Official Lexus NX thread
#1653
i doubt they are benchmarking Macan, as it is a lot more expensive... he is probably thinking X3 and Q5. At least we saw them in those testing spy shots long time ago.
I just checked Macan pricing... with same equipment as top end NX, it is $86k.... wow.
I just checked Macan pricing... with same equipment as top end NX, it is $86k.... wow.
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#1655
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#1656
I am interested as well, they're certainly talking a big game. I thought it was kind of funny that the shortcomings of "competitor" vehicles are probably most glaring in the RX much more so than the Germans.
The X3 feels very sure footed, so if the NX can compete with that I'll be very happy. Maybe someone with more knowledge can chime in and answer one question I had. The NX wheelbase is about 6 inches shorter than the X3 despite only being about an inch shorter overall. I'm sure there are more factors in play, but isn't this going to negatively affect the handling?
The X3 feels very sure footed, so if the NX can compete with that I'll be very happy. Maybe someone with more knowledge can chime in and answer one question I had. The NX wheelbase is about 6 inches shorter than the X3 despite only being about an inch shorter overall. I'm sure there are more factors in play, but isn't this going to negatively affect the handling?
Worse is that they get easier unsettled with bumps, which is why they probably have that new AVS with 30 different settings and show us bump handling in the video.
#1657
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I am interested as well, they're certainly talking a big game. I thought it was kind of funny that the shortcomings of "competitor" vehicles are probably most glaring in the RX much more so than the Germans.
The X3 feels very sure footed, so if the NX can compete with that I'll be very happy. Maybe someone with more knowledge can chime in and answer one question I had. The NX wheelbase is about 6 inches shorter than the X3 despite only being about an inch shorter overall. I'm sure there are more factors in play, but isn't this going to negatively affect the handling?
The X3 feels very sure footed, so if the NX can compete with that I'll be very happy. Maybe someone with more knowledge can chime in and answer one question I had. The NX wheelbase is about 6 inches shorter than the X3 despite only being about an inch shorter overall. I'm sure there are more factors in play, but isn't this going to negatively affect the handling?
110.6 X3
110.5 Q5
108.5 GLK
105.7 RDX
104.8 Evoque
Last edited by LexBob2; 05-16-14 at 06:03 PM.
#1659
And still, I guess they should put asterix when they talk, so people dont think they are comparing their cars with ones that are $35k more expensive.
#1661
i was just reading Autobild comparo:
http://www.autobild.de/artikel/porsc...h-5085533.html
And Macan is the best BUT (performance wise, they rated it under Q5 overall when price was included) they say difference to Q5 is not big, and is due to unique for class air suspension... price difference in test was $20k. Powertrain/breaking was almost the same, as they use same engine and weight almost the same... so basically, $20k for a bit better suspension and Porsche logo.
http://www.autobild.de/artikel/porsc...h-5085533.html
And Macan is the best BUT (performance wise, they rated it under Q5 overall when price was included) they say difference to Q5 is not big, and is due to unique for class air suspension... price difference in test was $20k. Powertrain/breaking was almost the same, as they use same engine and weight almost the same... so basically, $20k for a bit better suspension and Porsche logo.
#1662
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Macan was not around while building the NX so I doubt it will be the best handling SUV for the 2015 MY, but I can see it being better than a Q5, X3, and Evoque since NX mules were often caught testing alongside these vehicle. But if like the IS, overall, my bet is the NX will be a best all-around performer (comfort and handling considered).
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If it handles better than the Q5, that'll be fine, considering the Macan is based off the Q5 chassis, and it'll no doubt be far more expensive, especially when you factor in Porsche's rather pricey option list.
#1664
However, I would also not like it if it is too harsh... Q5 is pretty harsh. I would hope they striked the balance like with IS and GS.
#1665
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I am interested as well, they're certainly talking a big game. I thought it was kind of funny that the shortcomings of "competitor" vehicles are probably most glaring in the RX much more so than the Germans.
The X3 feels very sure footed, so if the NX can compete with that I'll be very happy. Maybe someone with more knowledge can chime in and answer one question I had. The NX wheelbase is about 6 inches shorter than the X3 despite only being about an inch shorter overall. I'm sure there are more factors in play, but isn't this going to negatively affect the handling?
The X3 feels very sure footed, so if the NX can compete with that I'll be very happy. Maybe someone with more knowledge can chime in and answer one question I had. The NX wheelbase is about 6 inches shorter than the X3 despite only being about an inch shorter overall. I'm sure there are more factors in play, but isn't this going to negatively affect the handling?
He said that they tested the NX's competitor before tuning the NX's suspension. The X3 is one of the competitors to the NX as they target the same segment.
RX is not in the same class as the NX and also is from the previous Lexus era.
The newer Lexus' following Akio Toyoda's company mandate for better/class-leading handling and driving involvement date from the 2012 4th gen GS onwards (including the 2013 3rd gen IS). Thus far the products under the new direction of Lexus have live up to the claims : GS and IS are class leading or at the very least superior to their direct BMW counterparts in handling and surefootedness, the 5 series and 3 series. If the NX follows the same pattern, the X3 may well be eating NX fumes on the winding road/slalom.