Lexus nx450h+

Lexus Hybrid is the best that money can buy.

I have a 2007 (17 years old, 250k km) RX400h and it has a few rattles but everything still works on it.

They are definitely a niche brand. Probably doesn’t help that they never really made any diesels

The cheapest new Lexus is probably 50k plus, and the CVT gearbox puts some people off too, same system in Toyota hybrid's for a smaller price

thats rubbish the LBX is not just a rebadged yaris - its getting great reviews and is good value .

if you look at any car it will share components with lesser brands or models . i certainly wouldnt drive a yaris cross but would quite fancy an LBX

well the build quality and reliability make up for it and the styling is alot more distinctive than german 3

The brand is rated one of the top luxury cars in the world by the experts yet some guy on Boards who never owned one and obviously knows nothing about them tries to make them sound like a Lada.

Lol.

You don't have to own a car to have an opinion on or know much about it 😅 2 colleagues have had a Lexus (IS and NX) and I've spent considerable time in it on trips and having borrowed it for a little bit. They are quite luxurious in how well they drive with smooth progress, comfortable suspension and sound insulation with excellent spec. But I will stand by the comment on interior design and usability, which is just lacking when compared to other premium brands. It's like Lexus tries to go for sleek minimalist luxury but then halfway through goes on a random selection of buttons, pads and knobs in incoherent layers across the dash.

The new NX does improve substantially but the dash is giving a mix of Ford and VW to me. But look each to their own, I guess the Japanese car interior design never did it for me apart from Mazda. It would be boring if we all liked the same design even if the IE/UK market seems to share my view.

I'm on my third lexus at this stage. I have owned Rx, Ct and now Es. Comfy, reliable, very well made and cheap to run. The new hybrid systems are fantastic - nippy yet economical. The new Nx looks great. Pity that they do only plug ins, as a conventional hybrid makes much more sense from the economic standpoint.

I think Lexus is not a reputable brand in Europe, as the most popular luxury brands are from Germany. In America, however, Lexus is considered a great brand, if not the best brand. German brands like BMW, Audi, and Mercedes are not as popular in America as they are in Europe. So it's just about market/culture.

The truth is, there is nothing more reliable than Lexus. I am a Toyota owner, and the only thing I hate about my Corolla Touring Sport is the noise. My car is so noisy that it makes me feel angry. Lexus is as reliable as Toyota, with a 10-year Toyota Relax warranty (or Lexus Relax), but they are also very comfortable and quiet. The sound insulation is great. I definitely think this is a great purchase!

wondering if the OP made a purchase ?

I just have and delivery is middle of January , leaving a long history of E class behind me and 5 series before that, the Lexus Relax warranty was very appealing for me.

Congrats! You can't go wrong with a Lexus. Nothing compares to its reliability

I thought Lexus were only sold at standalone dealerships in Dublin, Cork and Galway?

No dealer in Kilkenny?