2015 Lexus NX on US site!
#16
Lead Lap
...I'm not leaving the forums just because I'm not going to buy the NX, so I guess you won't be happy that my a** isn't going to get hit by the door. I'll still come back and look to see what people think about the NX once they have one, and see what troubles they may have. Who knows - 3 years may go by and we may end up owning one...it's just not for me right now.
#17
yes. didn't want to start a war. I saw that you said you need to eat crow.
Just thought i had to explain I'm not one of those rich entitled a-holes. And i felt crappy thinking that HUD was the reason I didn't want this car, so I had to come up with others.
Best to ya.
Just thought i had to explain I'm not one of those rich entitled a-holes. And i felt crappy thinking that HUD was the reason I didn't want this car, so I had to come up with others.
Best to ya.
#18
The pursuit of F
Once again confusion on the LDW - Lane Departure Warning ... Listed as LDW and not LKA - Lane Keep Assist ... The description made it sound like it's just a warning system with no steering correction.
Thinking I don't really care to have that option if it doesn't help correct the steering.
Thinking I don't really care to have that option if it doesn't help correct the steering.
According to the NX manual (http://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdriver...al-search.do):
If the system judges that the vehicle has deviated
from the current traffic lane, along with alerting the driver with a buzzer and
indications in the multi-information display, it will provide assistance by operating
the steering wheel to avoid further deviation from the marker lines.
.
If the system judges that the vehicle has deviated
from the current traffic lane, along with alerting the driver with a buzzer and
indications in the multi-information display, it will provide assistance by operating
the steering wheel to avoid further deviation from the marker lines.
.
Putting semantics aside whether it's called LDA or LKA, the system is reactive in providing steering force to correct the line. In the video from 0:31, no flasher is on which is proof positive the system is intrusive without a flasher on which is great and what we expect. Question remains how the system behaves with a flasher on with the hope (and logic) the system does not intervene (unless if BSM triggers - that would be sweet).
Last edited by corradoMR2; 11-22-14 at 05:38 AM.
#19
Driver School Candidate
The link to the manual is here - see page 263 and onwards: http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/do.../sec_04-05.pdf
Here is the quote from the manual on when the LDA system will activate its warning:
■ Lane deviation alert function
When the following conditions are satisfied, the function operates.
When the lane deviation alert function operates, lane lines is displayed on the
multi-information display. (P. 265)
● When the LDA is on. (P. 263)
● When the vehicle speed is approximately32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
● When the system recognizes white (yellow) lane markers.
● When the lane width is more than approximately 8.2 ft. (2.5 m).
● When turn signal lever is not operating.
● When the emergency flashers are not operating.
● When driving on a straight road or through a curve with a radius of more
than approximately 328 ft. (100 m)
● When a system abnormality is not detected. (P. 266)
When the following conditions are satisfied, the function operates.
When the lane deviation alert function operates, lane lines is displayed on the
multi-information display. (P. 265)
● When the LDA is on. (P. 263)
● When the vehicle speed is approximately32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
● When the system recognizes white (yellow) lane markers.
● When the lane width is more than approximately 8.2 ft. (2.5 m).
● When turn signal lever is not operating.
● When the emergency flashers are not operating.
● When driving on a straight road or through a curve with a radius of more
than approximately 328 ft. (100 m)
● When a system abnormality is not detected. (P. 266)
■ Lane deviation alert function
When the following conditions are satisfied, the function operates.
When the lane deviation alert function operates, lane lines is displayed on the
multi-information display. (P. 265)
● When the LDA is on. (P. 263)
● When the vehicle speed is approximately32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
● When the system recognizes white (yellow) lane markers.
● When the lane width is more than approximately 8.2 ft. (2.5 m).
● When turn signal lever is not operating.
● When the emergency flashers are not operating.
● When driving on a straight road or through a curve with a radius of more
than approximately 328 ft. (100 m)
● When a system abnormality is not detected. (P. 266)
When the following conditions are satisfied, the function operates.
When the lane deviation alert function operates, lane lines is displayed on the
multi-information display. (P. 265)
● When the LDA is on. (P. 263)
● When the vehicle speed is approximately32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
● When the system recognizes white (yellow) lane markers.
● When the lane width is more than approximately 8.2 ft. (2.5 m).
● When turn signal lever is not operating.
● When the emergency flashers are not operating.
● When driving on a straight road or through a curve with a radius of more
than approximately 328 ft. (100 m)
● When a system abnormality is not detected. (P. 266)
#21
Both the paper brochure and lexus' website are only listing the LDA as merely a departure alert system. Careful mention of alert system to help remind you to steer back to middle of Lane but no mention of assist. The owners manual may not be accurate or may be for another country's market is my fear, I love the LKA on our 2014 Acura MDX. And yes if you signal and someone is in your blind spot you get an audible alert but no assist back in your lane. The LKA does turn off upon signaling a lane change.
#22
Lexus Test Driver
I currently have HUD, ML and the standard easy exit. These are 3 things the NX does not have. I agree down the road they will add them but Lexus figures initially they don't need to offer them as there will be enough buyers who don't care. Maybe 2016 RX.
ps Love the HUD as I am tall and can't see the speedometer to start with.
ps Love the HUD as I am tall and can't see the speedometer to start with.
#23
while HUD is really cool I wonder if it is really necessary. In the NX the Nav screen is higher up than on other vehicles and most drivers are accustomed to look at the speedometer in a standard spot. I do think this will become important in the coming yeas to save dash space for the infotainment and control units.
Mercedes with HUD
2013 Lexus GS
Lexus NX with Nav
Mercedes with HUD
2013 Lexus GS
Lexus NX with Nav
#24
Lead Lap
while HUD is really cool I wonder if it is really necessary. In the NX the Nav screen is higher up than on other vehicles and most drivers are accustomed to look at the speedometer in a standard spot. I do think this will become important in the coming yeas to save dash space for the infotainment and control units.]
#25
It looks like Lexus does not allow lots of freedom in customizing options the way MB, Audi and BMW do. I personally find HUD distracting so am glad I am not forced to pay for it.
Good news. Local Lexus dealer just called me to inform they got NX F-Sport in and it is getting prepped. I made an appointment to test drive on Saturday. I am excited and hope I will like it.
Good news. Local Lexus dealer just called me to inform they got NX F-Sport in and it is getting prepped. I made an appointment to test drive on Saturday. I am excited and hope I will like it.
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