Thank you for the long video! Happy New Year!

Regarding Lexus RZ, the price reduction is not because of using chinese parts (2024 RZ300e already had CATL batteries) but rather they just now reflecting costs coming down internally. That's the whole beauty of the Toyota plan, after all. At no point do they ever need to dip into negative margin territory for markets like the US, since hybrids keep them well within compliance for EPA CAFE.

Lexus need to move production somewhere else.

My 2009 Camry pops in the roofline on uneven roadway like road turning into a driveway. Its probably a frame weakness for the moonroof.

Interesting video. Silly question: what's the difference between a trickle charger and a battery booster?

What years are easy to steal

Thanks for the heads up on this... Though I keep having to charge the 12 volt battery on our ~2019 NX300h as the Voltage at rest keeps dropping close to or below 12 volts.... Guest the Toyota/Lexus engineers didn't consider that in the new World of C40 cities, their vehicles may not be a daily drive...?

I had it dealer installed before I picked up my 2025 Lexus NX450h+, luxury. However, when I was looking late 2023 for a 2024 model, I did see a RX with with it already installed.

Also, when you configure Siri shortcut like “Start my Lexus” under the Lexus app. This shortcut whenever you use it crashes the app and forces to have to sign in next time. Other 3 shortcuts work and they don’t crash the app. Really strange. Any fix for that?

................. Consumer reports is a BAD ref.... go with JD POWER...(known for AUTO insights) Consumer reports are no way as educated in auto).......JD POWER shows LEXUS as number 1 three years running for LEXUS) have yo been in a subaru......even the lines aesthetics are Not even close to LEXUS!!!...........do not use goofy consumer reports un less you are going for negativity to report!

Lbx needs more engine Power!! Is not enough

I did ask something like this under your other video, but would starting the climate for 20 minutes remotely like twice a week help? Or does it not charge the 12V battery when running the climate remotely?

Have you or anyone by any chance tested remote starting the climate? I would imagine it would charge the 12V battery in that case, but who know, maybe it doesn't, because it doesn't display ready when doing that. And thank you for doing this.

Thank you for quite the extensive look into the NX 12v battery charging system.

Great job and information! Thanks for posting, I'm ordering one for my Rav4 , thanks for your help.

Thank You! Your videos are always very informative. One thing I'm having trouble with though is determing whether my Parking Brake Support is activated on my 2025 NX 350H Premium. I can't seem to access it through any of the collision mitigation options on the touch screen.🙄

LBX is becoming popular in Australia. UX was never a big seller

Wish we will be getting LBX.

Doesnt matter what car you have, its a good idea to charge the battery during the Winther, once in a while.

Rear lift gate

Thank you

This exact thing happened with me and my NX recently

Thank you LSFT!. I’m one of your new subscribers this years and appreciate your videos. Converting from all gas to the 350h and considering a NX plug-in next!.

Happy holidays LSFT. Looking forward to more of your videos in 2025

Does your passenger seat belt buckle rattle against the door frame?

happy holidays ...keep up the great job...love your videos

Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

Don't buy Lexus, Lexus cars are very easy to be stolen, buy BMW instead, BMW is more secure and BMW is hard to steal.

Best wishes to you as well. Let this very useful and informative channel grow steadily…

Happy Christmas

Merry Christmas!

Great Video!

My 2022 nx350h had a weak suspension. I would sometimes hear a clunk when going over speed bumps. Dealer said nothing wrong

Do you have any comparison or experience if CPL filter reduces quality at night?

Also, it would be interesting if the Lexus LM minivan has the 3.5L V6 PHEV powertrain from TX and Century SUV with over 400hp and AWD

LSFT, your 88km WLTC value for the NX is actually only for the city. The combined range is lower. So for example, the city range for RAV4 Prime is 92~ish km while for combined it is 73km, just like the new Alphard/Vellfire PHEV. This means that its EV range in WLTP/WLTC is the same as RAV4 Prime (73km) eventhough it is a bigger brick. Another interesting thing is Alphard/Vellfire PHEV's fuel economy are rated better than the regular AWD hybrid variant which rarely happens with Toyota PHEV (16.7km/l vs 16.5km/l). These mean that some efficiency improvement has been gained with the PHEV powertrain system. I personally would prefer this PHEV setup just with slightly bigger battery. Perhaps 25kwh with 20kwh usable and get 50mi in EPA-equivalent cycle. I like how Toyota now added DCFC and V2H capability however I would like the DCFC rate to be around 50kw (so it can charge even faster). I also would like to see faster AC charging kw as DCFC is very expensive At the very least, this confirms upcoming Toyota PHEV will have DCFC and V2H capabilty

PHEV is much better than BEV for now. Until solid state battery is ready, Toyota will introduce more BEV models. There is rumour that Toyota will reintroduce Previa as BEV only.

There was a ton of Lexus mini vans in Taiwan.

EV is done (almost)

I'm having those exact issues, wheels wobbling and spinning when breaking my 2024 Rav4 came from Japan 12/2023, I've taken the vehicle 3 times, and the Toyota mechanics can't find the problem, where did you find that NHTSA report I can't find it

For 30 years, I’ve been pulling up to the gas pumps the same way. I just bought an RX for my wife. I went to fill it up and like always, I open the door a bit and wait until I pass the pole. This way I avoid hitting it. This damned car lit up like a Christmas tree. Bells, alarms, the dash saying God knows what about my mother. So I hit the brake and threw it into park. Then, I went to hit the off button. Except that’s not f-ing park anymore is it? Because after almost a century of automotive history with park at the top of the tree… it’s reverse now. Because hitting a separate button for park makes way more sense apparently? The car reversed into the pole I’d just avoided. $5k mistake.

Thanks!

It is called gas.😂

Thanks a lot for this video. Very useful. Noted (i) if you have winter tires on rims, there is no charge by DVN Lexus for tire switch with the summer tires for Level 2 and Level 3 services, which is a saving of at least $100 a year (for a Service Level 1 there would be a charge since no rotation is included in such a service). (ii) if driving a PHEV, rather than a hybrid HEV, there is a good argument that you only need to change your oil and filter every 12 months if, for example, you say only drive 4,000 or less km using the gas engine in 12 months); this is compared to an HEV with an oil and filter change every 6 months. Personally, I do not prefer run flat tires and think I will replace the Bridgestones with Michelin Cross Climare 2s, which are all weather tires capable of performing well in the winter conditions.

Thanks!

Many thanks for all the time and effort you put into making these videos. Yes, it makes utter sense to me (as you recommend) to make sure there are no issues, particularly electrical ones, if you plan on adding an aftermarket/third party anti theft system such as IGLA, Ghost II or Starline. And you should consider purchasing it through the dealership (even if it is more expensive) to ensure that you do not void the warranty. Have you any further thoughts on this updated as of December 2024?

Lens should have that filter already applied, there should be no need for us to buy it separately and make it look worse.

The battery is in the boot, can't you connect the jump starter there? Also, has anyone looked into putting a solar charger on the rear parcel shelf to keep the 12v battery topped up?

Excellent video and great job!