This is the kind of car, I have been waiting for. It's got the best of both worlds with it being a 4wd plugin hybrid with no range anxiety and very good horsepower. Finally Lexus ..... Thank you for massively upgrading the infortainment system. Now it's the complete luxury package. I would by this over any German brand!
The petrol cover switch is inside is because in alot of countries, especially Asia, there are petrol attendants that pump petrol for you. So which means when you pump petrol you dont have to get out of your car and your doors will still be locked even when your pumping petrol. As for the plug for the Hybrid, its likely you will plug it yourself in your home hence you open from the outside.
There is also a button on the BMW X5 45e. The reason in that case is that since it’s a PHEV, you might use EV mode exclusively for a while and not use any fuel. The fuel tank is pressurized to prevent a buildup of excess fuel vapors in the fuel tank
@@yungboicontigo9278 because wages are high, compared to gas prices in the USA, there's more cheap labour and opportunities to have gas station attendants, more waiters and cashiers in countries with lower GDP. Lucky for you to live where you are.
I nearly bought one of these a few years back and I still think about how awesome it would have been. The front seat is beyond driver focused. It looks like they have gotten even better for 2022.
Carwow admin is too punctual in posting videos👏👏🙏.....Never has the person forgotten to post a video in a day. A post of appreciation for whoever's on the other side🙂
I’d definitely take this over the competition, not something I’d have said about the previous generation but seems Lexus have got it together with this one.
@@kristians2704 how because its rwd and v6.come on people dont care about fun to drive or performance what they is want comfort luxury brand prestige and quality lexus is king so please dont you compare a lexus to a genesis
10:53 there's a reason for it. Fuel cap when opened exposes the fuel tank to the outside world. People with bad intentions can add unwanted materials or siphon the fuel out. It's for security purposes.
@@ekantakileshramessur604 Yh and also because the both the same it will be easier to differentiate between them by just pressing, the one that opens is for charging not adding fuel
Most modern cars have an anti siphon device so don't need to be locked. Which is what they should have used for this car just to keep the uniformity. This is hardly a dealbreaker for anyone but I can see why it's annoying.
Love this but I’ll have to wait a few years to get one, but that’s the thing with a Lexus they don’t break and are brilliant second hand cars. Got an 11 year old ISF and it’s been bombproof reliable.
👍🏾. I had a CT200H (62 reg) and it never broke down. Ran perfect. This year I traded in for a 67 reg NX300h so will be eyeing up a fully electric version of this hopefully 5 years later.
I have a 2010 IS and it cruises 🚢 like a ship 🛳 When I sometimes drive much newer cars from other manufacturers I instantly notice that lexus is far better
For the fuel latch it needs to be opened with the button because there is some kind valve on their hybrids... so to make people open it only with exact intention.
On my Lexus hybrid, the fuel flap opens by just pressing on it.No button required as long as the car us open. I've no idea what valve you are referring to.
If you work in an office, why would you want to take a 4x4? Office is in a city=smooth tarmac roads, low speeds. Working in an office means all you meed to take in is a laptop+lunch. Get a moped, quicker commute, less fuel, cheaper, less stress. More time to relax at home.
These headlights will have the blade scan technology, it’s actually pretty amazing. The headlights are the triple led headlight system where it can automatically un illuminate any high beam. It can turn of the middle high beams if there’s a car in front or turn off the right/left side high beams for opposite incoming cars.
Other cars have been doing it for years. Some have projectors like house movie projectors with the moving mirrors,others have 60+ leds inside and can flash sign posts or people in the darkness to alert the driver plus everything this lexus can do.
It's cool tech no doubt but it really isn't a special feature anymore. German brands have that feature since almost a decade now and you could get it on something like an Audi A1.
his "specialist timing gear" is set up in rollout mode. therefore almost all his 0-60 test seem to be quicker that manufacturers claim. but you could not know that because this is not car enthusiasts channel. only consumers. peace
@@intergalacticsucker1724he doesn't measure like that. He always has rollout included. He's shown and said that time and time again in some of his videos
@carwow Regarding the fuel filler cap: on all plugin hybrids you have to press a button first. That is because they try to vacuum the fuel tank and this vacuum has to be released before opening. Vacuum is there because it should prolong the life of the fuel in the tank. In an odeal world you would always charge your hybrid and never use petrol. So the fuel might get old with all the oxygen and will not ignite properly.
Weird. Wouldn’t that crust cause the volatile petrol to become more gaseous? Even water under a vacuum becomes gas, and petrol has a lower volatility point.
Reason why the fuel flap is button activated is due to legislation, when you press the button the fuel neck is vented to avoid fuel vapours being released. All PHEV's are the same. Bmw had a huge issue with this on the i8.
So all other car companies do not need to ventilate or why European cars do not have that "feature"? In reality, it is just asian thing, as all asian cars historically use from cabin opening fuel flap and used to have in cabin boot opening button also.
@@SiiliViin read into it, the car is not allowed to release fuel vapour if its a phev, that's why you have to hold the button down on phevs and the dash display tells you when the flap will open. I've driven an i8, an xc40, a cayenne hybrid, a mitsubishi outlander, a 330e and they all have that feature.
@@funkyhouseman I do not know those exact models, but still it is hard to believe that. At first, there no reasons to make extra steps on hybrids, why!? For second, all ICE cars have fuel tank ventilation, no extra ventilation needed for "hybrids". This is just design thing, if those cars all actually have fuel gap opening button. European cars have it connected to central locking system and opening doors, opens also fuel flap.
@Matt @everyone The reason they waited so long to introduce a plug-in: They didn’t want to build a car with a big battery because it’s not environmentally friendly, so they needed time to design very reliable batteries to withstand 1.000.000 km of runtime.
Loved my Lexus when I bought it and when I sold it, excellent resale value. Loved my Audi Q5 but hated it while selling it. Lexus is a brand to return!
The reason for the fuel filler release is because with these hybrids people can often go extended periods of time without refueling and so to stop the fuel going stale they pressurise the tanks, hence the button to release the pressure before you open. At least that's what I was told about the Range Rover P400e..
It's thief thing. I can't believe he did not know this and leaving his finger on purpose between pinching hinges... WTF? Not a problem if you are not a 5 year old car owner.
Matt you forgot tell people that the average journey to and from work is 40miles. If you get the plug in hybrid you won't get flat battery anxiety. If used well you won't need to use the ice at all
Plus you get the reliability of toyota and somewhat ridiculous value retention. Nice stop gap until real 5-600 mile evs come out (new battery tech) that you will need to charge at least every 2 days
@11:34 the camera is located behind the rare wind screen so that you can change only thewind screen when it breaks and not the whole camera system like other manufacturers. Clever Lexus !
Wow! The new NX is BEAUTIFUL! My wife has the first gen Nx200t, 130k km and never ever had any problem, maintenance cost is as much as a Toyota! She loves it! However the hybrid one really felt weak... I wished NX would come in the new 2,4L 275hp PLUS plug in hybrid and make it over 350-400hp! I would sell my car for it in a heart beat!
@@Tron2011ch is it available for test drive? where do you live mate? What else can you tell me about the 350h? I've pre-ordered it here in Australia and I'm waiting for a test drive.
I think plug-in hybrids are the best of both worlds. Enough EV range to do 90% of peoples normal commute without using fuel, and can take on a long drive with the ICE engine.
Exactly and in an electric car you are also driving around with the additional weight of the larger battery unless you are using the full capacity all the time. So I see what Matt means here but I think I would prefer a PHEV vs full EV.
The Lexus grill looks like a combination of a garden net and a snow plow, but as you can see it doesn't bother fanboys. As is the fact that Lexus is largely the more expensive Toyota.
Another point of this car is that, after all t'he battery dies. It works like a non plug in hybrid more much efficiently than any other PHEV. From a spanish car channel they tried this car with "almost 0 battery" and they got 6L/100km like an old Nx300h or better
I believe that in Europe, the categories for luxury cars are Rolls Royce, Bentley, etc. Brands such as Lexus, Mercedes and the like are considered 'premium' cars
@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 I truly think it's just the way they categorize things but (many not all) are totally snobs and xenophobic about Asian brands tbh. We have all seen the comments online.
Didn’t they already have adaptive headlights on all their models with matrix LED. I drove the LS500 president line and the automatic high beam was fantastic with it exactly following oncoming traffic and leaving a blank space in the light beam to not dazzle
These headlights will have the blade scan technology, it’s actually pretty amazing. But yes you’re right the headlights are the triple led headlight system where it can automatically un illuminate any high beam. It can turn of the middle high beams if there’s a car in front or turn off the right/left side high beams for opposite incoming cars.
I watch a lot of car reviews, and Mat is just the best out there. Smart, funny, easy to listen to. Points out the things you want to know. I'm on a waitlist to get this car in the US. It's just what I've been looking for. Thanks carwow for another great review!
The tax advantages are real, but even disregarding that, plug-in hybrids are not pointless at all for a very large group of car users. And I'm one of them. Most days I do no more than 20 miles just locally, and then every couple of weeks I am likely to do a 500 mile round trip. With a plug-in hybrid, I will have no significant fuel cost in everyday use, and no need to wake the petrol engine for a lot of cold-start short local runs. Yet I will also have no range anxiety or charging delays on the long trips. For someone who wants one car to do it all, something like this is a very attractive proposition.
Well they're pointless from the perspective of "doing something for the environment". Only that. And can only be used by people who own homes with garages,for the rest of us living in the city buildings (ca.60%) this is overpriced, useless ,virtue-signaling tool of the dimwits.
The fuel cap has to be locked as fueling a hybrid requires the car to depressurize the tank. So you have to tell the car to ready itself for refueling.
The body of this Lexus NX, especially in side-rear angle profile, reminds me of Mazda CX-5, a bit sportier and perhaps overall better looking and more luxurious.
@@rickylin6009 correct. I changed my order to the hybrid 350h F Sport AWD. Want better fuel economy. I also feel this will have better resale value in 5 years.
@@vinayshsureshram277 I probably prefer the 350h as well but the non fsport. Cant wait to test drive it in January 2022. 350h f sport may be over $90k AUD considering the current NX300h awd (with enhancement pack) is already $88k (non f sport). Personally I think $75k-$85k is more ideal for NX because if it’s over $85k I would prefer to buy a 1-2 year old RX
@@rickylin6009 the NX350h will come in a 2wd and you will only need to get an AWD to get Enhancement Packs eg sunroof etc. Luckily the HUD comes standard on the Sports Luxury. I have a feeling it should be a lot less than 90k for a standard 2wd hybrid. I work for Lexus and was told the pricing rank will go NX250, NX350h, NX350 and then NX450h+. It will all be very interesting and can’t wait to put up some reviews on it when it lands in Australia 👌
I’d go with the plug-in. Fully loaded everything between 450h and 450h+ is around $2000. Besides, here in the US, I think the plug-in variant is eligible for federal incentives of around $7500. If this is confirmed, the plug-in would be significantly cheaper and have all the capabilities of a plug-in should you need it. I am in with the 450h+ Just gotta find one.
Regarding needing a button to open the petrol cap: In order not to have fuel evaporate into the atmosphere, a lot of PHEVs have pressurised petrol tanks (only slightly above atmospheric pressure). More needed in PHEVs because petrol more likely to sit there unused for ages and traditional techniques to deal with this in ICE cars require the engine to run more regularly. The button depressurises the tank before unlocking.
Have to disagree at 21:10. If your daily routine only involves around 40 miles of driving and you want to drive electric, the net result is you’ve done all your weeks driving emissions-free as you would have in a full EV. If you typically do 5k miles in a year, that’s a huge reduction in petrol over the course of a year. Maybe you do a few road trips in hybrid mode, and even then you would maybe have used 500 miles worth of fuel in a year. People buying it just for tax benefits may not use it this way, but for people who want to actually drive electric and can charge at home this is a serious option.
I use PHEV this way, lots of full electric driving around town then once or twice a week a long motorway journey beyond the capability of current EV range and infrastructure. It's a great option for that kind of use case.
I am big fans of PHEV. We currently having a Prius Prime and Volvo XC90 PHEV, which are absolutely doing their job, and can do road trip without range anxiety. The Prius can do over 1000km with a full charge & single fill and the Volvo can do over 750km.
When Mat says, "Well firstly its a Lexus, it's never going to break" that really reassures me & others as (Petrol Heads, Owners & Car Enthusiasts) that Japanese cars are the best when it comes to dependability & reliability & of course quality, other manufacturers by country such as Germany & Great Britain is also where you look towards quality & luxury such as the VW Group (Porsche, Audi, Bentley & Lamborghini) & the BMW Group (BMW, MINI & Rolls Royce Motor Cars) & of course Jaguar Land Rover & Aston Martin.
A great review, however I would have liked to have seen the results of fuel economy when driving in full hybrid mode on the plug in/self charging model, maybe over a journey of around 150 miles. I'm an owner of a 2020 NX and would have been interested to see if the mpg is better or worse in the new model, bearing in mind the increased weight.
The fuel caps are different because people try to steal petrol out of cars circa the fuel crisis last year. If your fuel gauge could be opened externally you would be a big target for theft.
I really appreciate your reviews man. I've been car hunting for months and you're literally the only person who's opinion I trust. You seem like a very wholesome and positive guy and my gf and I would like to wish you nothing but the best for the future to come. Looking forward to more reviews, take care.
The fuel filler cap has a button because its a safety feature. Look it up, you won't be disappointed at the attention to detail that Lexus/ Toyota put into small things like that.
Lexus vs German competitors. This Lexus will be always near top of the reliability surveys. The Germans will always be in the lower half, if not bottom of reliability surveys. The choice is clear!
i didn't find the petrol fuel lock annoying, i think its a good feature, someone can steal petrol or maybe can put something in the tank like sugar, which causes issues. whereas with electric there is less chance of sabotaging it. (or i lack the imagination that someone can severely sabotage the charging port too 😉).
It's really fun how much Lexus fanboys get excited about this car, absolutely in every way. And the truth is that if it had been produced by another automotive concern, it would not have been 10% of this delight.
I love the new nx.i dont believe german buyers will buy any asian luxury brand but thats ok.overall lexus is the best asian luxury brand .in the usa lexus outsell mercedes bmw and audi by a mile
@@danielmurray5326 Its not cheaper by a large margin, its to do with the market. people that keep their cars over 5 years would buy lexus, for reliability and resale. People that buy cars as toys probably wont buy lexus.
One thing you have to know with Lexus: they never do sth by accident. I guess that the wobble on the center console is intentionally. If you put it in too tight, it’ll loosen over the time and will start to make noises whereas if you have a bit of controlled play it’ll never make any noises as if in eg BMWs
5.9s for 0-60 on a wet road with winter tires, that's pretty fast. On a dry road with summer UHP tires it will probably do 5.5-5.6s. Not bad for a big heavy SUV with a CVT transmission.
Lexus NX vs BMW M3... Pick a grille.
VOTE: Lexus NX
VOTE: BMW M3
Lexus. I like the M3 better, but it's just the front kidneys though :/
Ngl Lexus is one of those few big grilles I like, especially on the LC500😍
Lexus will run forever.
BMW will die
This is the kind of car, I have been waiting for. It's got the best of both worlds with it being a 4wd plugin hybrid with no range anxiety and very good horsepower. Finally Lexus ..... Thank you for massively upgrading the infortainment system. Now it's the complete luxury package. I would by this over any German brand!
Well said
Very true mate
It’s a disappointment esp the interior
Well said. Love Lexus' cars but the majority of fans (not you) are.... frightening, almost as bad as Tesla fanboys.
Over a Benz or a bmw ?
Yea sure. xD
Unlike "other" luxury brand that feels like its trying to compete with the Germans, Lexus is its own type of luxury and has its own niche.
Well said
Yes but they have to fix that wobbly centre console
Much Reliable!
they are all competing
@@ambatucum34 deal breaker for me. Pesky wobbly centre console!
The petrol cover switch is inside is because in alot of countries, especially Asia, there are petrol attendants that pump petrol for you. So which means when you pump petrol you dont have to get out of your car and your doors will still be locked even when your pumping petrol. As for the plug for the Hybrid, its likely you will plug it yourself in your home hence you open from the outside.
There is also a button on the BMW X5 45e. The reason in that case is that since it’s a PHEV, you might use EV mode exclusively for a while and not use any fuel. The fuel tank is pressurized to prevent a buildup of excess fuel vapors in the fuel tank
In US we put gas for ourselves. Why do other countries have people put gas on your car? Aren’t American people more lazy?
@@yungboicontigo9278 Oregon and New Jersey beg to differ
@@azepeda88 yeah a few states have that. But most US states we pump gas by ourselves
@@yungboicontigo9278 because wages are high, compared to gas prices in the USA, there's more cheap labour and opportunities to have gas station attendants, more waiters and cashiers in countries with lower GDP. Lucky for you to live where you are.
I nearly bought one of these a few years back and I still think about how awesome it would have been. The front seat is beyond driver focused. It looks like they have gotten even better for 2022.
Yeah it should be very good! I work for Lexus and the amount of preorders is just amazing
@@SergCarReviews nx is a sales a hit no suprise
Another quality vehicle by Lexus with luxury and reliability. Grill looks way better than a BMW
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@@VincentRudberg yes
Still looks ugly that Lexus grill
Carwow admin is too punctual in posting videos👏👏🙏.....Never has the person forgotten to post a video in a day. A post of appreciation for whoever's on the other side🙂
Don't read my name;"+$!*!#
Great job...
Great crew they got working on this.
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Right, actually I'm so addicted to my daily dose of carwow that I feel bored on Sundays!
I’d definitely take this over the competition, not something I’d have said about the previous generation but seems Lexus have got it together with this one.
They are always good
Genesis GV70 is better though
@@kristians2704 my god.its not
@@kristians2704 how because its rwd and v6.come on people dont care about fun to drive or performance what they is want comfort luxury brand prestige and quality lexus is king so please dont you compare a lexus to a genesis
@@kristians2704 Do they pay you to say this?
10:53 there's a reason for it. Fuel cap when opened exposes the fuel tank to the outside world. People with bad intentions can add unwanted materials or siphon the fuel out. It's for security purposes.
This..exactly what i was thinking
@@ekantakileshramessur604 Yh and also because the both the same it will be easier to differentiate between them by just pressing, the one that opens is for charging not adding fuel
Most modern cars have an anti siphon device so don't need to be locked. Which is what they should have used for this car just to keep the uniformity. This is hardly a dealbreaker for anyone but I can see why it's annoying.
My filler cap is push to open, but is locked shut when the car is locked...
No brainer
Anyone impressed with the electrics and electric windows? Small things usually take a lot of effort. Good job Lexus! Well done Mat!
Love this but I’ll have to wait a few years to get one, but that’s the thing with a Lexus they don’t break and are brilliant second hand cars. Got an 11 year old ISF and it’s been bombproof reliable.
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👍🏾. I had a CT200H (62 reg) and it never broke down. Ran perfect. This year I traded in for a 67 reg NX300h so will be eyeing up a fully electric version of this hopefully 5 years later.
Fully agree. I had a 02 plate SC430 when it was 12 years old. Bit of a marmite car but I loved it.
@@garethpendlebury7996 I really like the SC430, had one for a while too.
I have a 2010 IS and it cruises 🚢 like a ship 🛳
When I sometimes drive much newer cars from other manufacturers I instantly notice that lexus is far better
For the fuel latch it needs to be opened with the button because there is some kind valve on their hybrids... so to make people open it only with exact intention.
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On my Lexus hybrid, the fuel flap opens by just pressing on it.No button required as long as the car us open. I've no idea what valve you are referring to.
Same on my old 330e and my current X5 45e
It's a good choice. Softness is an advantage for most owners.
Office workers need a break even when commuting to work.
Well said
If you work in an office, why would you want to take a 4x4? Office is in a city=smooth tarmac roads, low speeds. Working in an office means all you meed to take in is a laptop+lunch.
Get a moped, quicker commute, less fuel, cheaper, less stress. More time to relax at home.
@@hello7533 and then risk your life because a muppet decides to move into your lane whilst your there
@@hello7533 a moped is fun when it’s -20 and ice on all roads
@@hello7533 This is Europe we are talking about right? Driving a moped in winter sounds miserable lol
These headlights will have the blade scan technology, it’s actually pretty amazing. The headlights are the triple led headlight system where it can automatically un illuminate any high beam. It can turn of the middle high beams if there’s a car in front or turn off the right/left side high beams for opposite incoming cars.
Other cars have been doing it for years. Some have projectors like house movie projectors with the moving mirrors,others have 60+ leds inside and can flash sign posts or people in the darkness to alert the driver plus everything this lexus can do.
@@ms-jl6dl yes you are totally right, Lexus has cool headlights but it’s nothing compared to German brands
It's cool tech no doubt but it really isn't a special feature anymore. German brands have that feature since almost a decade now and you could get it on something like an Audi A1.
@@wocaomade You are right this is FAR better than the German crap
They been doing that in Japan for a long time, they invented it
That 0-60 is actually impressive from a plug in Lexus SUV, wasn't expecting that.
his "specialist timing gear" is set up in rollout mode. therefore almost all his 0-60 test seem to be quicker that manufacturers claim. but you could not know that because this is not car enthusiasts channel. only consumers.
peace
@@intergalacticsucker1724. Ohhhh bitchy…😊
Actually quicker then a base Macan without sports chrono package (most base engine Macans do not have sportu chrono)
@@intergalacticsucker1724 Only Benz is allways slower than claimed 0-60
@@intergalacticsucker1724he doesn't measure like that. He always has rollout included. He's shown and said that time and time again in some of his videos
@carwow Regarding the fuel filler cap: on all plugin hybrids you have to press a button first. That is because they try to vacuum the fuel tank and this vacuum has to be released before opening. Vacuum is there because it should prolong the life of the fuel in the tank. In an odeal world you would always charge your hybrid and never use petrol. So the fuel might get old with all the oxygen and will not ignite properly.
Ah, I thought it was to prevent people from stealing fuel
@@grozaphy and that also since how it opens and closes doesnt affect everthing what he said aince in both situations its closed.
Weird. Wouldn’t that crust cause the volatile petrol to become more gaseous? Even water under a vacuum becomes gas, and petrol has a lower volatility point.
@@albertduncan6365 might also be pressurized. One or the other. But that is why you have to push the button to prepare the tank.
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Reason why the fuel flap is button activated is due to legislation, when you press the button the fuel neck is vented to avoid fuel vapours being released. All PHEV's are the same. Bmw had a huge issue with this on the i8.
You'd think, as an automotive journalist, he'd know this 😕
@@young3nsinglej were all on a journey to enlightenment!
So all other car companies do not need to ventilate or why European cars do not have that "feature"?
In reality, it is just asian thing, as all asian cars historically use from cabin opening fuel flap and used to have in cabin boot opening button also.
@@SiiliViin read into it, the car is not allowed to release fuel vapour if its a phev, that's why you have to hold the button down on phevs and the dash display tells you when the flap will open. I've driven an i8, an xc40, a cayenne hybrid, a mitsubishi outlander, a 330e and they all have that feature.
@@funkyhouseman I do not know those exact models, but still it is hard to believe that. At first, there no reasons to make extra steps on hybrids, why!? For second, all ICE cars have fuel tank ventilation, no extra ventilation needed for "hybrids". This is just design thing, if those cars all actually have fuel gap opening button. European cars have it connected to central locking system and opening doors, opens also fuel flap.
@Matt @everyone The reason they waited so long to introduce a plug-in: They didn’t want to build a car with a big battery because it’s not environmentally friendly, so they needed time to design very reliable batteries to withstand 1.000.000 km of runtime.
Well said
@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 thanks mate again
@@mls.design no problem
Using electricity to commute every day makes the car more environmentally friendly very quickly
You do realise that it's the same company that's been selling plug-in hybrid Priuses and RAV4s for years?
Loved my Lexus when I bought it and when I sold it, excellent resale value. Loved my Audi Q5 but hated it while selling it. Lexus is a brand to return!
Nice!! Which Lexus did you have??
@@SergCarReviews RX350, I believe it is the best size. I find NX to be quite small and narrow.
@@miguelprera2670 good choice
7:55 you should have used your specialist timing gear for the boot opening too lol
Compared to the previous gen it got open a lot quicker
Zee
Comment of the day my friend👍
The reason for the fuel filler release is because with these hybrids people can often go extended periods of time without refueling and so to stop the fuel going stale they pressurise the tanks, hence the button to release the pressure before you open. At least that's what I was told about the Range Rover P400e..
i assumed it was to prevent fuel theft
It's thief thing. I can't believe he did not know this and leaving his finger on purpose between pinching hinges... WTF? Not a problem if you are not a 5 year old car owner.
I love Lexus. My parents got a Lexus RX 450h, beautifal cars 🤩
First Lexus to have Adaptive Headlighting (finally catching up with Audi), Matt? I've had AHS on my current NX for years...!
He was paid by the Germans to say that ;)
@hon solo yes. I saw one LS460 from 2005 that had Adaptive headlights too, they Swivel when switched to auto mode.
I have AFS on my 2010 RX!
I had that on the 2005 Lexus RX330 I had so many years ago
I have this on my 2010 IS250 FSPORT
Haha, Matt must love Samsung. He gets a new one every year.
I like the new NX, Lexus finally changes their info system. Waiting for the next RX.
One thing you definitely in this car: Mark Levinson Sound System, MarkLevs are literally voted the best sound systems you can by in a factory car.
Well said
@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 not quite, I forgot “need” ;)
All I'm going to say on the subject is this: I'm a former sound engineer and 3x Lexus owner for a good reason! ☺
@@ApothecaryTerry 👍
you can’t have it in plug-in version
Matt you forgot tell people that the average journey to and from work is 40miles. If you get the plug in hybrid you won't get flat battery anxiety. If used well you won't need to use the ice at all
Well said
@@damithgoonerathne2469 thats why I've bought one for my wife, most of here runs will not require petrol
Plus you get the reliability of toyota and somewhat ridiculous value retention. Nice stop gap until real 5-600 mile evs come out (new battery tech) that you will need to charge at least every 2 days
10:46 Did...Did Matt just say yeet? Wel;l if you're gonna do that, you gotta add the corresponding sound effect for the poor parcel shelf.
Never thought u were a car person .. u know what masako give every dbz character a real world car tht they would buy even frieza and cell
What drugs did you take? He didn't say it.
@@Z3t487 watch from 10:44
@11:34 the camera is located behind the rare wind screen so that you can change only thewind screen when it breaks and not the whole camera system like other manufacturers.
Clever Lexus !
Wow! The new NX is BEAUTIFUL! My wife has the first gen Nx200t, 130k km and never ever had any problem, maintenance cost is as much as a Toyota! She loves it! However the hybrid one really felt weak... I wished NX would come in the new 2,4L 275hp PLUS plug in hybrid and make it over 350-400hp! I would sell my car for it in a heart beat!
I can totally recommend the new hybrid! 350h is a huge step up from the old one. I‘ve driven it last friday
The 350h has more power than the previous 300h. Hopefully shouldn't be a slouch. I've pre-ordered 350h F Sport AWD
@@Tron2011ch is it available for test drive? where do you live mate? What else can you tell me about the 350h? I've pre-ordered it here in Australia and I'm waiting for a test drive.
@@vinayshsureshram277 yeah nothing here in Australia until 27th Jan. I work for Lexus and we’ve had soo many preorders!!
@@SergCarReviews 27th Jan? :( I was also told that most of the orders were for the 350h. Hard to keep waiting
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He’s soo good
I think plug-in hybrids are the best of both worlds. Enough EV range to do 90% of peoples normal commute without using fuel, and can take on a long drive with the ICE engine.
Exactly and in an electric car you are also driving around with the additional weight of the larger battery unless you are using the full capacity all the time. So I see what Matt means here but I think I would prefer a PHEV vs full EV.
The Lexus grill looks like a combination of a garden net and a snow plow, but as you can see it doesn't bother fanboys. As is the fact that Lexus is largely the more expensive Toyota.
Another point of this car is that, after all t'he battery dies. It works like a non plug in hybrid more much efficiently than any other PHEV. From a spanish car channel they tried this car with "almost 0 battery" and they got 6L/100km like an old Nx300h or better
As a Lexus fanboy, I can safely say they have done me proud with the infotainment. It’s about time!
It does actually look very nice both interior and exterior
Well its a lexus
Don't joke, every Lexus is exaggerated and the grill looks ugly, but Toyota fans don't mind it.
@@smokwawelski7235 whatever .😂
"These carpets are like the ones you'd get in a luxury car" 👀 to must people a Lexus is a luxury car 🤣 nice one Matt!
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I believe that in Europe, the categories for luxury cars are Rolls Royce, Bentley, etc.
Brands such as Lexus, Mercedes and the like are considered 'premium' cars
@@sevens957 Indeed. Lexus in Europe is a premium brand, not a luxury brand.
@@sevens957 nope lexus is luxury its just europeans are just too proud to give credit to asian luxury brands
@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 I truly think it's just the way they categorize things but (many not all) are totally snobs and xenophobic about Asian brands tbh. We have all seen the comments online.
I will forever prefer Lexus/Toyota over any other car brand. LS500 being my current favourite over all the competition.
So is me
@Torero so.what .
@Torero cvt doesn't matter in a luxury car... in fact it's better because of smoother gear changes.
@Torero ok its your cup of tea.
@@moa-wg3bo whatever
I was expecting a “just go right ahead and buy it” . That is a great looking car 👍
Great and fantastic car. Do not shortlist it, buy if you can. 😍😍👍👍
Didn’t they already have adaptive headlights on all their models with matrix LED. I drove the LS500 president line and the automatic high beam was fantastic with it exactly following oncoming traffic and leaving a blank space in the light beam to not dazzle
I think so
I believe he is referring to this model only
the real lights are copied from bmw 3 series lol
imagine this brand new amazing technology... only issue is that I have this on a frigging corsa lol
These headlights will have the blade scan technology, it’s actually pretty amazing. But yes you’re right the headlights are the triple led headlight system where it can automatically un illuminate any high beam. It can turn of the middle high beams if there’s a car in front or turn off the right/left side high beams for opposite incoming cars.
I love how it’s basically a bigger ux that looks better
Ux and ct200h are not my favorite lexus models .nx is a fantastic luxury suv focus on comfort and mpg
Love my Lexus NX, bullet proof high quality engineering which still looks great years later.
I watch a lot of car reviews, and Mat is just the best out there. Smart, funny, easy to listen to. Points out the things you want to know. I'm on a waitlist to get this car in the US. It's just what I've been looking for. Thanks carwow for another great review!
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@@timsmith3229 liplexus
I find it difficult to listen to American reviewers
@wass006 it's usually the monotone delivery some seem to have, I find it difficult too
He tends to swallow his words.
The tax advantages are real, but even disregarding that, plug-in hybrids are not pointless at all for a very large group of car users. And I'm one of them. Most days I do no more than 20 miles just locally, and then every couple of weeks I am likely to do a 500 mile round trip. With a plug-in hybrid, I will have no significant fuel cost in everyday use, and no need to wake the petrol engine for a lot of cold-start short local runs. Yet I will also have no range anxiety or charging delays on the long trips. For someone who wants one car to do it all, something like this is a very attractive proposition.
Well they're pointless from the perspective of "doing something for the environment". Only that. And can only be used by people who own homes with garages,for the rest of us living in the city buildings (ca.60%) this is overpriced, useless ,virtue-signaling tool of the dimwits.
Lexus, puts a smile on your face everytime you drive it. What can I say Lexus, in your pursuit of perfection, we experienced Amazing.
Mat, your genuine passion for cars shines through, always. It’s great to watch.
He’s soo good so easy to watch 😄
The fuel cap has to be locked as fueling a hybrid requires the car to depressurize the tank. So you have to tell the car to ready itself for refueling.
Lexus cars are so underrated
Don't say that. I need the LC500 price to be low so I can afford it in the future
@@grozaphy well said
the only good lexus is the lc500, everything else is behind the German competition
@@kristians2704 LFA is the best V10 sounding car and the best car.
I have had Discovery’s ,BMW X5,Audi Q5 and there is no doubt my Lexus NX is better built than anything else I’ve owned
The body of this Lexus NX, especially in side-rear angle profile, reminds me of Mazda CX-5, a bit sportier and perhaps overall better looking and more luxurious.
Nice review! Thanks for this one! I've pre-ordered a 350h hybrid AWD in F Sport here in Australia
I remembered you preordered a 350 fsport previously. What changed your mind?
@@rickylin6009 correct. I changed my order to the hybrid 350h F Sport AWD. Want better fuel economy. I also feel this will have better resale value in 5 years.
@@vinayshsureshram277 I probably prefer the 350h as well but the non fsport. Cant wait to test drive it in January 2022.
350h f sport may be over $90k AUD considering the current NX300h awd (with enhancement pack) is already $88k (non f sport). Personally I think $75k-$85k is more ideal for NX because if it’s over $85k I would prefer to buy a 1-2 year old RX
@@rickylin6009 cool. Yep, waiting for the test drive. If its gonna be close to or over 90k AUD, I won't get it either. Waiting for pricing to come out
@@rickylin6009 the NX350h will come in a 2wd and you will only need to get an AWD to get Enhancement Packs eg sunroof etc. Luckily the HUD comes standard on the Sports Luxury. I have a feeling it should be a lot less than 90k for a standard 2wd hybrid. I work for Lexus and was told the pricing rank will go NX250, NX350h, NX350 and then NX450h+. It will all be very interesting and can’t wait to put up some reviews on it when it lands in Australia 👌
Love how Lexus develops perfection.
Also Genesis
@@dragospahontu nope.
Lexus is on a roll and sales are getting better what else you want .
@@damithgoonerathne2469 why?
@@dragospahontu because its not.simple as that
The more I'm seeing this car's functionality ! The more i love it
In black the grill looks like Darth Vadar.
Love your no nonesense style. It's like having a freind telling you all the good/bad of their car. Great job!
I'm indifferent about the full light bars though 💔.
And I love the grills on Lexus cars❤️
Full lightbars in the back are sick tbh
@@yungboicontigo9278 imo dodge makes the best lightbars
@@hamzajunaid11022 true
YASSSS FINALY I was waiting for this review for soo long and it's finally here, thanks Mat you the best :D
I’d go with the plug-in. Fully loaded everything between 450h and 450h+ is around $2000. Besides, here in the US, I think the plug-in variant is eligible for federal incentives of around $7500. If this is confirmed, the plug-in would be significantly cheaper and have all the capabilities of a plug-in should you need it. I am in with the 450h+ Just gotta find one.
Plus the larger charge spaces in car parks.
I oreded a nx350h awd in nov 2021 it’s now April 2022 will I get the car this year 😡😡😡😡
Regarding needing a button to open the petrol cap:
In order not to have fuel evaporate into the atmosphere, a lot of PHEVs have pressurised petrol tanks (only slightly above atmospheric pressure). More needed in PHEVs because petrol more likely to sit there unused for ages and traditional techniques to deal with this in ICE cars require the engine to run more regularly.
The button depressurises the tank before unlocking.
Lmao the 5.98 part part had me dead. That’s something I would do
Lexus NX design is so beautiful I love it. The headlights is so beautiful 🚗💖
Agree
the look is from 2010 LOL
@@MrBreakingBud you dont like it .its ok.
I have adaptive LED on ES and LS. 🤷🏻♂️ Not too new for Lexus
That face palm after the 0-60 run would make a perfect GIF 🤣🤣🤦♂️😂😂
Great test! 👌The best suv!👌 Bravo Japan! Germany out!
Won't happen lol
All that tech and it won’t break. Bless Lexus
how do you know that it won’t break?
@@kristians2704 because I’ve owned 4 lexus and I’m on my 5th, and they don’t break, that’s how I know.
I would take the NX over an Q5 because it's more quality and style
Have to disagree at 21:10. If your daily routine only involves around 40 miles of driving and you want to drive electric, the net result is you’ve done all your weeks driving emissions-free as you would have in a full EV.
If you typically do 5k miles in a year, that’s a huge reduction in petrol over the course of a year. Maybe you do a few road trips in hybrid mode, and even then you would maybe have used 500 miles worth of fuel in a year.
People buying it just for tax benefits may not use it this way, but for people who want to actually drive electric and can charge at home this is a serious option.
I use PHEV this way, lots of full electric driving around town then once or twice a week a long motorway journey beyond the capability of current EV range and infrastructure. It's a great option for that kind of use case.
bulletproof reliability. Have one for 4 years. Absolute nothing gone wrong.
The fuel cap only works like that is for safety reason, to prevent someone from stealing your gas/petrol.
Looks like a Mazda CX-5
I agree with you Matt this is the best looking car in its class IN this F-Sport Trim
Well said
Maybe it’s not better than the Germans, but for sure it’s better than the Brits.
In terms of power..... definitely not better than germans..... but reliability and comfort they are definitely better.
I am big fans of PHEV. We currently having a Prius Prime and Volvo XC90 PHEV, which are absolutely doing their job, and can do road trip without range anxiety. The Prius can do over 1000km with a full charge & single fill and the Volvo can do over 750km.
I have a Lexus is300h Executive edition 2015 model and it's the most comfortable car I have ever driven. 👍👍👍
When Mat says, "Well firstly its a Lexus, it's never going to break" that really reassures me & others as (Petrol Heads, Owners & Car Enthusiasts) that Japanese cars are the best when it comes to dependability & reliability & of course quality, other manufacturers by country such as Germany & Great Britain is also where you look towards quality & luxury such as the VW Group (Porsche, Audi, Bentley & Lamborghini) & the BMW Group (BMW, MINI & Rolls Royce Motor Cars) & of course Jaguar Land Rover & Aston Martin.
A great review, however I would have liked to have seen the results of fuel economy when driving in full hybrid mode on the plug in/self charging model, maybe over a journey of around 150 miles. I'm an owner of a 2020 NX and would have been interested to see if the mpg is better or worse in the new model, bearing in mind the increased weight.
How much mpg do you get on your 2020?
Ngl the design paired with the color and the grille looks gorgeous
looks outdated and old asf
The fuel caps are different because people try to steal petrol out of cars circa the fuel crisis last year. If your fuel gauge could be opened externally you would be a big target for theft.
Just bought one today. 👍🏻
I really appreciate your reviews man. I've been car hunting for months and you're literally the only person who's opinion I trust. You seem like a very wholesome and positive guy and my gf and I would like to wish you nothing but the best for the future to come. Looking forward to more reviews, take care.
Lexus just have it's own class 😍
Well said
Just as a minor correction, my 2020 ES has adaptive headlights. So this may be a first for the NX, but not for Lexus.
The fuel filler cap has a button because its a safety feature. Look it up, you won't be disappointed at the attention to detail that Lexus/ Toyota put into small things like that.
Lexus vs German competitors. This Lexus will be always near top of the reliability surveys. The Germans will always be in the lower half, if not bottom of reliability surveys. The choice is clear!
i didn't find the petrol fuel lock annoying, i think its a good feature, someone can steal petrol or maybe can put something in the tank like sugar, which causes issues. whereas with electric there is less chance of sabotaging it. (or i lack the imagination that someone can severely sabotage the charging port too 😉).
Most cars have locking fuel flaps, but when the cars unlocked you can just push them to open instead of messing around with a button.
@@Xenon0000000000001 I didn't know that, I drive a 2 wheeler 😂
Thx for the review Matt. i requested this one for two month ago and here we are so thank you very much .
I think hyundai tucson phev looks better , slightly bigger , reasonable performance , can be 4x4 in electric mode only and better value for money .
true ! mat underestimated that car
NEW LEXUS NX 😎👍🏻 BRUTAL COOL LUXURY SUV
It's really fun how much Lexus fanboys get excited about this car, absolutely in every way. And the truth is that if it had been produced by another automotive concern, it would not have been 10% of this delight.
Great for sharing this car has heated backseats; I have the feeling this is missing in other caras that may have.- Thanks
I love the new nx.i dont believe german buyers will buy any asian luxury brand but thats ok.overall lexus is the best asian luxury brand .in the usa lexus outsell mercedes bmw and audi by a mile
That's also because of price difference lol. If the others were cheaper then Lexus would not sell as much
@@danielmurray5326 look lexus is a establishment and you dont like it thats ok .
I love german cars since I was a child and I‘d still take the NX over its competitors if I wanted to buy a car of such a formfactor.
@@danielmurray5326 Its not cheaper by a large margin, its to do with the market. people that keep their cars over 5 years would buy lexus, for reliability and resale. People that buy cars as toys probably wont buy lexus.
@@Ilikepie18855 well said
I'm getting one on a lease and trade in my 2020 NX, can't wait.
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One thing you have to know with Lexus: they never do sth by accident. I guess that the wobble on the center console is intentionally. If you put it in too tight, it’ll loosen over the time and will start to make noises whereas if you have a bit of controlled play it’ll never make any noises as if in eg BMWs
Overall, this car looks pretty cool and it's probably better than the Audi
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Even though lexus's grills are large they look good and suite the the car at least....🤷♂️
5.9s for 0-60 on a wet road with winter tires, that's pretty fast. On a dry road with summer UHP tires it will probably do 5.5-5.6s. Not bad for a big heavy SUV with a CVT transmission.
Well said
Toyota/Lexus E-CVT has real 1st gear so they launched better than regular CVT
Lexus have been producing adaptive headlights for at least 20 years probably much longer than that
I think if you combine this with Lexus reliability, it will be better than the Germany efficient machine's
Please review the LX soon!
He did taking about the lx and he loved it