First look at the 2022 NX
06-15-21 | 12:25 PM
#62
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Here's a beautiful Nori Green 350h version w/ tan interior:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2j1YsKvaJ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2j1YsKvaJ0
06-15-21 | 12:33 PM
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I think he's fairly tall, probably 6'3"+. Him standing beside the vehicle and placing his arm over the roof makes it look small. Last gens specs say the vehicle is only 71.7" (I've included ground clearance in this calculation, not sure if thats right) - 5' 10" in height for the vehicle.
06-15-21 | 01:24 PM
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Moving on to the topic of colors...what do people think of the 'Redline' color who have seen it in person? My wife has informed me that red is my preferred color for a new vehicle, so that's what I'll be getting. From what I've seen online it looks kind of flat, but it's really hard to judge vehicle colors on a computer. I will say that I am a huge fan of that red Mazda uses, I would absolutely love something close to that.
06-15-21 | 01:42 PM
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For sure...the Macan is a huge step above, as spec'd I paid literally twice as much for my Macan GTS than for my NX200t F-Sport Series 3. But In the same class as the NX like the X3, Q5, GLC, XC60, RDX, etc. it is bottom of the barrel for dynamics/performance and doesn't even make up for it with a better ride quality or quieter or anything. It's just a shame, with minor work they could have made the NX far better. From everything I've read/seen on the Rav4 Prime, it's also very disappointing dynamically and the new NX is based on that.
So why did I buy my NX in the first place you might ask? I wanted something a step up from the weakly powered rav4 at the time, the CX-5 turbo wasn't out yet, and basically everything in the entry-level compact SUV class was underpowered anyway. I also wanted Lexus reliability, though given I've already had a water pump go and the brakes creak like crazy (which quiets down for a few months after a brake service) in under 25,000km is a bit concerning. Hopefully the new NX will be an improvement on these things though I think they focused mostly on the infotainment (which was the #1 complaint of everyone reviewing it, so makes sense) and I doubt other than slightly more power that they put much work into the suspension tuning or ESC/traction control weakness.
So why did I buy my NX in the first place you might ask? I wanted something a step up from the weakly powered rav4 at the time, the CX-5 turbo wasn't out yet, and basically everything in the entry-level compact SUV class was underpowered anyway. I also wanted Lexus reliability, though given I've already had a water pump go and the brakes creak like crazy (which quiets down for a few months after a brake service) in under 25,000km is a bit concerning. Hopefully the new NX will be an improvement on these things though I think they focused mostly on the infotainment (which was the #1 complaint of everyone reviewing it, so makes sense) and I doubt other than slightly more power that they put much work into the suspension tuning or ESC/traction control weakness.
06-15-21 | 02:21 PM
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06-15-21 | 08:24 PM
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Seems I boought my NX for similiar reasons! Interesting to see what what a 2022 NX, with the options I want, will cost me. Right now, a Porsche Macon S with the options, ( which include the high end audio, insulating glass, upgraded seats), should cost less than $75,000. Whoa you say! Thats a lot of bucks,!! But the Macon has a better audio system, and rides much quieter with the insulated glass, both of which I will pay extra for, and wish the NX offered a similiar quiet ride, and as good of an audio system like the Macon.
Here's my build if you're curious about any specific things:
http://www.porsche-code.com/PMYFI466
(Sorry for the OT Macan talk lol)
06-16-21 | 06:15 AM
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Thanks for your comment about insulated glass. SUV I test drove had it, and it was very quiet ride. I will now test ride one with, and without, to determine if it makes a difference enough to spend the bucks for this option.
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06-16-21 | 07:14 AM
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I thought I saw that the 22 is larger overall than the 21. Plus there's video of the additional underfloor storage.
06-16-21 | 09:10 AM
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06-16-21 | 09:35 AM
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I have heard that the base Macan is nothing special as far as performance and that you have to get at least the S version . I have toyed with the idea of getting one but at $75K , seems hard to justify . Also, the upkeep of one is certainly much more pedantic than the Lexus. I just wish they would have stuck the old tried and true 350 6 cylinder in it rather than all these turbos.
I have a friend( in her 80s) that had a 6cy Rav4 and traded it for a new Rav4 Prime. She seems to be happy but I told her that she would have got more money for the old one if she would have let me sell it for her as those are desirable .
I have a friend( in her 80s) that had a 6cy Rav4 and traded it for a new Rav4 Prime. She seems to be happy but I told her that she would have got more money for the old one if she would have let me sell it for her as those are desirable .
