2017 Lexus NX review from Family Wheels

[@Trades46]

Whatever I said for the RX still stands for the NX. It is highly sensible car with a bit of style and while the top trims can get expensive, have you priced out an X1 xDrive28i or GLC300 these days? These compact luxury SUVs can get crazy expensive, easily exceeding $60k CDN...before taxes. Also I feel Lexus is more willing to use expensive materials inside vs. Acura; too much hard plastics used and gimmicks (the dual screen is a big one). The 300h should have been priced cheaper since it exist in the Rav4 while the 200t is a Lexus exclusive; I felt that was a cock-up there by the company. Still the NX has been a sales hit, not a surprise given the Asian community in Markham, Scarborough & Toronto LOVES their RX. If you don't need the large size of the RX, this is a great choice as it will undercut a equivalent X1, Q5 or GLC and given Lexus reliability, the cost of ownership will definitely be lower as well.

[@FamilyWheels]

These are all great points. Thanks for watching, as always.

[@Vara91391]

Best Review ever!!!! I think first reviewer ever that touched on something extremely important: "Trunk space for family dog".... wow! I have a German Shepherd and live far from any city Lexus dealership (200+ miles), thus I searched, and searched and searched for videos, until I found this!!! Thanks !! It appears I will not get a Nx300H then.

[@FamilyWheels]

Very glad to help! Thanks for watching.

[@swanblake]

Love the styling on this so much. Easily the best application by Lexus of their family grill

[@FamilyWheels]

Agreed. Lexus calls it the "spindle grill" and I think it really makes the NX pop.

[@swanblake]

Family Wheels well now after seeing the new LC500 may say that is the best looking Lexus but this is defintely beautiful.

[@TOBYH]

I installed a K&N air filter in my 2016, I don't feel ANY turbo lag at all, don't just floor it from a stop, accelerate a little then floor it, much different, know how to drive it. love mine, ESPECIALLY the comfy seats. paid $41.5k out the door.

[@FamilyWheels]

Hi David. Glad you're liking your car. I agree, the NX is very smooth. I point out the acceleration because this is an issue with so many 4-cylinder turbos. But you're right, under every day driving most people don't drive this way anyways so it's a non-issue. Thanks for writing.

[@bigfatengineer]

Keep in mind that he's talking Canadian $. In Canada, base price is $42,950 for the 200t before you option it out, taxes, discounts, etc.

[@TOBYH]

@@FamilyWheels For men always keep it in sports mode, ladies eco is fine

[@TOBYH]

@@bigfatengineer I paid $41,500 American dollars as I got mine in Orange county, Ca.

[@occamsrazor6613]

Thumbs up 👍 for an honest review. Thanks for pointing out: the good, the bad, and the ugly. PS Love the scene with your kid and the dog; should be made in to a post card!

[@grace1480]

I'm enjoying the car so far. I got the Atomic Silver color with maroon and black interior. It looks so nice!

[@FamilyWheels]

Oooh, nice combo! What are your pros and cons, Grace?

[@RobDaman]

Canada always gets nicer color choices than USA. Got a white one F sport for my mom a few days ago. Nice overall car. Way better than the 2011 IS250 we had. My mom is 67. lol

[@PrierPerson84]

The orange is a color choice in the US. As is a bright red and the traditional Lexus electric blue.

[@donovan4105]

1:01 LOL That was inside the new Mazda CX-9 Signature. My mom just got that car.

[@FamilyWheels]

You got it! That's our pre-roll so not the NX. Nice car that CX-9.

[@olabodealamu5297]

You look pretty smushed back there . *cleans glasses and puts eye drops to see better * Yep! You are smudged back there 😂

[@FamilyWheels]

Check out the latest NX kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoTKgpaIp9igr5Y

[@Panthere.vision]

u prefer this nx over the lexus es350?

[@FamilyWheels]

I do, yes.

[@Panthere.vision]

@@FamilyWheels I know nx has better mpg but can u really tell the difference comparing to the es350?

[@futbol1972]

It looks kinda small. Will it be good for 3 adults and a 90lbs dog? I know rx350 its bigger but more expensive.

[@FamilyWheels]

The NX is built on the Toyota RAV4 platform and is similar in size.

[@futbol1972]

@@FamilyWheels good to know thank u. I guess I have to go test drive one. Do u know which used years are the most reliable and which ones to avoid on nx?

[@FamilyWheels]

@@futbol1972 No idea.

[@jaxxon4972]

That car looks really low I feel like luxury car brands are making hatchbacks and calling them suvs and they aren't.

[@7c8f9x]

The roof is kinda low, I am 5'11 have to duck a little t get in but once inside it's fine.

[@pracopraco7675]

is a it luxury rav4???? ??

[@FamilyWheels]

Just the same platform. But the engine, interior, styling, etc is all Lexus

[@phil342]

I have the F Sport Hybrid version, the car is fantastic, it is a great alternative to the German cars which have lost their individuality, they are every where in my area, this car is very relaxing to drive and I think it helps you enjoy the ride rather blasting round like a bonehead.

[@7c8f9x]

One more thing, the NX really handles well, as if on rails, maybe because it's not so high off the ground? But I love the way it drives, and I especially love the dash at night, there are so many different colored lights, it looks like a jet airplane. This is my 8th car made by Toyota, I have loved all of them, get in, push the starter button and go. My 2008 Camry Hybrid??? 8 years not 1 problem. I probably will replace my 2012 Sienna with a 2020 sienna SE. Reason? I just really like my 12 and the new ones have so much more cool stuff.

[@TOBYH]

We have a 2016 Nx200T, we don't drive it much, it only has 3,900 miles on it, really didn't need it but it's awesome!

[@eliasobando6872]

Are you selling?

[@TOBYH]

@@eliasobando6872 No, it the car my wife uses, it's almost 3 yrs old and just turned 4,200 miles.

[@flashofgenius1]

Are u selling?

[@001spring]

I love the interior of this car. Competition is too plain.

[@7c8f9x]

When I drive it I put it in sport mode and when the wife drives it I put it in eco mode. In sport mode it shifts much quicker and is much more responsive.

[@olenaya2437]

Hi , I live in Toronto, Ontario, got NX F sport series 3 in November 2016. Like the car. drives well and the room is good for my family. I have a daughter 3 years old and all my family fits in this car perfectly. The quality of this car i outstanding. the only complains I have - Still can't adjust the seats to get comfortably and the mileage economy is around 11.5-12 liters in the city. in 2 weeks I will visit my dealer and will raise these questions. So far I recommend these vehicle.

[@p_roduct9211]

Olena Ya Do you feel you might need to upgrade your car 13 years down the road (when you have a fuller grown, semi-adult in the back)? They had a shot 2 mins into the video with a child strapped to a booster seat... His shoes were just touching the backseat! I may be misunderstanding the leg positioning of a child in a safety seat but would like to hear your opinion :)

[@pmarc113]

Is the same size like Audi q5 x3 not x1 & audi q3.

[@MotoMaus]

NX is not based on a CT200h

[@SimonFanProductions]

Great review. Would you recommend the F-sport package 2 or 3 for a casual driver like me?

[@FamilyWheels]

That just depends on how many bells and whistles you want. These F-sport packages drive up the price pretty quickly without any changes to the powerplant so a lower level trim may be fine for you.

[@mickeydavenport206]

@13:15 Why did you make your wife stand out there with the camera and almost run her over seems a little maniacal 😈

[@olabodealamu5297]

I don’t see any leg room bro 🤣

[@thesqaanalyst]

that "old analog style clock" is meant to be a touch of class /eyeroll

[@PrierPerson84]

There will be a few differences with the US and Canadian models. The US model has a base price of $35K, with the F-Sport base model at $37K (both FWD models....add about $1500 for AWD). Additionally, the F-Sport in the US only has 1 type/series, so what you see is what you get. From there, it's pretty much all about the packages/options you pay for. I'm looking into one currently that's FWD/fully decked out (minus the highest price rims), and I'm looking at mid $40s.

[@FamilyWheels]

You're right, Will. There are a surprising number of differences between the US and Canadian models. This is often the case despite the fact that vehicles are almost always made in the same factory for the North American market.

[@PrierPerson84]

That's something I've never quite understood, but haven't dedicated the time to figure out why (and likely never will). I did highly enjoy driving the vehicle, though. The feel was incredibly similar to my '07 Saab 9-3 SportCombi (other than the high/ground clearance, of course), which is an extremely positive thing.

[@vteconly]

Where can i get the orange color?

[@healthfreak79]

great reviews. Im torn between the rdx and the nx. what do you suggest for a better driver? I'm a single guy who is looking for more room vs a car for mountain biking and paddle boarding. to me the acura has more features but the nx just feels better to drive. both cars will be base models. thanks.

[@FamilyWheels]

I'm not sure if you've checked out our RDX review as well. If not, take a look. I found the NX to be a far more entertaining drive. It also looks a lot more interesting than the RDX for a young guy like yourself. Lexus is also famously reliable. They both have their weaknesses but I'd lean toward the NX.

[@healthfreak79]

thank you for getting back to me. and yes I saw both rewiews. it's more the ride and seat quality I like in the nx. Acura comes with more features in the base model. I keep coming back to that lexus is the most reliable car manufacturer there is.

[@philly2hoboken]

healthfreak79 I drove both and bought the NX fsport for all of the reasons above. Sticker was $44k and I paid $36,800 for a 2016 leftover.

[@FamilyWheels]

Good work, Paul! Enjoy it.

[@matthewgrayson8]

Don't like interior of the NX rather just have the refined Acura RDX

[@LacoteCohen]

Motor Reviews no one will buy a honda over a Lexus!

[@FinestInstinct]

Wade Higgins So true.

[@pmarc113]

Pure Life acuras so boring

[@bigfatengineer]

I am considering the NX for my next car (upgrading from a 2009 Subaru Impreza). I like the interior, generally. Good quality materials, feels like a comfortable place to be. The dash is a little busy, but strikes me as something that you just need to get used to.

[@TOBYH]

Truly one of the most comfortable seats you will sit in, I am 240 lbs fits me like a glove!