The 2022 Lexus NX 350 F Sport is The Best & Worst New Lexus: Here's What I LOVE And HATE About It! 

Great review! I've had the 2022 NX 250 Luxury for a couple of months now. I love the styling, refined ride and infotainment system. It's so peaceful to drive. With the lane keeping assist and adaptive cruise control the car drives itself. I opted for the luxury package with the two-toned interior rather than the F Sport, and I love it. Currently the run-flats don't bother me, I think the luxury package comes with double-paned glass that helps keep things extra quiet. Will see how I feel once I get a flat tire! I like the paddle shifters for downshifting on snowy windy mountain roads, but wouldn't use them otherwise. Handles great in the snow even without snow tires. I like all the cubbies under the trunk space. The door handles don't bother me at all. What drives me nuts is that when you use Lexus assistant and Siri for directions it doesn't mute when you are on a phone call, and it doesn't pause your music it just talks over whatever is playing in the background. Maybe that will be upgraded with one of their open air technology updates. Overall I'm loving the car!

Great Review, Nathan!! I completely agree with You about the gear selector, the paddle box, and the door handles!

My wife has had her 2022 Nx350 now for about 3 weeks and one thing we both LOVE is the digital doors. I know its a love or hate thing but if im being honest it feels modern and yea its different but everyone who has seen the car literally picks up on it sometimes without me even saying anything including MY GRADMA. So I dont think it is too much of an issue. I think more cars will adopt this technology love it or hate it.

My last uber trip on same car. Driver was young man, he was driving fast and sometimes risky. Rear passenger seat is smaller and not so comfortable. Sporty tires and suspension are stiff and feel every bump. Engine is very responsive, fast transmission, very sporty feel. Absolutely this is good alternative to BMW 3. Gear shift same stupid like in Toyota Prius

Nathan, your mum still loves you. Just ordered one of these for the uber side hustle so will be interesting to see how much of a pain the handles are, possibly a good sobriety tester.

Awesome job you did Nathan on the good and the bad of the new NX. I really think the hybrid trim is the sweet spot on the new NX. I wish the F sport package was offered on the hybrid😁

Good review! I just bought one and I love it. I have to have the F-sport package though but mostly for aesthetics

Great review!

Excellent review. I love your insights!

One of the things I always liked about Lexus,was that you could tell what engine was in it,by the badge.350 means it's a 3.5 liter.Oh well

Thank you. This review moved NX350 hybrid from top to middle of my next new car list. I liked it so much because it didn't have ugly tablet with wide bezel stuck on dash look of Rav4 or most of new cars but Door handle and gear selector, which will be used the most, are big negative.

Good review, Nathan! 👍

Very good video and review, I do have the 350 with the premium package and I think is the best bargain. Thanks 🙏 and have a wonderful week from NYC

Thanks for your fair and eye-opening review!

I've had the nx 350 F Sport. The door handles are actually pretty slick. And goes with a security for passing vehicles and bikes. It's just something that people are not used too. But once you use it often you don't even notice. And same as tye shifter. At first drive I was frustrated with it. But as I drove more it's second nature and don't even think about it.

Great video. I learned a lot here. Really like this NX. Looks fun to drive.

I agree with you on the shifter. It does NOT have to be that complicated to use. I jumped into a newer BMW X6 to move at work and was wondering why I couldn’t find the park (P) switch. Turned out it was a 2 NANOMETER BUTTON on the already confusing shifter. Either have a traditional gear shifter, rotary knob, or 4 buttons for PRND. It don’t have to be this stressful.

Great video. Don’t forget the 360 camera…you cannot stop it’s motion.

F sport is about appearance, suspension and wheel upgrades no need for big exhaust tips for a car that’s not making tons of power lexus got the F sport package correct. I disagree with the number one “dislike”. With the way the F sport package looks in my opinion it’s a must have on this vehicle.

I absolutely agree about those electronic door openers. They are dreadful. Cadillac tried them a while ago and they were beyond awful. And the idea has an improved one bit

I currently drive a Lexus RX 350.And looking for plug-in hybrid and have always like the nsx enjoy your reviews thanks😎🚲❤️🇨🇦☔️

My wife and I are seriously considering one of these. Good to know re. the run-flats and the ride and noise.we will definitely not opt for those.

YES! Yes, Nathan. Everything you said about this crossover, and I mean literally EVERYTHING, is ABSOLUTELY TRUE! My wife just traded her 2015 NX200t for a brand new 2022 NX 350 Premium. She loves it, I hate it and luckily it's not the other way around. So here are couple of additional dislikes, 1. The car feels heavy. The previous model my wife drove was way punchier. If you switch to "sport" mode while accelerating you could feel car's sudden "additional" power. This one is way more subdued, I can barely feel the different between normal and sport modes. 2. Lane control. Luckily this feature can be turned off but this "Tesla-like" feature that allows the car to steer for you, is annoying. I found myself almost fighting the steering wheel. 3. Another thing that I don't like is the automatic engine-off at a stop. luckily again, this feature can be turned off. The best part about it, it's low maintenance costs, low insurance cost and value retention.

Nathan, If you want 'sport' get a RWD CUV. If you want 'sensible' get the NX 350h with 18" wheels. Speaking of sensible, the Venza and RAV4 Hybrid really offer more sensibility per dollar with comparable reliability . 😁

Just got my 22 350 f sport two days ago. Beautiful car. Coming from an Audi the tech is a slight learning curve. Audi more simplistic. Biggest takeaway so far. The F sport seats are unreal. Most comfortable seats I’ve ever head in a car. The lumbar is top notch. Biggest worry in the future. The run flat 20’s are $500 a pop. And they told me at the dealer they don’t recommend repair. I could’ve bought the tire and wheel insurance but I had it on my Audi and it didn’t pay. I got one new wheel out of the plan. $2400 for the length of the lease and the one wheel was $750. Didn’t pay on that vehicle to have it. Rolled the dice with the Lexus.

Those doors saved me from being hit by a car.

I think that the gearbox is ok. It is only one sideways movement, it takes the same time, and even shorter than in a traditional gearbox. I tested it, it does not cause any problems in use. In Mercedes, the system also cuts, it recognizes commands differently, it's like with tests in other cars, sometimes it works better, sometimes worse, Google in android auto also fails ... let's face it, it will probably never be perfect. In my opinion, tires are also bad, fortunately, you can always change them, and the lack of a spare one, well, I don't have one in the car so far, you can survive. Handles... we'll see, for sure the motif of opening the door inside is more intuitive for me than the handle. The handle on the outside, on the other hand, I would also prefer a regular one, but it is still a much better idea than the sliding handles. What dk head up, in my opinion, the criticism is unfounded because the system was probably created for people who drive a car on a daily basis and buy a car for years, not only for testing. I'm trying to buy nx, and I don't consider it a disadvantage, sometimes even with traditional buttons you can get lost. It remains a matter of getting used to the car, there is no ideal, and if you don't like it, there is always a choice 🙂. It's a pity that they didn't put in traditional clocks, I don't like digital indicators in any form. One screen is enough.

Excellent review. But, how many twinkies can fit into the side pockets?

What is the best compare with Toyota Venza and NX350h?

Lexus also charge you a subscription to even use the Remote Starter using the keyfob.

The IS has the best design interpretation of the Lexus "spindle" design language.

Very interesting NX, like very much

I love the NX but only in its F sport trim. the first generation model in its F sport trim with the triple beams still looks very good this just improves on that. This interior combine with that new engine is perfection. Sidenote I wonder if the new Camry will get this turbo charged engine

Great review! We really like Lexus as we own a 13 Es350. Good looking vehicle . The run flats and door handles are a huge disappointment.

request dealer demo subscription. If you don't get the HUD you get regular hard coded buttons.

I hate the thought of no spare. Atleast give me a doughnut tire and I'm with you on the electric door handles. Not a fan of that either. I do like how the infotainment screen is angled tword the driver, and not flat in the dash board

Most of his dislikes are old gripes :) I think the new door handles are very cool and a great safety feature.

LOL! "Mommy, why won't you let me in? Don't you love me anymore?" = best part

Well it's still a toytoa so it's still better than any other vehicle out there

what makes Lexus think the new NX can be the strong competitor vs RDX, GLC, X3, GV70? Smaller size, and higher price?

Great warning for those wanting to Uber this bad boy. You'll need a bench stock of door handles.

I think Lexus has made the same mistake as Cadillac which is chasing the Germans. The overall buyer want a smooth luxurious ride, not lap times. That's what both brands originally offered.

Sensitive review

So the “350” badge doesn’t represent 3.5L NA engine ? It’s a 2.4 Turbo?

Totally agree.

Except for the front grill, I agree with all your views. That front grill is absurdly ugly. IMO. And over all, I would just take the RX350. Too much $ for a luxury Rav4.

I can’t get past the Cylon front grill. Amazing what passes for style these days.

That door handle is ridiculous, Lexus is addressing a problem that really doesn't exist for 99% of regular people.

Reverse: push left and forward...? Drive: push left and backward...?

Love Nathan's reviews. That door latch system looks stupid. Why do they think they need to re-invent the wheel? A simple door latch is all you need. Why do we need all this computer controlled crap for something as simple as a door?

This looks so much like the 2nd gen CX-5 from the side...

Love your quick review Nathan. I am disappointed with Lexus NX as it’s smaller and expensive compared to the German SUVs .

Its comfortable luxurious well bulid excellent exterior quality and excellent drivetrains.nx is simply fantastic and only europeans are better .❤

i like new door electric opener

If you keep it under $45k it’s a decent vehicle.

For those 5 dislikes, I only agree with you 2 points. The missing spare tire and complication of the on wheel buttons

I saw the 450h+ version at Fashion Island...the doors completely threw me off too, lol. Not sure what Lexus was thinking...lol.

Agree with run flats and no spare being a bad idea. The door handle thing is a total gimmick. Heads up display should be part of a package.

350h is the best model to buy. By far!

I liked last year's rear end better

You're not over 6'1 buddy. Every guy likes to think that. Lolll.

That front grill is just hideous! Seems they’re competing for the largest grill today. It’s absolutely ridiculous and obscene. Ridiculous how the doors open. Really makes me appreciate my 15’ MB ML350 (last year it was made). I have style, power, handling, comfort, and so much more. My 7 year old Benz suv puts this to shame..

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All that would be a bit complicated for most Americans. None of it is rocket science in the real world.

Nah I will take the GV70 over this , I wish GV70 has the NX seats design though

You sold me! Not for me!

Just wait until that door handle is covered in ice, and it doesn’t work. 🙄

From a value perspective, why wouldn't I want to own an RDX, GV70, or even the highest end Sante Fe? Asa Lexus owner, I don't see the value. And the subscription service symbolizes greed vs cooperate appreciation of choosing a Lexus.

I love that color of blue. Door handles...meh. Not a fan of turbo engines. Could be a problem with ags.

when 18 inch wheels are the small size on an off-road car you done goofed up...

I'm a huge Lexus fan but I'd take the RDX over this.

The dislikes don't bother me😏..

Nathan considering the nx is not even a class leader or even class competitive despite being brand new from the ground up, I must say I’m pleasantly surprised you even like the nx that much. That said, if Lexus had benchmarked their NX against the LC500 and made it like that, then my comment would be completely different with nothing but high praise for it.

TFL hog LOLOL

Terrible SUV

Materials look cheap for a Lexus. Fake leather, plastic dash. Why are they so expensive? If I can buy a hybrid prius for 27k maybe add 8k for the suv form, should be 35k for Rav4 version of hybrid. Maybe 38k for NX.

Your dislikes are very minor, it just takes getting accustomed to them.

it's the Lexus rav4 ?

Fire 🔥 Tommy, he sucks! Nathan, you’re old enough to have some perspective, which is really why I love you middle aged guys. You’re old enough to remember what a quality vehicle is. This new Lexus is crap 💩.

outdated car. no reason to buy in 2022.

I hate the gapping massive ugly front grill a Lexus signature design on the whole damm product line. Its a bottom feeder mouth.

Great review!