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The only thing you'll miss about a Land Rover Evoque is the view from the hard shoulder when it leaves you stranded

Thanks. I bought a lexus nx300h (albeit fsport) based on your first presentation of your car. I had it for a month now. I am very happy with it. On top, I am re-assured by this new video even though I am far from where you are. Your videos are valuable outised the UK too.

@HighPeakAutos

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Congrats! They're great cars

I think she shall keep the lexus because its a top spec

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Its hard to replace it

@abro_123

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@@HighPeakAutos i know

@Conservator.

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@@HighPeakAutos Thanks for the video. Enjoyable/entertaining to watch and informative at same time (as always). £0.33/mile is a bargain but shouldn’t you add the depreciation to that to get the real total costs of ownership? You will be able to very accurately estimate the value of the car today. I think it might make the case for the Lexus even stronger but I’d much rather hear that from you than from a KZread armchair ‘expert’ like me.

@martinkitchin6204

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What a good son you are ! Methinks my Mum would've loved a newer car (regardless of whatever it was) I agree with you that some of the earlier EVs look odd. In my opinion even the Tesla looks as stylish as a bar of soap... 🙄

@Yorkshiremadmick

Жыл бұрын

Lexus RC300H £20k will get her a decent one and change things up abit.

I liked and found your initial review of the NX300H very helpful. I feel hybrid is the way to go. Our brief was suv, petrol, good quality, reliable and not ridiculously expensive. Both my wife and I have a Lexus NX300h. I got both on Lexus Finance HP at 5.9%apr. Also like you found extremely reliable. Big plus was that if you have serviced at Lexus dealer you get warranty extended each year for up to 10 years from new or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first). In my opinion impossible to beat (except other Lexus or Toyota product such us ux200h, rx450h or Toyota RAV4 of similar age ) I find your videos interesting and informative.

100% well said, in comparison I had 6 jaguars, they where good cars but quality and durability wise not close to a Lexus, and now I have bought a Lexus rc300h and I love it. Tax, reliability, durability, fuel and comfort!!! Top of the list. As long as serviced properly it should last a long time. I love your honest reviews. Thank you 👍

@ChilledGuitarReviews

Жыл бұрын

I currently own a GS250 F-Sport and the RC is about the only car i'd ever consider replacing it with. Theres a sprint blue one I see driving round my area and it honestly looks like a six figure supercar!

Hi Matt, I've been driving Lexus cars for 13 years now. Apart from servicing and consumables I haven't had any issues. All my friends have been driving German and JLR vehicles, every one of them has had issues. I do conceded that they're probably more engaging to drive but reliability, quality and comfort mean more to me. If I want fun I just stick my leathers on and go for a hoon on my bike. Thanks for another great post.

@CarsofGlasgow

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Oh yeah, what Lexus models have you had? I found my RX the most reliable then the IS 250 I owned. The SC 430 has cost me more than I paid for it, over the last 2 years of ownership, in maintenance bills.

@stevendavenport364

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@@CarsofGlasgow 2007 Is 250, 2013 Is 250 and a 2017 Nx 300h.

@CarsofGlasgow

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@@stevendavenport364 Oh very nice! Was the 2013 the 3rd gen? (as thats quite a rare model)

@stevendavenport364

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@@CarsofGlasgow Yes. And no CVT gearbox. Just the 2.5 V6 with a 6 speed auto. It was really nice, not as economical as the hybrid but better to drive.

@rob5944

Жыл бұрын

Yes, your experiences are echoed on American channels such as Scotty Kilmer and Car Wizard, where they put serious milages on their cars!

I pick up my 4th Lexus tomorrow a NX350h New and shiny can't wait. Love High Peak Autos Videos, very good thanks Matt.

Extremely reliable ! Top spec and So rare to find one of those with cooled seats ….

@HighPeakAutos

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Its a great car

@attilab.2818

Жыл бұрын

You just need to go for a Premier/Takumi model.

Great comparison Matt it’s a no brainier 😊 the range are so unpredictable and for me I don’t need stress in my garage, thanks for a great review 👌

Thanks for the video, very informative! I love these long term updates, really valuable info! Thank you 😊

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Great video Matt. I’ve been wanting to have this update. 🙏the £30k for the Fiat 500 is too much in anyones books, totally agree with you. Given your mums average mileage, staying petrol & automatic makes sense. The Lexus EV is quality and nice to drive. 👌 your total running cost indicated is good to me, I think your mum must be so proud of her son and his generosity and smart decisions.

@TheJon2442

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Matt sorry but a FIAT is not even on the same page as a Toyota! Fix it again tomorrow is what FIAT stands for!

@CarsofGlasgow

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@@TheJon2442 I love that slogan! It is the same with BMW= break my wallet

@raff_spriggles_tfn5910

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@@CarsofGlasgow don't forget Lotus! Lots of trouble, usually serious.

@CarsofGlasgow

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@@raff_spriggles_tfn5910 oh yes!

Very informative and well presented as usual Matt 👌👌

@HighPeakAutos

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Thanks!

I looked at the NX, IS and RX when I was browsing cars but settled on a 2015 GS450h premier a few months ago. I love the car - getting 39mpg even with the occasional thrashing. I genuinely can't think of a car brand I'd want to replace it with for the money. The reliability + performance + fuel economy is just incredible. I'm going to stick with it for a good few years because I just can't bring myself to downgrade in any aspect. I'm slightly annoyed at Lexus for not having the new RAV4 engine in the NX until this year. If it had that engine back in 2018 then I think that would have got my sale but I'll potentially keep my GS for a few years and then get a 2022 NX when they come down in price

@flyguy1359

Жыл бұрын

I had an 06 GS450H a few years ago,what a flying machine! Only car that came close was an infinite m hybrid, that was even quicker but not as smooth. Pound for pound, Lexus make the worlds best cars..

@matauboy

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We have a GS450h as well. Apart from the economy and the quality we love the instant pickup. Not keen on the small boot though .

@mamba101

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I got a GS 300h a few weeks ago, considered the 450 and I know it’s a rocket but the cheaper tax, 50mpg and slightly bigger boot swayed me (I’ve owned fast cars before).. but still a bit jealous! The build quality and comfort is unreal

@CarsofGlasgow

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@@mamba101 Oh amazing! What colour is your GS 300h?

@williamwong12000

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I got a 2017 GS300H and it does 45 mpg on average. Excellent car. Full of practical gadgets (HUD, heated and ventilated seats, keyless entry, 18-way adjustable electric seats, etc.). A bit more expensive than its European counterparts but really worths it.

Excellent review, plus Pouch...

Today I've seen a Corsa EV for 31k!!?? Pure comedy gold... Btw the NX looks like a really good option.. My friend has just bought Toyota rav4 with the same setup and it's pretty amazing on fuel considering the size of such vehicle. And has nice chunky tyres so is comfy and quiet...

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

I like those new Rav4's too

Great review and video Matt 👌 maccan next time maybe

Many thanks Matt , just joined Pouch 👍

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Cheers :)

Another amazing video!!!!

Love your work 👍

Matt - come on - BMW i3, REX - brilliant little car - I do the same journey (50 miles) and each day - brilliant - I wish I’d done it earlier.. oh, and I’m a petrol head and love it!

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@mntccd

Жыл бұрын

Love the i3. They are also about 20k for a good one from Wisely. Nowhere near the utility of the NX though.

Great vid again Matt, love the comparisons. I’m defo a petrol head & have tried to do some amateur maths for electric running costs …….I’m certain there’s massive demand for ‘best’ used electric car video for sub £10K …would absolutely look forward to your take/opinions on that 👍, keep up the great content!

Considering upgrading to a NX300 🤔 This is a great help 👍

Hi Matt great review as always….. I drive a 19 plate NX and have had it from new…..we love it as it’s a brilliant all round car, plus we recently bought a SC430 after your review a few months ago introduced the model to us….. my lads drive an 06 plate Supercharged Range Rover that looks brand new and my other lad drives a Second series MR2 T-Bar that’s 30 years old in December….. both love your channel and now love modern classic cars thanks to you 😉 keep up the good work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow. Great choice of cars between you all. Thanks for watching

Love the videos. And great shout on the detour. Even I didn’t moan when a rare Sat 5.30 ko ( which I love) cancelled. Keep up the good work. And we’ll deserved success.

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

I was looking forward to the late KO too. It suddenly didnt matter though

Nice one...I'm glad you did that real world review, I think my next car will be a used Lexus unless I'm really lucky and can find a good affordable used Tesla!

You have just got to love a Lexus , I have owned 4 and they have got to have been the cheapest cars to run taking everything into account , I like the understated luxury and the special content feeling I get from driving them . Turn key bomb proof dependability and it is nice to be different. The feeling of driving a best kept secret . You have to own one to know how well thought out even the most simple things are even down to how the switches feel to touch and use.

great vid!

@HighPeakAutos

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Thanks!

Thanks mate, just bought one.

Great review Matt I’ve been looking for a suv to replace my vw Passat cc that has been great I’ve had it for six years had a few minor issues with it but overall great I was looking at Lexus models mainly becuase of the build quality and reliability and didn’t want to skimp on comfort I think you made up my mind at what to get next.

Great video Matt , you should have a look at the Corsa EV been in one ,not too bad mate .

Hi Matt, let me tell you a little story about cheap EV. Here in Romania, the most popular one is the Dacia Spring, its's made in China on some Dongfeng platform, it used to cost with some money from the government(ECO voucher) 8000-9000 euros with the mention that you could not sell it for the first year. Now the prices has gone up, the waiting period is 10-12 months for a new one, again from China( very ECO) and there have been a lot of them on sale at 14.000-15000 euros on the second hand market.

hi matt, been watching for a while and just subscribed , i will come and see you when i am upgrading my range rover for a newer one ,

Watching from sunny Torremolinos/Benalmádena 😁 Cheers!

I had a the IS 300h as a company car & after 5 years it still had the original brake pad that it left the factory in Japan - & it had 100,000 miles on the odometer!!! That’s Lexus for yah.

@mamba101

Жыл бұрын

That’s hybrids

Big up from Scotland 👍

A really interesting video, Matt - fancy that, a 3rd of the cost per mile for the Lexus... It looks nice quality inside too, though for me, it's a bit too bulky externally, but 36mpg seems amazing...

@HighPeakAutos

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Yeah as an average too. I thought that was very good

Great vid, but when calculating the price per mile you should include an estimate on depreciation given that's the biggest cost when driving newer cars. Also makes it more comparable to leasing. Keep up the great vids!

Great video, I am even surprised at the lower running costs!! Interesting question about next car, would you consider the electric Lexus UX 300e? (you can get the Takumi spec that would give the same amount of gadgets).

My Wife has a Smart forfour Exclusive - has leather heated seats, twin pan roofs, heated steering wheel, rear sensors and camera, led lights all round but only has a 80 mile range but thats perfect for a second town car - mines in white and looks lovely with the chrome wheels.. it can charge in less than 3 hours with a home charger and its due its first service with MBZ and only £98

Hopefully we will see more videos like this ! By the way, I think it would be nice if you could put some table/form with all that expenses in the video.

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Good idea

The ora good cat looks amazing!

Hi Matt, great video as always. Did you add in Insurance?

I test drove an Peugeot E-208 a few years back and thought it pretty good, nice looking, went ok and I liked the interior (I had a Zoe before that, sold it because it was so dull).. It was still pretty expensive so I bought an 62 reg SLK for less than half the money.

@HighPeakAutos

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Thanks for sharing!

My Dad drives a 2015 is300h, has it 3 years now. Apart from the expensive lexus service costs it's tiny money to run. Recently ticked over 100k miles also... Feels like a new car.

im 35 and have a grey soul ev 2015 reg, honestly the grey one doesnt look bad, the blue and white one looks like a smurf tho, plus the uk spec is pretty good, heated seats, heated steering wheele, 8 inch touch screen with carplay and android auto

I've been thinking similar about ev's when it came to getting a new car. As I need a family car the only options are the big crossovers which are ridiculously expensive brand new and market for second hand aren't much better. And also comes the pain of having a plug installed at home (as we plan to move next year). In the end I've gone with an X5 30d. Not a rapid car but more than enough for the family cruiser

Just purchased a VW CC 2016 Black Edition. Did a road trip to North Wales from Kent back in August, did 625 miles in total and still had a quarter tank on return. Averaged 50 mpg around town and 66 on motorway run. Diesel is king.

@datathunderstorm

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My 2008 Toyota Prius managed 69.4mpg a few weeks ago, with me also getting 651 miles out of the same 45 litre tank of E5 Esso Supreme 99+ Unleaded fuel.

I purchased an NX 300H from Lexus Stockport after seeing your previous review. I love the car. However you drive a Hybrid in a completely different way than a normal petrol/diesel. I enjoy the challenge of trying to drive economically and more safely. The NX feels safe and well built. Finally they are very reliable.

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Lexus Stockport are great too

Helpful vid since I’ve been looking at the NX for a while now, think I’ll need a test drive to see about the whiny CVT and bumpy ride concerns. But your Evoke must have been a wrong un giving 20mpg, mine around the same vintage a few years ago averaged 35-36 with a lot of urban miles.

Your mom should be proud of you Matt ! You come across as a decent bloke !!

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I think she is

Hey Matt, why not try the Kia Niro EV but the 4 plus specification, which is the top of the range one. Not the new shape one (22/72 reg) but the 21 / 71 reg one with the new Kia Logo. You'd be pleasantly surprised. Leather, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, sunroof, DAB radio, Android auto and Apple Car play, a wide-screen sat nav, rear heated seats, 280 mile range when fully charged, decent sound system, dual zone climate control, LED headlamps and taillights, oh, and the balance of at least a 7 year warranty. So if you buy a year old car, you are covered by Kia's warranty for the next 6 years. They don't break anyway. Plus a sub 7 second 0-60 time....

Thanks for that rundown Matt. We had a total of 7 Lexus cars over 17 years for our, now retired, business South Wales Chauffeur. They were our favourite cars for quality and reliability. We had a couple of LS's , GS's and two RX450h cars, so I think that was a great choice. Regards, Bob M.

Lexus are brilliant! I've got a 2018 lexus rc300h coupe hybrid and it's amazing both fun to drive and economic.

@HighPeakAutos

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Yes they are!

Nice video, it would be helpful to also factor in the cost of depreciation.

Using the same calc for my mk3 Skoda Octavia VRS diesel, I'm averaging £0.15/mile. Of course that is not taking into account money spent on servicing or mot, just fuelling the car. I'm averaging 46.6 mpg according to Fuelly app from March this year up until now.

Bought a used(over 100k kms) IS 300h about 2 years ago. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with it. Basic maintenance and new set of tires, that's all. Battery/hybrid system warranty is still valid and Lexus Relax is activated. Lots of worryless miles ahead of it.

Thank you Matt. As a bloke of 55 going on 70 I think you have found my perfect car (as a future purchase). I am 'one of those blokes' who likes SUVs and wants some luxury and tech with a healthy dose of reliability but doesn't want to buy new or nearly new as spare cash doesn't allow. How much did you buy the NX for 1 year ago? Assuming it was trade how much would it have been for a normal punter private/retailer? And how much is it worth now private/retail? Also no mention of the Lexus extended warranty if after 3 years it was serviced with them up to 10years/100k - this is an added useful bonus if all servicing done via Lexus. I am assuming this was the case way back in 2014 - perhaps not? Cheers 👍

Although I’m sure this wouldn’t fly on the looks front a 2017-18 Niro PHEV would do 25-30 miles EV everyday across the seasons (although they do fire up the ICE to provide heat in colder months)as long as she gets into the habit of plugging in every night has heated seats and wheel and on a long run to the continent (I did Slovenia and back this summer) still returned 60mpg (and that is measured not the dash number over 2,200 miles of driving). The auto cruise was a delight across Germany pegged at 78mph. I picked my 2017 for 15.4K in June with 64,000 on the clock and still 2.5 years left on the 7 year Kia Warranty.

Jaguar I pace is a fantastic used ev, currently they go for around 25-34k used. They are great.

Thinking that an NX 300h may well be my next car. I’ve been hanging my nose over a Volvo XC40 but even second hand they seem very overly expensive for what they are. Dream would’ve been to own a full fat RR L322… but I’m not made of money and I need something reliable for work.

That year went by very quickly

That's a nice looking car moreso on the inside. The rear 3/4 view to my mind isn't great, I'm not a fan of those pokey wee quarterlights which are even smaller when viewed from the inside, but other than that it's pretty tidy looking. And very reliable by the sounds of it!

We bought a 2018 golf ev for about 20k and the spec is good though not with heated seats or steering wheel and the real world is around 150miles with a cost to "fill up" being around £3.5 which is a weekly charge. I have found it an effortless to drive and live with.

@HighPeakAutos

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I did look at those but (no offence) they looked a bit boring

@marcgodfrey1

Жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos none taken and I would agree like you said there just isn't enough choice for used evs. We went with a golf because of that it just blends in which mostly suits my wife.

Matt, why not an XC40 - PHEV or EV? Btw, love your videos, keep up the good work! 👍

nice video

Interesting video. You asked about sub £20k EV options and there is the E Golf which you can find on Auto trader for around £18k or less. Spec wise not up there with the Lexus but it is not 'geeky'. Now £17k for a 67 plate golf is pricey but the fuel savings will offset that significantly providing you can charge at home and don't need to do too many long journeys. We need more lower spec cheaper EV cars and they will be coming over the next 3-5 years and Chinese brands will lead the way until the usual mainstream brands catch-up.

Drove to spain and back in my civic 1.6 idtec 2500miles doing 70mph in the UK 85mph in EU and averaged 61.6mpg not bad

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Very good

Great, great vehicle, quality👌

We love our Lexus we travelled around Spain for 3 months averaging 42mpg just toured around Yorkshire amazing car I would definitely buy another one we also have the Lexus service plane and we get our tyres at cost what more could a couple of pensioners want

Top channel....

I think if you're someone who looks after their cars, ie the sort of person who will fill up with premium fuel, and service their car as soon as it's due I think these Luxury cars are the way to go. They're quite reliable and do feel durable, it will keep up the peace of mind if you genuinely look after them.

Maybe PHeV hybrid car for the lexus replacement? You can charge it on home and still fill on gas if u do long distance. PHeV Rav 4 will be tempting to own

MG4 - bottom spec is £26k brand new - decent range,quick charging ,a useful hatch back

Great vid Matt. I am considering something like your Mum's car. I notice that many have the cvt. Is it a good choice or one to avoid? Thanks

Comparative insurance costs would be great too!

Lexus is a great car for the mother. How much is the Land rover to repair, and would u take the LR to Spain???? I would never buy LR after my friends LR Freelander which was a money pit of epic proportions, and my own MGF 20years ago which I loved but sold when I realised I needed yet another 1.8L head gasket, the 2nd in 3 months! I kept that for 6months over the summer then traded it to the ONLY garage that would take it, and only against a VW Lupo 1L he couldnt shift. 🙂

Its a stunning car, unfortunately we dont have these in Denmark 😫🧐 Think it was a great move, and that your mom can be quite happy with her son!

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

I hope so :)

A great video and thank you for confirming what I thought. Regular hybrids are still a worthwhile purchase today. Obviously model and driving habits permitted.

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Hybrid is the route we should be going rather than full EV's

@jamesfbowes

Жыл бұрын

Until we can produce Hydrogen cleanly...

@UnseenSpirit

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@@HighPeakAutos I agree. Until an EV can give at least 500 miles range and charge in under 10 mins to full, then it just doesn't work for some of us. Why? Because we need compromise for the "savings".

@Conservator.

Жыл бұрын

@@UnseenSpirit 500 miles and charging in 10 minutes is applying ICE habits to EVs. I sincerely hope that you won’t drive 500 miles without taking a break or two. Therefore a 300 miles range should be more than enough. How many miles do you regularly drive on one day? That’s the range that you’d really need. EVs should be charged at or near home at night (and slowly to save the battery). If your occasional destination is over half the range, then you’d want to charge at (or near) your destination. Fast charging should only be necessary on long trips (e.g. holiday).

@UnseenSpirit

Жыл бұрын

@@Conservator. ICE habit yes, but also convenience. I don't drive anywhere near 300 miles a day, it is 78 miles a day. A tank of 40 litres in my prius gives me a range of 550 or so miles in winter and 600 or so in summer. More if I stayed under 70. I fuel up when I hit 100 miles left of range. It is a habit from anxiety I suppose. I have the same when I hit 20 percent on my phone. I also need to be very early at work for when I take my train out of the depot or take over one due to this anxiety haha. I do plenty of air bnb trips and love that it's a hatchback that is reliable. I can fit 2 Brompton bikes in with luggage and food etc easily. My vehicle is used for everything. Ikea trips where I've fit a 220 cm cupboard (flat pack) to dumping lots of things to a recycling centre from a washing machine to a broken up shed. My wife is a keen gardener so every year we get over a ton of compost and lots of plants. It fits my fishing rods and gear comfortably and golf clubs and bag. Again the prius can't be faulted on how useful it is. Yes it's ugly and slow but also cost per mile (including in repairs and maintenance) is exceptional. I am a rail worker who requires my vehicle to get into work and home (because I can start at 04:30 am or finish at 01:58 am) so reliability is vital. 300 mile range is possible I believe in an EV but in the real world, having spoke to many EV drivers, what is claimed can be off by around about 10 to 15 percent off. My prius is slow, but I may or may not hit 95 mph when the roads or quiet. So, yes 500 miles range and fast charging is vital for me. Why? Because it is what I have now (well I have more range and fuel up in under 3 minutes (I've timed it and fuel up at quiet times since I start or finish late) using a station that has cars payments at the pump) I don't have a fast charger near me (closes is 20 miles). I could install a charger on my property and drive way, but I believe a 3 pin charging speed at home in the UK is quite slow. Will it charge 78 miles that I do a day over night? Probably but I need to do more research. So, 300 miles if it was a real world range would give me over 3 trips to work and back. 600 miles gives me over 7 trips to work and back. 500 miles would give me 6 trips exactly. Then there is the cost. A M3 is an efficient vehicle but I have a hatch which is so useful for my lifestyle. I'd have to get a Model Y but that costs around £60k... I have looked at other EV's too such as the Ev6 but that's around about £50k. It's a big expense if I was to get a new EV with good range and a hatchback and I'm earning a decent salary too. So, I've done my research. Why would I compromise myself by having less range? I don't want to wait 30 minutes or more to charge a vehicle if I'm on a air bnb or fishing road trip road trip. So for me, until an EV meets what I want, then my next car may very well be another prius which has been superb for my needs. However my 2009 car has been so faultless that I suspect it may very well last many more years (many do 300k miles hence why they are so popular for uber drivers).

Hope you get a chance to review an LS460 or LS600h at some point!

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

I filmed with an LS600h last year but when I got home the sound quality was bad so I never edited it

@leonlinton634

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@@HighPeakAutos That's a shame, what did you think of it?

I vote for the new NX. My mom has a’19 NX300h (only driven 7k miles I think), and wants the new one for the better infotainment, possibly the plug in version, and safety features. The boost in MPG is good too.

@CarsofGlasgow

Жыл бұрын

The new NX 350h is a lovely car, but it gets very expensive quickly! Easily over £50k for a mid level model

@attilab.2818

Жыл бұрын

The new version is way too powerful and quick for a woman.

@raff_spriggles_tfn5910

Жыл бұрын

@@attilab.2818 Really? Why does being female mean you can't have a powerful car? I mean, just think how quickly she'll get back from M&S to cook your dinner!

Lexus has finally caught up in the styling stakes, I think it's very good looking. What more it has an identity all of its own, not being a rip-off of an Audi or BMW. It would seem that Toyota (and Honda) offer the best in every department, build quality, reliability and kerb appeal. They have to be the leading make for consumers.

Also need to factor in depreciation costs. Though I expect the Lexus will still be well clear of the Evoque per mile.

Excellent balance between economy and luxury.

Great video and an interesting comparison. I do agree the Lexus is a far better car and interesting that the RR fuel economy is so poor . I believe the Evoque was based off the Freelander 2 and the NX is off a previous gen RAV 4 -I know Lexus build standards are the best and they quality control far superior components than Land Rover . Hence the JD Power results- one is upper quartile and the other is lower quartile!

Very interesting massive saving

Lexus honestly best car brand Iv ever owned bar Toyota. German car fan boys will argue it’s boring but I’d argue it’s not leaving me on side of the road 😭 great car the NX glad they still make it in the UK ps Matt would be good to know service cost for Range Rover bet that ain’t cheap either

You can easily do 40 mpg or even more on a long run if you learn how to drive a hybrid and adapt your driving style in every segment. Also, why would you look parts yourself and service elsewhere? Lexus Relax covers 10 years/100k miles manufacture warranty of you service the car at a Lexus centre. Even if you exceed the 100k miles, you can still benefit from the 15 years hybrid warranty.

I'm currently driving a 2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid which is averaging 55.4 MPG on non premium unleaded. I am quite surprised considering it's not exactly a compact car!

What about the Hyundai Ioniq? A 2020 model will only set you back about £20k with low mileage. Battery depreciation is minimal and they're a reliable brand, especially in electric cars. They're somewhere between the size of a Corsa and a BMW 3 Series, plus I'm pretty sure they all come with heated seats & steering wheel as standard.

I guess the one thing not included in the annual running costs was the depreciation, but I don’t think that will be much. The fuel for the Evoque would have been even more, since you also took the cost of diesel to be the same as the cost of petrol per litre, when in fact it’s probably around 10p more, adding a further £170. Kind of unfortunate that this was the year the Lexus needed a big service. I think you would have been £200 better off most other years.

BMW i3? Pretty good used bargain plus the range extender model helps with range anxiety. Bit older than you’d like though.

I did concider the evoqe but not now, my e class coupe has averaged 40+ miles per gallon over the last 3 years its only drawback is how low it is, maybe that allroad is the answer, but not a SUV although the Skoda kamaq looks OK

Keep it for 1 more year. With the service just being done, should be ok to sell on without doing one next year. Get the value from that and see if anything better comes along later.

Do you have any experience with the hyundai coupe, matt? If so would you recommend one?

Great video. Just curious how depreciation compared between the two?

@HighPeakAutos

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Strangely the Evoque increased in value over the 12 months and this has remained exactly the same. Very strange times we live in

What do you think of the BMW 330e M Sport? (2017/2018) I'll be in the market for one in the next month or two. 95% of my journeys are sub 15 miles and we have a cheap night rate with solar already.

Lovely car. Very colour and trim dependent though. See plenty around in chestnut brown and cream leather and they look like a walnut whip on wheels.

You can get a low mileage pre-facelift MG ZS EV Exclusive for 20-22K retail.

Great comparison I’ve done that a few times when eyeing up motors I remember doing the maths on one of my first cars I didn’t know to get an Astra 1.8 or Astra 1.7diesel Over say 3 years the money saved was thousands so went for the 1.7d Which of the two motors lost the most money in that period? There’s merit in buying a big engine low mpg car for say £5k which 2 years down the line is still worth £4k

@HighPeakAutos

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Thats right. There are lots of things to consider

@chawenhalo0089

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Lexus in general and even more so their hybrids are notoriously cheap to run. Brake pads go for 100k+