Originally Posted by Hoovey2411

The NX was a decent first effort to break into the compact luxury CUV segment for Lexus, the 2018 refresh fixed MANY of the initial short comings. But pbm317 is correct, the NX could not have been what the Venza is today, as the Venza uses TNGA, the current NX uses Toyota New MC. The upcoming second generation NX will migrate to the TNGA platform and Venza powertrain (and current 2.0T). Marshall, the UX is better because it is on TNGA: GA-C. You're review of the 2015 NX doesn't hold much value anymore since you have not driven a 2018+ NX. Besides Lexus Safety System+ becoming standard, and Improved multimedia and Remote Touch Interface (RTI), other interior improvements included updated climate control buttons and switches. The MOST important thing is the significant improvements to the suspension. So before you keep bashing the NX, I implore you to drive it one more time. Regardless of whether you think its better, worse or on par with the UX, it's better than the 2015 NX bar none.

Originally Posted by LexsCTJill

The new Venza is what the original Lexus RX was.

Originally Posted by mmarshall

Not quite. The new 2021 Venza is all-hybrid. The RX did not get a hybrid at all in its 1Gen version. In fact, the first hybrid vehicles in the U.S. (the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight) debuted in 2000...two years after the first gasoline RX in 1998.

On another note, Jill, when's your new 4Runner due?

Originally Posted by LexsCTJill

I have never understood it either...for every FWD complaint, I can't understand the LS400 rear overhang..



Personally, equal F/R proportions looks proper.

Originally Posted by natnut

One thing the Venza has over the Rav 4 is that the Venza is Made in Japan. That may be important to some potential buyers.

Originally Posted by JDR76

My parents’ RAV4 was built in Japan. My sister’s was not.

I can’t tell a difference though.

Originally Posted by rogerh00

I agree, I had JDL and a Canadian Lexus and could't tell. Toyota does have quality control.

Originally Posted by LexsCTJill

There is sometimes a difference....but it is more in the design details and not always the quality of build. For instance, a Japan made pickup comes with a fully boxed frame whereas the US Tacoma is a c-channel frame design...drum brakes on a Tacoma whereas its full-disc on a Hilux...other stuff like always on full-time 4WD is only available in the USA with the Japan made 4Runner, GX or LX. VGRS steering on Japan made Land Cruiser or LX but nothing on a Sequoia...sometimes it goes the other way but generally the Japan stuff has nicer features or more up to date design features...LC/LX have 8 speeds whereas Sequoia is using a 6 speed....Lexus used to get the pre-collision stuff and just a few Japan sourced Toyota's had it at the time....

Originally Posted by rogerh00

It appears it will make it tough to put anything there without sliding off like my change for the next toll booth. That's all my nitpicks.

Originally Posted by rogerh00

That's all good info but we're talking about a SUV here. My Rx's and NX were all the same quality. This notion that it has be built in Japan is is way overrated.

Originally Posted by LexsCTJill

There is sometimes a difference....but it is more in the design details and not always the quality of build. For instance, a Japan made pickup comes with a fully boxed frame whereas the US Tacoma is a c-channel frame design...drum brakes on a Tacoma whereas its full-disc on a Hilux...other stuff like always on full-time 4WD is only available in the USA with the Japan made 4Runner, GX or LX. VGRS steering on Japan made Land Cruiser or LX but nothing on a Sequoia...sometimes it goes the other way but generally the Japan stuff has nicer features or more up to date design features...LC/LX have 8 speeds whereas Sequoia is using a 6 speed....Lexus used to get the pre-collision stuff and just a few Japan sourced Toyota's had it at the time....