedback on Monday. Design looks very good in person. Process wasn’t perfect in my opinion but overall good experience.
I’ll need to look closer when I can to see if it had a snow mode, I didn’t see one, while the rav4 has a few different modes.
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Tell us more about the turbo engine when you can.
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more detailed notes to come, but so far
no power train complaints. Not hunting for power like with the old one.
I’m comparing to my LC and I’m not complaining, but I came in with reasonable expectations.
That said, the thing rides very very well. In slippery conditions on good rubber it is very confidence inspiring. I actually have to force myself to slow down because I thought the car was making me overly confident in what I knew to be slippery conditions. For some reason I kind of get why it doesn’t have a snow button. It doesn’t really need it.
the LSS3 and trick door handles are very impressive. The advanced cruise control is really quite competent. Even in messy conditions.
In clear conditions, this thing is basically self driving. The curve speed assist, all the little details really expand its usefulness.
The interface is great. I had the option to use the CarPlay interface and maps, but I actually think the default Lexus one is very good and I don’t feel like I’m making a compromise vs google maps.
voice recognition so far seems much better.
Interior lighting isn’t super bright, maybe I was just in a bright area but it’s still a nice touch.
mark levinson is very good; pano roof is very airy and opens the space up.
it feels compact to drive but not small or cramped.
Rear seat heaters and USB ports are great as well.
If anyone has specific ask away
also the 3D view and cameras on the 14 in interface is really really great
no power train complaints. Not hunting for power like with the old one.
I’m comparing to my LC and I’m not complaining, but I came in with reasonable expectations.
That said, the thing rides very very well. In slippery conditions on good rubber it is very confidence inspiring. I actually have to force myself to slow down because I thought the car was making me overly confident in what I knew to be slippery conditions. For some reason I kind of get why it doesn’t have a snow button. It doesn’t really need it.
the LSS3 and trick door handles are very impressive. The advanced cruise control is really quite competent. Even in messy conditions.
In clear conditions, this thing is basically self driving. The curve speed assist, all the little details really expand its usefulness.
The interface is great. I had the option to use the CarPlay interface and maps, but I actually think the default Lexus one is very good and I don’t feel like I’m making a compromise vs google maps.
voice recognition so far seems much better.
Interior lighting isn’t super bright, maybe I was just in a bright area but it’s still a nice touch.
mark levinson is very good; pano roof is very airy and opens the space up.
it feels compact to drive but not small or cramped.
Rear seat heaters and USB ports are great as well.
If anyone has specific ask away
also the 3D view and cameras on the 14 in interface is really really great
This is all similar to what I see on my Toyota Connect app for my 2022 Camry.
And when I turn off the ignition, it will beep to warn me to "Check the rear seat", if I have opened one of the rear doors after opening a front door (to drop a bag in rear, for instance).
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Get that score down to 20 hahaha
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whippin sick brodies as we speak