Lexus UX Team Test | Fifth Gear

[@paulharrison5560]

For goodness sake bring back Tiff

[@chrisdooley6468]

Paul Harrison good old Tiff was sacked by Discovery Networks UK after his 2018 contract ended. He’s not coming back but he is a car reviewer on ilovecars YT channel apparently

[@spaghetti9067]

Chris Dooley he is

[@nikothecrazygreek]

Lexus no matter how weird the car is do make a high quality long term product

[@naveenpillai8912]

I'm sorry but this review doesn't address or give merit to any significant considerations for the average consumer purchasing such a car; fuel economy - majority of users will use this to commute or in inner cities where the hybrid technology is of significant benefit, build quality, reliability and customer satisfaction which is unparalleled to any major competitor. Granted looks are subjective and boot space is rather poor. That being said, to criticise such a car based on a poor lap time is frankly ridiculous. I feel this team are so disillusioned from the considerations of the average consumer that their reviews are invalid and almost laughable.

[@xXriverratsXx]

Naveen Pillai well said

[@trevorastley1727]

@@xXriverratsXx These presenters are now detached from the real world.

[@NickLiang]

In real world the self charging hybrids are less efficient than the 2L diesels......... without the savings on maintenance due to the petrol engine. Now you have additional ocmponents that can go wrong, it maybe Toyota but they do go wrong and batteries do need replacing.

[@trevorastley1727]

@@NickLiang NL3044?

[@sonybabe786]

These people never ever accept that toyota and lexus They look good they ride good The most there the most reliable cars on the planet

[@muhammadhanifkurnaen6689]

sonybabe786 because they scrap away they old cars for the new cars but not the case with toyota. They still mind reliability

[@RK1FX]

The awd system is pathetic. The cvt system has problems, new engines do have problems. It's no longer reliable as they were, sadly. I really liked these cars

[@rashad9014]

Its better than all german rivals: price and reliability

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Eng. Rashad But it has some huge downsides with crappy looks and a tiny ass boot. On balance though... I’d buy this over the Audi/bmw I suppose.

[@pollumG]

@@Showmetheevidence- and the gearbox is 💩

[@harvinmahal]

D.B. I think it looks cute

[@muhammadhanifkurnaen6689]

D.B. looks is personal taste. But from other aspect, this lexus still hold some value compare to the competition in the market.

[@gumaming]

True. If some people out there have money to waste on maintenance, by all means get a BMW, Benz or Audi.

[@SHARP2026]

These guys are just a waste of time. They always recommend the more expensive; less fuel efficient; and less reliable alternatives, based on nothing practical.

[@muhammadhanifkurnaen6689]

SHARP2026 they see performance aspect, not from most people aspect. They verry hate kind of commuter cars because it's boring and nonsense to drive but that's majority people use it.

[@Crasher_7]

That new reviewer, isn’t that good...

[@mrbrown4776]

Say all the crap you want It's better than every car Britain makes

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Exept britain hardly makes cars anymore, 😂

[@thatcopenguy]

what car does britain make again?

[@robertbaldwin177]

Yeah, those rubbish British made cars - Lotus, Noble, Arial Atom, Rolls Royce, Morgan, Aston Martin, certainly not some of the finest vehicles in the world. I drive a 12 year old Lexus though and love it.

[@robertbaldwin177]

@@sukhdevr3489 Reliability and comfort 100% yes, but performance isn't the Japanese thing these days. Fastest car Toyota offer is the BMW made Supra. Depends what you want, I got rid of a performance BMW for a comfy Lexus but that's just me.

[@muhammadhanifkurnaen6689]

Sukhdev R34 because most of them looking toward future especially for hybrid and ev cars. As far i know toyota start to do r&d on hybrid and ev cars at the end 90s and now most of they r&d result are used on various production cars including this lexus in the video. And that's why now they turn back the performance with GR division developing performance cars. I sure they also got boring with kind of commuter cars. Other manufactures is honda also start at near time and now aslo start to enjoy the result. Other japanese maker like nissan is late because they financial hold them in 90s and they just start r&d in mid 2000s. Until now nissan and it's aliance were still busy doing r&d and they cars going sucks again.

[@dimas44444]

0:52 when you literally have facial hair that make you looked like a lexus, and complaining about their styling.....

[@Shand1982]

Sounds like they don't know how this CVT works, it's a planetary gear set power split device with two motor/generators and one ICE. It's an excellent car, and I think they've forgotten what the target audience is.

[@fivish]

They are not up to speed on the Toyota Synergy Drive?

[@grabir01]

Toyota reliability

[@NickLiang]

But the downside is 15 year old technology with next to no innovation......... depends what you want.

[@RevLexus]

it is good! Main reason I bought my Lexus cars

[@grabir01]

@@NickLiang If that is 15 year old technology, then the Germans and Americans are behind by about 30 years.

[@drone_tours]

It has a CVT gearbox so it will NEVER be reliable

[@grabir01]

@@drone_tours Toyota CVT's are reliable. And its not a gear box. Although it does have a launch gear and then it goes CVT after that. Subee and Korean CVT's are not good.

[@Rob-rg7ix]

Please... stop complaining about Cvt. Its not that bad! If you drive like you normally do.. its fine!

[@FAT8893]

How normally is normally? Even when I drive it normally, it's still crap.

[@97rr]

Where is tiff? I like two of the, one of them used to be the mascot, and the other one... who is he? What does he bring? The answer is NOTHING. UNsubscribing

[@19loquillo86]

Yeah, this is one of those things, either you like it or you don't, and looks like there are a whole lot of people who like it, regardless of the boot size or the size of the arches or the big grill, so take that

[@chrunilee459]

Tiff 😢

[@tomaszlukaszewski2309]

Chruni Lee did he leave

[@kriss634]

@@tomaszlukaszewski2309 Yes, a couple of months ago.

[@phil8437]

If I was spending my hard earned cash on a luxury car it would be a Lexus. Why you may ask. The reason is Lexus build quality, reliability and customer service. Having a Lexus on your driveway means you can sleep well at night knowing you bought the best vehicle on the market in the price category.

[@fivish]

Its been JDPower number 1 for a decade. I have only just been able to afford one and its great.

[@robertbaldwin177]

Shock horror, Lexus UX has a small boot. Of course it has, it's a COMPACT suv. Want a bigger boot Lexus make the NX, the RX and the RXL. Judge the car for what it is people!

[@potatochobit]

every other car in it's class has a bigger boot, kid. if you want to judge this car for what it is - it is the worst CUV you can buy and one of the slowest other than a CHR.

[@robertbaldwin177]

@@potatochobit fair play amigo, good point well made. Pros - Comfy, refined, reliable, high up driving position, nice looking. Cons - small boot, poor rear space and sluggish in comparison to class. Fair summary?

[@RevLexus]

I know, the CT has a small boot too (I own a 2019 model). I wish they went into more detail rather than racing it around a track. Ps you might like my channel Robert as its for the lexus cars I own

[@jasonwong2000]

Simple, bring up volvo, audi or bmw and this lexus together not to service their cars for 1 year plus. See which car break down 1st. Give u DCT transmission, u say unreliable. Give u CVT, u say gears keep hunting around. Give u turbo charged engine, u say turbo lag. Give u self charged hybrid system, u say not as green as plug in hyrid.Very difficult to please those so call "car experts". People just want car tat is reliable and low maintenance cost..

[@alwaysiyi272]

I swear, I'm never watching y'all again, y'all are just hating on Japanese brands for absolutely no reason, y'all are used to your old ass cars from the old days, and don't wanna change at all

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Who the hell is the beardy hipster? He literally just takes up screen space and makes a couple of arb comments. No. Value. Added.... at all.

[@bid84]

D.B. He has a mechanic segment in the show, I think he’s ok and knows his stuff.

[@stristan6302]

But what are the quirks and features???

[@nimamojtahedzadeh1568]

S Tristan Doug DeMuro is far better than these guys.

[@stristan6302]

Nima Mojtahedzadeh Doug who?

[@nimamojtahedzadeh1568]

S Tristan just search for his channel and see his reviews.

[@stristan6302]

Nima Mojtahedzadeh I’m joking. Of course I know who he is... hence my original comment.

[@nimamojtahedzadeh1568]

@@stristan6302 Lol!

[@AR-zr1om]

Imagine a guy with that facial hair commenting on styling 😂 this program is pathetic

[@jjgates6351]

No matter how new the cars are, Fifth Gear videos all look like they're made in the 90s And these hosts are terrible. I just can't understand the constant hate displayed by the male hosts (sorry I have no idea who they are).

[@zuti071]

Basic Astra with 150hp !? That engine is in less than 5% of all Opel/Vauxhall Astra sold in Europe!!!

[@klx100]

To me you can say that XC40 and Q2 are better.. but sorry look at the reliability charts of the JD Power Survey and speak with mechanics and the truth speaks for itself :) - Lexus is defintely one of the best car manufacturers out there! I don't care if it is slower than an Astra :)!!

[@H.K_R]

The UX is the replacement for the CT250H. It looks a bit more funky and it's nicer inside than the CT Volvo XC40 is more practical and the Audi Q3 is more conservative in its design (which some people prefer)

[@RevLexus]

I own a 2019 CT 200h and it is quite good, ride is a little firm

[@fairwinaskara]

Johnny should shut up and they should bring Tiff back!

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video guys, I still can't believe I haven't driven one of these yet!

[@mg7888]

They are missing the point, Lexus design for luxury and comfort. I like the styling and interior is second to none, why they are so subjective on look and measure it by base on performance instead of mentioning how remarkable long mpg on this hybrid does.

[@chitpaul]

They don’t just stay in petrol mode, if you are careful then you can get a lot of electric only drive out of it. I have a RX an I’ve done over 120 miles on 1/8the of a tank, basically 1/2 of a quarter tank… and that not just driving really slowly.. but just being mindful of the power source and using electric only mode as much as possible.

[@fivish]

My UX250H returns 53mpg city or motorway. Runs electric half the time with the 2L petrol engine off. It makes good use of its 181 BHP.

[@toms_garage]

Great video, I am a fan of the UX

[@toms_garage]

@Alen cyriac cyriac Are you a Toyota/lexus fan?

[@CarsofGlasgow]

@Alen cyriac cyriac I think Lexus cars are great !

[@g00dfeeling]

I din't expect I will like this car so much!

[@pt9239]

It's "Ms. Chief Engineer"

[@fivish]

171 hp? Its 181hp. the eCVT (P711) is smooth and quiet being the Toyota synergy drive.

[@Ak3rf3ldt]

They didn't even mention the top of it's league euroncap scores, or the extreme reliability of the car, what are these people doing ?

[@TheMastaRob]

Huh?! How can you not understand that the electric part of the hybrid drivechain, is there to regenerate energy from braking and downhill, for re-use later, improving efficiency..... it's not for "just around town", it's not for any specific speed. You muppets.

[@Ralfstark64]

Can I just say that it's not a CVT box and I don't understand why Toyota insist on saying it is. The engine in any Toyota or lexus hybrid is not connected to the wheels it drives a generator which feeds the batteries which powers a motor or motots on the Axel's so they are effectively hybrids with smaller batteries and an onboard petrol generator

[@ashystyle]

We got issues with you and your styling!

[@chaoszombie9995]

If that UX was black instead of white... that’s my ideal Lexus

[@d1sturb3d119]

Sponsored by Peugeot. Take a hike fifth gear

[@whatevernevermind5960]

If it weren’t for the cladding it would look a lot better

[@toyotaprius79]

Disappointed to still see the TV-Friendly explanation of calling Hybrids CVTs... They are absolutely not. Inside the Lexus/Toyota gearbox are two electric motors, and a Ford Model T -like planetary gear set sandwiched inbetween that combines the torque from everything; the large electric motor, the engine, and the secret sauce small motor/geberator that is responsible for starting the 2.0l engine, generating electricity, gear reduction, overdrive and more. Series/Parallel hybrids lads. The biggest issue with Toyota/Lexus hybrids are that its batteries are only 34 - 54 hp, which can feel overwhelmed by its tasks by spinning up the engine and accelerating the motors at the same time whilst under the pedal of demanding drivers - which initially feels like lag and then disconnected cvt groan. A plug-in battery solves that.

[@Thissandthat]

_B -Lowe_ Thank you! I always get so annoyed with reviewers when they don’t even know what type of transmission (or the lack there of!) is in the car they are reviewing!

[@shroomyesc]

I'm sure people would stop calling them CVTs if Toyota stopped calling them CVTs as well, considering they call them e-CVT in all their brochures, all their websites etc. Idk about you but "e-CVT" sounds like a CVT to me.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Wanna know a secret. Nobody gives a flying fuck. The public/people who buy this will consider looks, running costs and comfort as the main aspects. All your engineering BS makes absolutely no difference to 99.9% of buyers.

[@fivish]

The 2L petrol engine has 151 BHP and the electric traction motor has 30 BHP. It has a 24kW NiMH battery. This all seemlessly works together using a three way power split device aka Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive. The P711 transmission is great.

[@cristi724]

Interesting that the guy complaining about the styling of the car, looks like the car.

[@VDPEFi]

744 views, obviously a massively relevant video!

[@anefyon]

VDPEFi it just got released but it won’t be getting any good numbers lmao

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

"Lexus's have a whiff of Freemasonry" -Jeremy Clarkson

[@adamcol2270]

well Mogg drives a Jag....

[@motlalanenkoe4496]

I always remember this when I see a good Lexus driving about.

[@adrianoakes152]

I agree with Naveen below. You have totally missed the point of why someone would purchase this car. I wouldn't touch a 'rep mobile' Astra with a barge pole regardless of a completely pointless lap time. Try testing vehicles in a way that suits the type of buyers....

[@fivish]

An Astra would not be on my list. Only Lexus Toyota Honda KIA Hyundai. Everything else is rubbish.

[@charalamposnitsios7910]

This review is not to buy a Lexus...Lexus is better than any competition!!

[@frankwessels4639]

People don't know what to think of a Lexus, until they've sat in one.

[@shamimb1y]

They call them selves motoring journalists but they don't know how to drive a hybrid. First of all, the car does not sit on petrol engine all the time, mostly depends on the driver and journey.. We hybrid drivers call or pulsing and it's not 1 gear ⚙ it has 2 gears, one for the battery motor and the other e-cvt is for the engine.

[@enricofeiffer9784]

TIFF BACK!!!!!!

[@kr63]

Lexus user experience?

[@vivekpund4997]

#BringTiffBack

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

For the same money you can buy a Toyota Rav-4. Which would you choose?

[@hsvcommodore4111]

jordanimated streaming uk

[@hsvcommodore4111]

R C for double the price with options

[@730soci]

Lexus UX is not confidence inspiring but it does lean a bit comapred to something like a stiff BMW 1 series I own both All i can say is if you stick to the path and dont correct a lot mid corner lexus leans but has ability to carry good enough corner speeds after a few laps of calibration of steering and suspension feel Also wrt grip they are run flats aimed at efficiency so dont complainmore than enough for long sweeper highways and switching lanes at high speeds

[@fivish]

Not run flats in uk. Have Bridgestone Turanza T005(A).

[@ruimanuelcarvalho3432]

Great little car

[@vladbl9249]

Omg... Evem my Volvo C30 has a bigger trunk!!!! What is wrong with automotive industry nowadays? Premium Cars get bigger and bigger and trunks smaller and smaller! 🤬

[@qlus]

Is that with the seats folded down?

[@r0bb3rse]

I miss Tiff.

[@dane458]

Bring back Tiff!!!

[@NTLovesMusic]

My 6 month old UX250h have creaking doors, a rattling driver seat assembly, rattling wing mirror (had to replace the entire assembly), and a brake booster that makes an electromechanical clicking noise whenever the accelerator is depressed. Up till today, Toyota refuses to investigate it. So much for craftsmanship and overhyped ads about takumi mastery. 😕

[@p_enta5012]

The First Gen UX is poorly engineered. So is my Third age; REFRESH 2015 LX. Those two models always have issues. Every other Lexus model is bulletproof.

[@NTLovesMusic]

@Any Name You Wish Badly engineered. Lexus cars aren't built like they are in the past. The new XZ10 ES is also plagued with rattling chairs, malfunctioning parking sensors and creaking door handles. I've kinda came to the conclusion that - don't buy a Lexus that was initially meant as a cheaper Toyota, like the UX, ES and NX. Get a Lexus that uses Toyota's ‘N’ or “New N” luxury platforms (Mark X, Crown, Century), not the ones meant for the budget cars. Even so, a mutual friend's RC350 had his leather seats flaking off prematurely (until it's torn) despite religiously taking care of his vehicle. i.ibb.co/gDg9719/d77e2e2b-7aa5-46c4-80bf-8b73540b8fd3.jpg. As usual, they blame the user. For my accelerator clicking noise, Toyota Motor claims it's clicking volume is "within specifications", despite mine clicking much louder than other UX250h models and refuses to help me. How can the car have left Kyushu factory and the takumi master not notice the noise? There's also a lack in consistency across Lexus's current infotainment systems too. I understand that they have to do an adaptation for different markets. However, for Lexus(s) sold in Southeast Asia, the infotainment systems cannot read any form of stroke characters (Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, etc) which is a joke. A Japanese marque that cannot read it's own homeland characters - 🤦🏻‍♂️ The lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto retrofitting in Southeast Asia by the dealership (without voiding the warranty) is also missing, and owners who bought MY2019 UX and ES are left to use outdated maps. In-built map updates are ridiculously expensive at $600-700USD per update when other makes can offer for a much lower price. My Volvo offers free for life updates. The design and usability of the infotainment needs work too. I.e - The settings for the tailgate buzzer volume is set via the speedometers, but the opening position is set via remote touch. The buzzer sound when unlocking the rest of the doors are set via remote touch. The settings are scattered all around and finding them can be a hassle until one gets used to it. Anyways, probably the last Lexus for me - at least for the models that started off as a Toyota variant. Overhyped craftsmanship. I'd just buy a Toyota - reliable, value for money, and no exaggerated marketing. Toyota always engineer their cars to be as tough, reliable and as simple as possible. When Lexus touches it, they complicate things and overdo some stuffs, creating new problems. So if you get an IS, GS, LS, LC, LFA, etc - those kinda started out from the drawing board as a Lexus. Toyota developed them for Lexus cars and Lexus designed it ground up. Barely any parts are shared.

[@fivish]

My UX250H has done 25,500 miles with zero defects. We also have a KIA Picanto which has done 51,000 miles with zero defects. Perhaps you are driving an Astra?

[@kkl3614]

These guys should stick to reviewing cars according to the title of their show. Only cars with 5 gears. Their minds are stuck in that era. Unsubscribing now.

[@marklasy6209]

If you have a dog then buy a nx genius

[@nabil10710]

The motorcycle helmet in a car look so weird

[@carlo9524]

Still using mobile phone to time laps in 2021? Really?

[@asadkhan-qm1my]

That chief engineer has probably performed seppuku on himself

[@rc666]

A nicer Toyota.

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Just like a audi is a Nicer vw

[@TheRuhtan]

It's not a hatchback, time to school Mr. And Ms. Reviewers! Your comparison is completely obsolete. Let's give you a GR Yaris. If the British understood cars, their entire automobile industry would not have collapsed. School can't save you either. Can you distinguish between apples and pears?

[@igormoisei6144]

A review full of hate against Lexus brand, so disappointed... how much did BMW or VW payed you??? Shame!!!

[@CommonLootGaming]

"only used in towns and cities" No you muppets, as a CT driver, I know for a fact it's also used in normal driving to aid the petrol engine at speeds more than 30mph.. What an awful review!!!

[@gustafwessling224]

No offense to the new guy he does a great job, it's just he's not like Tiff and therefore the chemistry the group had is just lost. It used to be a fun group with amazing chemistry talking about the best topic (CARS!!!). Now it's just a bunch of journalist standing in a group talking about a Lexus. The same thing with Top Gear.

[@spaghetti9067]

I like the xc40 or xc60 much more than this But it doesn’t look bad

[@bilalahmed2123]

Where is Tiff ? I hate CVT !

[@SuperWolffie]

So predictable the comments of the actors (actors they are and not testers)......These videos are a joke....

[@mrg-ghx8052]

Completely agree, lexus make beautiful interiors and great cars but the exterior design of this "thing" is horrid and yes I'd also have a v40.

[@mineshnissanka7139]

The 2 people in the 14 minutes of this video's releas who disliked this is quite judgemental. I gave the 18th like btw

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Disliked too. The only judgmental people are the ones always giving bad tests about good cars

[@olivern9888]

I'll buy a Lexus again and again over the European VW BMW Mercedes Range Rover products, European's car is fun to drive for a couple of years the reliability and resale value is in the toilet - bullshit and stupid reviews just like their products!

[@osuola85]

Obviously biased video 😅.

[@ryoichiwatanabe648]

New lexus grille is hideously fugly..

[@adamgilesconcoursdelegance9302]

Whinging Poms!!!!😹😹😹😹

[@aliosman13]

first

[@potatochobit]

such a terrible car and so expensive. CHR was a terrible car to begin with.

[@gumaming]

why do you say it’s terrible? do you own one?

[@potatochobit]

@@gumaming I do have family members that own a CHR which is this exact same car but without the luxury interior and it is terrible.

[@T-qazi]

These guys would love the lexus if it manufacture by any European countries