16 & 17 vs 2018. Did anybody found 18 worst to switch?
05-07-18, 02:49 PM
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05-14-18, 05:26 AM
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Did you feel the new F-sport had a heavier front end?
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I own a fully loaded 2017 F-Sport, but recently drove a 2018 Hybrid for two days and a 2018 regular model for three days, after which the only thing I liked better about the 2018 models was the remote touch interface pad.
I honestly couldn't tell the pad was any larger, but I really like that when the cursor is moved over an icon, you can feel what seems like a slight physical "dip" in the pad, letting you know you're over an icon without you having to look at the screen for verification.
Yes, the screen is bigger, but it is still the same crappy map I have on my 2017 that is totally lacking in the detail I want in identifying street names. My wife's Audi Q3 has much more detail and is a much simpler navigation system from a user standpoint.
I like the styling and handling of my F-Sport over the 2018 models I drove, but I liked the touch pad better on the 2018.
Bottom line....although there are a couple of slight design changes and gadget upgrades on the 2018, none were enough to make me want to dump my 2017 for a 2018 NX.
I own a fully loaded 2017 F-Sport, but recently drove a 2018 Hybrid for two days and a 2018 regular model for three days, after which the only thing I liked better about the 2018 models was the remote touch interface pad.
I honestly couldn't tell the pad was any larger, but I really like that when the cursor is moved over an icon, you can feel what seems like a slight physical "dip" in the pad, letting you know you're over an icon without you having to look at the screen for verification.
Yes, the screen is bigger, but it is still the same crappy map I have on my 2017 that is totally lacking in the detail I want in identifying street names. My wife's Audi Q3 has much more detail and is a much simpler navigation system from a user standpoint.
I like the styling and handling of my F-Sport over the 2018 models I drove, but I liked the touch pad better on the 2018.
Bottom line....although there are a couple of slight design changes and gadget upgrades on the 2018, none were enough to make me want to dump my 2017 for a 2018 NX.
05-15-18, 08:34 AM
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18s are a lot more than "a few upgrades". The 18 is fathoms better than the 15-17. have you ever heard that you should never buy the first of something? The 15-17 is the first of the platform. The 18 fixed the issues the previous had as well as added many new products, better drive and better processors.
05-15-18, 08:38 AM
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18s are a lot more than "a few upgrades". The 18 is fathoms better than the 15-17. have you ever heard that you should never buy the first of something? The 15-17 is the first of the platform. The 18 fixed the issues the previous had as well as added many new products, better drive and better processors.
I do know the 18s got revised fascias, more equipment, and a quieter ride. But haven't heard about any significant "problems" being fixed. Lexus is pretty reliable as a whole, even for first model years.
05-15-18, 10:29 AM
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