Lexus NX SUV 2014 review - Carbuyer

"The funky-looking Lexus NX offers a comfortable drive, an excellent interior and a big boot, but appeal is limited with the lack of a diesel engine."

[mcscotty]

There's nothing more luxurious than a Lexus hybrid. Serenity and comfort.

[YeHenryTian]

I think you forgot to mention one big thing for a Lexus: Reliability!!

[maheshmurali]

Wow can't believe this car was launched almost 4 years ago its still looks gorgeous and futuristic

[armink]

I love how people compare it to the Macan all the time... No shit the Macan is better, but it costs 50 percent more.

[SnazMC]

Disgusted at all these people saying the cars ugly. Please get the fuck into the 21st century.

[ektpuahify]

Driving one, just keep turning heads.  Great fuel economy, gorgeous looks, proven Lexus reliability.

[nicolasmikah]

I like this reviewer, unbiased and professional

[akie]

Love this new Lexus, stunning design!

[fahhad]

you forgot tell tell most important thing mr.. bmw, audi rangerover will break after 3 years!!! and you sale it quarter of price or fix it for big lexus will keep driving ....and driving.... retain its value ;) 

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He is over exaggerating some of the negative points. Having test driven this car myself I feel it was not that different to its rivals and I really liked it. Test drive it yourself and do not believe everything this guys says. Remember this is a car for keep cause it out does its competition with lexus' reliability. Bmws, evoque, audi are just disposal thrills. Own one for 2 to 3 years and things start going down hill and you're left having to pay big bills for repairs. At least with the lexus you won't have to worry too much about this.

[Slimecrazy]

I've found this channel has become very bias against non-euro brands, and this review was terrible, not on the part of the NX, but from Mat, which is a surprise to say the least. Sounds like you liked the car in many ways but had to find downsides to justify it as inferior. 

The comment regarding hybrids and diesels couldn't be more wrong. Hybrids perform best in city stop and go driving. Diesels are more advantageous on long highway commutes. Which is better depends on the sort of driving you do. Buying a diesel over a hybrid for stop and go driving is not a good idea. A good review would have pointed this out to potential buyers, instead of allow the bias for all things european, i.e. the diesel way of doing things in this case, to cloud the judgement.

The comment over the ride was surprising, considering most US based reviews have praised the NX's ride. Perhaps Lexus needlessly firmed the suspension for the Euro market, but then again you'd be probably complaining that the handling isn't as sharp with a softer suspension. No mention of handling in this review.

Finally, you cannot compare an NX to a Macan. I guess it's a good sign when you have to reach that high to put the NX down, but a Macan starts at 40, 000 GBP while the NX starts at 29, 000 GBP. Of course no mention of value or price when you brought up the Macan. Or the relative fuel economy (32-43mpg w/ 175 g/km CO2 in the Macan vs. 56.g mpg w/ 117 g/km CO2 in the NX). Yes the price of running rings around another car is fuel economy and emissions, potential buyers may be interested to know. I imagine most people are more interested in running costs in a family SUV over street race capability. 

 
 

[FiredEmpire]

7:07
You are wrong Matt, this car does have an electric auto rear seat folding feature.

[CheekyCultured]

Finally, there is a new video from carbuyer.

[petitflocon]

It is funny. Lexus is selling more and more, and in same time there is more and more jalousing frustrated hater kids making hates comments on Lexus reviews. It is like for Audi or Mercs and BMW. That mean Lexus have reached the top ranks 👍. Sorry for yo haters.. and nevermind, none of you have money to own one 👅. You hatin'... Lexus keep rollin' 🙏

[BokiXI]

Just bought one 2nd hand today. After sitting in the passenger seat for 2 min I was convinced. I am driving a 2015 5-series, diesel. And no more diesel for me.

[papoopa]

I can’t wait for a redesign of this car

[darksideofmind]

Mat, you're the best reviewer ever xD

[neilbarnett]

My Lexus dealer lent me one while my old GS300 was being serviced. I enjoyed it, loads of room for anything and smooth drive. I just wish I could afford to buy one, I retired, so there's no more money to come.

[damienkearns]

This is one review I was waiting for.  The appearance is always going to be very much down to the individual - personally I have to say I like it.  What concerns me MORE is MPG...30/31mpg! WHAT! I'm not a hard driver but with my Evoque I used to get a consistent 37mpg, are Hybrids focusing on CO2 emissions rather than MPG - which would be a real shame. I'll leave it in the shopping trolley for the moment along with the X4 and Q5 until I drive it myself.  The one thing I'd expect is excellent reliability. Great review as always - helps give food for thought. 

[INUMIMI]

I hate when this guy reviews Japanese car, he makes that "I hate to make good compliment about it" face