First Drive: 2015 Lexus NX 200t
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For the target audience of this vehicle, it's swift enough to get along down the road just fine. That's all the engine it needs for now.
I think we're going to see a lot of these on the road if they can keep a nicely-optioned NX 200 at $35k or less. Lexus has a hit on its hands with this one.
I think we're going to see a lot of these on the road if they can keep a nicely-optioned NX 200 at $35k or less. Lexus has a hit on its hands with this one.
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Toyota/Lexus, outside of the Prius, has never been huge on first to market, or being top of the market. Internal restrictions make it pretty difficult to push the envelope. Tons of manufacturing capability constraints and reliability metrics. While some of these are good, many are also somewhat outdated or no longer apply. Toyota/Lexus is usually a fast follower... but.. not fast. So just a follower. Internally they even say themselves, that they're never ones to really do things fast or first.
I will say that Toyota/Lexus has followed trends more often the last few years to make sure they get things right.
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Originally Posted by KevinGS
I think we're going to see a lot of these on the road if they can keep a nicely-optioned NX 200 at $35k or less. Lexus has a hit on its hands with this one.
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A decently optioned NX is going to probably ~$42k. I am expecting base price of ~$37,395 or so.
I mean minus some obvious Lexus features (front spindle grill, some interior options) they have the same shape and similar exterior styling that would make me beg to differ. Lexus Claims that its 90% different which it very possibly can because of its interior styling, drive train (maybe since they both use the AR style engine 2.5l 2AR in Rav4 and 2.0l 8AR). To you it may be different but to me, it just seems like they took bits and pieces from all around the toyota line changed them a little bit to make the NX. But that's just my opinion
Not saying that its a bad thing. The Rav4 has come A LONG WAY in its styling and has proven it self to the toyota line so its not a BAD thing
Not saying that its a bad thing. The Rav4 has come A LONG WAY in its styling and has proven it self to the toyota line so its not a BAD thing
To be honest, I share your very same sentiments!
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So for NX, I am very happy with base or mid spec models in Europe... it starts at €40k for well equipped base, 44k for mid spec that has everything you need and up to almost €65k for EVERYTHING.
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This is one of those vehicles that we can have giant threads about them and we can nitpick things but the market/consumer is going to love it and buy it in droves. It isn't perfect, the styling isn't for everyone and the specs might not be jaw dropping but overall it is an extremely solid effort.
Funny but the leading feature might be the technology offered .
Funny but the leading feature might be the technology offered .
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You couldn't be more wrong. Historically, Toyota moves much faster than other mainstream manufacturers like Ford or GM. Internally, Toyota is not restricted at all, they actually encourage forward thinking and great new ideas.
I will say that Toyota/Lexus has followed trends more often the last few years to make sure they get things right.
I will say that Toyota/Lexus has followed trends more often the last few years to make sure they get things right.
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This is one of those vehicles that we can have giant threads about them and we can nitpick things but the market/consumer is going to love it and buy it in droves. It isn't perfect, the styling isn't for everyone and the specs might not be jaw dropping but overall it is an extremely solid effort.
Funny but the leading feature might be the technology offered .
Funny but the leading feature might be the technology offered .