🔆 I'm Liking the NX DRLs Better than the RX's ⚡
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Racer
🔆 I'm Liking the NX DRLs Better than the RX's ⚡
I saw a 2016 RX tonight and I'm not liking the DRLs on it.
First of all, it is not a continuous beam of light from one end to the other end (the "hook" and the "barb" portion of the hook). As you can see in the stock photo below you can see the individual LED bulbs equidistantly spaced throughout the DRL. On the NX, the DRLs have a solid beam of light throughout the hook (see my sig photo).
Secondly, unlike the NX, the RX DRLs are part of the headlamp assembly which makes them blend in with the headlights at night. This makes them not stand out as much as on our NXs—which I prefer.
First of all, it is not a continuous beam of light from one end to the other end (the "hook" and the "barb" portion of the hook). As you can see in the stock photo below you can see the individual LED bulbs equidistantly spaced throughout the DRL. On the NX, the DRLs have a solid beam of light throughout the hook (see my sig photo).
Secondly, unlike the NX, the RX DRLs are part of the headlamp assembly which makes them blend in with the headlights at night. This makes them not stand out as much as on our NXs—which I prefer.
#2
Our ES has the DLRs incorporated into the headlight assembly and I can't honestly say I like one better than the other. In some ways the single assembly is simpler and doesn't ooze water at the car wash like the independent type on the NX do. The NX style is a bit busier perhaps. As for seeing it coming down the road, they both stand out. Like any design feature, they both have pros and cons.
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Racer
#4
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Racer
I've also seen on some Lexus models (can't recall off-hand...certain older CTs maybe?) where the DRL hook is interrupted by the actual headlamp. The circular headlamp almost bisects the DRL hook completely which—IMHO—is the least attractive.
#5
The pursuit of F
The RX pictured above has the base LED headlamps/DRL. The upgraded RX triple-L LED headlamps has the solid-looking DRL, very similar to the NX's except the DRL integration. I prefer the the triple L lights/DRLs on both models but don't mind either model's base lights.
RX premium lights/DRL
NX premium lights/DRL
RX premium lights/DRL
NX premium lights/DRL
#6
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Racer
#7
I'm not sure why there would be any difference, and admittedly I'm very ****, but after washing it and drying it, as soon as I go down the road, the water runs straight back out the point on the rear of the swoosh. Maybe you have harder water
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#8
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Racer
My car wash guys use an air hose to blow out any water lurking in all the nooks, crannies, and creases when drying my car.
#9
I think the RX ones look more "formal" and conservative. The NX is a more funkier car than the RX, makes sense that the DRLs are separated and dramatic!
I found what you are talking about:
Mazda also did the same, but their implementation looks better:
Mazda also did the same, but their implementation looks better:
#10
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Racer
To be fair to Lexus, this could have been at one point in time before they standardized on a specific look for their "hook-n-barb" styled DRLs.
#11
Yep that was the CT. They just had a normal strip before they had their signature "Nike" shaped DRLs.
#12
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Racer
#13
The overal design of the NX is better than the RX.
It even got a better engine that's faster and more fuel efficient.
The only thing the RX got over the NX is a longer feature list.
It even got a better engine that's faster and more fuel efficient.
The only thing the RX got over the NX is a longer feature list.
#14
Subjective. I think the RX looks better, especially the non-F Sport model and the rear.
It even got a better engine that's faster and more fuel efficient.
The only thing the RX got over the NX is a longer feature list.
#15
Lexus Champion
Car and Driver tested the NX200t at 6.9 seconds to 60 and the RX350 at...you guessed it, 6.9 seconds.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...-tested-review
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...wd-test-review