Hello, please does the lexus nx 200t have any major issues? Why was it discontinued? I know it does have a turbocharger, was wondering how long it could go trouble free, and is the maintenance really very expensive?
A family member was looking at getting one with about 45k miles, specifically a 2015 nx f sport, her other option was the rav4 but she thinks it's a common and boring car😅
Thank you in advance, for sharing your knowledgeable opinions.
Lexus NX-200T actually evolved into NX-300, everything is the same, just some nice tweaks here and there. NX-300 is redesigned from ground up in 2021 and we'll probably see them at the dealerships sometime after summer. They are all good, I own one myself.
@Alkan can you copy and paste your answer into the ‘Your Answer’ box down below? Thank you.
@Alkan oh great, thank you
See below:
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/is-this-2016-lexus-nx-200t-awd-a-decent-purchase/#post-99646
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/go-or-no/#post-36333
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/lexus-nx-300-vs-lexus-rx-350/#post-74204
Just realize it’s a fairly new (several years old) turbocharged engine with 3 thermostats (more complexity) and won’t last as long as a naturally aspirated engine - assuming you wanted to keep for a very long time and rack up the miles well past 100/150,000 miles. Aside from that they are decent vehicles and I trust Toyota’s turbocharged engines over the luxury competition. But personally I’d go for the Lexus RX350 with the true and tried naturally aspirated V6 OR the Toyota RAV4 (which only have naturally aspirated engines - and not turbocharged engines) for longevity over the Lexus NX. Now, if she plans to get rid of anyways before 150,000 miles then it’s probably fine.
Thank you for sharing your insights and for the resources.
And yeah she plans to drive it till the wheels fall off, I don't think she'd want the rx, cause one of our sister's already has a 2018 rx, (she has issues with a family member having same car as her 🤣, yeah women, I don't get it), so hopefully she'd go with the rav4, I doubt though, she claims it's too common. I guess she just wanted me to agree with her nx choice and not actually get an opinion. 😅
@DayWalker. I think the new non-turbocharged 2022 nx might interest her.
https://youtu.be/8Ugd-y6Bo-4
It's based off the new toyota engine used in the new rav4, do you have any idea, if there are any known issues with the new engine?
@Grey the new 2022 Lexus with the naturally aspirated engine (that would be the NX 250) which is the 2.5L I4 (part of the new Dynamic Force Series) also found in the Camry, RAV4, Lexus ES250, Avalon, Highlander - that engine has been out since only 2018 but seems to be holding up - no major issues, but you want to change the engine oil every 5,000 miles and not 10,000 miles that Toyota/Lexus states. But, we don’t know how long the engine will last - but as long as it’s well maintained I don’t see why it could not last at least 150,000-200,000 miles, but that is my hunch (we don’t have long term data yet). But it’s definitely better than the turbocharged version. Also, 2022 model year is first year of that new generation and Scotty usually recommends waiting a few years for bugs to be ironed out. But, I don’t see any better options for her given what you told me.
They are the same car. At least the same platform. Depending on the year. One is a little more “luxurious” than the other.
Her rav4 choices were 2017 and 2018..
So the lexus nx 200t will past last long as the rav4?
In theory, yes, they should last as long as each other. Assuming everything checks out and it is properly maintained. Lexus might cost a tad more to maintain on parts they don’t share.
Oh okay, thank you.
@Grey the RAV4 will outlast the Lexus NX since it has a naturally aspirated engine whereas the NX has turbocharged engine. Also, total cost of ownership will be cheaper for the RAV4 whereas the Lexus carries with it a luxury tax for parts and labor and definitely more expensive in the long run.