Lexus NX vs. RX in ride comfort?
05-29-19, 03:42 PM
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Lexus NX vs. RX in ride comfort?
Some of the reviews that I've read and watched claim that the RX has significantly better ride comfort than the NX when it comes to both road noise and the suspension absorbing bumps. What are your guys' experiences?
05-29-19, 04:54 PM
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I drove extensively new RX350 and my daily driver is NX200t. RX (not F version) is quieter and rides "softer" vs NX. On occasions when I had to drive RX, I could not wait to get in my NX. Why? NX drives like a car and RX drives like a refrigerator mounted on waterbed. It is top heavy!
But, for cross-country drive I would get RX and drive like old lady.
But, for cross-country drive I would get RX and drive like old lady.
05-29-19, 05:50 PM
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I can only compare the last gen RX (2013) and the NX. The NX has a more jostling ride and considerably more road and wind noise. From my perspective, there isn’t a big handling difference, but I don’t drive aggressively so it isn’t something I would necessarily notice. Bottom line, the RX is just quieter and more composed - and I’m fairly certain the new generation, which is larger, has improved on that.
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portnorth (07-10-21)
05-29-19, 06:23 PM
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I can only compare the last gen RX (2013) and the NX. The NX has a more jostling ride and considerably more road and wind noise. From my perspective, there isn’t a big handling difference, but I don’t drive aggressively so it isn’t something I would necessarily notice. Bottom line, the RX is just quieter and more composed - and I’m fairly certain the new generation, which is larger, has improved on that.
RX definitely wins in quietness and ride comfort though.
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crankshaft (05-30-19)
05-30-19, 09:31 AM
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RX has significantly better ride comfort. That's the fact and nothing really to discuss. By simple virtue of being much larger/heavier vehicle. NX is tin can. I had both in garage, I can easily compare.
And don't confuse handling with riding comfort. Those are two very different animals. Again, you have smaller lighter vehicle that WILL handle better just by virtue of being that.
And don't confuse handling with riding comfort. Those are two very different animals. Again, you have smaller lighter vehicle that WILL handle better just by virtue of being that.
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portnorth (07-10-21)
05-30-19, 11:14 AM
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It’s best just to drive them. Opinions on drive, comfort and handling all are pretty subjective.
For example, I had read about how great the MDX Advance was but I ended up hating the way it drove.
For example, I had read about how great the MDX Advance was but I ended up hating the way it drove.
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corinvest (05-30-19)
05-30-19, 01:00 PM
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Go drive a Macan...nothing comes even remotely close to how they drive in the class. I tried the NX, X3, Q5, GLC, GLA, F-Pace (second place), Macan, XC60, Discovery, Evoque, and I think I'm missing one other when I was shopping for my NX and the Macan was night/day compared to the others. I ended up with an NX though because of Lexus reliability and the value...you get a lot more for your money in the NX than a lot of those other ones.
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05-30-19, 01:38 PM
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Ride comfort is often mistaken for just the suspension feel on rough pavement. Actually it is much more than that. It is how "you" feel driving it not just the suspension. Some like larger vehicles , some smaller nimble toss able ones that are easy to maneuver and park. Think of gloves that fit snug and prefect and gloves that are one size larger..Also how do you feel after driving for say 3 hours. Seat comfort , lumbar support, sound isolation etc..
05-30-19, 01:41 PM
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Ride comfort is often mistaken for just the suspension feel on rough pavement. Actually it is much more than that. It is how "you" feel driving it not just the suspension. Some like larger vehicles , some smaller nimble toss able ones that are easy to maneuver and park. Think of gloves that fit snug and prefect and gloves that are one size larger..Also how do you feel after driving for say 3 hours. Seat comfort , lumbar support, sound isolation etc..
I agree with this.
05-31-19, 10:54 AM
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My wife has an RX, and I have the NX. I drive the RX occasionally, and I just have to remember that I can't corner the same way as I can in the NX. The RX floats much more than the NX. It absorbs bumps better, and has less wind noise. I do prefer the tighter suspension of the NX most of the time.
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portnorth (07-10-21)
05-31-19, 01:14 PM
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06-01-19, 06:56 AM
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OP crossposted this question in RX forum.
He has 9 out of 10 RX is more comfortable ride.
Again, you keep confusing ride comfort with things like cornering, driveability, performance, etc. All thos are apples and oranges.
Ride quality refers to a vehicle's effectiveness in insulating the occupants from undulations in the road surface (e.g., bumps or corrugations).[1]
A vehicle with good ride quality provides a comfort for the driver and passengers.[
Good ride quality provides comfort for the people inside the car, minimizes damage to cargo and can reduce driver fatigue on long journeys in uncomfortable vehicles,[5]
and also because road disruption can impact the driver's ability to control the vehicle.[7]
Suspension design is often a compromise between ride quality and car handling, because cars with firm suspension can result in greater control of body movements and quicker reactions. Similarly, a lower center of gravity is more ideal for handling, but low ground clearance limits suspension travel, requiring stiffer springs
OP either wants to know COMFORT, or HANDLING.
He has 9 out of 10 RX is more comfortable ride.
Again, you keep confusing ride comfort with things like cornering, driveability, performance, etc. All thos are apples and oranges.
Ride quality refers to a vehicle's effectiveness in insulating the occupants from undulations in the road surface (e.g., bumps or corrugations).[1]
A vehicle with good ride quality provides a comfort for the driver and passengers.[
Good ride quality provides comfort for the people inside the car, minimizes damage to cargo and can reduce driver fatigue on long journeys in uncomfortable vehicles,[5]
and also because road disruption can impact the driver's ability to control the vehicle.[7]
Suspension design is often a compromise between ride quality and car handling, because cars with firm suspension can result in greater control of body movements and quicker reactions. Similarly, a lower center of gravity is more ideal for handling, but low ground clearance limits suspension travel, requiring stiffer springs
OP either wants to know COMFORT, or HANDLING.
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olgzr (06-01-19)
06-01-19, 12:07 PM
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My experience was only with previous gen RX. I'd say with NX on 17" OEM wheels/tires, it was slightly better in terms of ride comfort, road noise and suspension absorbing bumps against previous gen RX. Not sure about the 18" OEM wheel options (especially the F-sport ones with summer tires), but my guess is this will translate into a slightly inferior ride comfort vs the RX.