2017 nx
07-18-16, 02:13 PM
#31
the NX300 was trademarked in another country, which most likely means the U.S. will get it too. it will probably put out 255 hp and 236 lb of torque. the touchpad is basically like a laptop if you just turn the feedback down, i think it works very well then with the RC & NX.
07-18-16, 07:15 PM
#32
Racer
My NX's touchpad got so much easier to use once I did the following:
- Changed the flick to be at the longest setting
- Changed the scroll speed to the fastest setting
- Disabled the haptic feedback
The first two settings are only set by some "secret" motions and sequences (not via a visible menu choice on the display). To learn these secret settings, watch this video.
- Changed the flick to be at the longest setting
- Changed the scroll speed to the fastest setting
- Disabled the haptic feedback
The first two settings are only set by some "secret" motions and sequences (not via a visible menu choice on the display). To learn these secret settings, watch this video.
07-18-16, 07:15 PM
#33
Track pad is horrible and dangerous. By their logic, it must be safe to use a laptop or a phone while driving too, and people make fun of iDrive, those who spent 5 seconds trying and disregarding yet the best part of it is it doesn't require you to stare at the screen as to where the cursor is. I thought it would get easier over the months and it has a little bit but still requires me to take my eyes off the road for too long for it to be safe. Even if a split second, on the freeway that means an extra 30-40feet of braking distance before rear ending and causing an accident.
The Lexus trackpad is by far the worst system ever implemented to a car, honestly its a driving hazard.
The Lexus trackpad is by far the worst system ever implemented to a car, honestly its a driving hazard.
Both the Audi MMI and GM CUE systems, for example, are more opaque and convoluted. One often has to momentarily look away to operate any of the modern control systems and, consequently, one should use one of them only when and where it is safe to do so.
07-18-16, 07:19 PM
#34
What is a spindle? I've always known it to be a part of a vehicle's suspension system.
07-19-16, 09:26 AM
#38
Lead Lap
As a Lexus owner I associate the spindle as the "spindle" grill design. In my reply I used the spindle word casually referring to the grill design. I'm sorry to assume, everyone here knows about what the spindle grill is. And sorry to assume one would be able to immediately associate/connect the word spindle to refer to the grill, because the Lexus grill design is known as the "spindle" grill. I should have added the word grill behind it to make it absolutely clear to some, so there would be no confusion with another car part. I do want to correct myself by saying Acura's Power Plenum grill design... Which has now been replaced with their diamond pentagon front grill in the MDX... Which means the RDX would probably get another facelift for 2018.
07-19-16, 09:29 AM
#39
Lead Lap
The MMI is good with its connectivity, but the screen Is not widescreen so its ehhh.
The Command unit is still complicado to me.
Overall touchpad, remote touch, whatever Lexus is offering is basically outdated, slow, and lacks behind the competition for me.
07-19-16, 09:31 AM
#40
Lead Lap
That would be interesting, and quite out of left field. Lexus tends to stay true on their first iteration of a model (3 year period of time). New gauge set would be nice, but also interesting. The NX300 or if they decide to offer a more powerful model, would only surface at the LCI/Mid Cycle Update in 18.
07-19-16, 12:08 PM
#41
Although entitled to your opinion, if you have time I suggest sitting in a new BMW with the newest iteration iDrive system (the new 7 is the only one) or any 5 series up vehicle Idrive (which is older but one generation older) and feel the system. The UI, the backend hardware, and the controller are laid out quite wlll and you will not be locked out or lost in that system.
The MMI is good with its connectivity, but the screen Is not widescreen so its ehhh.
The Command unit is still complicado to me.
Overall touchpad, remote touch, whatever Lexus is offering is basically outdated, slow, and lacks behind the competition for me.
The MMI is good with its connectivity, but the screen Is not widescreen so its ehhh.
The Command unit is still complicado to me.
Overall touchpad, remote touch, whatever Lexus is offering is basically outdated, slow, and lacks behind the competition for me.
"The Lexus trackpad is by far the worst system ever implemented to a car, honestly its a driving hazard."
is a completely unsubstantiated piece of hyperbole.
07-19-16, 02:09 PM
#42
Driver School Candidate
I can't wait for this badboy. They'll do minor changes in the interior for sure to make sure they continue to grab market share. Have to compete with a redesigned GLC to boot.
07-21-16, 03:18 PM
#43
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I had an opportunity to test one out at a special drive event in the Bay Area in 2015.
When I read the specs not having 8 speed transmission turned me off.
I hope they can get a better transmission next time around.
When I read the specs not having 8 speed transmission turned me off.
I hope they can get a better transmission next time around.
07-22-16, 12:37 AM
#44
Lexus Champion
As mentioned earlier...why would you want so many gears on such a small engine. Having those extra gears to bog down this small turbo-4 will only add lag for 1 or 2 mpg.
07-22-16, 05:15 AM
#45
why does everything think having extra gears = adding gears on the top end....
blows my mind people not knowing how final drive and gearing works. why don't we all go back to 4-speeds then, so much torque bla bla bla
more gears done correctly is always better, only penalty being drive-terrain loss and weight.
Just as an example my M3 was 7-DCT twin clutch and it only has a higher redline speed of 3mph at 208mph over the 6-MT 205mph with a much lower final drive.
Ive said it before, the NX would be much better with a 8-speed AT, not for the extra MPG because it won't really gain any, but it'll drive around town much better. The 6-speed is slugglish and shifts are more rough than the 8-speed in the RC and RX. The lexus 8-speed does hunt for gears a bit too much but I'll still take that over having 2 less cogs. Lexus should just cave and get with the program and use the zf-8 speed from the new 7-ers.
blows my mind people not knowing how final drive and gearing works. why don't we all go back to 4-speeds then, so much torque bla bla bla
more gears done correctly is always better, only penalty being drive-terrain loss and weight.
Just as an example my M3 was 7-DCT twin clutch and it only has a higher redline speed of 3mph at 208mph over the 6-MT 205mph with a much lower final drive.
Ive said it before, the NX would be much better with a 8-speed AT, not for the extra MPG because it won't really gain any, but it'll drive around town much better. The 6-speed is slugglish and shifts are more rough than the 8-speed in the RC and RX. The lexus 8-speed does hunt for gears a bit too much but I'll still take that over having 2 less cogs. Lexus should just cave and get with the program and use the zf-8 speed from the new 7-ers.
The 8 speed auto was developed for better gas mileage to meet the epa standards. The NX in my opinion gets excellent gas mileage. Yes, it is the fwd version but still very good.