Anyone making reservations?
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#48
The pursuit of F
I hope the latest literature is accurate which seems to include the power liftgate.
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Lexus Champion
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#52
The pursuit of F
NX direct competitors are the Audi Q5, BMW X3, MB GLK, Acura RDX, Lincoln MKC.
Price range (US) $34-39K starting. We can expect the NX to fall in the middle around 36-37K.
With the exception of the GLK (a touch smaller externally), these vehicles are all within an inch or so in all major dimensions (length, width, height) externally. On the interior, almost very close as well...
Indirect competitors: Range Rover Evoque. It competes in some markets with the NX from a "Styling" standpoint" but the Evoque is 1 foot shorter yet priced more like an RX than an NX ever will be. Size-wise it should be in the sub-compact luxury class, but pricing is closer to the mid-size luxury class. Anomaly for sure. Another is the Porsche Macan, with the several thousands $ premium due to the Porsche heritage and performance.
"Sub-compact" Crossover SUVs include the Audi Q3, MB GLA, and BMW X1. These are not in the same class as the NX thanks to their significantly smaller interior and exterior dimensions by 7-12 inches shorter! In addition, their starting prices are much lower hovering around $30k[/U].
Hope this clarifies the two different segments.
Price range (US) $34-39K starting. We can expect the NX to fall in the middle around 36-37K.
With the exception of the GLK (a touch smaller externally), these vehicles are all within an inch or so in all major dimensions (length, width, height) externally. On the interior, almost very close as well...
Indirect competitors: Range Rover Evoque. It competes in some markets with the NX from a "Styling" standpoint" but the Evoque is 1 foot shorter yet priced more like an RX than an NX ever will be. Size-wise it should be in the sub-compact luxury class, but pricing is closer to the mid-size luxury class. Anomaly for sure. Another is the Porsche Macan, with the several thousands $ premium due to the Porsche heritage and performance.
"Sub-compact" Crossover SUVs include the Audi Q3, MB GLA, and BMW X1. These are not in the same class as the NX thanks to their significantly smaller interior and exterior dimensions by 7-12 inches shorter! In addition, their starting prices are much lower hovering around $30k[/U].
Hope this clarifies the two different segments.
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Ordered a 300h F-Sport in white with black/red interior with the enhancement pack 2.
Price here is Australia drive away with all dealer charges/taxes was $80k.
Has leather, nav, premium LED lights with auto high beams, cornering lights, power tailgate, front/rear sensors, 360 degree camera, LDW, ACC, RCTA, HUD, Mark Levinson sound, Moonroof, wireless charger, seat heater/cooler, power seats with memory, power rear seats, adaptive suspension, PCS, Smart key card.
Pretty reasonable when you compare to a Q5 or an X3 with the same options would be a fair bit more.
It's going to sell like hotcakes; just whilst we were there today, another 2 sold at this dealership and when I went and test drove it last week, another 3 were sold. Pre-orders are through to February is some of the more popular colour/spec combos. Earliest to get the car would be January.
Price here is Australia drive away with all dealer charges/taxes was $80k.
Has leather, nav, premium LED lights with auto high beams, cornering lights, power tailgate, front/rear sensors, 360 degree camera, LDW, ACC, RCTA, HUD, Mark Levinson sound, Moonroof, wireless charger, seat heater/cooler, power seats with memory, power rear seats, adaptive suspension, PCS, Smart key card.
Pretty reasonable when you compare to a Q5 or an X3 with the same options would be a fair bit more.
It's going to sell like hotcakes; just whilst we were there today, another 2 sold at this dealership and when I went and test drove it last week, another 3 were sold. Pre-orders are through to February is some of the more popular colour/spec combos. Earliest to get the car would be January.
#54
Lexus Champion
NX direct competitors are the Audi Q5, BMW X3, MB GLK, Acura RDX, Lincoln MKC.
Price range (US) $34-39K starting. We can expect the NX to fall in the middle around 36-37K.
With the exception of the GLK (a touch smaller externally), these vehicles are all within an inch or so in all major dimensions (length, width, height) externally. On the interior, almost very close as well...
Indirect competitors: Range Rover Evoque. It competes in some markets with the NX from a "Styling" standpoint" but the Evoque is 1 foot shorter yet priced more like an RX than an NX ever will be. Size-wise it should be in the sub-compact luxury class, but pricing is closer to the mid-size luxury class. Anomaly for sure. Another is the Porsche Macan, with the several thousands $ premium due to the Porsche heritage and performance.
"Sub-compact" Crossover SUVs include the Audi Q3, MB GLA, and BMW X1. These are not in the same class as the NX thanks to their significantly smaller interior and exterior dimensions by 7-12 inches shorter! In addition, their starting prices are much lower hovering around $30k[/U].
Hope this clarifies the two different segments.
Price range (US) $34-39K starting. We can expect the NX to fall in the middle around 36-37K.
With the exception of the GLK (a touch smaller externally), these vehicles are all within an inch or so in all major dimensions (length, width, height) externally. On the interior, almost very close as well...
Indirect competitors: Range Rover Evoque. It competes in some markets with the NX from a "Styling" standpoint" but the Evoque is 1 foot shorter yet priced more like an RX than an NX ever will be. Size-wise it should be in the sub-compact luxury class, but pricing is closer to the mid-size luxury class. Anomaly for sure. Another is the Porsche Macan, with the several thousands $ premium due to the Porsche heritage and performance.
"Sub-compact" Crossover SUVs include the Audi Q3, MB GLA, and BMW X1. These are not in the same class as the NX thanks to their significantly smaller interior and exterior dimensions by 7-12 inches shorter! In addition, their starting prices are much lower hovering around $30k[/U].
Hope this clarifies the two different segments.
#55
The pursuit of F
Ordered a 300h F-Sport in white with black/red interior with the enhancement pack 2.
Price here is Australia drive away with all dealer charges/taxes was $80k.
Has leather, nav, premium LED lights with auto high beams, cornering lights, power tailgate, front/rear sensors, 360 degree camera, LDW, ACC, RCTA, HUD, Mark Levinson sound, Moonroof, wireless charger, seat heater/cooler, power seats with memory, power rear seats, adaptive suspension, PCS, Smart key card.
Pretty reasonable when you compare to a Q5 or an X3 with the same options would be a fair bit more.
It's going to sell like hotcakes; just whilst we were there today, another 2 sold at this dealership and when I went and test drove it last week, another 3 were sold. Pre-orders are through to February is some of the more popular colour/spec combos. Earliest to get the car would be January.
Price here is Australia drive away with all dealer charges/taxes was $80k.
Has leather, nav, premium LED lights with auto high beams, cornering lights, power tailgate, front/rear sensors, 360 degree camera, LDW, ACC, RCTA, HUD, Mark Levinson sound, Moonroof, wireless charger, seat heater/cooler, power seats with memory, power rear seats, adaptive suspension, PCS, Smart key card.
Pretty reasonable when you compare to a Q5 or an X3 with the same options would be a fair bit more.
It's going to sell like hotcakes; just whilst we were there today, another 2 sold at this dealership and when I went and test drove it last week, another 3 were sold. Pre-orders are through to February is some of the more popular colour/spec combos. Earliest to get the car would be January.
When you refer to the smart key card, it's the wallet card? Asking since it's not offered here. However, I always thought it can be ordered and programmed. Having it with the RX, it's such a convenience and I'd like to get it as well with the NX.
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[B]"Sub-compact" Crossover SUVs include the Audi Q3, MB GLA, and BMW X1. These are not in the same class as the NX thanks to their significantly smaller interior and exterior dimensions by 7-12 inches shorter! In addition, their starting prices are much lower hovering around $30k[/U].
To claim that the NX "should" be compared to the MUCH larger Q5 wheelbase would be blasphamy in the car world as most cars are based (primarily) on wheelbase (compact, mid-sized, etc). However, since this is an SUV perhaps more leeway could be considered viable (or not). I initially put the NX up against the other SUV's with the similar wheelbases and expect that many others did as well which may be the root of some of the confusion. Although Lexus (& other Lexus pundants) may not want the general public to use such a measurement, many will still (understandably) use it as a basis for comparison.
Just because Lexus has been crafty enough to have created a short wheelbase SUV but put a larger, mid-sized body on it does not mean that people are ONLY going to look at the results of that effort (more interior cabin room afforded on a SIGNIFICANTLY shorter wheelbase than a Q5. However, as it is Lexus and as all the reveiws have been positive, it appears that Lexus has (so far) been succesful in that persuasion. We are open to giving it a chance and looking forward to seeing IF this short wheelbase, large bodied SUV might be viable for our needs.
Last edited by bunka; 09-28-14 at 06:10 PM.
#57
Lexus Champion
I'm not sure that wheelbase figures are a big priority with mainstream car/CUV buyers. If they were you'd see manufacturers touting any advantage in this area in their ads. Buyers seem to be looking for other practical attributes.
I don't know that it's just Lexus who is assigning who their competition is, although they indicated vehicles like the Q5 and X3 were their target. Most professional reviews seem to share the thought that Q5, X3, GL, RDX, MKC etc. are the competition.
I agree there is a lot of gray area these days when discussing these things, but in the end, as with all consumer products, buyers/lessees will make the final decision.
I don't know that it's just Lexus who is assigning who their competition is, although they indicated vehicles like the Q5 and X3 were their target. Most professional reviews seem to share the thought that Q5, X3, GL, RDX, MKC etc. are the competition.
I agree there is a lot of gray area these days when discussing these things, but in the end, as with all consumer products, buyers/lessees will make the final decision.
#59
The pursuit of F
If you want to own one then, go to your local Lexus dealer and put in a pre-order (if not already too late) or you may need to wait to early next year.
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Driver School Candidate