► Month two with our Lexus NX300h
► Premier trim with all-wheel drive
► Niggly bits weaken the Lexus
Given that Lexus redefined cabin refinement it’s a bit of a shock to hear the wind whistling around the A-pillars at 70mph on the M11. I had to check that the windows were all tight shut. I don’t want to be churlish – the cabin’s been crafted by artisans using trees, cows and various natty plastics – but noise is noise. I want to like the NX, but it is being just a bit niggly. Take the powered tailgate. It takes longer to close than Tower Bridge, which means you get soaked waiting for it to do its thing. I can slam it, dammit, if you’ll only let me.
Logbook Lexus NX300h Premier
Price: £42,995
As tested: £44,640
Miles this month: 1266
Total miles: 3781
Our mpg: 40.9
Official mpg: 54.3
Fuel this month: £193.08
Extra costs: £0