2021 Lexus NX300h Review // This or Toyota Venza Hybrid?
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the Lexus NX300h. This might be the last year for this model as there is a new Lexus NX coming, we are just waiting on the timing. Unlike the Toyota RAV4 hybrid and Toyota Venza hybrid, this more expensive NX300h is based on the older RAV4 platform. It has less power than the RAV4 and Venza Hybrids at 194hp compared to 219hp in the Toyota products. Just like the RAV4 hybrid and Venza hybrid, this NX300h uses a CVT and AWD is achieved by having a operate electric motor at the rear wheels. The Lexus NX300h is a compact luxury SUV with seating for 5-passengers. This compact NX300h does not sell as well as the larger Lexus RX and that might have to do with pricing. The interior of the NX300h hybrid is starting to show its age, with only an 8-inch infotainment screen and a larger 10.3-inch unit available but only on top trims. The Lexus NX300h has a smooth and comfortable ride with good handling and more refined experience compared to the less expensive Toyota products but it is down on power to the Venza and RAV4, which is noticeable under hard acceleration.
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Resell valve was mentioned many times, and it is amazing how well some of Lexus’ popular models hold their value. My sister in law’s 2012 CT was written off last year due to hail damage (YYC), and she got $16800 from her insurance company. Her CT had 177,000 km, and still got about 50% of its original value back on a 8 years old vehicle.
Wow, that's amazing, thanks for sharing.
The bolts in the centre console are actually just a styling exercise, hence the Lexus name written on the bolt heads, they don't actually hold the trim on, that's the job of plastic clips.
The build quality on these cars is excellent.
The track pad is something u get used pretty quickly and avoids the curse of sticky finger prints that u get on touch screens..
Excellent review guys. Best wishes from the UK.
I really can’t wait for you guys do a review of the 2022 NX
I think this ‘could’ be such a hidden gem, that (without having ever been in an NX) I have recommended this SUV/CUV to a few family/friends to consider... without any hesitation. Thanks for another excellent overview.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.
I really like how you include “night life” in your show. Like to see the interior and exterior of the vehicle with the lights on in the dark. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much, glad you are enjoying it! :)
I think Andrea knows where to put it. Zack should be so lucky.
You guys are very gentle. Awesome review.
I've had mine for two months and love it!!
terrific info, i guess i will wait for the 2022 model
The blue looks amazing on this generation of the Lexus NX!
Love my IS, i know Lexus isn’t a leader in their drivetrains but they all work (and very well) definitely will look at the new NX
Thanks for answering my question. Enjoyed the review and I'll stick with my Rav4 Hybrid.
Our pleasure, glad you enjoyed the review. :)
Great review of this Lexus!
Thank you very much!
I have this car and let me tell you it’s great in the snow ❄️
Useful & pertinent comparison review
Thank you!
I drive a 2019 NX hybrid. I was getting out of an RX, which rode beautifully but handled poorly. I shopped other vehicles. You nailed all the high points of the NX. Nice Lexus ride which is addicting once experienced. Sporty around town handling with adequate power and good fuel economy. Controls are clear and logical. Sharp looks without flashy accents. Add great lighting. Only miss is no lumbar support on the passenger seat which seems to be a trend in this price range.
Thanks for sharing!
Im excited the new nx coming out soon. Im excited to andrea too driving that one.😄
Seems kinda ehhhh at the current pricing. Thanks for the review! You two are always fun to watch. And personally, I’m so glad that these reviews are done in the Lower Mainland because the pricing and driving experience info becomes more relevant to me. :) Looking forward to the next ones!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you, really glad you are enjoying the reviews. :)
look at those distinctive lights switchbacks @ 4:46 😍😍🥰🥰TOYOTA
Wow 🤩 your reviews are getting better and better🚘 You guys rocked 🙌🙌 Can you guys do a video on a Tesla Model 3 2021 Standard Range Plus ?
Thank you so much, glad you are enjoying them. We would love to, but Tesla doesn't have a press fleet available here.
Great job like always. Love the Lexus brand. I know, that in some areas Lexus is behind the competition, but that can't erase the reputation of a great brand
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!
I like the way that Andrea is now challenging you! No hard feelings:-) lol
Toyota and Lexus: Don't fix what ain't broken.
Awesome video Andrea! Like you said interior of RAV4 is better and exterior of Venza is great. It’s a weird package if you want a bigger touchscreen you give up others! I think I go for RAV4.
Can’t wait for the new NX
Great video guys, I love lexus
Thanks for watching!
Hello about the Bolts you mention, they come from the Lexus LFA itself. It is a nice touch from the ultimate sport car. :)
Very nice, lovely car too.
First! This was a good choice for comparing. That NX is really is old. Not very premium at all. But the Venza feels quite nice and certainly more modern.
Yes, all great points. Toyota has a really good lineup, lots to choose from.
andrea/spencer: Comfort wise, which would you take on a 10 hour roadtrip? The Lexus or a Rav4 or Venza? Feels like Toyota with their new platforms, are making quite an effort to feel more upscale (at least that's the feeling I'm getting as I see videos on the new Venza and Highlander). Is paying the extra for Lexus "luxury" noticeable over long periods of driving? I always chuckle to myself when I hear the word "luxury" being tossed around, yet nobody every really defines that word when it comes to a long haul drive.
9:02 I know it doesn't make much of a difference, but a quick note: the exposed bolts don't actually hold the trim -- they're "design elements."
Love my 2019 nx f sport
Nice looking blue
Yes, it's pretty, it's called Grecian Water.
Just rediscovered this channel, and have subscribed. Really like the new format (i.e. including Andrea). Keep up the great work!
Welcome aboard!
Thank you for subscribing, really happy you like the content. Welcome!
Lexus' strategy works. You'll never find happier owners. If people don't get it, that's ok. We're happy with our Lexus vehicles. This car is admittedly old, and it's not for me, too small. It's still a nice vehicle, but I'm expecting the new one to be pretty impressive, just based on the new RAV4 and Venza being so great. I've got a new RX 350 and had the ES 300h before it. They're not Porsches. They're just incredible cars to _live with_ everyday.
Exactly! Happy Trails with your made-in-Canada RX.
@@rightlanehog3151 Mine was made in Japan.
@@godfatherNYC Very interesting , they have been making non-Hybrid Rxs in Canada for well over a decade.
What is the song that you use for the night light ambiance? Love the show good reviews keep going!
Love the styling of the NX300h including the imposing huge front grille, which by all accounts these days are all derivatives of the Audi Nuvolari design from years back. But for the near the top of the line F-Type, this car seriously overpriced with a bare interior. At that price point Toyota could have added some features which come standard on most models in its class, i.e, a digital instrument cluster and a bigger infotainment screen. The one they got on this one looks like somebody plunked their smartphone on the dash. The below 200hp offering is completely a deal breaker! Nice review guys, looking forward to the next installment.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the review!
People eventually gravitate towards reliable and value driven cars. That's why Lexus does so well compared to their European counterparts where they nickel and dime customers for even the basics - then to be left behind with a car that needs major repairs and a laughable resale value.
Most luxury vehicles are leased during warranty period. No need for reliability concerns today as most vehicles are not going to leave you stranded.
If you want to see how Lexus fails when technology is introduced look at the Lexus LS and the low 46 out 100 in Consumer Reports testing. Plenty of RUclips owners with problems with their Lexus'.
But have you ever driven any German cars before making that statement?
@@sanadaHIRO all shapes and sizes.
@@mtnx7
Lexus loses it value just like any other luxury vehicle. So I wouldn't believe the wive's tale about Lexus holding their value. Residual values are set by the banks and the food chain of auction and dealerships just play along to make as much money as they can out the consumers.
Edmunds long term test of the Lexus GS loosing over 1/3 of it's value from MSRP.
"Resale and Depreciation:
We accumulated 20,940 miles on our 2013 Lexus GS 350. Edmunds' TMV® Calculator valued the vehicle at $47,431 based on a private-party sale. The market did not seem to support this price, as CarMax offered us $40,000 and the best we could muster from a private partywas $41,000. This made for 30-percent depreciation from our paid price of $58,377. We were disappointed.
2013 Lexus GS 350 Long-Term Road Test - Wrap-Up
2013 Lexus GS 350 Long-Term Road Test - Wrap-Up
Our long-term test of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 is complete after one year and 20,000 miles. Find out how it did in our long-term wrap-up.
@@normt430 tell me more of these "wive's tales."
Running models for a long time is the core reason for Toyota’s reliability. It’s a Kaizen principle called “continuous improvement”, and it means you keep the thing around for a long production run and constantly make small improvements.
Lol… somebody likes to crib from Scotty Kilmer. By the way: no…. You are mixing two concepts which dovetail but aren’t the same. Kaizen does not dictate that models necessarily be kept running a long time lol.
I like this vehicle. Love the interior, timeless.
Another great review, and I agree with Zack’s assertion of the value of buttons vs. a touch screen. I’m not a huge fan of Toyota/Lexus vehicles simply because their design language doesn’t appeal to me, but I still got a lot out of this video because I’ve flirted with the idea of getting a hybrid Rav-4. By the way, I love your sweatshirt/sweater, Andrea! 😀
Thank you, really glad you enjoyed the review. And thank you, it's a cozy sweater for sure. :)
The list of standard features is hilarious - 8” screen, 17” wheels, heated seats...if it wasn’t for Apple car play I’d swear that list of features was from a 2010 car.
Is this still based on 2015 rav4?
That's the problem, but they still sell, amazing!
I am not even interested in this vehicle but I always watch every Saturday for the entertainment. Thank you for another great review guys. Andrea, you look gorgeous as always. Love your fashion sense, best dressed car reviewer on RUclips. Hitting it out of the park every week! 💯
That's very kind, thank you so much! Really glad you are enjoying our reviews.
I appreciate that!
As far as the RAV4 is concerned, the Prime might be next to impossible to get but even the regular hybrid is not readily available and you might have to wait a couple of months before you get delivery of your purchase.
Thank you for this, good to know.
Looks like most people got used to the Lexus front (didn't Audi start the trend?). I like the RC a lot. I am fine with the exposed bolts. I like the industrial look in general for cars and homes. Besides, a 4X4 can deal with a rugged look.
Thank you for the review.
When it came time to order a new car, it was between a Rav4 and a Venza for me. The feature I was looking to have but couldn't was a panoramic moonroof. The Limited Venza was out of reach for me and I wanted a roof I could open. I finally settled on an XSE Rav4 with a normal moonroof and I couldn't be happier...and I used CarCostCanada for a good deal. Do you think the Canadian factories will finally be able to install the panoramic moonroof in years to come?
Oh great, you made an excellent choice. I am disappointed the Venza doesn't come with the glass roof on the lower trims or at least the offering of a moonroof. As well, happy you used Car Cost Canada too.
Isn't that the same 2.5l petrol that Lexus has been using for 10 years plus? Tried and tested but far from efficient (ignoring the hybrid add-on)
9:50 "Why should i have to get used to things.." 🤭
Can you please do the new 2022 NX Redesign vs Rav 4 Hybrid? I really need help deciding its for me, my fiancé and 3yo daughter. I (a man) will drive it mostly and want something that will turn heads , has great technology, and overall is fun to drive and not worry about ground clearance when driving over speed bumps ETC. Please help me whenever you have time. I love the content and really trust your honest review/opinion on the two.
We get the new NX hybrid next week, stay tuned!
The Shape and color on that NX is Gorgeous... Too bad(For me) that CVT, and low power numbers over shadow it.
Zack you are wrong! Andrea is correct about the button placement! I have owned a 2020 RAV4 for a few months, and you DON'T get used to the button placement! The heated steering wheel is too far under the dash so I still have to look down to find it. Your "muscle memory" can overcome poor ergonomics but why should you need to? But it does have heated windshield wiper parking spot so that is a bonus. And why have the hood release and the gas filler release right beside each other? I till have to bend down to be sure I'm picking the right one at fill up. Maybe to get you to check oil regularly? You know where to put it Zack....
How is the road noise? I hear many complaints about road noise in the venza
Thank you for the review. I’ve been watching Zack Spencer for years. Does the guy ever age? Keep up the good work
I don't know about that but thank you!!
Glad you liked it! And no he doesn't seem to age at ALL. Lucky for him!
Been watching since Dagmar.
@@Jimo368 Yep same here
I left Canada for elsewhere 5 years ago, but never lost touch with Zach's reviews. I now prefer the evolution of these reviews. Wise decision to change.
Thank you very much, glad you are enjoying the new content.
The NX300h premium trim has 12" infotainment screen.
Buttons for things should be put in logical spot where you don't have to search around, it just makes sense and you don't have to "get use to it" . Well that's my thought.
Thank you, I feel the same way!
That's interesting that the black cladding around the vehicle has been removed for the Canadian market in favor of body-colored trim. In the US, you can't option the vehicle that way and I think it looks much more premium without the black cladding. I used to be a Lexus owner (IS 350 F-Sport) and recently moved to BMW (X2 M35i) because I couldn't stomach the direction the Lexus design team was going in nor the lack of innovation with carryover stale tech.
The BMW X2 M35i is such a great vehicle, you must be very happy!
Actually these visible screws are from and are a hommage to the Lexus LFA.
The first time we rode in a Lexus with the mirror thing, we joked that it comes with a razor blade and stainless straw in the center console too.
lol! That's funny!
@@andreaspencer9813 IKR?!
Way better looking than RAV4 and new Venza, for the exterior, current Lexus line is the best looking cars from Toyota.
Fair enough!
@@andreaspencer9813 Thank you Andrea, we appreciate you and Zack always honest and straightforward analysis and recommendations!
I am just speaking for the truth, as someone has common sense from aesthetic and design perspectives.
@@ossxq Thank you for this, glad you like our reviews. I think there are a lot of people who feel the same way as you about Lexus. Consumers, like the way they look and drive & of course reliability. You are certainly not alone.
looks like the venza from the side for me I like the venza overall look and just better value.
Couldn't agree more!
@@andreaspencer9813 hi guys anything coming up with the 4runner? on the channel.
Miss the boxy suv days
Ya. Ppl buy what looks good instead of what's practical. Just like the death of the minivan. Gotta live your BEST life on social media!
Check out the new Rav4. It doesn't get boxier than that. The Prime model is awesome even though hard to get.
On Ly thing I don’t like is CVT transmission.
I've been wanting to buy an older NX specifically for the center console and I don't want the new one at all
I didn't know the 300H comes in the F sport package
yes it does!
Wait...is that a CD player at 5:29!! What are you supposed to do with that?
Cd sounds better
For us older folks, the CD is good, we tend to be the majority buyers.
I'm 58 and I love the CD player.. 👵
I have a 2020 nx 300 and the little mirror is ridiculous.
BMW is bought by young affluent people who want to look cool, the typical luxury car buyers.
Lexus is bought by older wiser people who want a comfortable reliable car that would last them a few decades.
Awesome video Andrea. A few good laughs is good. I am not crazy about this vehicle. Sorry! Cheers guys! 🍻
Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed it! :)
@@andreaspencer9813 You are very welcome Andrea!
i get he's called motormouth, but i gotta tell ya... it's a bit annoying to have Andrea keeps getting interrupted when Zack wants to get a word in. I think you can still maintain being conversational with these reviews without that kind of interruption. That's my opinion, i hope you'd take that as constructive criticism. I do find your reviews very useful info and getting a couple's perspective is awesome!
Used to be a huge Lexus fan until I leased a Mercedes, and I never looked back. Reliability is not a concern anymore since 70% of people lease their cars during a warranty period anyways. If I was buying used probably wouldn't buy a European car, but if you are leasing it then go with European if you are going to keep for 2-3 years.
I personally think the E-Mustang may be the game changer everyone is waiting for. Almost 500Km seems to be the sweet spot, plus the interior looks like a normal car, unlike the Tesla. If Ford manages to get the price right unike Tesla they will be flying off the lot at Ford Dealers. Yep it may not have the charging network of Tesla, but in Alberta i never see a Tesla parked charging at the super charging stations, granted i live in Red Deer but still i've never seen a Tesla charging. Ford just needs to build a charging network maybe 5 units tops at their dealerships and they won't be able to keep these on the lots. It is the only electric vehicle I am interested in at the moment.
Can't wait to drive and review the Mach-E!
At 10:00 they had a husband/wife squabble, it was so cute and adorable.
lol! So fun!
I like how the NX looks, I hope the new generation improves on it. Hopefully with some well needed power upgrade.
Thank you for the insightful video. When it comes to hybrid and electric propulsion, torque is more important than overall HP. I hope you can include that in your statistics.
Can I get any Lexus without leather? It's frustrating for vegetarians and vegans to be forced into low trim levels and completely out of some products for lack of non-leather options.
Actually Lexus Nuluxe is available. It feels like leather but it's synthetic.
Lexus only uses leather on their highest trims. Most models use Nuluxe like Andrea mentioned 👆. The good thing about Nuluxe is that it looks great and its way more durable than leather.
Mark my words, the new NX is going to be basically the Venza with the Highlander Hybrid powertrain.
I look forward to driving it. The 2022 model should arrive late summer, early fall.
Wait for the new NX in a year.
Absolutely!
Yes. I’m also looking at the Genesis GV70.
It's coming this year
What was the subscriber count supposed to be when Zack eats an avocado? :)
It's coming up! 150,000 Subs, I can't wait for it. Should I give him a plain avocado or make it more like a guacamole?
@@andreaspencer9813 Definitely plain! With an avocado smoothie to help him push it down.
Keep up the great content, Andrea!
@@angelherg1997 lol! Okay, done! I am going to mush it up and he will have to eat it out of a bowl. Or did he say, he will eat avocado toast? I will have to look back. If so, he can have it on bread then. It would be better straight out of the bowl though. Thank you, really glad you are enjoying the content.
That would be interesting esp if he hates them
@@ryanclark9415 Most definitely!
These prices make the corvette a Corolla bargain with a super car look
They should have debuted new platform with Lexus and let it trickle down to Toyota. This is a non starter for me when the Toyota is the updated model
So true! We will see what Lexus does with the 2022 model, time for an update.
I like buying cars at the end of a long cycle run when they are often the most trouble free. However, this NX looks dated, and that's especially a problem for a luxury vehicle. When people are spending so much for a vehicle, they may want something that appeals emotionally, makes a statement, or is a "reward" for their work. I think this NX struggles in this regard. However, as you say, if there is a discount, it could be a great choice. The fuel efficiency is very good too.
Yes, if you can get a good deal on it and are okay with the interior, than why not. I will wait for the 2022 model because to me the interior looks dated.
No need to put it in “subscribe” at the very beginning ??? 😆
Whats under the hood. Yea baby 💪😁😎 centre clock in Lexus sells the car to me .
Awesome!
If you're "full-figured", the Lexus F Sport seats are quite painful on the thighs, to the point of cutting off circulation. Not a proud detail for Lexus, me thinks....
Hey . I love you guys. And you blue outfit matches with this bizarre Lexus blue. Salut depuis Paris.
Hello! Thank you so much, appreciate you watching!
How are things in Paris right now?
@@c-square7375 Not really fun. Pandemic is high and we have curfew starting at 6pm...
@@jrr3558 looks like it is high EVERYWHERE. Same thing here in the States. Curfew at 6 pm is tough. Be patient, hopefully things will be open by summer
@@c-square7375 Yes the whole world hopes that.
Having just bought a 2021 NX 300H, there is nearly a $19K difference with the RX 450H. This is not chump change. Yes you can get an RX 350 for a similar price but it won’t be a hybrid and it won’t have the executive package options. When you compare apples, you should compare apples. These comparisons, while I recognize as personal, are misleading. Having driven an RX for a decade buddy’s description of the ride and drive of the NX was somewhat more accurate.
The NX is an example of Lexus relying on their reputation of reliability to sell cars, instead of updating both design (mechanicals) and features.
Absolutely and they seem to get away with it.
The only reason I would not get this vehicle, is the center console. It just does not look luxurious and the way it's set up just bothers me! I hope it gets changed.
This question is for Andrea. Is your husband really a motormouth? ;)
Haha, well at home he is not much of a talker, I am really the Motormouth, but he used to be a Top 40 DJ for years, so he can certainly talk fast.
1:50 because of reliability
Age of buyers and type doesnt really care about old or new hybrid technology and plateform. They want reliable, resale value, comfortable, great appearance inside et out. Driving? The buyer will say he needs something easy to drive. Lexus know's that. The rx350 is simply the Ford crown victoria of 2020's. Lexus know that too.
It's underpowered I test drove it. Hopefully the new one is better.
Get the Highlander Hybrid. Bigger, same price, better on gas.
Every1 praise about the car review but no point out @1:28 she make a dangerous left turn without the blinker and turning left on to a right lane incoming. Just image there is a pedestrian or a on coming car.
No stop sign and looks like just a sharp turn. Why would she signal following the road? Also she can see through that turn no problem and just cut the turn a bit. Very low risk and soemthing I bet 90% of the people who drive that road do
LOL, next year the new NX is actually based on the new RAV4 and Venda....
This thing has absolutely NO problem with power, the problem is thinking a hybrid can complete with a 2.0 turbo. Talk about something valuable like the god awful torque steer
Nice but pricey.id say a Cx5 turbo and save yourself some coin
Is this still built on 2015 RAV4?
Yes, same as the old RAV4, not the current one.
@@andreaspencer9813 ugh...
Until we Canadians can buy a new, made-in-Ontario NX Hybrid, we should stick to the Canadian-built RAV4 Hybrid.
Why would someone buy these sort of old fashioned ICE vehicles instead of say a Tesla model Y. Is it just because the interiors and fit and finish are bit better. (Not much better though and with all the stupid switches and buttons seem archaic)
Why no tesla model y sr?