trailhiker

Hi,
I am considering buying a 17 NX 300h but am on the fence about having nav or not. I previously owned Toyota's with nav and really disliked their nav system. I've read that they still seem to get the same complaints from owners. Is the 2017 NX nav the same system by Toyota? Is it useful? I've read on the forum that the Scout gets poor reviews. My local dealer had no models with nav currently in stock to look at. I currently just use Waze and or Google Maps on the phone but am not opposed to nav but don't want to pay for a poor system.
Thanks for any info!

X3JA

The touch pad-system is a bit tricky, but OK to use. The suggested nav routes are mostly better than google maps, in my opinion. and it's nice to have nav instructions in the head up display.

kent2174

Touch pad on NX much better for me than the **** on RX.
Much more accurate with using finger.
I need to take eyes off road longer with **** on RX.

User 41924

I'm not a huge fan of the nav system, but the other benefits of the integrated system make it worthwhile, in my opinion. The entertainment interface and setup options seem easier and more flexible, based on what I read in the manuals. The nav isn't that bad. Just a bit cumbersome. The truth is, I I often use Waze, too. I like the Waze interface and ease of use, but I prefer the nav screen in the car. Besides, Waze really sucks up battery life, and I don't like to have to use the USB port to charge it.

Keep in mind that although the nav is an expensive option, you get some (not all) of the cost back at resale. It makes it a little easier to rationalize, in my opinion

jayinco

I'm not so sure about the resale factor...
However, after a week with my non-nav NX, I can say I don't miss it.
You download the free app on your smart phone, sync with the vehicle, and voila....you have nav.
It gives you map and turn-by-turn directions.
I'm on a limitless data plan so no extra expense.

DampDuffer

Like the touchpad and its ease of use, and I really like the Lexus Enform App Suite Destination Search.

What I do not like is the lack of detail, including street names, on the map display. It is sharper and clearer than my previous Lexus RX, but I now have to look for street signs instead of the navigation screen when in an unfamiliar area, even when using the 300 foot scale.

Love the screen on my wife's trouble free and nimble Audi Q3....it's quite detailed, and it can display Google Earth maps with the click of an icon.

NXOwner

As far as the software that the nav uses, look at other forums for other car makes/models. There are always owners that dislike the nav system from their manufacturer. It's not just Toyota/Lexus. However, you don't see people praising it that often (if at all). That just means those that don't like it are more vocal. I would bet that there are many more owners that like (or at least don't mind) their nav. I guess what I'm saying is that each nav for each make/model has their share of vocal owners that do not like their software.

olgzr

We fit into the category of not liking the nav system. It's harder to program a destination than the phone and the phone gives us a choise on which route to take. The car gives us a choice also, then goes a different way than what we chose.

Torii

I have just taken the nx on a long roadtrip and it nailed the directions throughout several stops in houston, dallas, and southwest. sos not so impressed, and my relatives audi q5 and cadillac 2017 sim models i liked better...caddie had touchscreen and really nice seats with thigh extenders which i love...im 6'3.

but the comfort of nx and engine shifting was awesome...road noise horrible...mixed bag...

NXOwner

Interesting. I don't think I've experienced that.

I do, however, almost always have the nav present me with three routes (quickest, shortest, alternate). I then choose which one I want to drive. The only times it reroutes me is when it prompts me because of traffic and I accept—but then I can choose ignore, if I wish.