Official Lexus NX thread
05-02-14, 06:55 AM
#1532
Pole Position
I agree the NX is not an upgrade over the RX, but being a brand new design and 4 to 5 years newer, I certainly expect it to improve on the NVH front. When the new RX comes out, it should leapfrog the NX no problem. The NVH standards for the NX should not be below a 4 to 5 yr vehicle, even though the RX is one class up.
05-02-14, 06:59 AM
#1533
Pole Position
I understand what you're saying. That was never my stance, in fact I agree with your points. Perhaps when (at least the people here) who say they plan to upgrade they mean in the sense that it's a newer car, tech and vs the 3RX sure maybe better materials. That said it won't be true come 4RX, up the food chain it goes and the pecking order will distinguish itself more in the Lexus SUV line.
The excitement of the NX which isn't even out yet has me dreaming of what the RX will bring to the segment.
The excitement of the NX which isn't even out yet has me dreaming of what the RX will bring to the segment.
05-02-14, 07:01 AM
#1534
Pole Position
05-02-14, 09:56 AM
#1535
Lexus Test Driver
^^^ +1.
For me, going from an RX to an NX is an "upgrade" in the sense that it is an upgrade in styling , tech, fuel economy, and size which will better satisfy my needs. And materials appears to be on par or better in some areas than the current RX.
Will it be noisier than the current RX? I honestly doubt it. To put some perspective, the new Highlander is about as quiet as the current RX and since the 4 RX is due in a year, I would not be surprised if the NX is similar to the Highlander and current RX at cruising speeds. Remember, the 4 RX will jump up in NVH refinement...
For me, going from an RX to an NX is an "upgrade" in the sense that it is an upgrade in styling , tech, fuel economy, and size which will better satisfy my needs. And materials appears to be on par or better in some areas than the current RX.
Will it be noisier than the current RX? I honestly doubt it. To put some perspective, the new Highlander is about as quiet as the current RX and since the 4 RX is due in a year, I would not be surprised if the NX is similar to the Highlander and current RX at cruising speeds. Remember, the 4 RX will jump up in NVH refinement...
After watching the video posted by KyleSaab04 (in another post in Club Lexus) , I should say Lexus indeed has packaged the NX very well and it retains some characteristics/merits of the current RX --- rear reclining seats, switchable trunk lights (this is in response to the downgrade from 2IS to 3IS), trunk space, ample rear legroom, etc.
In terms of noise, the video shows that NX sounds sportier. So I expect the next RX should be quieter to differentiate the profiling of the owners.
No doubt the new RX should be much better than the current RX. This is Lexus best selling model and they can't risk the sales. For people who own the current RX and find the size just right for their needs, it would be prudent to wait till the next RX (due in 2016?) come up before making any decision.
Last edited by AndyL; 05-02-14 at 10:04 AM.
05-02-14, 10:45 AM
#1536
05-02-14, 11:27 AM
#1537
?? 2RX was 2004-2009. 3RX is 2010-current. And the RX is stuck with what it has (ie 2013 refresh) until the '16 4RX is ready to surpass it in every objective category. So the NX will for a brief period of time probably be nicer (overall). 4RX should become bigger and more luxurious
My mom had an 08 RX400h too 
05-02-14, 12:45 PM
#1538
After watching the video posted by KyleSaab04 (in another post in Club Lexus) , I should say Lexus indeed has packaged the NX very well and it retains some characteristics/merits of the current RX --- rear reclining seats, switchable trunk lights (this is in response to the downgrade from 2IS to 3IS), trunk space, ample rear legroom, etc.
I was wondering where the phone charger was, and I think that setup looks pretty cool. Not that it matters for me, but I think Qi is not directly compatible with Apple products, although you can buy a special charging case....but that defeats the "ease of use" to some extent.
I still think the nose of the hybrid (with no appearance package) looks really weird and pointy from the side.
05-02-14, 01:19 PM
#1540
Definitely the best, most in depth look at the car yet for those of us not having seen it in person.
I was wondering where the phone charger was, and I think that setup looks pretty cool. Not that it matters for me, but I think Qi is not directly compatible with Apple products, although you can buy a special charging case....but that defeats the "ease of use" to some extent.
I still think the nose of the hybrid (with no appearance package) looks really weird and pointy from the side.
I was wondering where the phone charger was, and I think that setup looks pretty cool. Not that it matters for me, but I think Qi is not directly compatible with Apple products, although you can buy a special charging case....but that defeats the "ease of use" to some extent.
I still think the nose of the hybrid (with no appearance package) looks really weird and pointy from the side.
05-02-14, 01:54 PM
#1541
As soon as the NX comes out we'll be buying one to replace the RAV4.
05-02-14, 01:56 PM
#1542
Lexus Fanatic
From former CL member/Lexus owner Saabkyle04:
05-02-14, 02:14 PM
#1543
Lexus Fanatic
In fact you can write letters and numbers on the RTC pad. Cool!
05-02-14, 05:27 PM
#1544
I agree the NX is not an upgrade over the RX, but being a brand new design and 4 to 5 years newer, I certainly expect it to improve on the NVH front. When the new RX comes out, it should leapfrog the NX no problem. The NVH standards for the NX should not be below a 4 to 5 yr vehicle, even though the RX is one class up.
What NX has to deliver is more style and sportier handling... it has loads of more style than RX, and it should have better handling no matter what.
05-02-14, 05:38 PM
#1545
it is same as in RX, it gets a bit weird looking from certain angles in pics, but in real life it looks fine. You probably didnt even notice it on RX.
It is done to have better approach angles, so your front end wont rub. Afterall, it is an SUV... you might not want to tackle Rubicon with it, but it helps with some light off roading or even tricky garage/driveway.