BUY 2021 OR WAIT FOR 2022? Engineer Explains how to decide between 2021 Lexus NX and 2022 Lexus NX
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- It's often difficult to determine whether you should buy a current model or wait for the new model - especially when the existing vehicle is already very good but the new version promises to be even better.
Automotive Engineer and Toyota veteran David Koichi Chao provides pros and cons for either buying the current, 2021 Lexus NX or wait for the new generation 2022 Lexus NX. David provides 3 reasons to buy the 2021 and also 3 reasons to buy the 2022 in this unusual comparison video.
Similar thinking can be applied when you are considering buying any existing model, such as the 2021 Toyota Tundra, compared to buying the new version/new model, such as the 2022 Toyota Tundra.
Automotive Press is owned and managed by David Koichi Chao, a global expert in the field of automotive evaluation, consulting, and strategy. David is known around the world as an authentic specialist of Lean Thinking or Toyota Production System. Born and raised in Japan, David has an engineering degree from University of British Columbia and post-graduate education from MIT and Harvard Business School in Boston.
You are everything I imagined a good engineer would be
Three comments.
1. I have the new Venza Limited. Made in Japan and perfect. I also had the Acura TSX wagon. Made in Japan. Perfect.
2. I love the new no knob infotainment system system. A lot of reviewers slam it because they don’t bother reading the manual. It’s fantastic.
3. Get the Birdseye camera. The front makes it very difficult to judge an obstacle in front when parking. I use it 100% of the time.
2022 simply for the new infotainment system. The touch pad makes it difficult to navigate for drivers
David, The Lexus RX has been very successfully made in Canada for many years. Canadians should wait for the 2022 NX so we can get one made in Ontario ;-) I am very curious to see how the new NX performs with the 240 hp Highlander/Sienna Hybrid drivetrain. We can expect MUCH improved mpg and performance over the current Hybrid. It had been my hope that the RAV4 would get that upgraded drivetrain as well to increase tow rating and power. The plug-in Hybrid can speak for itself but I wish the new NX would come with the 300 hp V6 not a turbo. Finally, I anticipate a barrage of complaints about the base 203 hp, 2.5 engine. It was not well received in the Lexus ES 250 and its performance will fall so far short of the base Hybrid's 240 hp that it will probably be panned by critics and commenters alike.
Well said! Yes I'm curious about all those points too.... let's see how things unfold when the car becomes available for us to drive.
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Since you've been to the factory in Kyushu, you should also mention the Japanese work ethics and their strive for work perfection.
So true that's why I first look where the Japanese car is built
@@glennnichols4220 compare it with a 2008 Audi Q5/VW Tiguan or a ford escape
Edit and maybe your rav4 is build in Ontario Canada which strengthen my point
@@glennnichols4220 well let's agree to disagree, I will buy Lexus' and Toyota's that are made in Japan till I find it out by myself
@@glennnichols4220 If you talk about answering questions what about my question of comparing a '08 Rav4 to a ford escape, VW Tiguan/Audi Q5 from the same era
@@glennnichols4220 if you want me to spell it out for you: we, you and I are not agreeing on the topic we spoke about.
When someone says let's agree to disagree it doesn't mean that they don't have a answer for you, it is because they see that there is no point in changing your opinion, since you had a other experience, and therefore you won't agree with anything what is say about '08 Rav4.
I’ll wait for the new Lexus NX 2022 😊
Me too
Same!!
2022 is the best but dont buy the first year of its release because usually its the first batch where defects show. Get a 2023 or 2024
U right…🙌
Thanks so much David for sharing your wealth of Engineering knowledge in these amazing videos :) As a long time loyal Toyota/Lexus enthusiast (40 yrs), I've always been fascinated by the engineering that goes into crafting each Lexus vehicle. So much so that I sold my soul back in 2005 for one of the last manual Gen 1 IS300's that hit Canada. She remains one of my fav Lexus vehicles to this day with only 11K kms on the clock. However, I'd be down for trading her for an LC500...lol Looking forward to more awesome videos :)
Thank you so much for your kind words and comments! Look forward to your future comments!
I wouldn't suspect the new one to have a worse feel in terms of directness, since Lexus themselves claimed they tuned the steering and suspension feel to be more direct and sporty (with the help of racing drivers lol). I think the new one will have a bigger spread between comfort and sport as you toggle through the modes. Also mentionable is that 95% of the parts are new.
Thank you very much for your video. I too have been struggling if I should just buy the 2021 or wait to the 2022 version.
You are welcome!
We had a hard time this summer deciding between a 2021 4Runner TRD ORP vs. a 2022. We went with the 2021 since there wasn't news of extensive upgrades in the 2022s (we can live without BSM). Your videos were helpful to us!
I ordered my 2022 450h+…….can’t wait!
Is it available for pre order? Im in NY, still not available i spoke to dealerships
I wait two years before buying a new model. Only buy used.
Interesting is that the new NX 350 will get 2mpg less than the outgoing NX 300. The NX will have the 8 speeds transmission verses the old 6speed, but the 2.4 turbo is thirstier than the old 2.0 liter. These are from the Lexus web site. Love my 2019 F Sport. Yes, the ride could be better. My lease ends right when the new one hits the showrooms. May just have to buy it out. Great video and an excellent perspective from an insider.
Thank you so much for your comments!
Almost everyone is buying out their ending lease currently. Cars are difficult to come by now a days, most of all in the specs you’d like. And prices are ridiculously expensive in some areas.
Vary helpful video!! Do you do the Lexus IS for 2021 vs 2022 yet. I can’t wait for that.
So when you go sell your car in 3 years, you’ll be selling a 2021 model vs a 2022. That’s the biggest reason to buy newer
The first batch of 2022 NX's for the North American Market are being built in Japan. Afterwards, production will shift to Canada for all models except for the 450H+ which will remain Japan built. Can't wait. I have a deposit on a 450H+
Угон Харлеев not all decisions are based on fuel savings alone. The 450H+ is also the quickest model. Not worried about the battery system. It’s the same as the prime on the rav 4 and any initial issues they have had would be addressed by the time they roll off the line. Also, Toyota is the leader in Hybrid technology.
Угон Харлеев you are certainly entitled to your opinion. But we can agree to disagree
@Угон Харлеев lol Firstly, do you think rav4 and nx is the same car? Secondly, I believe lexus will be able to achieve some level of consistency on the f-sport models which is available on both 350 and 450h+. Last but not least, I need 450h+ so that I can drive on car pool lanes alone. Anyways, hope you enjoy your NX 350, which defnitely handles better than 450h+.
Excellent video! Thanks for the thoughtful post.
the 2022 NX is less than an inch longer (182.7in vs 183.5in) and is actually slightly narrower (73.6in vs 73.4in for the 2022), so I doubt that any can notice the diff between the two.
I'M a new subscriber, keep up the great videos David...............Thank you
Thank you so much!
New will be better. Better engine with more power and better technology
Excellent Video! Thank you
Another great video! I keep checking to see your comments on the upcoming Integra!
Yes I'm working on the Integra stuff!
@@AutomotivePress Can't wait! thanks for the great content.
Great video! Thank you for sharing!
will wait and c, i prefer the new turbo engine, 8 speed, and new interior....i found the current nx is small, the non-f-sport front looks ugly. do you know any up coming IS upgrade too ???
Pleade do this same video for the RX350!!
Ok let me look into that!
The new one is always better than the old one.
Win win.
But I think the nx2021 steering wheel beautiful more than.
The new phev is going to be built in Japan at least for the first couple of years.
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Good review…I did hear that the 2022 Plug in hybrid will still be manufactured in Japan…I wonder if that is true?
Yes that is true actually - sorry I didn't mention that but the plug in hybrid will be built in Japan
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TMMC is second place to Kyushu in plant quality awards, there's quite literally no better place to produce it if they wanted to expand volume
Yes TMMC (Canada) is one of the best factories in the world too!
Acura Rdx definitely the better option lexus didn't do enough to the nx same front end(subtle changes) changed rear tail lights slapped a basic Toyota interior the venza has a more lexus presence than this nx hard sale for me tbh
This big clunky aggressive Lexus grill is big clunk and aggressive. 🥺
The new one will not have a spare wheel apparently and with the distances here in Australia that is a negative
What do you think about the ES LEXUS 2022
David, any thoughts as to the 2022 being delayed until 2022 like the Mercedes GS250? The dealer told me in July they will have them in October some time.
2022 all the way
Should i trade my 2019 4runner trd off road premium for the 2022 NX 350 F?
What's your opinion on the Acura Rdx?
Get the 20 mint used nx now or wait for the 23 2nd production year.
Hi, I recently purchased my 2021 Lexus NX300 fwd base model in mid October, when I drive highway speeds 65-70 it drives smoothly, but over 80+ high speed I noticed imbalance, I had it test drive with technician and he said, it not the vehicle that it the roads is not a perfect flat surface, I’m like so confused that a brand new car would be having a imbalance during that high in speeds. I would like your input on this… thanks in advance.
wait new one
At the current price of MSRP plus, I'll wait.
There is only one reason to buy the 2021 model - if the price is smaller.
No...if the new NX build in Ontatio, it will be stolen more frequently. I think there is something like a data leak or some insider selling information going on, which makes the rx350 got stolen so frequently. I did saw a video showing the theft comes with a original LEXUS physical key in the midnight and drives away.
----My car also got stolen in 2019.
Hi . What you think about lexus is200t
Tq
Yes a beautiful car with amazing handling!
You can't compare suspensions if you haven't driven them. Pure speculation. There isn't any carryover from '21 to '22. Would you buy last year's computer on sale or get the newest processor and software?
Actually the new 2022 NX is largely based on the current 2021 RAV4s, with similar suspension setup. I own 3 current versions of the RAV4s, including the Prime - so yes, you can predict the driving feel reasonably accurately.
Hi, David What about Venza?
Venza is an excellent, under-appreciated vehicle that has almost everything the NX has... I really like the Venza
Geez this guy graduated in MIT.
there should be no doubts and questions. Wait for the new model. Why you would buy 2014 design model in 2021? :)
only one reason to get 2021 and that is if the price is half
Never buy old stock. Milk 🥛 or cars 🚗.
Lexus, Audi, BMW grills are so ugly I can’t force myself to buy any of them.