2017 NX200t F-Sport, 50k miles
I have a question regarding the 1-2 gear change shift quality, or "feel". I am hoping that a few members would attempt to describe the 1-2 gear change experienced during normal driving. That is; fully warmed up, Normal Mode, typical around town driving.
I have not included my experience here, as I don't want to bias any comments.

Thanks!

 

Perhaps not applicable to your year/model. I have a 2020 NX turbo and I don't even notice when ANY shifting occurs - up or down. Very smooth.

 

I have a 2017 and it’s smooth throughout

 

This will go against Lexus, but it might be worth doing a transmission fluid change.

they say it’s “lifetime” fluid, but in my opinion, lifetime is reference to the warranty.

there is a write up here on a DIY; it is tricking since there’s isn’t a dip stick, to the refill process is more complicated than it needs to be.

I have a 2015, with 180k km, and I have done several drain and fill so it’s looking new again.

 

Thanks to all.

Yes, I am quite aware of the so-called Lifetime Fluid nonsense, (and 10k oil changes). My previous car was a 2005 Volvo XC70 with an Aisin transmission known for problems. I serviced it several times, and it was working Ok when I sold it at 170,000 miles.

My NX is covered by a Lexus Service Plan, and an Extended Warranty, so I need to be wary of compromising those. I will ask about trans service when it is next in for the so-called service. I may do a drain and fill myself at some point.