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Old 06-28-18, 11:38 PM
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Default Steering column too short?

I have the 2018 NX300h with the manual adjustable steering column. I find it too short to sit comfortably and hold the steering wheel while seat is adjusted for my 6’1” frame.

I had used a 2017 NX200t for a week and didn’t remember the same problem but that car had the power steering column.

Anyone else feel the steering column is too short?
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We have only had our NX 200t for a couple of weeks. It is not the manual version.
I will say that at first, I would try to extend the steering column, only to find that it was already extended all the way out. I did feel like I needed a bit more. And I'm only 5'8".
You get used to it though.
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6' 4'' 1/2 here. No problem with that. I actually don't even have StC fully extended, it feels too close then.About the worst one is center console "arm rest" totally digging into my elbow. But that's about it.
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Originally Posted by ARPaul
We have only had our NX 200t for a couple of weeks. It is not the manual version.
I will say that at first, I would try to extend the steering column, only to find that it was already extended all the way out. I did feel like I needed a bit more. And I'm only 5'8".
You get used to it though.
I totally agree with this, it feels like it needs just a little more but like ARPaul said, you do get used to it. For what its worth, our ES fits us the same way. Seems to be a Lexus design although I can't say I remember it from either RX that we had. Their design engineers must have long arms.

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I just bought a 2019 NX and thought the same thing. It's fully automatic but doesn't come out as far as I would personally prefer. Would be great if it would come out another 1/2" - 1".
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