The NX's so far from US members don't have mud flaps, whereas Canadian versions seem to have them as standard based on dealer inventory. When I get my NX I will surely take note.

I'm on the fence with the mud flaps. On the one hand, they're practical minimizing debris being thrown up the side of your car and onto other vehicles behind, while on the other hand, I'm not convinced they suit the the NX's sporty "unconventional SUV" design.

What do you think?

 

To be honest, the mud flaps don't look that obvious to me. I wouldn't even have paid much attention to them if you hadn't brought it up.

In Alberta, we get tons of snow and gravel on the road - so for sure I'd go with having mud flaps. I'd rather not risk having my car paint get chipped by rocks being kicked up from the tires.

 

I'd mud flap it.
I did on a '10 RX I owned.
Wife's CX is flapped.
Black wheelwell trim hides it a bit.

 

They look good! They blend with the black trim too!

 

I think the mud guards serve a very good purpose at the same time enhancing the appearance of the car. I had the Lexus mud guards on both of the RX's I've owned. I installed them myself and it was very easy with the self-tapping screws that came with the guards. No drilling was required on the RX, so I hope it's the same on the NX.

 

I like them in this application, as they fill in the gap between the wheel arch cladding and the black lower trim.

 

I like them. Nice unobtrusive design. They're hardly noticeable in the photos. I'll have to look for them next time at the dealer and if I don't see any I'll ask why not.

 

I like the mud flap on NX as the design is quite seamless and based on the mud flap for RX, it is indeed quite effective for road debris from hitting the lower panels.

I am already concerned about how the lower portion of the rear bumper of 3IS (the black plastic) would look like after this winter because it doesn't have a mud flap. (Despite no mud flap would look good on any generation of IS)

 

It's an SUV, not a performance car. Mud flap it and save the person behind you from getting rock chips.

 

I agree with others, I barely noticed them in those pics you provided here. If it's something you're potentially interested in doing for yours, I wouldn't let the idea that their appearance would be a negative hold you back.

 

Now that I've seen the flaps in person on my NX, I do actually like them better than I thought. They integrate well with the black plastic fender trim and gives a more complete, planted look.

 

BTW how much were the mud flaps for front & rear?

 

In Canada, they come standard with the NX on all models like the cargo net and winter rubber mats (in addition to the carpet ones).

Sewell has them for $80 and if you sign up and refer to your CL account, it's $60.
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2015/7305.html

 

For people living in climates with "real winters", yes they are a godsend.

On the flipside, it depends on the layout of the car. My old '01 ES didn't have any, nor were they an OEM option [without having to go to pepboys], and the paint was more than fine over those years. *on OEM paint, from 2001*

After a respray on the rear bumper using the [new & improved] industry standard 'water based' stuff, it lasted one year before the very most underside of my rear bumper showed signs of lost paint.

I doubt it was the paint process but the paint was to blame.

Another option, unless you live downsouth, is to get those gaudy Rally Armor all of the subaru people put on for the winter season and remove them in the spring. This way they stick out so you can't possibly get better coverage/protection and when the ugly weather is gone simply remove a couple of bolts/clips.