Which is BEST? Lexus NX vs Genesis GV70 vs Audi Q5!
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
- Looking for a luxury SUV that will make a statement on the road? In this video, we compare the 2022 models of the Lexus NX, the Genesis GV70 and the Audi Q5 to help you decide which is best for you.
First, we look at the Lexus NX, which boasts a sleek exterior and a spacious, high-tech interior. With advanced safety features and a comfortable ride, the Lexus NX is a top contender in the luxury SUV market.
Next, we explore the Genesis GV70, a newcomer to the luxury SUV scene. This SUV is turning heads with its bold design, powerful engine options, and impressive standard features. From the stunning exterior to the comfortable and tech-savvy interior, the Genesis GV70 is a worthy rival to established brands.
Finally, we examine the Audi Q5, a well-established name in the luxury SUV market. With a refined exterior and a modern and sporty interior, the Audi Q5 delivers a smooth ride and a range of advanced features.
I give you my decision on what compact luxury SUV we bought, but which of these luxury SUVs is the best fit for you? Watch this video to see our in-depth comparison of the 2022 Lexus NX, the Genesis GV70 and the Audi Q5, and make an informed decision for your next vehicle purchase.
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Another excellent video, Sonduren! Thank you. The interior of the NX with its excellent infotainment system and luxurious look and feel were the tipping point for us. The exterior looks great of course but we spend most of our time inside and have to be happy with our surroundings. Lexus makes every drive even to the supermarket a joy. Your choice of white is very nice. About 60-70% of NX in Japan are white. We went with green just to buck the trend. Ultimately, I think the long-term reliability of Lexus was the main reason we went with it over its competitors. We kept our last Toyota for 13 years and plan to do the same with this one.
Thanks Larry and completely agree with you as well. Insane stat on the white Lexus LOL! I guess it does look nice, we almost went with Nori Green as well (stunning). Yeap same here with both the IS250 and my old IS350. Both went over 350,000km and still going. Just built like tanks. Love the reliability.
Hey, I'm one of your newest fans now, and kind of big one. Love all your videos and the level of details that you give vs the competetion is unmatched.
I've been literally in the same boat as you. I had been hunting for cars since November 2022 and finally filtered on the NX350H with very high recommendations from some friends and a test drive. But still didn't quite make the decision until I saw your videos on the NX350H. So I started searching the dealers specifically for the one with white exterior and red interiors. I was lucky enough to get the exact color and specs with one dealer and even got my car delivered by the mid of Feb.
Me, my family and my friends have been going crazy on the colour choice as well as the technology package, and they all are loving it extremely. Each day from the day I got the car, I've been finding a reason to go on a drive. It was the best decision to go with this model and I dedicate a big part of my thanks to you and my friends who recommended this.
Keep making such good relevant videos ❤
Hey Parin thank you for following along and I am glad the videos are helpful :) Congrats on getting the car, many people are still waiting months and even years for it, so I am glad you got one for yourself! How many kilometres do you have on it now? I will definitely keep sharing my updates with you on the ownership journey but I agree I can't help but smile every time I see it and get to drive it!
GenesisGV70 all the way
It really is a stunning car
@Cars with Sonduren trust me I was looking at the NX but the Genesis called my name.
Not a Lexus fan myself. My shopping list was BMW X3 M40i, Audi SQ5, MB GLC43 and Jaguar F-Pace. Took a test drive out of curiosity with a GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige, so many positive reviews, and traded my Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 on the spot. One year in I would buy it again tomorrow.
im shopping between but i've decided to wait on 2024 gv70
@@kenyaswallow5782 get the 2023 they removed alot of features the 2024
What a great review. You have a new fan. Subscribed.
Thanks Joel welcome to the channel friend more great stuff to come I promise :)
Hi Sonduren, I more or less came to the same conclusion as you choice wise, though for me at greater cost as I worked for JLR for 38 years before retiring five years ago. My last few cars have all been Jaguars, for which I get a 22% discount, but I fell in love with the NX, I get mine in May, been on order since March 2022, so 14 months wait in the UK, I have ordered the NX 350h Takumi which is the top spec model in the UK, I wanted the heads up display and Mark Levinson, and digital rear view mirror, so that steered me towards the top spec model. Can't wait to get my hands on it. Thank you.
Awesome to hear Stephen! Hoping you get your soon :) welcome to the channel!
I think you made the right choice I’m in love with the NX too it’s well built looking sharp from all angles, the screen is in your reach best in class I think Lexus nailed it.
Great review. I got a 2022 NX350 with Premium package in Oct 22 (end of model year deal). Would have loved to get hybrid, but with $6K markup, couldn’t justify, especially since I was leasing, and will be turning it in in 3 years for a 2025 NX (hoping they will have an affordable PHEV version by then). Everything you said about the car is on point. Premium package striked the right balance between price and features. I’m a Lexus fanboy too…no shame in our game!
Thanks Sigma Six! Congratulations on your vehicle! How many kilometres do you have on right now? Glad you agree with me and welcome to the channel, more videos to come!
Thanks for this video comparison. I agree with you about the more luxurious feeling with the Genesis interior, however the upcoming 2024 NX is adding some more lather on passenger console side and glove box which increase a little more the executive feeling also on passenger side.
I saw that for the 2024. Also see they are including a video recording feature with the external cameras which is nice.
Your not just a lexus fan boy, your spot on correct. I agree 100 percent with you on the design and looks of this car. As well as the feel fit and finish. Great review 👏 proud subscriber
Hahaha thanks Omen :) I’m going to mark this up as we have good taste 😉
I have the exact same car and trim coming, except I'll be getting Grecian Water. How long did you have to wait for yours? I've also read around online that I'll most likely receive a 2024 model year
Congratulations! Hopefully you get yours sooner rather than later. We got lucky and got a cancelled order and only had to wait six weeks.
I was considering the nx 350, the Acura RDX and the GV70. I decided to eliminate the Acura RDX since my wife drives one which we bought brand new in 2021 and it’s a fantastic vehicle. That left me with nx 350 and GV 70. I did my research for 1 year and ultimately went with the GV 70. I feel I got a lot more car for the money and I feel it’s also much better looking than nx 350. It’s a fantastic vehicle and I didn’t regret my decision. The nx 350 interior with that large awkward screen turned me off.
One thing to consider in the future that would make your nx even better, is buying regular tires for it when you are replacing the current run flats.
Yep! Regular tires for the winter tire set has given our winter driving setup a smooth and comfortable ride.
Yep.............EXACTLY what I did...Put Michelin's on it and Night & day difference ...Much better electric mile...getting 47 miles per charge...= less rolling resistance..MUCH MUCH softer ride better than my wifes 2021 RX by far softer and with adaptive suspension...Do not use gas however I suspect the mpg will go up as well. had a flat on HARD riding run flat....REQUIRES to replace entire tire NOT FIXABLE by design...Freak'n rip off...I carry a tire pump and plugs !!!
@@donaldbanner2185 I am curious. Did you swap out the run flats shortly after getting the NX or did you wait to try them a bit? Also, what did you mean when you said not to use gas?
I also wanted to know if you had the 20-inch size and if so, did you have trouble finding choices and how much? $
So you just driving around without a spare?
What's your thoughts on the triple beam headlights on the Lexus NX? Would you say there's a difference from the standard headlights? Thanks for this amazing content
So funny enough I did check both out and there is an difference. Beside the looks, it was much brighter and the light on the road was illuminated I’d say an additional 20% more.
@@carswithsonduren Awesome, what I wanted to hear. Thanks!!
Anytime :)
I have owned a Lexus ever since they came to Australia. I had 2 nx’s on order for over 6 months. f sport and a hybrid- long long delivery hence fsport as interim. Got such a run around from dealer on delivery date (s!) I just gave up. If they’d just been honest from the beginning it would not have been a problem. My Genesis gv70 due late May. Great video, thanks.
Congratulations on the Genesis! Seriously, stunning car and luxury above its class you’re going to love it. It’s a shame about the Lexus, but you’re going to be smiling every day with that GV70!
Thanks for sharing your review. Now that I am moving back to the States from Italy I am looking for a compact SUV. Which is a big size step up from my tiny FIAT 500. I am not a fan of the Lexus Vader grill but everything thing else looks good! I am heavily leaning towards the NX. Grazie! Ciao!
Great choice. Hoping I can get one when I'm ready for my next vehicle in another 3-4 years. 👍
You will love it. So far so good almost 20,000km now.
Does the Lexus have ambient lighting in any specific trim?
I believe the NX 350 and higher does with the luxury package maybe.
Hi and thanks for your nx updates. I am also a Lexus owner of a 2019 GS350 FSport and am on a list for an NX350h. Now since I already own a performance product, I wanted a practical one with a luxury fit &finish. Unfortunately, the competition doesn't give us many options as they don't offer pure hybrids and even if they did, would you want to purchase outright, A Mercedes, Audi, BMW, or even a Genesis product that will most likely lead to expensive repairs after 5 years? I don't think so. Now I found it interesting to hear about the upcoming Mazda CX-70 which is upscale and will have 2 powertrains of which 1 of them is a plugin hybrid. I know it's not the same as a reg hybrid but the reason it sparks interest is that I believe the Mazda product to compete with Lexus in the reliability dept. I'm curious to find out if the CX-70 might be a better value than the lexus. If you are checking off luxury, fit&finish, performance and reliability for less money, we might have a winner.
I’m also curious about the CX-70 bucks from early pictures that I think I saw I wasn’t necessarily in love with the interior but let me take another look. I think you’re making the right choice with the NX350H. We just rolled over 4500 km now and are very happy with it.
The Genesis screen was small? Haha...biggest screen on the market at 14.5". The Lexus is 14 but the bottom quarter is dedicated to climate controls. Also found too many features embedded in the screen menus. I found the NX louder and harsher ride too. I went with Genesis.
Well it’s far away and I’m not the biggest fan of the aspect ratio but other than that it’s phenomenal. How long have you had the Genesis now? Experience?
@Cars with Sonduren Eight months. I really do like it though someone crashed into me after 3 months and I've been working on getting parts and finishing the repairs ever since! New car parts are hard to get these days! Most of these are also having rear differential issues but they come to my place of work with another Genesis to drive, take my car and get the repairs done, then drive my car back when it is finished so that service is great. I have the 2.5T Prestige in Canada so it comes with 19" wheels and a HUD. The ride is super smooth and very quiet, which were my priorities. That's where I found it had the biggest advantage over the Lexus NX...the RX would be a closer comparison.
That’s some bad luck but glad you are okay that’s all that matters :) The service experience sounds amazing though, I wish I had that.
Excellent Choice, Genesis!
I was in a '21 Toyota Mirai (a hydrogen electric hybrid) that had better interior than my uncle's RX450h so I was looking towards Lexus for my new car. After a ton of research and test drives of the NX, Q3/Q5, and GV70, I went with the Genesis. That car just wowed me in so many ways and is super fun to drive.
Lexus has the edge on reliability, brand recognition, and resale value, but I guess I was a bit bored of their tech. The almost square display didn't do it for me either, but I have to say the color config of your car is beautiful. I wish I can get that combo in the GV70 (they had an amazing tan leather version in 2022, but it's no longer available).
The hybrid engine in the NX is actually really good. That high mpg (vs 24 combined for GV70 2.5t) is nothing to scoff at. I already have another SUV so I was looking for something fun this time, kind of a weekend car I can drive more often. I looked at the Supra but it was too small and rough. For me, luxury and comfort are key in addition to performance. G70/G80 are pretty good, but the GV70 is very unique and my wife liked it much better so we went with that. It's been 3 weeks since I got the GV70 and I look forward to driving it everyday. I actually drive to work more because I want to drive the car 😂.
Genesis looks calm, i like it.
Calm and prestigious. Really has a unique aura around it.
Drove a lot of them and ended up with Lexus NX hybrid luxury package, Red with palomino interior. 39 mpg, super comfy, agile super quality,
That’s awesome congratulations! I have tons of videos on the NX you can watch that might be helpful for you. Welcome to the channel :)
Alright fanboys, which compact luxury SUV do you think is best? Let me hear it!
Lexus once, Lexus forever
My wife and I are on the same boat as you were. We've narrowed it down to the GV70 and the NX350H. Honestly, we wake up every other day with a different choice haha!! The GV70 is gorgeous inside out!! The only two thing that I didn't like about it was the noticeable turbo lag on the 2.5T we test drove and the potential depreciation hit it will likely take in 4-5 years time when I like to change my cars. The Lexus on the other hand, even being more expensive with the must have Luxury package, will almost definitely hold better resale value, incredible gas mileage, and an overall solid car. However, for the life of me I can't think why Lexus couldn't just make the NX another couple inches longer and wider... it's cramped!! Having said that, we will likely go for the NX350H at the end. Hope the wait time in Canada isn't ridiculous!
Glad you also thought that the Genesis was stunning, but at the end of the day the Lexus won out. You’re absolutely right about resale value. I could see it being worse than the Lexus no doubt. I think you’re making the right choice with the 350H :) fingers crossed It’s not too long of a wait! Let me know when you finally get it!
How long was your wait, Sonduren? Asking since I'm in Ontario as well.
So we got lucky. We got a call about a cancelled order exactly our spec. From the moment we got the call to delivery was 6 weeks!
I prefer landscape screens in interiors as well. But then there's a new car that you can get where it lets you put it in either orientation
I’d love to see that car!
You did made a right decision this two suv's are the best. But I will also choose lexus nx over genesis gv70 because I like the interior how is setup and good fuel consumption and reliability. The genesis infortamant is far to reach second the fuel consumption isn't as good third reliability am not too sure.
Glad you agree with me, Emma! That’s one thing a lot of people take for granted is the intuitive positioning of all the interior controls which I appreciate. The screen is perfectly positioned in tilted towards the driver. Also makes the biggest difference.
I have nx350 with 9.8” screen.Can’t stand with the 14” screen that has a corner sticking out. Not sure why they design the bigger screen like this otherwise I would go for it.
I love the GV70 but I wonder about reliability and resale. No doubt the Lexus will be reliable and hold value . I like the Acura RDX a little better than the NX. But the infotainment touch pad and the absence of a proper shifter have me hesitant. I’m now waiting for Mazda to launch the CX70 which will get into the luxury segment.
I agree the reliability is the big question mark which goes hand in hand with resale. I’m also excited to see the CX70 in person it looks like a great offering!
Former BMW and Jaguar owner, I fell in love with and bought a 2022 GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige. Different strokes but Lexus wasn't even on my shopping list, styling inside and out just isn't my taste, to many unnecessary cuts and angles, and the grills lost me years ago. There is nothing but a variety of very good luxury compact SUVs, none is a bad choice, but the GV70 earned Motor Trends SUV of the year for a reason, and I love the huge difference between comfort mode and Sport+ which is downright rowdy, something I enjoy and the NX doesn't offer.
Nice congratulations on the Genesis. Such a wonderful SUV. How are you enjoying it so far? How many kk you got on it now?
@@carswithsonduren Thanks, Lexus makes great vehicles, just not my personal tastes. Just had my one year concierge service, never left home, they brought a GV80 to my house, nice. 5500 miles (I'm retired so not a lot of annual miles), and I would buy it again tomorrow. I highly recommend Adams advanced Graphene Ceramic coating, super easy to apply, long lasting, way better than any wax I've ever used. Enjoy your NX, good luck with your channel.
Now that’s some serious service I envy. I wish Lexus had that type of service.
@@carswithsonduren My Lexus dealer came to my house to change a flat tire.
Which dealer just curious that’s awesome.
Just got exactly the same model yesterday Sondren here in Australia. Great car. Simple
Congratulations! What colour combo did you get?
@@carswithsonduren I got the sonic Chrome with palomino interior
Another palomino fan :)
Definitely Lexus Nx 350h for very same reasons you so nicely summorize, Sonduren👍
Thanks Igor welcome to the channel friend :) More videos to come!
I wish the NX-H had a spare tire option like the RX-H does. That is one advantage to the slightly bigger RX.
Good call out on that
Did you get to use the self-park in the Genesis.
I did not unfortunately.
You made the Correct Choice
I think so as well :)
The Rx looks like a great white shark up front. I think the interior is a bit more upscale, but I can't get past the looks and the price difference.
I agree! Though I plan to really test one soon and hope to find out the other nuances.
It looks tighter in the interior of Lexus NX, tighter than Cadillac, definitely tighter than Genesis gv70? yes? thx for a very thorough review (tho biased a slight bit as would be normal, i am almost biased and more comfy in the cadillac crossover, but the noise...). CAN you tell me about the NOISE level and driving smoothness of Lexus vs. Genesis? thank you
I am now more interested in giving the Lexus a close look.
You should definitely give the Lexus a closer look. It has more room than the GV70 which is the most cramped of the bunch for sure. Noise levels are good but not excellent. Definitely you should give it a test drive before you make a decision. I am biased on the Lexus because obviously I looked at all of these options and I made the choice for the NX!
Thank you.
Design is really good. It looks modern but still Lexus. Younger but still classy! Good size + FUEL ECONOMY! Omg.
Yep. It checks my boxes that’s for sure 😉
I had been going back and forth between the Lexus and Genesis for a couple months. I had a hard time choosing but the Genesis won out for me. The Genesis just had a freshness about it making it feel more special. Put down a deposit and waiting for it to come in. Opted for the 3.5t prestige. I do agree on the others. Audi was the biggest let down for me.
Congrats Bree! You made the right choice, you cannot go wrong with the GV70. I agree Audi was a big let down.
Simple : You can not plug in a Korean car to 120Volt and not have to buy Premium gas / rip off G70 bad mileage & Premium OUCH!
Yes, you are truly a Lexus man. The Rx looks plain in the front. Exterior wise Gv70 is a nicer looking suv.
U like run flat tires?
I have driven very little with the run flats as I immediately swapped to my winter tire setup but very soon I’ll be putting a lot more milage on those.
RUN FLAT SUCK....switch to Michelin's NOW!!!!
NX with the easy win 🏆
Your winter tires and rims! ❤️
Haha thanks Billy! Only a few more weeks of winter and I’ll be going back to the OEM 20s!
@@carswithsonduren Which Lexus dealer did you buy from? Any issues? Did you determine the dealer cost and then negotiate?
I actually bought these from a independent shop. Lexus of Oakville didn’t have any availability at the time. It ended up costing me $2300.
It's ok the they have hard setting..
Hey Sonduren. It’s a bit different here in Australia, specifically with Genesis. While no doubt a fantastic product, they just don’t have any market penetration. In each city I think there’s maybe 2 dealerships (if you’re lucky) and even then theyre located in shopping centres to try and get the foot traffic. In the general public’s eyes in Australia, they wont know who they are or that they even exist. The sales results are proving that too, despite us getting quite a lot of their models. In saying that, my partner (who’s not a car person at all) was recently looking for a new car and said to me, ‘I want a hybrid and I want a cream interior’. At the price we were looking at, the NX was the only option (yes I know there’s the XC60 and all the others). It’s planned to be a 10 year purchase, so I said you’d probably best to go with the Lexus, so an NX350h was what my partner went with. It’s a Sports Luxury (our version of the top trim), with the Palamino semi-aniline leather. The piano black console and real leather kinda give me nightmares, but I guess my partner will navigate that and learn from it over time. It was ordered in March 2022, with delivery stated as December 2022. I visited the dealer last week and he said it would now be ‘Some time this year’. Just insane delays. Apparently the Mark Levinson stereo is adding to the delays. Currently wait times on an NX here in Australia are 2 years for a 350h and 3 years for a 450h. I showed my partner your videos though and they’ve been helpful. Keep it up!! You have a natural presenting style
First, thanks Benny for the compliments! Glad the videos are helpful and more will come so make sure you’re subscribed of course :) interesting to hear than market dynamics in Australia, definitely sounds like a problem for them but beautiful cars none the less. It looks like what you want. It’s kind of exactly what we wanted and we’re ending up at the same conclusion but that’s disappointing to hear about such long wait times and delays. Unfortunately, a lot of this is out of their control, and I also heard the same thing about the Mark Levinson sound system. I hope it’s not gonna be an end of year thing for you both, I guess all you can do right now is play it by ear? But honestly, we are very happy with it and I think you will be as well. What colour did you get on the exterior?
Dark grey. For you guys it’s Cloudburst Grey, for us they re-name it Sonic Chrome. Same with the interior… for yourselves it’s Palamino nuluxe/semi-aniline leather, for us it’s Hazel/Sumi Black. All identical options just named differently
Interesting why they use different names for different regions. Nice colour selection! Absolutely the right choice with the Hazel interior, it’s seriously beautiful and gorgeous people always compliment it when getting inside.
Is the gv70 reliable?
The jury is still out on this. Since they’re relatively new, we don’t have long-term liability results just yet.
just question why u didn't consider GLC on your list ?, i agree with you btw NX is the best
Personally, we were not a fan of the interior and the infotainment system. No hybrid option and personal preference reasons we weren’t the biggest fans of the exterior and interior design.
Lexus ❤
I have the red on red spot prestige loving it except for the one usb input u cannot use a flash drive and android auto at the same time. No auxiliary input since I normally use a external doc/amp which makes the stock speakers sound awesome.
Nice pick up Calvin. Seriously best bang for the buck for luxury you can get. Those are some minor nuances which I agree is odd but nothing game breaking. How many km do you have on it now? Any other issues?
@Cars with Sonduren no issue so far thank God. Bought it with 16 miles about a month ago now have just over 600 miles.
Nice :) it should last for many hundreds of thousands of miles to come 🙏
Genesis GV70 for me. Advanced model and 2023 because they drop some features in 2024! I control the screen from the console primarily, so reach is not a problem and the positioning helps keep your eyes in a split vision with the road. Landscape is significanly better! I like the looks of the NX until you get to the grill which somehow reminds me of the helmet "Predator" wore! 😆I haven't worried about resale value that much as I tend to drive a car until they are not worth much anyway. At 65, I don't worry much about money anywayI don't care about badge image at all-I bought a Subaru "Forester" when no one knew what they were either, although I do take a bit of pride in being THAT cool-LOL!! I think at this level they are all pretty good so either as you say is a good choice!
One more thing I'd like to add is I agree with you about the looks and feel of the GV70 and I wanted to consider it, but I don't trust it long-term. It really looks smoking
100%. Honestly, it was almost a coin flip how close we were to going that route. The build quality is definitely a step above the Lexus, they should be commended for a beautiful job there. I felt really special sitting in that vehicle.
Actually, a fellow neighbour picked a Genesis up recently and let me play it with more. Love it.
My brother has a 2022 GV70 Sport He bought almost 2 years ago now and it has 140,000km on it so far. He’s only done regular maintenances on it so far, oil change, brakes, atf, etc. I detail the car for him so it looks almost brand new still.
That’s awesome to hear and wow how did he put so much mileage on it!? That is a ton of driving!
@@carswithsonduren Hmmmmmmmmm no coin flip as you require Premium gas on genesis and No gas on the 450h+ F Sport...genisis is nice looking however NOT as Nice as the 450h+ '" Sport with air scoops / facia!
Did you consider the 450H+? I have a feeling availability may have been an issue. I own a 2022 450H+ F-Sport, and for me its the best of both worlds between an EV (36-42 miles in pure electric) and a hybrid vehicle that still has power and a luxurious driving experience, and of course the legendary Lexus reliability and resale value. Plus all the other advantages you do a great job of listing in the video.
We didn’t because of availability being so far out. We were told 2 years. That’s awesome to hear you got one and I do agree with you. I’m curious, do you charge it every night? How do you manage around charging it vs gas. Thanks for the compliments on the video and glad you agree with my thoughts :)
@@carswithsonduren I got extremely lucky landing my NX, I found a dealer that didn't have waitlists or markups, you just had to be at the dealership when they got their allocations and put down a deposit. I somehow got one in the exact configuration I wanted in about 4 months. As for charging, yes I plug it in most nights, and I have more than enough pure electric range to cover my daily drives. But even on road trips, I get around 35 mpg in hybrid mode. The fuel savings compound really quickly, I couldn't be happier with it.
That’s awesome to hear. We got lucky. Many are waiting and have been waiting for months and years it’s crazy. Glad you are enjoying it - keep me up to date on maintenance and how it continues to fair as you put more milage on her and I’ll do the same :)
@@carswithsonduren I've been on multiple long road trips and just had my 5K service, and all is looking good so far. The only issues I've run into are with the 12V battery discharging, but that was due to user error on my part. I had my NX in ACC mode for too long while parked on one occasion, then had the dashcam low voltage cutoff on the wrong settings. After learning from /figuring those out, it's been smooth sailing since then. I'll continue to keep you in the loop on my NX experiences. Keep up the great work! Can't wait for the next video!
So you went from a Lexus to a a Lexus. But no bias?
I tried not to be biased but of course I think it speaks to the fact these are amazing cars.
I went with gv70 cuz i felt more power
Great choice man. How you liking it so far?!
@Cars with Sonduren its very comfortable ride. I got 2.5 advanced so $51500 usd but it feels like a 60k car with the nice interior.
Only thing I complain is the lack of wireless android auto.
They have a adapters by the way that can sulphur that problem!
IF I had Lexus' ear I would say replace the shiny black trim with real wood. Only thing I would change on my car. My older Lexus has lots of real wood (SC430). My NX has the small wood pieces on doors none on center and none on steering wheel
The Cadillac that competes with the NX, GV70, & Q5 is the XT5, not the XT6
“Best” in what regard? I’d probably pick GV 70 but I still am skeptical of Hyundai products
Check out the huge reliability issues of the Genesis vehicles. Especially the GV 70 having massive transmission differential and engine issues. People have had to replace their differential three or four times within 60,000 km.
The exterior of the Lexus I just can't not see a Toyota truck or RAV4 (I know it's the same company but that is my thought on looks). Prefer Audi myself.
Nice rav4
Audi Q8
Sexy for sure
I am in a similar situation. I am in the market for a compact SUV and have been looking at the usual suspects. But I have a dilemma. The German offerings are overpriced but give you a better driving dynamic and more prestigious feel. We all know no one does interiors and tech like the Germans. The Genesis lineup isn't available where I live in Europe. I have always liked Lexus but have to admit they are boring cars that are way too underpowered (they replaced the V6 with a 4 banger in the new RX). In the end I will get a Lexus because of the rock-solid reliability and resale value. I wish there was a middle ground.
I agree with you on the lack of a “middle ground” but have you looked at the hybrid model of the RX? It’s more powerful than the specs suggest as the torque is not reported with the electric motor in mind.
450H+ F Sport....*NOT under powered Indeed blew the doors off a 850 beemer 1st block. LEXUS 450h+ F Sport = Low torque out of hole Quicker..& no turbo on the 450h+ so no lag...0-60 in 5.5 via (Road and Track ) so Very very quick untill the v8 at almost 2 blocks starts to run on but hey speed kills and the thrill of Torque in the Batt & engine w/ naturally exasperated ICE WINS in my book ++++ I never buy freak'n Premium gas and get 16 to 19 miles per gal......Your cal Freak'n Euro or Freak'n Korean or bullet proof Japan Lexus...hey it's your bucks!
Genesis comes with FREE SERVICE for the 5/100
Maybe it's me, but the genesis feels like a futuristic old man's car lol
I agree a tiny bit.
I believe that if you bought the Genesis gv70 you would have sold within a year! I absolutely fell in love with the thing for a few months until I started seeing them on the roads and in the parking lots. In traffic the exterior look so very plain and the rear quarter just disappears into the reflections of all the other vehicles and makes no sense to even look at.
But the interior is where I have my problem... That retro look interior looked so fugly to me in person, and way to minimal and frankly dated as well. And when I looked at it through the windshield, that tablet just look like some kind of afterthought that was tacked on and frankly yes it was tacky. Then next thing you know it, my neighbor winds up with one, pretty ugly in person, as before. And when I asked him how did he like it, he just said, "Meh,,, it's okay I guess".
I can see your points I can definitely say I have no regrets choosing the Lexus :-)
A wise knight once said “you have chosen, wisely” 👍
Sounds about right and how I feel 😎
A pedestrian vehicle..... What does that even mean? 🤔
It means "boring" or "meh".
A problem with the Lexus is when looking at screen your re looking down away from the road where the genesis is closer to where you should be looking.
True this is very minor though
HEY… the GV70 ALSO has a 14” display (you’re excited about) but it’s aspect ratio is PanaVision and farther away! Let me share as well how manufacturers are GROWING their model dimensions: the NX is what the early RX was; the X3 is now where the X5 started out! 😮
The Q4 e-Tron has a very nice interior AND the display is angled towards the driver…
Yea I think you’re being a lexus fanboy
😅 thanks for calling it out haha
Still waiting for my '22 NX350H oh I mean '23 NX350H...oh no wait now I'm waiting for a '24 NX350H.. COME ON ! ENOUGH WITH THE BS!
Sorry to hear Mike. What’s the latest timeline you have for when it can come?
@@carswithsonduren no word ...not even a dealer allocation. If I don't get an allocation by end of April I'm cancelling it. I'll keep driving my 18 year old Honda Element till it's dead!
Fingers crossed you get a call before the end of April in that case!
I ordered the 22 nx 350h luxury in march 2022, just picked it up on Feb 2023, but it’s a 23 model, so 11 months wait total
Hmmmmmmmmmm your sad wait = HUGE increase in my re-sale value on my Lexus 450h+ F Sport....SORRY!😂
Can understand why you went with Lexus. We are shopping now. The wife thinks the NX & RX both looks like big bugs on the exterior. We will be going with the GV70. Either one are great in my opinion. But the queen rules. Lol.
Happy wife happy life you know the #1 rule brother 😅
Definitely some sort of subconcious bias towards lexus. Otherwise gv70 is the better one you know that 😊
You just said "went ahead" "go ahead" so many times that I turned you review off and "went ahead" and barfed!
Damn, I’m sorry I hope you cleaned up after yourself
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm None: have the miles to get on plug in i.e. 450h+ 47 miles per plug in...and QUIET!!! Genesis....Bad transmissions do research and freak'n Korean & bad resale price plummet, Audi / VW another felt cheap feeling interior Euro Nightmare Volvo is Swedish nightmare repair and boring Volvo / school teachers vehicle. Beeeemers and cedes more expensive and NIGHTMARES..PLUMMET RE-SALE!
My thoughts on this, cause I was in a similar situation: Lexus NX is for me the weakest contestant, design is so underwhelming, inside and out. That Grill is just hilarious. Ok let me not dive into that because thats just a question of individual taste. Obviously people have different tastes and you really like the design, so thats good for you!
Lexus doesn´t come with the prestige like the German brands - at least where I am from - but I like a car with understatement, therefore I went with the GV70. I was - like you - surprised of the wireless carplay situation. Here is why it didn`t bother me in the end: I - like most people - charge my Phone in the car. Now one might think that you will charge your phone wirelessly and therefore enjoy carplay wirelessly, but unfortunately those wireless chargers in most cars don´t really charge the phone but keep it in the same percentage, so you end up using a cable anyway, thus no real advantage in using wireless Carplay. I would love to know if the wireless charging in the Lexus is equally good as cable charging? In the GV70 its not!
The Audi Q5 is a great car but hasn´t seen a major upgrade in a long time. It´s basically the same car as in 2017, still would prefer it over a Lexus NX anytime.
Greetings!
Thanks for your thoughts Till and welcome to the channel! Congratulations on the GV70, honestly, it’s such a beautiful car inside and out you can’t go wrong. Such immense value for what you get versus the Germans. Believe it or not, the charging in the Lexus is faster than what you’re thinking but it’s not as fast as quick charging via cable. You’re right on the design front. It’s honestly personal preference, but I am surprised that you would still choose the Q5 over the NX. To me, the Q5 falls short of both the Genesis and the Lexus.
@@carswithsonduren thanks for your response. I was probably too quick with my judgement on the NX. The car actually checks all (reasonable) boxes, just falls short in design for me. Sometimes it takes longer to really understand and appreciate a car for all its strengths. If I get the chance I will sit and maybe drive one to get a better understanding.
@@YouTili you made a wise choice, gv70 is such a nice car
The Genesis GV70 is a cross between the Lexus NX and Porsche Macan. It has a $100k interior in a $60k car that feels and looks premium. Unfortunately, Lexus has been branded as a "soccer mom's SUV" and that stigma is hard to get passed. The Genesis is straight-out athletic with its turbos and flawless design.
The GV70 interior looks retro to me. If you look at older cars from the 50's 60's ypu will see what I'm talking about. Not a fan. Nx is phenomenal.
I see what you’re saying. Definitely has a more classic look versus the more futuristic interior of the NX. I will say though again the build quality outside of the design is top top notch. Seriously incredible and a step above the NX.
@@carswithsonduren Not the 450h+ "F" SPORT model!!! end of story!
Q5 people, nx is cheap interiors
I personally was not impressed with the interior of the Q5. That screen looked like it was from 2012.
Honestly, i have no idea why you would take the lexus over the gv70 despite your analysis
A lot of it is personal preference and what’s most important to you. I can see a lot of people picking up the GV70 over the Lexus, but for us this was the right choice and we couldn’t be happier.
I also have a gv70😅
You’re a lucky man what year and what model did you get?! Honestly, the luxury is far above its class
@@carswithsonduren base model + 1 package up; turbo 4. Adriatic blue; black interior
Beautiful combo 🙏
Your Lexus bias , blind with bias ...GV-70 is way better in many ways ...but look at the Lexus crazy angles ,big ugly grill ....I don't own one butGV-70 is way better .
I hear more and more the GV70 has a ton of issues with the powertrain, differential etc.
Lexus does not compare to genesis lexus us to be luxury.... Your being very bias in your review
I mentioned that :)
Lexus cars for old women and seniors.
Well, looks like the old women and seniors know what’s good ;) I’ll join them!
@@carswithsonduren at the end of the day is still a Toyota lol
It has the best of what Toyota can offer, sock solid reliability unmatched by any manufacturer. Sounds good to me ;)
@@andresmattos7541 I honestly don’t understand why people say a Toyota as if it’s a insult. Being a Toyota means you have rock-solid reliability & low maintenance cost for years after warranty. What’s more, the resale value is through the roof compared to German counterparts. So yes, it’s a Toyota, which is why you should be buying one instead of any of the German manufacturers.
Agreed Michael. I don’t think they are for old women and seniors either lmfao 😂
That ugly Lexus front grill is hideous.