I have an actual dealer loaner today

"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
04/17/2019 at 09:55 • Filed to: None

The ISF is getting its claymores defused so Lexus gave me a UX to get me the 1/2 mile to work. Funny enough, I get an UX250h F-Sport to test in a month or so.

DISCUSSION (38)

HoustonRunner > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 09:56

“Claymores defused" is not a euphemism I'm familiar with....I assume it is because I'm old.

fintail > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 09:58

Nice highline CH-R.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > HoustonRunner
04/17/2019 at 09:58

https://www.autonews.com/article/20160904/RETAIL05/309059937/pint-size-explosives-in-the-service-bay

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 09:58

Corolla!

Or, HRV...

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 09:59

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 10:01

I guess they were out of RC-F loaners

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > fintail
04/17/2019 at 10:02

I think the’re somewhat related but so far this is a nice vehicle that is quick and basically everything we wanted in the C-Hr... and the C-HR.... http://www.rightfootdown.com/cars/reviews/cars-reviews/2018-toyota-c-hr-three-reviews-later-things-arent-good/

412GTI > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 10:03

Nothing says “Experience Amazing” like 160 hp hooked up to a CVT!

I bet the hybrid version is the way to go with these.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
04/17/2019 at 10:03

I’ll have one waiting for me in Denver. Should be good.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > 412GTI
04/17/2019 at 10:04

So far its 100000x better than the C-HR which was trash.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
04/17/2019 at 10:04

I don’t hate it that much.

*flamesuit on*

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
04/17/2019 at 10:05

Reallll nice HRV. Heated/ventilated seats are clutch.

412GTI > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 10:07

Good to hear! Looks better too, imo.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > 412GTI
04/17/2019 at 10:08

http://www.rightfootdown.com/cars/reviews/cars-reviews/2018-toyota-c-hr-three-reviews-later-things-arent-good/

We did not have goo things to say about the C-HR. After my 1/2 miles I’ve decided the UX is basically what we were expecting from the C-HR power and dynamics wise. Of course its also a lot nicer.

fintail > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 10:12

Same platform, no? FWD/CVT only as well, I think. Perfect for “Active” stay at homes who haven’t produced kids yet but still receive an allowance, and don’t want the full Stepfordian RX experience yet, perhaps.

Probably a better interior design than the Toyota sibling anyway.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > fintail
04/17/2019 at 10:17

The interior is way better. There are some off controls but at least it looks good. . Apparently this is a 10 Speed Direct Shift CVT vs a standard CVT. Not sure what the difference is but it definitely feels better.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 10:20

I have peasant seats so I cannot relate

[Looks at two blank buttons where heated seats would be]

Feh.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
04/17/2019 at 10:22

They have have a hot weather package in the south like they have cold weath er package sin the north. I need an AC that automatically blows cold and ventilated seats.

fintail > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 10:27

I am sure it has moved past that ancient Toyota cruise control switch anyway - right? The weird knobs on the instrument binnacle make me think “Chevy Corsica”, but that seems to be a new Lexus thing overall. Still better than the awkward screen in the Toyota. For all of the reliability in these cars, design remains an alien concept.

I guess when the Germans are looking for every niche, you have to compete. And it has an easy to snark name - “Urban Explorer”, perfect for traversing the parking area at Whole Foods or Soulcycle.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > fintail
04/17/2019 at 10:30

On most new designs the CC is on t he steering wheel to allow more control since they all have radar cruise standard. Unsurprisingly the Tundra , Sequoia , LX and probably GX/4Runner/Tacoma are still like they were in my 1998.

fintail > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 10:33

Maybe that’s where I saw it, an LX. I was looking at something and recognized the cruise stalk from the Camry my mom bought in 2009, and was apparently used for at least 10 years before that.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > fintail
04/17/2019 at 10:34

I 100% think it dates back to at least 1989. I’m going to miss it.

fintail > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 10:39

If I buy a new car, especially a non-cheap model, I want it to feel like new tech. Retro only goes so far (like some Toyota ICE screens/interface that felt like they were from 2005, but I think they are moving past that too).

Ash78, voting early and often > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 10:44

Every time I turn around, Lexus has invented something new.

I’m starting to think that prototyping is no longer done with clay models, but chiseling in granite. Me no likey. Too many competing angles.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Ash78, voting early and often
04/17/2019 at 10:51

Every automaker is making everything new haha. Mercedes and BMW have 5 versions of every car.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 11:00

The NX styling I like. But this looks like it took the NX and then just shrunk it while doubling up the number of creases. It’s like they actually crumpled up the NX like a piece of paper.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/17/2019 at 11:07

The biggest thing I don’t like is the square part of the plastic wheel arch moldings. Other than that I agree.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 11:11

Wow I didn’t even notice that at first with so much going on. But yeah it’s pretty bleh.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 11:13

That would look so much better with the fenders painted.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
04/17/2019 at 11:19

And rounded off.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/17/2019 at 11:19

They should have been rounded off for sure .

Tapas > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 11:27

This CUV sUX !

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 11:29

T hat is the ugliest exterior styling of a car I’ve seen since I don’t know when.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
04/17/2019 at 11:35

That’s a bit harsh. Have you seen the rear of Honda Accords or the Prius recently?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 11:42

Oh the prius is hideous for sure, the Accord at least has a semblence of styling consistancy. I guess I just don’t like the new angular look, to me aerodynamics is more flowy lines, not chunk and right angles.

Hmmmm... inspiration perhaps?

Kinja'd!!!

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
04/17/2019 at 11:44

I just fell asleep looking at that GMC

CompactLuxuryFan > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 12:44

These are so horrid! I saw my first one the other day. Whoever approved those square cladding bits should be shot. Already sick at how many I’m gonna have to look at all day once they start shipping more of them.

HoustonRunner > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
04/17/2019 at 13:25

Ahhh....not old, just dense.

I have an *actual* dealer loaner today

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I have an actual dealer loaner today