Yep! I owned a BMW and loved it. But now I'm in a brand new Lexus ES300h and friggin love it, and the super reliability. I used to scoff at Lexus, too. I was going to buy a Prius, so I went and checked out a Lexus CT200h. The salesman got us to try the ES300h which gets basically the same 40mpg as the CT and it was SO luxurious, we went for the ES. 40 mpg in a really nice size sedan that's honestly fun to drive and rides like a dream. Now I think I want an NX hybrid for a second car, since I can't afford an LC 500h HAHA.
godfatherNYC my dad owned the CT200H and the ES300H. He loved both, but traded from the bigger to the smaller one because it was just too big for him. He liked the smaller confines of the CT200H. He also got better gas mileage here in Brooklyn with the smaller one. Brooklyn is a whole other ball game when it comes to gas mileage, more so then most other cities. In the ES he was getting 21 I believe and in the CT he was getting 35 lol. Big difference
Mike, the CT would be perfect for Brooklyn! Good points. (I lived in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn for a little while. Most of my time in NYC I lived in the LES, though. And I never owned a car while living in NYC.) Now I live in a very sparsely populated wide open suburban area outside of Memphis, TN with almost zero traffic, so the ES is just perfect here.
Great review! Just bought Nx 200t all wheel drive with premium package. Great little suv perfect size and power with good luxury feel on interior, love the look!
2020 tip, remove the little compact mirror and add a hand sanitizer bottle with a pump. It’s perfect for when you get in your car after running an errand.
I'm working on picking up one of these for my mom. Currently she has an 11 IS250 which is cramped and an abysmally weak v6. This sounds like a winner. I was considering an RDX but for a premium line that doesn't even give loaners like Lexus or the German dealers do is just non-competitive. People may say you pay it somewhere else but it's still supposed to be a premium. Lease deals on an RDX are really good. Last year I got a MDX leased for an awesome price and I could do much better on an RDX since cap cost is lower but there's a new redesign coming in 2017 with a 4 cyl turbo so we would be stuck with an old style. Thanks @redlinereviews for having detailed videos.
just had ALL fluids changed over 2 AMSOIL, WOW wut a difference... smoother, quieter running & of course MUCH BETTER MPG... even bought a trans machine so i could get trans done by a friend / mechanic do more than just mine... i hav a 2016, now w/48k on it...
2016 f sport had it for 4 years now. Point number one the CD player is a fantastic feature because some places have bad reception. Number two don't waste your money on the nav package it's incredibly frustrating to use. Better off using Google maps on your phone.
Purchased a 2017 NX 200t over the Summer. I'm 6'4, 300lbs. I fit in this vehicle with no problem. I love EVERYTHING about it. Everything!! Mine has Navigation and a mouse pad controller, which is just ok.
Carboy 13 And a Lexus isn't reliable? Reliability between Acura and Lexus shouldn't even be mentioned. The Lexus is #1 in reliability. Acura is good too just not as.
Got this model as a loaner car while they fixed my sc430 and I love it. I would not compare this to a toyota at all. Its definitely a Lexus and it drives like one. Good review and yeah the littlr mirror was funny to me.
Now thats weird if this is the Fsport model with Premium package why didn't they add Navigation with it instead of making you pay $2k more to get it that's terrible!
The reason why NX has a 6 speed automatic is not because of the cost saving issue. First, it is true that GS and IS both have a 8-speed transmission, however, those are transmission for RWD drive car. However, the Aisin's AWF8F35 8-speed transmission (the front-wheel drive transmission) was relatively new when Lexus NX launched, and only Lexus RX F-sport had it. It is rare to see makers using both new transmission and new engine at the same time as the power-train can be unstable. Now seeing that Aisin's new 8-speed FWD is sold to GM and BMW (on Malibu and X1) I think Lexus will put the new transmission into NX really soon. By the way, I love all of your reviews! Thank you so much for doing them!
I'm disappointed that you can't get the Mark Levinson sound system in the US version of the NX. I really don't understand why Lexus removed it from the US version of the NX.
How come my NZ 200t has More options then this sports one? For example example on the right side on steering wheel the bottom square black of batons has 4 batons not 2 like this sports one. Mouse pad controls by the finger, advanced cruise control, navigation.
Thank you for the review. You do such a great job covering everything in your videos! Would you happen to know which gray color is displaced in the video? (there are a couple clips of it) Thanks again!!
Why did they put such a large rotary knob for drive mode select? What a waste of space. Maybe they should have put the engine start button down there instead.
At 15:53, wow my 2015 Scion xB with 2.4L 2AZ-FE makes 163 hp and 163 ibs pounds of torque, and it has 22 mpg and 28 on a highway, same as that???? Wow. But damn that 238 hp and 256 ibs pounds of torque. Man I would love to have that, upgrade for 55mm precision turbocharger with intercooler, and 3” dual custom cat back exhaust. And it’s gonna sound beautiful And maybe custom cold air intake system, Hopefully they have that
Drive train fell apart at 175000 k transfer box gone. Needed 8000 plus repair to suspension and transfer case. Never driven hard. There not a strong built suv.
I knew you were gonna review this car, Lexus's SUV that looks like there other sports cars. :) BTW, when are you gonna review the Range Rover TSE you have as your latest chariot Sofyan?
I like how twice he indirectly hints that women are the target buyer for this car but knows that if he says it directly, someone will probably get offended
+Elliott Manning It sure was, we managed to film the 2016 Altima just before the storm hit, you should see videos uploaded in our regular amount, will be working on the Cherokee review this week!
+Loretta Butler and acura look any better with them ugly headlights look like a bug a bug coming at you. and the interior looks like a damn 2007 honda.
The new RX's steering is extremely numb in case you were wondering. The looks/interior are great imo though. If you can get your hands on it, I would love to see a review
Good Job Sofyan!! I like this vehicle but the cargo area is puny compared to may other entries. I have question. What are your thoughts on the ride? I have heard it rides hard.
+carguy812 Thank you! I actually talk about the ride during the test drive ;). But to answer your question here, I found the ride to be on the firmer side, which I don't mind but those buyers used to the softness of the RX might take issue with the NX's ride quality.
He said the driver is 5'7 or shorter and then he said it comes with a mirror. What car comes with and compact size mirror total chick car.... I want it. Lmao
Why would you not consider Lexus, Acura and Infiniti a tier one luxury brand .... they differentiate themselves from their consumer brands unlike German brands (with the exception of Audi/Volkswagen) BMW and Mercedes Benz are not considered luxury brands in Europe and yet they make you pay a hefty premium by only offering only the top trims in North America
With the prevalence of small 4 cylinder engines in SUVs, it would be really great if reviewers take these cars up inclines instead of straight roads and comment on how the engine feels. One of my biggest complaints with 4s on a large, heavy cars is if you're going up mountain ranges, the engines whine like banshees and just can't get up to speed like V6s can. Very important for vehicles designed to go to remote areas.
It's like post modern abstract grille. The designers were desperate and there are only so many geometry to use as Audi and BMW mastered the art of front grilles! Everyone else is left scrounging for a design language. It reminds me of a black widow or a Battlestar Cylon. I prefer Recaros, but the interior is Japanese (some quirky-ness) luxury. For the money and reliability, I would drive a Lexus these days...but I can't afford it.
My grandma got one fully loaded. She went from her 2004 Avalon to this. I was like damn she still got her game on 😂
i was about to buy one until i heard about your grandma
My grandma did this too but mine is also obsessed with trying to be modern. She tried to get a new car ever 3-4 years...
@@legrang133lol.. this is definitely a seniors or chick-mobile demographic. I just said that in a review of the ux 200. 😊
I have this vehicle with the mouse pad control and the automatic lift gate. I love this vehicle!!!
Power hatch is a $400 option?! That should be standard on every Lexus.
This guy made a Mistake power hatch is standard on the Nx model you don't have to buy the Fsport to get it
people who say lexus is an expensive Toyota are usually BMW or Mercedes fan boys who have never driven a lexus. I'm just sayin
Slim Habibi 100% true. Lexus vehicles drive SO nice. Smooth and quiet.
Yep! I owned a BMW and loved it. But now I'm in a brand new Lexus ES300h and friggin love it, and the super reliability. I used to scoff at Lexus, too. I was going to buy a Prius, so I went and checked out a Lexus CT200h. The salesman got us to try the ES300h which gets basically the same 40mpg as the CT and it was SO luxurious, we went for the ES. 40 mpg in a really nice size sedan that's honestly fun to drive and rides like a dream. Now I think I want an NX hybrid for a second car, since I can't afford an LC 500h HAHA.
godfatherNYC my dad owned the CT200H and the ES300H. He loved both, but traded from the bigger to the smaller one because it was just too big for him. He liked the smaller confines of the CT200H. He also got better gas mileage here in Brooklyn with the smaller one. Brooklyn is a whole other ball game when it comes to gas mileage, more so then most other cities. In the ES he was getting 21 I believe and in the CT he was getting 35 lol. Big difference
Mike, the CT would be perfect for Brooklyn! Good points. (I lived in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn for a little while. Most of my time in NYC I lived in the LES, though. And I never owned a car while living in NYC.) Now I live in a very sparsely populated wide open suburban area outside of Memphis, TN with almost zero traffic, so the ES is just perfect here.
Beaky, you're high. Almost all critics talk about how amazing Lexus interiors are.
Good review
Great review! Just bought Nx 200t all wheel drive with premium package. Great little suv perfect size and power with good luxury feel on interior, love the look!
how much did u pay for? any deals?
Any turbo lag??
For some reason I like the look of this more than the second gen
2020 tip, remove the little compact mirror and add a hand sanitizer bottle with a pump. It’s perfect for when you get in your car after running an errand.
I'm working on picking up one of these for my mom. Currently she has an 11 IS250 which is cramped and an abysmally weak v6. This sounds like a winner.
I was considering an RDX but for a premium line that doesn't even give loaners like Lexus or the German dealers do is just non-competitive. People may say you pay it somewhere else but it's still supposed to be a premium.
Lease deals on an RDX are really good. Last year I got a MDX leased for an awesome price and I could do much better on an RDX since cap cost is lower but there's a new redesign coming in 2017 with a 4 cyl turbo so we would be stuck with an old style.
Thanks @redlinereviews for having detailed videos.
Just picked one up. Love it
Thats good to hear, thinking about one now with 42k think its alot of Miles?
songbird372 P that’s the mileage I had on mine when I got it. As long as it’s maintained well your good
Excellent informative review 👍🏼
I will have to add that there is absolutely ZERO turbo lag on this car. You don’t know turbo lag till you put a 60MM turbo on a 4 cylinder car.
just had ALL fluids changed over 2 AMSOIL, WOW wut a difference... smoother, quieter running & of course MUCH BETTER MPG... even bought a trans machine so i could get trans done by a friend / mechanic do more than just mine... i hav a 2016, now w/48k on it...
Like your reviews, straight to the point.... ☝️
people talk crap about the grill
audi grills are just as big!
I prefer the lexus grill better. looks better to me
+Ivan Nichols lol like he said
it's a love it or hate it
Sorry about the comment.
I love the grill. Looks badass. Very bossy.
+Toyota4Life hell yeah its beitiful!!
+Toyota4Life I agree, I feel lexus took a risk and it's paying off, no more boring safe design
2016 f sport had it for 4 years now. Point number one the CD player is a fantastic feature because some places have bad reception. Number two don't waste your money on the nav package it's incredibly frustrating to use. Better off using Google maps on your phone.
Purchased a 2017 NX 200t over the Summer. I'm 6'4, 300lbs. I fit in this vehicle with no problem. I love EVERYTHING about it. Everything!! Mine has Navigation and a mouse pad controller, which is just ok.
Nice, how has it been so far and how has the cargo and passengers been?
I am still looking for 2016 fsport now
"....probably your height (5'7") or a little bit shorter?" Why?
That coke mirror.
LMAO!
lol lol it totaly is one. why the hell else is it there
women
LOL!
Is there a replacement upgrade for the small size phone charging shelf? A modern size phone won't fit.
Kulas Bridge
Love my Lexus NX!!!
J Wayne stil have it?
Did you ever had any problems with your lexus nx200?
What year please answer these questions
This thing is beautiful in person. Its so different :D
Good review! Torn between RDX and this one.
A. Olaer Same here. The NX definitely looks better though.
A. Olaer I would go with the RDX
A. Olaer Same I would go for the Rdx Honda Acura makes reliable cars and its cheaper and less striking design not that thats a bad thing
Carboy 13 And a Lexus isn't reliable? Reliability between Acura and Lexus shouldn't even be mentioned. The Lexus is #1 in reliability. Acura is good too just not as.
@@FinestInstinct yea but that turbo on nx200t might not last to long.
VERY NICE review! Everything I was thinking about before buying was covered.
I'm a infiniti guy but if I ever decide to give toyota/lexus a try this would be the only lexus I would pick!
I wonder if this is better than getting a rx350?
Looking at a used one now. 75,000 miles
Great review ty
I think I'm addicted to redline when it comes to auto reviews lol
Alex on Autos is good too! You should give that channel a try if you want to experience a different perspective. I enjoy this channel and that one!
he's gay af
@@100cvcv8 You're an asshole!!!
@@100cvcv8 lol
@@100cvcv8I don’t think it’s a secret lol.
Got this model as a loaner car while they fixed my sc430 and I love it. I would not compare this to a toyota at all. Its definitely a Lexus and it drives like one. Good review and yeah the littlr mirror was funny to me.
love ur videos. very cool and interesting to watch
Hello Redline in Future the car Companies Problem selling these SUV due to Higher Energy prices 6.00 Dollars Gallon comsumer high prices
Now thats weird if this is the Fsport model with Premium package why didn't they add Navigation with it instead of making you pay $2k more to get it that's terrible!
If I had the money, I would get the Fsport just to have that grill.
When are you gonna do a review on the 2016 Lexus GS?
I'll take the Toyota/Lexus 6 speed auto over the crappy FCA nine speed.
The reason why NX has a 6 speed automatic is not because of the cost saving issue. First, it is true that GS and IS both have a 8-speed transmission, however, those are transmission for RWD drive car. However, the Aisin's AWF8F35 8-speed transmission (the front-wheel drive transmission) was relatively new when Lexus NX launched, and only Lexus RX F-sport had it. It is rare to see makers using both new transmission and new engine at the same time as the power-train can be unstable. Now seeing that Aisin's new 8-speed FWD is sold to GM and BMW (on Malibu and X1) I think Lexus will put the new transmission into NX really soon. By the way, I love all of your reviews! Thank you so much for doing them!
I gotta have one of these!!!
I love the car but hate a few thing...no cubby space, a track pad? Can’t aftermarket the radio?
I'm disappointed that you can't get the Mark Levinson sound system in the US version of the NX. I really don't understand why Lexus removed it from the US version of the NX.
Very helpful, in-depth review of 2016 NX200t. And there aren't many reviews of this level or length available. Enjoyed watching it.
How come my NZ 200t has More options then this sports one? For example example on the right side on steering wheel the bottom square black of batons has 4 batons not 2 like this sports one. Mouse pad controls by the finger, advanced cruise control, navigation.
Excellent review!
Thank you for the review. You do such a great job covering everything in your videos! Would you happen to know which gray color is displaced in the video? (there are a couple clips of it) Thanks again!!
Why did they put such a large rotary knob for drive mode select? What a waste of space. Maybe they should have put the engine start button down there instead.
At 15:53, wow my 2015 Scion xB with 2.4L 2AZ-FE makes 163 hp and 163 ibs pounds of torque, and it has 22 mpg and 28 on a highway, same as that???? Wow. But damn that 238 hp and 256 ibs pounds of torque. Man I would love to have that, upgrade for 55mm precision turbocharger with intercooler, and 3” dual custom cat back exhaust. And it’s gonna sound beautiful
And maybe custom cold air intake system, Hopefully they have that
Drive train fell apart at 175000 k transfer box gone. Needed 8000 plus repair to suspension and transfer case. Never driven hard. There not a strong built suv.
Is this the only Lexus with an F-Sport package that doesn't get the usual F-Sport instrument panel?
David think only the IS has that
This is one of the better implemented Lexus corporate faces.
I love those 18" wheels on this tester! I'm looking at getting those wheels for any NX that my family gets that doesn't already have those wheels
I know I'm late but they look like a mix of a Toyota CHR and a Rav4
I knew you were gonna review this car, Lexus's SUV that looks like there other sports cars. :) BTW, when are you gonna review the Range Rover TSE you have as your latest chariot Sofyan?
+Induced Rhino438 We will be uploading the 2016 Jeep Cherokee next, than the Range Rover :)
I like how twice he indirectly hints that women are the target buyer for this car but knows that if he says it directly, someone will probably get offended
The typical buyer will be my height (5"7) or shorter lol. Slick.
I own AWD 2017 Murano, I get 29mpg combined..... maxed out at 35mpg so far
what's wrong with 6 speed?
Was this the last review filmed before the massive winter storm? Because I doubt we're getting a review for a while.
+Elliott Manning It sure was, we managed to film the 2016 Altima just before the storm hit, you should see videos uploaded in our regular amount, will be working on the Cherokee review this week!
How is the audio system?
Luxury car.❤
CANT WAIT UNTIL U DO THE CHRYSLER VAN 2017
HI RICKY
HEY MAN HOW'S EVERYTHING
He basically said this was a chick car twice without actually saying it. Well done.
It's true. You see women driving these things.
😊
Daniel Gillrup it’s a family car it’s made for a couple with a baby
please get a 2016 acura rdx. theres not many reviews on it
+Loretta Butler It has been requested, just waiting for Acura to loan us one :)
is ugly anyways, and lets not talk about the interior
I think i like the Acura better. The lexus's looks are not its strong suit.
+Loretta Butler there is nothing special about it , just also run.
+Loretta Butler and acura look any better with them ugly headlights look like a bug a bug coming at you. and the interior looks like a damn 2007 honda.
Great job!!
13:56 Did you mean XC 60? I'm pretty sure XC90 is even bigger than the RX
I would love one of these. I love Lexus!!!
Driving Lexus Nx 2017 .... F3 sport ..amazing , no complaints , three years .....drives and smells like a brand new.
ASC............you must be kidding where is that switch .........driving f3 sport never heard of it.
Waku-Doki
The new RX's steering is extremely numb in case you were wondering. The looks/interior are great imo though. If you can get your hands on it, I would love to see a review
I thought the f sport is supposed to have the sliding speedometer?
only the "is" models have that feature
I'm curious to find out about that turbo on a 4 cylin 2L engine
Good Job Sofyan!! I like this vehicle but the cargo area is puny compared to may other entries. I have question. What are your thoughts on the ride? I have heard it rides hard.
+carguy812 Thank you! I actually talk about the ride during the test drive ;). But to answer your question here, I found the ride to be on the firmer side, which I don't mind but those buyers used to the softness of the RX might take issue with the NX's ride quality.
Can someone show us a reference where Lexus stated that they made this car for women?
He said the driver is 5'7 or shorter and then he said it comes with a mirror. What car comes with and compact size mirror total chick car.... I want it. Lmao
@@khatwoman
I'm 6'1
Should I buy?
Hope engine sound better in reality 🙂
Anyone knows why was produced only for a limited time?
Why would you not consider Lexus, Acura and Infiniti a tier one luxury brand .... they differentiate themselves from their consumer brands unlike German brands (with the exception of Audi/Volkswagen) BMW and Mercedes Benz are not considered luxury brands in Europe and yet they make you pay a hefty premium by only offering only the top trims in North America
+PedoBear Of course BMW and Mercedes are considered luxury brands in Europe.
Audi, BMW, Mercedes are considered luxury in Europe as well.
Can you please explain how does this car feel when driving? Like how's the handling and steering?
Is it just me, or does the exterior of this car look very similar to the Mazda CX-3?
is just you
Yeah. Just you. Lol
+luigynkaren062011 Lmaoooo
From the profile angle it does. With the longer snout like the Maazda
lol you funny
i think i found my car, and no im not a young professional female, but i do still appreciate the mirror lol
Red makes it look fancy
Fast forward to 2020 and 2021 and tesla is the best selling car. But love my lexus too!
How do you know NX customers are gonna be 5'7" or shorter?
He thinks the main market will be women. On average, 5' 7" or shorter
Pretty good review
i need this in my life
Can you do a review on a 2016 Lexus RX Fsport?
Hi, sofyan. My dad is 6'0" or 6'1", do you think he would fit comfortably in this car? thanks.
totally my friend is 6'0 and he fits well
Wth...did ya just compare NX cargo volume with XC90!!?
here in Europe You can have 360 cameras view in nx200t, in prestige trim :)
Good vehicle, but definitely for chicks and seniors. Even gay sofyan has too much testosterone for this one!
do these reviewers think just because they have an 8 speed auto that a higher number auto means better? thats not the case
With the prevalence of small 4 cylinder engines in SUVs, it would be really great if reviewers take these cars up inclines instead of straight roads and comment on how the engine feels. One of my biggest complaints with 4s on a large, heavy cars is if you're going up mountain ranges, the engines whine like banshees and just can't get up to speed like V6s can. Very important for vehicles designed to go to remote areas.
good point. If all or most driving in town who cares right?
What package is the asc coming in?
Faraz Javed It's only on the F Sport models, and it comes on in Sport Mode.
Am i the only one who notices the delay in the gauges in comparison to the engine noise?
thats just the camera
Time for a 2018 NX review
Can you do a review on the 2018 Nx 300 F-sport please.
They probably can't offer the 8 speed because of the way they mounted the engine in those car compared to their other cars with the 2.0 Turbo.
I wanted to get one. Then I sat inside realised i was too big. Got the GX instead
Sounds like a Focus ST in sport mode.
It's like post modern abstract grille. The designers were desperate and there are only so many geometry to use as Audi and BMW mastered the art of front grilles! Everyone else is left scrounging for a design language. It reminds me of a black widow or a Battlestar Cylon. I prefer Recaros, but the interior is Japanese (some quirky-ness) luxury. For the money and reliability, I would drive a Lexus these days...but I can't afford it.
My mom just bought one today damn its nice
The turbo engine is a deal breaker for me pitty because I like the style
How long will that turbo and engine last ??? Before it breaks??
Its a toyota probably at 120k
Is it still worth it to buy it used, if you want to drive it for a long time,