2017 NX200t: the Quickie Review

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
06/23/2018 at 14:46 • Filed to: The meh-mobile

I had it for like two hours. Here are my thoughts.

I don’t think it looks too bad, but it’s not for me. It’s a true crossover, meaning it’s an unnecessarily bloated hatchback.

Overall, i t drives nicely, although t he turbo kicks in too early and then kinda bluhhhhhs out. But not a lot of body roll, so that’s good. Easy to park. Blind spots aren’t too bad.

The touchpad sucks. Having the radio in the infotainment system is a huge dislike of mine. There are physical volume and tune knobs, but to display and select has to be done through that gosh-darn screen and pad, unless you want to tune aimlessly. Interior is nice, but not impressive. My hair hits the headliner if I don’t slouch. Lumbar support feels a little too much like a 1" metal rod.

Hatch has less cargo space than a 2008 Pontiac Vibe. In other words: yep, it’s a crossover.

In summation: w hile the NX is much more car-like than the 2018 RX , it’s inferior to it in every other conceivable way. The RX interior has a more premium feel , the dash layout is less cluttered, the options are better, headroom, power, and so on. Final score: NO-out-of-10.

Unfortunately, this dealer only has RX and NX loaners, though I always ask if they can part with an IS or GS.

I did not have the oldest car at the dealer. There was also a forest green ‘99 RX300, and a 1992 purple SC400 with gooooooooold badging. They have a sweet GS-F out front (am I the only person that likes the GS-F? ). Couldn't find any LC500. Probably would be off-limits to a pleb like me.

DISCUSSION (13)

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
06/23/2018 at 14:50

I’ve come to like the LC500.

I always get stuck with Jettas or Passat s.

Or, when I take in the F150, it’s ranged from a Fusion S to an F150 XLT SuperCrew 3.3.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
06/23/2018 at 14:54

Worst loaner I still ever got was a Equinox that had been smoked in for years with cigars... I parked it for three days and drove my partially-running Tercel.

WilliamsSW > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
06/23/2018 at 15:05

You are certainly not the only person who likes the GS-F. I love the idea of it, but the pricing on it is just stupid, and makes it a non-starter.

Too bad they only do X-overs as loaners - last time I took my GS in (RIP), they gave me an IS300 which was pretty nice - way better than that NX.

The difference in interior materials between the NX and RX is as wide as the Pacific Ocean.

blacktruck18 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
06/23/2018 at 15:10

I had one of these when our Lexus was getting the exploding airbag fixed. Did you happen to turn the climate control fan all the way up? It’s ridiculously loud. You’re 1million% right about the trunk, I opened it and was like sooooo , that’s it.

No, you’re not the only person that likes the GS-F.

jasmits > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
06/23/2018 at 15:12

The only time I’ve had my Tacoma in for something major enough to get a loaner I was hoping they’d give me a Tundra for the upsell attempt or whatever. Or maybe a 4Runner or at least just another Taco.

Nope, Prius.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > blacktruck18
06/23/2018 at 15:13

The ventilated seats are also loud. Just a buzzy little car -- like a Pontiac Vibe.

blacktruck18 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
06/23/2018 at 15:16

Oh ya, I remember turning them both up all the way and thinking the black helicopters were finally closing in.

fintail > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
06/23/2018 at 15:48

Dealer servicing? Well laa-tee-dah

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
06/23/2018 at 16:30

Does the dealer acknowledge the rarity of your car or are they just business as usual?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Spaceball-Two
06/23/2018 at 16:37

Two dudes were raving about it and circling it, otherwise business as usual. My rep drives V6 Camry and wants to import a Stagea wagon

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
06/23/2018 at 17:06

The GS-F makes me erect

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > fintail
06/23/2018 at 17:27

Need a good paper trail in case I ever sell it. Plus my wife likes the access to loaners.

fintail > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
06/23/2018 at 19:00

That latter part sounds dangerous.