tah99

Just curious if anyone knows if the NX200T will get better gas mileage than the LS460? I currently drive a LS460 2007, and would like a small SUV and am having a hard time leaving Lexus for another auto maker.

ross7777

ukrkoz

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nx-...my-thread.html

ukrkoz

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nx-...l#post10474575

gompka

iTrader: (6)

I would be more concerned with the interior space and comfort of the nx vs the ls. Your going from flagship to cheapest model.

ukrkoz

Isn't UX even more cheap?

MKenM

Mileage should be the least of your concerns. V8 to 4 cyl turbo. Luxury sedan to SUV Spacious comfortable ride to.......you be the judge. Test drive a NX200t, come back and let us know what you think.

tah99

So would an RX350 be better? I would like to go to an SUV, but not a big one.

Lex2000TL

Firstly, and I hope I am wrong, after owning LS and used to it plush ride, you are not going to like NX ride. It is not as quiet as LS and, I dare to say, it has sportier / harsher ride. But at the same time, it is nimbler.

Now, past the ride, your LS highway MPG will be on the par with NX. Perhaps NX is a bit more frugal, but not by much. May be couple of MPG at most. I read one of the members notes here, he knows how to drive hypermiling and gets some insane 30+ MPG all around, but do not count on this. This is a great exception and not the rule.

City MPG for NX should be better than for LS. Reports that I’ve seen, and my personal example is that you can easily get close to 22-23MPG in city driving, unless you drive like you stole it. This is turbo engine and turbo does not forgive you for lead foot.

In regards of RX MPG, I cannot say about brand new model, but we used to have 2008 and average MPG driving in suburbs was around 19-20, max. Coupe of times I was able to get about 25MPG on long haul on freeway. I am sure the new models do better, though.

If you want to get into SUV and comfort and MPG are you most concerns, get a RX hybrid.

TechNut

Wow. All kinds of thoughts come to mind on this open ended question. We moved from a 2013 RX to the NX. The NX ride is more jostling and there is more road and wind noise than the RX. Moving from an LS, I would think you would be much happier with the RX, and as Lex2000TL already mentioned, the hybrid would give you better mileage. However, that being said, the reason we moved from the RX to the NX was size and we are very happy with the move. The RX was just too large for us and the current gen grew even more. So your comment that you don’t want a “large” SUV is somewhat subjective. You really just need to take each for a test drive, review the projected fuel economy and evaluate the ride. If you really want to maximize your gas mileage, get a hybrid NX

ukrkoz

I have RX and NX side by side in garage and by far would not call RX much larger. Let me put it this way. Numbers might be different but, visually and sitting inside, there does not appear to be any drastic difference feel. RX simply feels much bulkier, that's about it.
Also, I spent 4 days in loaner 2019 RX and I hated it whole heartily.
I appear to be that "single case member that gets insane 30 mpg" and I don't really hypermile and my commute routs are rather mpg unfriendly. But consensus is - if you buy Lexus, don't complain about mpg and premium gas. Your eyes saw what your hands bought.
That 19 Rx was actually quite good on mpg - well over 20 on same commute. Outside of radar cruise control and auto high beams, I hated it otherwise. But that's me. De gustibus non disputandum est.
If you want all around very good utilitarian SUV, family oriented, with amazing reliability and great mpg and regular gas - buy Highlander Hybrid. World will not seize to exist if you part with Lexus label.

kent2174

i have 17RX FSport and 16 NX FSport, both sit in garage.
RX is lots bigger than NX, takes twice as much energy to wash, and need step stool to access top of RX.
No step stool needed for RX. (I am 6ft, 150lbs)
Body panels much smaller on NX,

MKenM

The RX350 or the hybrid version RX400h. The hybrid version for sure but you need to get acquainted with the stop start feature. Do you want to be higher off the ground? Do you need more cargo room? BTW many car makers are abandoning sedans for SUV's and trucks. Lots of things to think about. I also like the Lincoln MK series. Their electronics are better than Toyotas IMHO.

ukrkoz

I guess, as I am 6'4.5'', that little difference in height results in me not seeing that "huge" size difference between the 2 vehicles. RX is slightly longer, and slightly taller, that's about it.
Remember, I said - visually.
Do they look that huge different really?

TechNut

I didn’t see that much difference either myself, but my 5’4” wife found the 1” lower rocker panel to be much easier on her hip - so from her vantage point the difference was huge. We all have different needs, requirements and expectations. They have a similar appearance, but yes, there is a significant difference in size, especially in rear seat legroom and cargo space. The RX is 10 inches longer, one inch wider and the roof is about three inches lower - so not an enormous difference.