2022 Lexus NX First Drive | Big Screens, More Hybrids!
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- When Lexus says the 2022 NX is all new, they aren't kidding. This generation brings a new 2.4L turbo, a new 2.5L base engine, new transmissions, nearly 40 MPG if you get the hybrid NX 350h, and over 300 horsepower in the new plug-in hybrid NX 450h+.
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what a coincidence that I just finished watching the NX450h video and saw that this just got uploaded!
Huge step ahead with the updated infotainment. More intuitive and efficient. Keeping your eyes on the road by having the steering wheel menu inputs show up on the heads up display is a subtle and very useful change. This would be the first non-F lexus I'd consider.
*Great review. Appreciate the details and comparisons to rivals as well. Solid Lexus product, should last a lifetime*
Short life you have
The touch pad will not be missed!
Watching all the Lexus NX 2022 reviews back to back today!! Woohooooo
It sure looks like a winner with all of the different drive trains and an up-to-date infotainment system.
I can feel your morrow my friend
Great first look as always by alex. Looking forward to the full review soon
Loving the song choice for the new NX HAHA
living in my own world....didnt understand......
Can’t wait for that new infotainment OS in more Toyota’s and Lexus 🙌🏽
I don't think you can use infotainment in Forza horizon 5
Long over due and was probably one of the worst in the business.
@@normt430 sdfu
Alex, you have the best auto reviews.
As always nice review, keep up the good work. I can't wait to get my hands on the NX 350h Luxury....
I could be a UA-cam reviewer. When my car is stuck on the side of the road with its hood up, I'm out there waving my arms and talking to myself :)
Informative as always Alex. Can't wait to see the NX 450h+ since I have always been waiting for a Lexus with a plug since forever.
I feel like Lexus could have done more in regard to the dash design over on the passenger side. The interior seems to have lost some of its flare as opposed to the outgoing model. But all-in-all I'm excited for this new model!
See I told you all that the nx is uncompetitive and outclassed before and after anyones driven it
I should mock all of you for saying the new nx will be best in class and a threat to the competition when it clearly isn’t 😆
Heck even my Camry is nicer than this and it has a v6…
The 3rd gen Prius had similar touch controls on the steering wheel. Interesting they brought it back
I wish Lexus showed off the 9.8 inch screen so we can see what it looks
Yes, definitely, the silver 450h+ with the white interior.
Will wait for a single owner 2 yr lease with low mileage.
Amazing tech in this decade.
@10:35 John Davis from MotorWeek going to love that instrument cluster with Oil temp and pressure on it by default. Only thing that'll disappoint him will be lack of battery voltage.
Walked into lexus dealers yesterday and got a quote of $800 to lease the ancient Rx350. Guess I will have to wait a year or two to get some reasonable deals again.
So excited to finally see Lexus with a new infotainment system and screen! They've been lagging behind the competition there, but this new NX is a great competitor to standouts like the GV70, GLC 300, X3, etc.
Thanks for the great review Alex!
Ehh the gv70 GLC X3 Q5 Rdx are still better than this
@@competitiveautomotive5457 I agree that they are most likely better than the NX still, but I want to withhold judgment until I actually see the NX in person and drive it haha :) I do think Lexus's reliability gives it an edge for the more practical folks out there though!
@@StevensCarReviews that’s true but the gv70 has a longer warranty and reliability these days I think is up there with Lexus
The nx it’s good to wait to test it out but if you drive a gv70 and then drive the nx you may or may not prefer the ride in one or the other. Same goes for the performance and handling
I’m so excited for this model ! The top corners of this grill reminds me of the 2014 es grill a little , looks good
To all cars reviewers I think it’s best to show the base or the second trims of any car truck Suv because not a lot of people could afford the top trim most would pick the second trims 😂
thank you
Top trims shows what the vehicle is fully capable of. No features go unturned. Top trims or bust !
I think Manufacturers mostly offer higher trims to reviewers to wet your appetite.
The top trim let's them show off all the options, without having to do multiple reviews. The manufacturer press fleets tend to be heavily high end models.
I agree with you for less expensive cars, where price is a big factor in buying decisions, but people who can afford a Lexus aren't going to worry that much about a few thousand more or less. If they can't afford the higher trim they should probably not be looking at luxury vehicles. There are perfectly nice alternatives from Toyota and others that cost a lot less.
Reviewers review the cars that the manufacturers give them to review. What would you provide if you were a manufacturer?
Definitely on my list next year
Thanks for the good initial review. Lexus NX 350h is definitely on my list. Would prefer a 450h all things equal but they are apparently not available in my state. I'm also leery of having to pay above a usual reasonable cost given the newness and availability of the vehicle. Plan B includes a couple of the Hyundai hybrids. I definitely want a hybrid SUV.
Why not a rav4 hybrid or venza hybrid?
@@naveenthemachine, those are good choices as well. The Hyundai Santa Fe and Tucson are rated a bit higher by CR than the Venza and the RAV4 respectively (for what that's worth). I still need to do more research, test drives, etc. I do like the look of the NX though.
Lexus the best!!!
Though modern cars are currently too expensive, I would consider the RAV4 hybrid over the Lexus, You get almost all of the goodness for $33 -$36 k. and ot is somewhat less complex.
Alex ur one of the best!!
Troy & Gabriela? Haha you're a real one, Alex
Does the NX 350h require premium or regular fuel? The old NX hybrid did not require it. Also, why get this over the Venza hybrid? Many call the Venza very Lexus-lite...thank you!🚙
Very pleased with what I've seen here, and eager to see an actual 0-60 on the NX turbo AWD. The standard feature content and overall package seem very impressive, and I appreciate Alex pointing out the cargo hold is larger than numbers indicate. All this said, a minor thing that feels like it could be a deal breaker for me, is that oddly unadorned expanse of dashboard that the passenger has to stare at. Surely, Lexus could have done something more interesting there.
Redline reviews was disappointed with the nx350 turbo. They got 7.2 seconds 0-60 despite the claim of 6.8 seconds
I personally prefer the nx350h over any other nx model. also regarding your complaint, there’s an easy solution: don’t look at the passengers side area and also don’t sit in the passengers seat 😆
If your passenger complains throw them in the back seat 😆
@@naveenthemachine - where did they test it? as Alex noted, elevation and 106 degree temps matter. despite the proliferation of online reviewers, I'll still look to the atmospherically corrected numbers from C/D, which also publishes a much more real world 5-60 stat.
@@joec1774 It was tested at this same event. With that much power, it should still be faster despite the heat. Even an Outback XT with a similar sized turbo with less stated power still managed around 6.1 with a CVT.
@@niuhuskieguy thr cx5 w the same power and 2 less gears is also faster than the nx
I’ll mostly go for Nx350H
glad they worked on improving the MPG.
We just purchased the 2022 NX 250 with premium package. This seems to be the model that no one reviews. For me as a person who keeps a car forever, the perfect mix. It has a naturally asperated 2.5 liter. No turbo charger to put extra stress on the engine and extra parts to eventually wear and possibly need to be replaced. Also not hybrid to be concerned with battery replacement in years to come. I don't drive a car like I stole it (anymore) so 0-60 times that are 2 seconds less and nearly $10,000 less than the top drive train plug in hybrid are not a concern. There is plenty of power for normal driving, passing, etc. It averages around 30mpg too. I definitely did not want the head-up display that has blank steering wheel controls that change depending on what mode you are in. The 250 has dedicated steering wheel buttons clearly labeled for phone and audio control, cruise control and all of the MID display functions. The premium package adds moon roof, heated and ventilated front seats, foot operated rear power tail gate and other options. One additional option we did get is the gorgeous 14" infotainment touch screen. All in all, a reliable and fuel efficient beautiful car with all the safety and luxury components we could want at a reasonable price.
Why didn’t you just save and buy a RAV4 limited instead?
The price difference is only $3-4K, I would pick the Lexus. In fact out Lexus NX Hybrid will arrive in mid April, the difference between a Venza Limited and RAV4 Hybrid Limited is only $$3-5K. It is a no brainer for us since we keep cars for 10+ years.
Currently I am leasing an XC90 and don't have any immediate plans to buy a vehicle. However, if I decide to buy, I will go for an used vehicle and no other brand has been able to convince me to think beyond a Lexus/Toyota.
Alex, does the 350h require premium gas? Thank you in advance.
2:14 actually the Camry was the first to have that engine, then the RAV4. The Lexus ES always had a V6 engine until 2020 when the ES250 AWD was introduced.
Imo the v6 from the Camry is what the nx350 should have… that would do wonders and seriously increase sales since it’s bulletproof and one of the reasons the v6 in the RX is so popular
@@naveenthemachine it would basically be a RAV4 V6, which is what a lot of people want.
@@andybub45 the v6 I’m sure pulls better than the turbo. The turbo has more torque but I think v6 power will be more instant because there is no turbo lag with the v6
Not wild about the styling, which has gotten busy and kind of chunky. The last generation was a lot cleaner. I'm also shocked they didn't put a fully digital instrument panel in it. Some more basic models than this have been offering them, at least in higher trim levels. I do like the hybrid options, which don't involve many compromises.
I feel like the gauge cluster in Toyotas like the rav4 Camry venza or Highlander or Sienna feel much bigger despite having a 7inch screen in the middle than most Lexus models
Is it possible to put a small spare tire under the boot floor? It used to be possible with 2021 nx. I see storage compartments in Alex’ 350h review, I wonder if they are removable. Lexus dealership in U.K. are unable to confirm. Any ideas appreciated.
Very nice, I like it. The Genesis GV70 is a suitable competitor for non-hybrid shoppers.
It’s no comparison lol. The gv70 brutally destroys the nx in every way possible like liter
when does this go on sale? On Lexus' website, they still show the 2021 models.
I believe the 275hp version will replace the awesome 2GFRE 3.5 V6 across the board at Lexus/Toyota. Very likely to show up in the next Camry within a year or two.
Yea it'll replace all models with the 1gr and 2gr in America.
Yeah. That’s very Unfortunate. I love Toyotas 3.5L v6. It’s buttery smooth and Lexus like in quietness
I wish the nx350 got the v6. That would help increase sales and make the nx350 even more popular
Very likely. That's just the way the world is going, replacing sixes with turbo fours. They have similar power and more torque, in a smaller, lighter, more efficient package. It's possible to keep the engine bay smaller if it won't have to ever hold a V engine.
I like the changes made except the requirement for a monthly subscription for the embedded navigation.
Everyone uses their phone or an old fashioned map. Embedded Nav is trash in all cars. All you need is CarPlay.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q I prefer having a backup just in case I wind up in an area with no cell reception or data signal
@@naveenthemachine I have paper maps for that. Most areas have cell reception and you can get offline maps.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q you still use paper maps? You do realize it’s the 21st century right?
JK haha 😆
Also I know you can get offline maps for some but in google maps especially I hate the navigation in offline mode. It doesn’t announce next turn directions with street names. If you are online, then the navigation is fine though. But since my car has a head up display, I prefer seeing the next turn graphics there. That’s why I use integrated nav. I somehow love the snazzy next turn graphics on the gauge cluster and hud
@@naveenthemachine If you start the journey with reception it will keep giving directions if the connection is lost. There is nothing wrong with exercising the brain with paper maps and a compass.
Im a toyota fan boy.
But I wish Lexus could do something with their front face on their crossovers.
The spindle grill and headlights idea is fine in concept but they just domt look that good on Crossovers and the LX and GX.
The sedan lineup looks great though.
Personal choice. I happen to agree with you, except I have never liked the gate mouth look. It reminds of a bottom feeding catfish.
6:30 I don't like blue cars and blue overall but that color looks really good
Wait it is already on sale.YAYYYY!!!!
Just because it's on sale doesn't mean the dealers are going to have any inventory. Remember the chip shortage applies to everyone.
how did you feel about the run flat tires as you reviewed the NX?
There is also remote parking available
What is the point of a big screen only to have a third of it permanently covered with climate controls?
Would you say it's worthed to buy the nx 450h vs the loaded rav4 prime? Is it a lot more quiet or comfortable?
Is the revised infotainment system now on par with Tesla's?
I like the design but the interior is lacking refinement. Can the infotainment software be updated?
Looking at purchasing the NX350 hybrid
Massive screen that's going to blind me at night
It's very rear for toyota to offer turbo engine and NA engine in the same car. I only remember they put a 2.0t Turbo in highlander in asian market.
Thanks Alex!, So many cool cars coming out in 2022, which one to buy!? ( responsible or fun purchase? New Z, NX, IS 500, Corolla cross, HD Sportster S)
The Z and possibly the is500 are good choices
@@competitiveautomotive5457 thanks for the vote, probably suck it up, take a small loan and get the V8 before they stop making them, better to have 4 seats for friends and family ( the Z will probably be in production for awhile)
Alex. How does this compare to the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid/ plug in in regards to how it drives and quietness? I know you mentioned the 2022 Huyndai Asante Fe is pretty quiet almost comparable to the 2021 Lexis RX 450H. I like the size of the
2022 Hyundai Sante Fe hybrid more but wondering if it’s a quieter ride than this new 2022 Lexus NX?
Um a Santa Fe is better. May not be as efficient, but it’s cheaper, arguably more luxurious, better tech, longer warranty and more practicality and handles better and performs better too.
That grille reminds me of Thanos.
As I watch this video again, the front seat space seems snug, even cramped. Am I wrong? I'm 95% sold on this model, but I can't test drive one because dealers don't have any. Thoughts? And, is the battery liquid cooled?
I think it depends on your physical size and which vehicle you're used to now. I don't find it "cramped" but I'm 5'3"
Good luck finding one on the dealers lot. Never mind the fact that it will marked up above MSRP.
Yep, and they will lease for $700/month.
Wait a year until things shake out. The price will also soften significantly.
Way too much piano black trim... Hope there is another variation to choose from.
hmmm I can see that piano black finish on the interior getting scratched up so easily....
Nx350 for sure..just waiting on the 2023 RX..Alex do you know when that will be released next year? Thanks
2023 RX? Why even bother? The genesis gv80 already destroyed it even though we haven’t even seen it yet
That’s how good the genesis is: ruining and destroying future Lexus products that we haven’t even seen or driven yet
Goodbye to that track pad
I would go for the 350h premium
The base screen will be nicer to live with and save you money
Nice review 👍 Has Lexus Rx 2022 released too? Waiting for review video 😛
Expect the RX for the 2023 model year.
I really really wished there was the 3.5L v6 that has been refined for the years and had more power. But instead they gave us a 2.4L turbo that is very very conservative tuned. Hopefully we get an real Fsport trim later on with a slightly more power tuned engine to match the germans.
Yes, the V6 was a better choice. I think they sent a clear message with the 2.4 Turbo, the plug-in Hybrid is the top performer.
It is my theory that the 3.5 will disappear across the board for the Toyota/Lexus for this engine. It would not surprise me that this engine debuts for Toyota in the Camry next year. Even though it has been around since 2005, the 3.5 is such a strong, smooth, and potent engine.
@@hellkitty1014Ya exactly. When the new Highlander hybrid and Sienna ditched their 3.5 hybrid powertrain. I still had hope the Lexus will retain that powertrain as part of their luxury segment. But your right its slowly starting to fade.
Agreed. The nx350 needs the v6. That would increase the sales
@@naveenthemachine The V6 would be much quicker than the plug-in Hybrid because it would be so much lighter.
Just to note the first gen rx just like now were rivals for mb ml and x5 just saying
Tbh my aunt might get the 2022 NX over the gv70 because of its infotainment, reliability, and resale value. I have the 2018 Lexus NX with 30k miles with no problem.
Hyundai is 🗑
@@AntLive29 They’ve really been stepping it up over the past few years though
What makes you think this will be reliable? The badge?
Better to get Model Y or X.. They are better in almost all segments 😁 Tech, performance, safety
@@archigoel Toyota's safety tech is first rate. Tesla has no advantage there.
I pre-ordered the NX 350 Turbo. Was that a right decision or should I go with the 350h Hybrid?
Changed my order to the hybrid
Alex, please do a comparison: 2022 NX vs. Toyota Venza.
That’s tricky
The nx is definitely improved tech wise but admittedly I somehow prefer the gauge cluster in the venza and the older infotainment software in the venza beucase of the Home Screen and more physical buttons haha. And the navigation in the venza is integrated not entirely subscription based so that even if nav trial expires it will still work in the venza
Why? The NX is a lot more expensive. Not many will be cross-shopping the two.
Surprised Toyota hasn't combined/switched to Subaru's Eyesight system. Owning both, the Subaru system seems to have more refinement. Managing the adaptive cruise control seems easier in Subaru, and seems to adapt better to situations. Of course, the Subaru system will take you to a stop, and continue once you tap the gas pedal. Making bumper to bumper traffic a lot easier to handle.
The Toyota radar cruise control also has stop and go capability. It’ll hold you there and then you tap the gas to resume
Plus the Toyota cruise control works better in bad weather since it radar based not camera based
@@naveenthemachine cool 2018 Toyota doesn't
@@BradleyEdwardAnderso which Toyotas?
The 2018 Camry does have that feature but only in xle XSE or hybrid models
My 2020 Camry XSE has radar cruise with stop and go capability
@@naveenthemachine my 2018 Tundra SR adaptive cruise surrenders around 30mph.
@@BradleyEdwardAnderso it depends on the Toyota
But yeah most of those Toyotas back then had high speed only adaptive cruise
The newer ones offer full speed range. The new 2022 tundra especially will definitely offer full speed range radar cruise
I would shop this hybred, RDX and the high end Toyota hybred
This interior looks like a standard Toyota to be honest. It doesn’t have that Japanese luxury design like the other models have. Maybe I just need to see it in person first.
@A D see? I knew the nx would be a disappointment. I got made fun of for saying that.
So where is the official score video?!!!
love the new infotainment but it is a little laggy in the video. is it really laggy on the outside?
I was noticing that, too. Some of these giant, high-res screens are hard to keep updated, but how much worse cars have been than phones has been hard to understand.
why the combine legroom is less than 2021? from 78.9 to 77.1
Yeah not sure why.... thats odd
could you compare it to the GV70 in case of comfort, power, style, value and materials
It’s not even a comparison lol. Gv70 absolutely destroys the nx in every way
The gv70 is the Lexus nx we deserve not the over glorified rav4 wearing an Hermes apple watch or ray bans aviator
Does this offer auto dimming rear/side mirrors?
Right
450H for sure.
The volume knob and defroster buttons are so random.
Until you get used to them.
the trim naming is....
what you guys think?
NX 250....... 2.5L/203hp
NX 350........2.4T/275
NX 350h......2.5+E/239
NX 450h+.....2.5+E/302
Does this indicate that next RX 350 will actually be turbo-4 and not 3.5L-V6?
Whatever the naming, I suspect the next RX will drop V-6 in favor of a turbo four.
Betting this engine ends up in the next-gen Tacoma.
Will you add this to your RAV4 & Venza comparison video? It feels like Toyota is competing with itself.
Yeah. I’d also add the Camry as as competitor. They are related to each other since the nx is a rav4 and the rav4 is Camry based
Even my Camry v6 beats the nx in so many ways lol
Anyone else terrified at the possibilities of the new 'electronic actuated doors' that won't open if the blind spot monitoring is triggered? Like, hardware malfunction and the car is on fire, or in a crash, or any other million reasons getting out of the car fast is important; but the nanny won't let you open the door?
there's a manual lever incorporated into the armrest, you can use that
It seems Toyota has been holding all of you hostage for the past few weeeks.
I’m considering the 250 instead. The higher cost of the 350h doesn’t justify the better MPG for me.
LOL, who at Lexus thought it was a good idea to send press people to the desert in 106° heat? Maybe they are having the press stress-test their cars.
In our testing, we beat the Lexus-estimated acceleration to 60 mph by a full half-second, hitting 60 in 5.5 seconds versus the quoted 6.0-second time. That's quicker than the other 2022 NX models we've tested, but a 2021 XC60 Recharge reaches 60 in a MotorTrend-tested 5.0 seconds. We haven't yet tested a Q5 plug-in, but Audi estimates its model to be just as quick as the Volvo. In case you wonder, the lighter-weight RAV4 Prime matches the NX450h+'s 5.5-second time to 60.
This means the NX plug-in hybrid is both the quickest NX money can buy and the slowest SUV in its tiny segment.
This is capacitive steering wheel buttons done right. You can keep your eyes on the road while checking what you’re about to press, and then have tactile feedback from a physical switch when you do press it. Hope VW stops using those new capacitive buttons soon.
Run flat tires?
Wonder how NX 350h compares to the Venza? Looks like more electronics, but how about ride, quiet, handling?
We already know the 239 hp NX hybrid equals Venza mpg, increases power and adds 2,000 lbs towing. We will have to stay tuned for the full NX vs Venza video.
@@rightlanehog3151 Even Edmund's review asked if the redesign was a enough today. Most leasing should consider GV60 instead if Telluride/Palisade is any indicator of how fast people leave the Japanese brands!
@@normt430 sdfu
@@Ecuador006 Car & Driver said the NX350 has terrible turbo lag and wasn't as quiet as others in the class. It is a RAV4 after all!
@@normt430 agreed. I knew nx would be outclassed and sure enough I was right
Great review as usual. Do all NX models require premium gas?
If the Rav4 doesnt then probably it doesnt
@@koukimonzta Except it's more closely related to the Highlander. The reality is almost all vehicles now will run just fine on regular, though they sometimes make less power. The knock sensing is very effective at adjusting for varying fuels.
@@markmiller3279 the previous NX needed premium, in Canada we pay 25% more for premium gas. My 2018 RX is great uses regular gas.
While Lexus/Toyota engines that specify premium fuel will run on regular gas it is NOT recommended by the manufacturer. Turbo engines generally have higher compression ratios and run hotter than a normally aspirated engine by design. If you use regular gas when premium is specified the engine will automatically retard the timing producing less power. More importantly the engine will run even hotter placing additional thermal stresses on the engine and turbo which over time will shorten the life of the engine. There are videos available here on youtube that explain this in detail in you are interested. Saving pennies on fuel compared to replacing an engine - your choice.
What's the front seat headroom?
waiting for full review
Please show the NX350H.
I think I would still go for the GV70 over the Turbo model of this.
Agreed 💯
I’ve said this before and I’ll repeat again. I predicted that The nx would honestly dead on arrival before anyone even drove it. And sure enough I was right
So yea gv70 is a better vehicle in every aspect. One cool idea is to remove the genesis badges and replace it with the Lexus badge. And replace the gv70 badge with the nx badge 😆
@@RR-ll2ns keep mocking me
My prediction was still accurate that the nx would already be outclassed before anyone even drove ir
@@competitiveautomotive5457 The interior looks disgustingly cheap compared to the GV70.
@@OM_42 agreed
@@competitiveautomotive5457 agreed as well
Even my 2020 Camry has a nicer interior than the nx
Finally that ancient 6 speed is going away. 8 years too late, but better than nothing. Please update that 6 speed on an IS AWD asap.
That 6 speed is geared better than the 8 speed admittedly
Give me a base with Levinson and Im a happy camper
Where is the full review?
I was going to wait for the NX450+ to come out but in the end, I didn't. I just bought the Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV Limited trim last week and I'm extremely happy with it. No looking back for me. I actually got 35/36 miles of pure electric range from my commute even though it was advertised at 31 miles.
Good choice. The nx would have been a huge disappointment to you vs the Santa Fe. Is yours thr calligraphy model?