Early impressions and review after one week with the NX450h
01-15-22 | 07:19 AM
#31
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If you can get Orange do it, but I am totally biased. The Manager at White Plains - which is a big dealership told me that Lexus will not make any more in Orange, they only did the first series with a few, and that's it. I have Honda HRVs as company cars in orange and the Lexus Orange is similar - it always looks good, even when a little dirty. On the Lexus the Orange really pops with the Black wheels.
01-15-22 | 02:04 PM
#32
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I agree with a lot of your feedback. I plan on keeping the NX a while too, it has everything I want in a car and is the perfect commuter for my situation. It does everything really well. I’m still in the honeymoon phase but I remain impressed and delighted with it.
Cadmium Orange looks fantastic and is such a unique color, definitely a head turner.
01-15-22 | 02:12 PM
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I will wait and see before deciding to get it looked at. I saw a TSB for a similar issue on the RAV4 and it requires removing the interior door card. I trust the Lexus technicians but maybe later once the new car phase is over. I can see why it would be annoying but not a priority for me since only an issue under certain conditions and when I’m looking for it.
01-15-22 | 03:32 PM
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just the 450h, that is what I was focused on. I read someplace that the 350 production will be going to Canada, but the 350h is still from Japan.
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01-15-22 | 06:36 PM
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01-30-22 | 08:19 AM
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@Jawnathin any luck getting the profiles to load reliably? I can't figure this out and its driving me nuts!
02-01-22 | 03:24 AM
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I just got my NX450h on Sunday. I have the same QI charging not working well issue as well as the driver profile. I just linked the key to it about 10 minutes ago, I will be getting in the car again in another hour hopefully that solves it for now, I will keep you posted
02-01-22 | 05:06 AM
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I just got my NX450h on Sunday. I have the same QI charging not working well issue as well as the driver profile. I just linked the key to it about 10 minutes ago, I will be getting in the car again in another hour hopefully that solves it for now, I will keep you posted
02-01-22 | 01:40 PM
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@Jawnathin any luck getting the profiles to load reliably? I can't figure this out and its driving me nuts!
I only carry one key. I continue to link my profile to my phone and it is not linked to a key.
02-02-22 | 03:32 AM
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I just got my NX450h on Sunday. I have the same QI charging not working well issue as well as the driver profile. I just linked the key to it about 10 minutes ago, I will be getting in the car again in another hour hopefully that solves it for now, I will keep you posted
02-04-22 | 11:22 AM
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Good Evening. Because I have never driven a plug in a car before. If the battery is discharged the performance of the car for example at 0-60 mph changes? In general the performance reported by the company is full of batteries? Thank you
02-04-22 | 01:38 PM
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The performance is virtually the same regardless. The system will not allow EV mode once the batteries are below a certain level, it always maintains a reserve. Once that level is crossed the 450 turns into a 350H with a bigger battery and motors. Once in hybrid mode the batteries are trickle charged. In my real world experience over 100 miles of highway driving I could see an increase in the main battery. The trickle charge is roughly the same speed at 110 outlet.
The system is really well designed.
The system is really well designed.
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02-04-22 | 02:14 PM
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The performance is virtually the same regardless. The system will not allow EV mode once the batteries are below a certain level, it always maintains a reserve. Once that level is crossed the 450 turns into a 350H with a bigger battery and motors. Once in hybrid mode the batteries are trickle charged. In my real world experience over 100 miles of highway driving I could see an increase in the main battery. The trickle charge is roughly the same speed at 110 outlet.
The system is really well designed.
The system is really well designed.
02-11-22 | 04:19 PM
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The steering weight is good and not too light. Compared to my sports cars (Miata, Boxster) the steering feel is numb but when compared to my previous commuter cars (Honda Clarity, Chevy Volt) it provides better feel. Overall I would characterize the steering weight as good and steering feel as somewhat vague but for this type of vehicle I think it is appropriate.
Yes, the 20" tires are run flats. My personal preference is that I do not want a numb, floaty, 'boaty' car and I prefer having a car that communicates the road conditions and what is going on underneath me. I feel the suspension does a good job absorbing the harshness of bumps while providing good feedback on the condition of the road. In other words, the road feel is present but the ride is never harsh or overwhelming. Someone who is sensitive to that and prefers the floaty/boaty feeling may find the ride busy. To me Lexus did a good job balancing sportiness with comfort and I have zero complaints about the ride. My partner who is not a car enthusiast also remarked that the ride is comfortable and superior to her past vehicles (Honda CRV).
My understanding is the adaptive suspension is always on and actively controlling the dampening of the car. When in Eco, Normal, or Sport modes, the dampers are using a 'Normal/Comfort' profile optimized for ride comfort. In Sport+ mode the dampers are set to the 'Sports' profile which is optimized for improved body control, steering, and stability. I haven't tested the Normal vs Sports profile enough to say how much of a difference there is between the two modes.
Yes, the 20" tires are run flats. My personal preference is that I do not want a numb, floaty, 'boaty' car and I prefer having a car that communicates the road conditions and what is going on underneath me. I feel the suspension does a good job absorbing the harshness of bumps while providing good feedback on the condition of the road. In other words, the road feel is present but the ride is never harsh or overwhelming. Someone who is sensitive to that and prefers the floaty/boaty feeling may find the ride busy. To me Lexus did a good job balancing sportiness with comfort and I have zero complaints about the ride. My partner who is not a car enthusiast also remarked that the ride is comfortable and superior to her past vehicles (Honda CRV).
My understanding is the adaptive suspension is always on and actively controlling the dampening of the car. When in Eco, Normal, or Sport modes, the dampers are using a 'Normal/Comfort' profile optimized for ride comfort. In Sport+ mode the dampers are set to the 'Sports' profile which is optimized for improved body control, steering, and stability. I haven't tested the Normal vs Sports profile enough to say how much of a difference there is between the two modes.
02-11-22 | 04:47 PM
#45
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Not the person you were expecting a reply from, but I'll chime in here. I have a 350h (so, slightly a sifferent experience from the plug in), but I came freom a Model Y with 20" wheels. The biggest difference is that the ride is much more comfortable. You of course don't get nearly the same level of acceleration, but it's adequate. The cabin is almost as quiet as the MY (windshield and front windows are laminated like the MY), but the steering is far more relaxed. Don't expect that sporty feeling. On the upside, I do enjoy having a higher seating position. The quality of the car itself, panel alignment and the paint are significantly better than the MY. Overall, I'm happy with the switch.