Thanks for the tag. Finally another owner likes the touch sensitive buttons!!!

@joshjamescars

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos! And yes! They need some software improvement but I think it’s a great first step that hopefully Lexus updates for us over time!

@lsft

Жыл бұрын

@@joshjamescars The mobile app has have improvements, but Lexus Interface - I'll only got one update and I'm running on 11 months ownership.

@joshjamescars

Жыл бұрын

That’s interesting. I’ll have to do some digging around. I did a lot of software consulting work for Toyota many years ago and a number of my old colleagues now work for the Toyota Connected group at HQ in Plano and they’re constantly hiring for the teams that own the software platform that the new system is running on so I’m surprised there haven’t been more updates than that.

@lsft

Жыл бұрын

@@joshjamescars I'm surprised as well. Just doing updates to fix bugs aren't happening.

Super useful. I have an RX 350 on order and was worried about these buttons. Knowing that these can be customized eliminates my worries.

@joshjamescars

10 ай бұрын

Yes! Plus I think like anything in life, once you have them set the way you want and start using them, you’ll build up muscle memory.

Nice to get some informative positive feedback on those steering wheel controls using the HUD. Thank you.

Thank you so much for doing these car owner reviews I plan is to purchase a new Lexus NX in the next month or two and these videos are far more relatable than the car KZreadr reviews. I'd love to see your video about the Lexus integrated dashcam

@joshjamescars

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, and congrats in advance! I imagine you probably are doing all your homework but if you haven’t, be sure to get on a few dealers’ lists as these still seem to be pretty scarce in some places. Good luck and hope you love it when you get it! And yes! I’m working on collecting all the footage right now and should have that up soon!

Thank you for making this video! Very helpful. I am thinking about buying this car and was having the same thoughts about the touchscreen for fan speed issue. Glad to know that is solved with the HUD. Thank you!

@joshjamescars

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Having them in the HUD definitely makes it easier to live with. Still doesn’t fully replace buttons (which I really wish would come back) but at least having them on the wheel means you don’t have to deal with the touch screen all the time.

@Radioflyer3

Жыл бұрын

@@joshjamescars Thanks for your reply. I guess you still may have to cycle through the panels on the HUD if you need to access a different function, then have to cycle back to the fan speed panel. That might become easier through muscle memory, I suppose. Still nice to know there is an option other than using the touch screen. Thanks for getting into these details in your videos! Issues like this really make a difference in how you operate your car on a daily basis.

That’s so awesome! Really doesn’t deserve the hate. You are totally right, journalists are skeptical because they have not lived with the car and haven’t used personalized controls for themselves on a daily basis. Also, what is your main channel name? You are fantastic!

@joshjamescars

Жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for leaving such a nice comment!! And main channel is here. It’s not car content, just all kinds rambling on random luxury bag and watches and other such goods: youtube.com/@joshjames2141

Answered my question to my previous question on your previous video. I’m sold. Thanks man!

@joshjamescars

10 ай бұрын

Haha fantastic! I just saw your other comment as well. The only thing I’ll tell say about the new RX is that I’m personally not a fan of it because of the new powertrain. I have a video on it here on the channel, give it a watch and definitely test drive before you commit a deposit.

@drewsears2959

10 ай бұрын

@@joshjamescars I’ve seen other reviewers mention that as well. But I’m 6’11 so fit, gas mileage and refinement in that order is what’s important to me. I drive ALOT I have my 2021 Highlander that I’ve had for almost 3 years with 60k miles so I need it to be dependable and for me to fit in it. i tried sitting in the Nx and it was to small for me. RX fit just right with great legroom, but before I purchase I will definitely drive around for a good 2-3 hours before I make a final decision.

@joshjamescars

10 ай бұрын

@drewsears2959 Aha! You’ll have no problems with the RX since it has the same drivetrain as is in your current Highlander, then! And yes, mileage is great.

@drewsears2959

10 ай бұрын

@@joshjamescars I didn’t know that! That makes things easier as I already think my current car isn’t half bad. Thank you sir!

@joshjamescars

10 ай бұрын

Yes! Same 2.5L A25A “dynamic force” engine and hybrid drive system. The Highlander just got it earlier than the RX hybrid which carried on with the V6 until 2022. That’s part of why I personally feel like the RX isn’t worth the cost premium since I found the material quality and features to be about the same as a Highlander Limited/Platinum.

Thanks for the review. I picked-up a 2023 RX 350 three weeks ago. This is our fifth RX. We had two NX's in the past. I honestly tried living with the HUD and spent hours customizing it. I find it distracting and turned it off. I am 69 yrs old which may account for the decision. I loved the previous RX models for many reasons and have some reservations about the new NX and RX display screen and touch pad steering wheel controls. I miss the earlier model RX350 and NX Adaptive Cruise feature. On the earlier models it was on the steering column stem, rather then on the steering wheel with light touch buttons. A big issue for me is that I enjoyed switching drive modes from ECO to Sport with a dial on the older RX models. That's gone. I attempted to program drive modes using the HUD, but again found driving and seeing the HUD very distracting. I do like the four cylinder Turbo- but now have to pay for premium gas. I miss the buttons on the controls. You're young and probably adapt to change much quicker. Although, I am complaining, I will remain loyal to Lexus and happy to see younger people like yourself driving a Lexus. Good Luck to your You Tube channel and drive safe.

@joshjamescars

Жыл бұрын

I was chuckling to myself throughout your comment because although we’re different in age there are a lot of similarities. This is my 9th Toyota/Lexus car but I think I’m done with Toyota/Lexus after this NX. I haven’t had 5 RXs but most of the Toyotas I’ve had were probably like your RXs in that they had Toyota’s absolutely amazing V6s. Both 3.5 and the 4.0L that’s in my 4Runner. Now that they’ve gone to all 4-cylinder turbo or hybrids I’m done with them. I’m sure they’re reliable but if I have to buy a turbo-4 I’m going German. And with the new 4Runner and GX likely going to turbo engines too, I’ll be keeping my naturally aspirated 4.0 4Runner for the rest of my life. As for the sport and eco modes I didn’t realize that wasn’t a dial! It is still a dial in the center console on my NX. I wonder why they’d change that for the RX. I don’t know if it’s possible (probably not) bht the base RX and NX still come with the normal buttons; you might ask the dealer if they can be swapped in. Again, I’m doubtful but doesn’t hurt to ask. Or, if you decide to trade this one in, and you were okay with the base model, you could do that and you’d get the hard, dedicated function buttons back too.

@SOMEONE-ME

4 ай бұрын

Get someone to set it up for you and done. Then it can behave like old one (if you map buttons to mimic old one). Cars get more functionality, so you need more buttons which can lead to crazy number of buttons (it was already quite messy with old system). New design is quite cool and allows everyone to have their own setup and map buttons which they really use. Old setup was far from perfect and I bet you some swear at it. You get use to it after some time (As you had no choice), but with this design instead of adjusting to fixed layout you create one which suits you. You get more functionality with less buttons. You just need few weeks to get use to it as with any new car/feature.

Try that heads up display with polarized sun glasses and let me know how you like the fact that the display on your windshield vanishes.

@joshjamescars

Жыл бұрын

I picked up a new pair of non-polarized glasses to leave in this car. Not a big deal.

Great review Josh! Would you consider to creat a video on the adaptive cruise control? I wonder how well it works in keeping the car in the middle of the lanes.

@joshjamescars

Жыл бұрын

I will definitely add that one to the list! But so you aren’t waiting on me, I’ll tell you now that Toyota/Lexus safety sense 3.0 is SO good. TSS/LSS 2.5 was already really good at keeping the car centered in the lane and handling complex curves and lanes too but 3.0 is far more nuanced when it comes to following distance. It allows for more variation and makes the transition between lead vehicles far more natural feeling. It drives more like a human does rather than a lot of systems that can be jerky when someone cuts in front of you. I’ve been super impressed by it.

@henryzhong2412

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Josh for the prompt and detailed reply, can not believe I can get such quality content from KZread. ❤❤ all the best!

@tombernard1665

10 ай бұрын

I have a 2020 Highlander and I am hoping the lane tracing has been tweeked to improve performance.

@joshjamescars

10 ай бұрын

@tombernard1665 Oh yes, most definitely. I beliehe your car had either TSS-P or TSS 2.0 and 3.0 is a definite upgrade and advancement in the driver assistance tech.

Appreciate your video, I am too a proud owner of a 2023 RX350 Luxury edition Gas only model , I totally love the vehicle, with that said what I find on the left side controls of the steering wheel the radio controls only have seek options Not channel up & down, is there a way To make that change, and a how to you use cruise control video would be great too. Thanks again and all the best

@joshjamescars

Жыл бұрын

Yes! If you go into settings > vehicle customize you’ll find it in there and you can assign whatever controls you want to each side.

@mchoch4576

Жыл бұрын

@@joshjamescars Tyvm appreciate your help

Can you access these shortcuts with one click or press?… need to skip tracks, adjust cruise control speed, etc with one press, not two or more. I ask because the videos show at least two presses and referencing the HUD or gauge cluster to do anything… but if you can press once, without having to look at the displays, then this sounds like a major win Thanks!

@joshjamescars

Жыл бұрын

It all depends on how you decide to set it up. I’d recommend going to a Lexus dealer and playing around with a demo unit. The other thing is, once you build up muscle memory it’ll become second nature and you’ll have memorized what you set up for everything. You’ll also always see what you’re touching on the HUD as well. And, if you decide you don’t like the new system, you can get an NX or RX without a HUD and it’ll have traditional single-function hard buttons which I think is great that Lexus kept the standard controls around because this new setup definitely won’t be for everyone.

@brandononbrand

Жыл бұрын

@@joshjamescars thanks for the detailed reply (and videos)…. Your channel is essential to anyone interested in these Lexus and Toyota vehicles.

Hi great review. Very helpful. Just to ask - does it show the navigation? Specifically is there an arrow to show the next turn? Many thanks

@joshjamescars

3 ай бұрын

Yes there is! And it actually will show those with CarPlay navigation too (I assume the same is true of Android Auto).

Thank you for the video quick question does the steering wheel ding if your hands are not at 10 and 2 and how do you change or disable that feature? Thanks

@joshjamescars

Жыл бұрын

Mine has never done that and so I don’t think you need to worry about turning that off. It will remind you to put your hands on the wheel periodically but only when using adaptive cruise control.

Can someone help me understand if it possible to keep the adaptive cruise turned on. It keeps turning off when I brake and I have to press the adaptive cruise control button again and then select set to re-engage it. On my old Lexus I just had to push the set to re-engage.. surely this is a bug..

@joshjamescars

Жыл бұрын

Depending on which model you have, that does sound right. Pressing the brake cancels the adaptive cruise. Set/Resume only works if the car has brought itself to a shop. The new NX and RX with these steering wheel controls is a one-press to activate but other Lexus models with LSS 2.0 or 2.5 do require that you activate it again each time you cancel it out.

I have a NX 350 Hybrid AWD as my loaner while my car is in service. How do I even begin to turn on HUD to test it out? The glove compartment doesn't have an owner's manual.

@joshjamescars

Жыл бұрын

Hello again! Not all NXs are equipped with a HUD. Look up at the top of the dash and see if there’s a big hole in front of the steering wheel. Or, if you have the controls like are shown in the video, then go into the vehicle settings (the gear icon on the left rail) and the toggle to turn it on should be in there under vehicle settings or one of the other menus. If you have the standard buttons (where each one is dedicated to a specific function) then the car doesn’t have a HUD.

@dapperlygrungy3189

Жыл бұрын

@@joshjamescars I checked and the HUD is integrated into the dash where the odometers are located. 🙄😮‍💨😒

How do you get to setting’s in car play? I have to turn my phone off and shou down car play

@joshjamescars

7 ай бұрын

CarPlay settings are changed in the settings app on your iPhone, not on the vehicle screen.

Another way to put this is "Is the cruise control on the second customizable page?

@joshjamescars

9 ай бұрын

Oh okay I think I understand the original question. The cruise control is on the first page, but the pages remain on whichever you last selected, does that make sense? So it may or may not be on that page “by default” depending on how you want to drive the car. My recco still remains for you to go to the dealer and check these out in person.

Are both pages on left and right sides customizable?

@joshjamescars

10 ай бұрын

The second page on each side is customizable.

Right steering wheel 4 buttons. it looks like the default page is for cruise control functions. Can the this page include set and resume functions/

@joshjamescars

9 ай бұрын

I apologize, I’m not exactly sure what you’re asking here, as those functions are already in there. Would highly recommend going to a dealer and sitting in any of the new vehicles with the HUD and these controls so you can explore all the possible customization options.

@tombernard1665

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. I just didn't see the set and resume icons.

@tombernard1665

9 ай бұрын

I finally figured this out. On another video provider I saw that the actual cruse functions on the fight side (res, set + - etc.) don't show up until the cruise control hard button is pushed. After the cruise control is activated then the functions i was looking for show up. Thanks for the help.

@joshjamescars

9 ай бұрын

@tombernard1665 Aha! Glad you were able to figure it out!

How do you see all those HUD features with polarized sunglasses? so many features rendered useless with polarized sunglasses

@joshjamescars

4 ай бұрын

Short answer is you can’t, LOL. The only way a head up display works is by projecting an image on the glass which is cancelled out by polarized lenses. Until a screen can be integrated into the windshield glass (which would be a nightmare for a repairability) that’s how they’ll work. So, if you want to use your HUD, you buy a pair of non-polarized sunglasses. Simple as that.

I put the drive modes on my steering wheel, never have to move to put it in sport mode.

@joshjamescars

Жыл бұрын

Love that!! I wish you could do more with the right pod I would put that there if I could! Cheers, and thanks for watching!

@l-Arm.of.God-l

Жыл бұрын

@Josh & John's House of Toyotas they said they will keep doing updates, (I have the rx500h fsport)