Lexus' 39 MPG Answer To The German Sports CUVs | 2022 Lexus NX 350h 

Excellent review, I've been waiting for part two.

I've owned my NX350h for 2 months. Agree with everything in your detailed review. I've gotten 43 & 47 MGP on my first two fill ups (calculated by trip meter & gas added at fill up), 50/50 city-highway

For the first four years of ownership, the NX350h will be saving a household $1,500-2,000 in gasoline money. From the 5th year and beyond, with upkeep, will probably save $3,000-5,000 a year compared to the European competition. For many middle-class households, this is probably the go to car, if someone doesn't like how the RAV4 Hybrid looks. Venza should be a good alternative to this too. Sure, it won't drive as well because it's FWD-biased and the DIRECT4 is just shuffling torque between front and rear but this car should have ACA (brake-based torque vectoring).

Simply fantastic review

Alex, What are your thought of the run flat tires. Are they noisy ? Is the ride good on bumpy roads? or do you need to get the fsport with adaptive dampers ? Thanks I enjoy your critique of cars.

Understandable that the hybrid version is the biggest seller. The current cost of premium gas in N Texas is now $5 per gallon at Costco. Nice performance as well!

I got the nx 350h and very happy with it. Getting more than stated mpg

Grill is less annoying since other aspects of the front have been changed to be compatible with it. I don't pay much attention to the "spindle grill" on my car.

Great review. I really want to get into a hybrid but I think I'm gonna wait for the new Lexus RX

Great review, Keep up the good work!! Do you really have to use premium gas??

Have been considering the 350h versus the Rav4 Hybrid Limited. Much nicer interior but the difference in price is ~$5k for basically the same features. Will probably get the Lexus simply because the current wait time is 4-6 months compared to 1.5-2 years for the Rav4. If the wait wasn't a consideration I'd get the Rav4 though.

I researched and researched nearly every SUV in this size and ended up ordering a new KIA Sportage SX Prestige Hybrid. It had everything I was wanting with the exception of the wireless Apple Carplay. In the past I had leased a Lexus and really like it but all the tech and features for the price is what determined why I chose the Kia.

Great review! Watched on two different computers and was blurry during the drive section. Definitely not an AOA standard. Now that they are toning the grill done a bit it is starting to look appealing

Great review Alex! I own a NX450H+ and I am very happy with it.

As someone who is around 5'7", these "head touching the ceiling" part of your videos makes me glad I'm short.

Just FYI, on Apple TV I can't see your link to the additional video. Have to go to the web for that v

The biggest surprise was to me is why they equip new NX with run flat tires which make the ride quite bumpy, RX on the other hand comes with regular tires and feels much more comfortable than NX.

There's an issue with the Qi charger and any iPhone with MagSafe. The phone won't charge for more than a few minutes (hence the blinking orange light).

can someone help my poor lil brain? is the upcoming plugin NX (and maybe the rav4 plugin also) does it have the max 302 hp available at all SoCs? or only when there is plugin charge available? tysm 🙏

Fantastic review as always, thank you for the wonderful work. Would you say this is more refined at high speeds than the 2022 es hybrid. What about overall comfort on long journeys between the two vehicles? Cheers

I am waiting for mine to arrive in July

GMC OnStar looking more valuable by the day. #moving_along

Good improvements, but I feel the interior could be more plush and luxurious. A Venza has more stitching than this car. Their newer products have a more modern design, but it’s also not the same plush cushy luxury like previous gens especially with the new LX. But Toyota knows hybrids, and makes good stuff so I believe this is still a great option.

i bought a NX 350H because i need a small SUV to beat 100k miles for next 7yrs trouble free that also gets good mpg, that crosses out every other competition, i got the NX cheaper than a Rav4 hybrid due to insane markup on Rav4 not lexus

13:00 My 2023 NX 350h makes a loud screeching noise when I go from Park to Drive, and vice versa. Is this normal?

Lexus needs to develop an interior design theme They just threw a massive screen in where it really doesn't fit It looks more Toyota than Lexus. When you sit in a Lexus, you should know you're in a Lexus.

First was interested in the 350F, thought that turbo engine would be good, and the style is cool, but then the oil price started skyrocketing this year, now I think the 350h is a wiser choice.

The 2022 NX will be the mist reliable and fuel efficient vehicles. I have the 250 model and it's great comfortable cabin and comfortable ride . Alex knows toyota makes the most reliable vehicles. We all know

Alex, Please correct me if I am wrong but did that new HR-V you just previewed have a more SPACIOUS back seat with more headroom than this luxury NX? The NX's 239 hp output with recommended Premium fuel and lack of spare tire are vexatious.

Elephant 🐘 in the room: 3 hood latches! And spring hood tensioner versus 1 hood latch and rubber tensioners. Our GX460 had the single hood latch shear right of!!! We added 2 additional "hood pins" for 3 latches total... now Lexus us doing 3 latches from the factory on this NX!! MY guess is the Predator mouth let's in too much air? Just a guess...

I leased a 2016 NX sport and am leasing a 2019 NX hybrid. I think I’ll finally purchase the 2022 NX hybrid and keep it for the long run.

Well actually some 2022 NX do have regular bulb front turn signals..I’ve seen many on RU-vid

Fine review. Hideous grille.

How's making putter and inner door handles help on safety? Use your eyes

People watching a hybrid video expecting the results to be that of a sports car.

I have the Lexus NX & I Do- Not even buy gas!!! …..Glad you Like this car...........I own the 2022 450h+ F sport..Note the Heads Up display on the windshield W/14” Crystal clear display on both, alone makes the Lexus better........Mine is In Atomic Silver Glows in the Sun Light with Lil" grey metal flake" and same Circut Red interior.. but with Electric battery...Has 306 Horse power 0 to 60 in 5.6 sec (Via Road and track at drag strip!.) This model DOES- NOT have a TURBO...But rather, a Naturally aspirated / Carb...........(important because it is well known that TURBOS stress engines)...simply said: see euro cars shop time!....this car combines the Elec Batt and engine to achieve *89 miles per Gallon in Hybred mode with HIGH torq, And VERY quick out of the hole...Jus' blew the doors off a 735i beemer...albeit for only a block ...( I am no dummy a V* will eventually pass many cars in the long dist. (in all fairness) ......However, who cares the thrill is initial take off and tickets are for high speed & SPEED...Kill's! My car has Red Calipers against Powder coated Gloss spoke Black mags and All red "F" Sport Badges........ FAR better built than euro's (mine built in Japan) sadly, new releases are now being made in Canada! Like USA Union shops...no one gets fired for a hang over and bad work??? maybe)..... However, Lexus is Far more reliable...Far better Re-Sale that Euro beemers or mercedes.......indeed mine has Gone UP in price...Not many cars you can find Like that!... IF YOU CAN FIND ONE ANYWHERE do grab it!......"econ 101".....Has (3) elec. motors gett'n 0 to 60 in 5.6 sec (road and track) HIGH torque QUICK out of Hole!......Never do I use gas..... gett'n 43 miles per 120 Volt charge (real world driving my experience.) and NEVER USE GAS....and almost Silent operation in elec....So do your research......as this is Far better than any European beemer or mercedes that are depreciating the moment you drive off the lot BIG TIME! And are un- reliable offering to say nothing of the GAS HOG unproven G 70, & RDX not worth mentioning. Z Best of the BEST F Sport 450h+ ! ….One more thing, Jus' a heads up!......My wife drives the RX 2020 model...Consider putting Michelins on your NX 450h+ F Sport......Far and away EVEN a much smoother ride Much better ride than the HARD Run Flat Bridgestones that come stock. Carry a Batt. quality inflator ( DeWalt 20V MAX Corded/Cordless Air Inflator ) and string tar impregnated rope insert-er and Do-Not wait for AAA.

Curious why Alex doesn’t review Porsches. The Macan and Cayenne are quite popular and are competitors to BMW and Mercedes even if they are a bit more expensive

It would be nice to even order one without a $15k markup in SoCal.

im surprised it did so poorly on cabin noise.

is the digital gauge cluster from the compitors better?

prices??

I’m getting 40.3

In fact, I have a hard time choosing between the Venza and the NX. The NX does not appear to be faster and quieter than the Venza. In fact, based on the interior volume measure posted by Alex‘s video, the NX appears to be louder. However, the front facia of the NX and the interior design and the material quality is much better in the NX. I also like the technology and drivers assistant package in the NX. But all those come at a cost. Comparably equipped between the NX versus Venza, the price difference is about $7000.

In the photos, the grill looks too flat and big - like a cattle catcher on a steam train or a snow plow. Some spindle grills are appealing. Maybe not this one.

The interior is same as the new rz450e except this one has leather seats. Very nice indeed.

I really wish Alex would give depth and width measurements for the cargo area.

It seems Toyota overbuilt the rav4 Prime... Maybe that's why it's so hard to get a hold of? It is basically as good as the nx for cheaper

Got this car. Hate the new Lexus interface. Doesn't integrate well with Android Auto and you have to take eyes off road to press so many on screen buttons to switch between the 2. Radio selection is a pain to scroll through so many large icons and impossible to change when Android Auto is on unless you preset the stations.

Cheap piano plastic corolla looking interior. I'll keep my 2020 nx which feels solid luxurious leather stitched dashboard and console. They can keep their touchscreen.

So no donut spare tire. Does it ride on those terrible run flat tires. Another 1600 to replace . It’s like driving on hard pan.

That grill is waaaasßssaaaassssuy too aggressive. WTF

Why lexus came up with the BS of " Premium Fuel Recomended " 91 octane or higher...on this NX 350 ?? In this increasingly high gas prices times...older model NX 300h runs on Regular gas

I would get this over the Mazda CX-50 . Way better fuel mileage. The problem is , there’s very few vehicles at the dealers right now.

Does it require premium fuel?

This is the powertrain that the Rav4 Hybrid should have gotten. I think the 230 - 240HP range is just right for a vehicle under 185 inches long.

Because you cannot get a plug-in hybrid. Get in line on the waiting list.

I’ll stick with my RX350 It’s do much better than any of the fancy BMW’s I have owned. Turbo chargers are a quick way for a premature death of a vehicle.

"Does this one have 360 degree camera?" "It's a $1070 option..." "How could you even call this a luxury car? 360 degree camera is the most basic function..." "Wait, I'm not finished. It's a $1070 option, after you add other $7450 options."

It’s a Toyota RAV4 underneath. This car will destroy the European counterpart in maintenance cost

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I would have bought a new Lexus years ago but the giant grills look so ugly to me and remind me of the mouth of the alien from predator. I just read an article that came out a few days ago that gives me some hope for the future of Lexus so I will keep an eye out. "Lexus global design head Koichi Suga admits the grilles will be getting toned down thanks to customer feedback."

Why are you not listing torque anymore ?

German vehicles tend to be way over engineered, resulting issues after warranty. Personal experience derived...LOL. I trust the tried and true Japanese vehicles that are designed with Dr Demmings principles. I recently purchased an RX350 because of the history of dependability.

When the 2022 NX came out i was like huh it didnt get bigger or wider at all, so thats a bit of a disappointment.

The media / control display.. So they have the gall to attempt to charge for navigation. Won't be buying that !

Lexus’s*

Should be a crime to make non hybrid suvs!! Hybrid suv is the way folks.

39 mpg. Huh! Try 130 (Tesla Model 3)

The grill can scoop up more Krill than a blue whale!

I think I would rather have the Mazda CX-5 Signature with the Turbo for $40,000.

So the NX is basically the Venza?

Missed opportunity. 😂 This just feels so boring when the GV60 exists.

Every time I think of either the last generation of the NX or this one, I just keep looking at it and I can't help but saying I think of it as a "nothing burger". It has the same nothing-burger side profile that has got to be the most plain side profile in the industry. It's back seat room is laughable. And frankly the interior dash area reminds me of an old Camry. I know they are going to sell quite a few especially because of the fuel economy stats, but I myself would completely stay away from this multi-generational "plain Jane".

Only 239 HP...... Even a base Q5 or X3 put it in shame. Japanese is not a luxury brand. Period!!!

Overall shape of the NX is similar to a potato 🥔 going into a slicer. NOT ATTRACTIVE

it's just the prime version of rav4

The grill is still ugly to me.

Lexus just copy and paste this model design of to the new RX design. So lazy.

*SHAME* on Biden ⛽️ ridiculous gas prices

Another Toyota product resisting change.

I honestly can’t fathom how and why Lexus put out this mediocre product. They claim it’s a new chapter in luxury but in reality it’s a sign that Lexus could go downmarket and inevitably, go out of business soon (thanks to genesis). I mean Look at it. The exterior isn’t attractive to the same level as genesis or Mazda or Volvo or bmw. The interior is really subpar for the class to the point where even Infiniti suvs and Hyundai Kia’s or even mainstream Toyotas have nicer interiors. The last gen nx felt more premium for sure The technology isn’t best in class since it has gimmicks and it doesn’t raise the bar. Handling and Performance are really lackluster. Powertrains are really disappointing. I do like that there are 4 engines no arguing that. Unfortunately thats where the pros end and the cons really start to show: 200hp (absolute insult to Lexus). Noisy unrefined and also very expensive to begin with. 240hp hybrid. Mpg is great not arguing that, but unfortunately you can get the same mpg in the cheaper and more luxurious Toyota Venza or more practical Toyota RAV4 hybrid. Ouch… 😬 275hp turbo (lackluster turbo performance). The turbo falls behind every single turbo rival pricier or cheaper out there 300hp phev. The fastest nx. It’s as fast as a v6 Camry 😂. Don’t get me wrong. I have absolutely no problems with a Camry or or rav4 or now the corolla having 300hp as their range topping powertrain. Because the three are a lot cheaper. But for a Lexus at 60K? Is this a joke? You can get an is500 for that kind of money and get a glorious sounding 5.0L v8 with 472hp and a more bespoke premium platform. Practicality falls behind the class. Poor legroom, poor cargo space no spare tire standard or even available as an accessory. Only run flats. This is such a missed opportunity in just about every possible way. Even you apologists can’t justify this Lexus unless all you wear are Lexus blinders as motortrend said. The nx was dead on arrival the nanosecond it was unveiled to the world. The whole argument of “reliability” or it outsells genesis” doesn’t mean squat in the luxury space. Luxury means perfection. Next level up. Specialness. Opulence. Bespoke. That combo just isn’t Lexus like they should be. If anything acura and genesis are taking those titles and setting the new gold standard for Asian luxury. As far as reliability goes, why do you have to explicitly get a Lexus? What exactly is stopping you from getting a cheaper Toyota in its top end model with the same luxury but likely more space, a cheaper price tag, lower operating costs and same reliability? And the Lexus dealer experience? Sure it’s great. You kind of expect that. But you don’t have to get a Lexus to experience that. You’ll get the same Lexus care if you service your cheaper Toyota at the Lexus dealer. Will you pay more? Yes absolutely. But you pay to play. This just shows how right I was for saying the nx is DOA. The fact that you all had the audacity to laugh, not take me seriously, shut me down, say “can this guy be banned?”, or call me a troll really shows your lack of knowledge on cars. I know cars and I judge cars by what they have to offer. And what Lexus currently offers is just honestly below par. Even many reviewers like motortend car and drive, Edmunds savagegeese have said the nx is not terribly competitive and it’s a missed opportunity in many ways and it’s a hard sell in most configurations. If you want cars with luxury to offer go genesis. Go Mazda. Go Acura. Go Hyundai or kia even. They offer the same if not better quality luxury for same or less So bottom line is that the nx is honestly one of if not the worst luxury cuv in its class. The fact that this even sells well for the expectation of future reliability shows that sadly suckers are born every minute. It hurts that I have to be this pessimistic even as a Toyota Camry owner, but unfortunately that’s just the hard truth and plain fact. Not bias or hate or me sputtering out random letters and forming new words