The 2022 Lexus NX 450h+/NX 350 F-Sport Is An Elevated Electrified Luxury SUV
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The original #LexusNX was a little late to the compact luxury SUV segment back in 2015. It quickly become one of the company's best-selling model and for 2022, @lexus is giving the new NX some serious upgrades. Both the #LexusNX350 and #LexusNX450h+ are designed to challenge the heart of the luxury segment with a new 2.4L turbo engine making 275 HP, while the #NX450h+ utilizing the same #PHEV powertrain from the #Toyota #RAV4Prime with a combined 302 HP and 36 miles of EV only range. It should challenge the best from its rivals, but we would happily recommend the plug-in hybrid for its acceleration, EV range, and tax credit which makes it the most enticing option in the lineup.
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Good evening everyone! Again, please be sure to visit www.harrys.com/redlinereviews to get your starter kit. We also wanted to let you know that after we filmed the driving scene, we got our 0-60 timing equipment and got some surprising numbers. The NX 350 with its 2.4L turbo engine did 0-60 in a disappointing 7.8 seconds, about a second slower than what Lexus claims. The NX 450h+ did it in 6.3 seconds which was close to the 6 seconds that Lexus claims. We will retest both vehicles again for a second video once we get them back home for a week to drive. This is going to be a hot car for Lexus and we imagine the PHEV will be in high demand, just like the RAV4 Prime.
That's pretty slow. GV70 goes under 5 sec.
Is the 0-60 really that bad? :(
@@vinayshsureshram277 for reference, a cx5 signature and Acura RDX will easily smoke this. So will even most family sedans with 2.0Ts or V6s
@@naveenthemachine thanks. That's very surprising. If so, it will make the NX overpriced then
@@vinayshsureshram277 dont need to listen to him. He’s been talking shit about Lexus everywhere, CZcams & IG, yet he is driving a Toyota. Many Lexus shit talkers have never owned or cant afford a Lexus.
Even with the $7500 federal tax credit and $1500 California tax credit, $46k before any packages and tax/title/license fees is a very hard sell for me for the 450h+.
At that kind of money better off getting a higher spec'd Rav4 Prime. With the money saved by not buying the 450h+ that would pay for gas for at least 4-5 years+.
Heck, even any of the EVs in the same price range (Mach E, ID.4, or even a Model Y) would work too.
I also agree why we have to pay extra for a 6.6KW charger. MSRP is already $55k+!
If you're set on an NX, you're better off going for an NX350 or NX350h.
I’d say screw the 250, screw the 350, and screw the 450h+. The 350h is simply the best version to get. The other three engines have drawbacks
I’d agree except there are no RAV4 primes to be had. In my area dealerships are marking RAV4 prime up by $10k. I was able to reserve an nx450h+ at a dealership only charging $1k over msrp. In my case it was either $56k for a RAV4 prime or $61k for an optioned out F Sport Nx
Good luck finding a Prime or a 450+ ..IF YOU DO FIND ONE. add another 10 or 15 grand to the list price.
Honestly I have never driven a lexus that "feels fast" unless it has the v8. Now the claims were always true, just the one thing every person in my lexus tells me is that when I am doing 90-100mph they feel like they are doing 55-60. Its just how toyota/lexus products feel, smooth, and not in the way.
Finally a new NX thanks Lexus! I wish the same interior was also given to the IS
If the IS350/500 got this interior. Holy hell perfect car
@@Toyota4Life exactly 🔥👌🏽
Gotta wait about 3 more years for an IS redesign 😭 can't wait for it tho, but when it does no v8. Sad times
@@dude-yg9ez true :(
@@dude-yg9ez they better not discontinue the v8. It sounds amazing
…..Glad you LOVE 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.
Younger buyers as in 30 years and up because a 20 something may not be able to afford it.... in my case its going to have to wait until 50 something if I am still around... LOL
Some would beg to differ personally I wouldn’t get this I’d rather just get a gv70 3.5t sport prestige
@@jeremymartinez8209 possibly but does Genesis have the long turn reliability of the Lexus products.
You only need to turn to Hyundai's current reliability disasters at the moment to second guess that decision...
Also Sofyan, not everyone wants to be a speed demon. This car is fast enough.
It’s not about being a speed demon, it’s about recognizing that for the same money or less, we notice competitors have more satisfyingly quick acceleration.
It is fast but if you’re spending more than mainstream alternatives that are faster why would you? A cx5 that’s just as nice as this but way cheaper, faster, handles better and looks better
I predicted the nx would be disappointing and I was right wasn’t I?
@@theredline This. For comparable price points you can get a quicker sportier CSUV. I like how you take that into consideration in your reviews. It is very important, for some, the engine (and its real world power) could be the difference between this and one of its competitors.
@@naveenthemachine I actually predicted it originally but since we see eye to eye on this I’ll give it a pass
But yeah redline review. Literally anything else beats this. And I knew the nx would be outclassed by the gv70 and I got called out for saying that. Well now look and revisit that comment…
Ok, I’m really feeling this design.
Weird my friend....so weird.
@@amgrgh5269 same 😭😭
I will give you a hint as to why the turbo felt slower. It is because Phoenix is not sea level and it was a very hot day.
Yes, I’m thinking it will feel substantially quicker at lower elevations
@@eleanormassaro5195 Car and Driver apparently got 0-60 in 6.6 sec with NX350.
Good luck finding one of these marketing stunts. My local dealer laughed at me when I asked about the plug in hybrid and asked me how much I wanted to pay above msrp. He says they may get two a quarter, maybe none. What a joke. I’m done with this fantasy ev market
You left out one important fact regarding accelerating in the turbo model. The temperature you were testing it in was well over 100° which will decrease the performance significantly enough to feel. Definitely wait until you get a model you can test in more average temperatures.
False, since the turbo mitigates this issue. This isn't a naturally aspirated model that is dependent on ambient air density. This is why we use turbos, to mitigate temperature and altitude issues by simply controlling the wastegate spring pressure.
@@singular9 turbo does not mitigate it but it reduces the effect. By boosting it compensates for thinner air caused by the temperature but since air is thinner the boosted air density will not be as good as when it is cooler. It is also why a boosted engine will feel even more powerful in cooler temperatures because the air is thicker. The base value of the air if you will is boosted by an x amount depending on boost pressure thus resulting in a denser air. How dense is still going to be affected by the starting air density. Also, being a Toyota/Lexus turbo, it would be safe to assume the boost is low to
Improve reliability. Lexus/Toyota’s 0-60 numbers are generally a bit conservative and can usually be obtained. So I predict the slower number achieved was probably affected by temperature. There are other factors to be considered but pretty sure in a milder climate the claimed number is probably doable.
@@Iczer1 you don't understand.
The turbo will maintain boost at a certain PSI which is regulated by the wastegate spring sensor. PSI can be affected by air temperature, but regardless, the turbo will spool up and the wastegate opens only at the PSI that is set by the ECU tune. In other words, whatever PSI that is set in the ECU is the psi that will be delivered by the turbo. Most turbos cab deliver hundreds of PSI but they don't because the wastegate allows air to bypass and therefore leaking it into the exhaust, limiting the PSI.
Considering Lexus runs a PSI of 5 over ambient sea level (and therefore in mountains or hot climate this would not matter since the total psi is a simile addition of 1 Bar + 5 PSI = 19.5 PSI) then the turbo will continue to spool until reaching 19.5 PSI, which is the same volume of air regardless of what temperature since the ECU knows to factor in air temperature and density into the equation of PSI. If temperature goes up, so does ambient PSI (which can be measured by both the wastegate and MAF sensor) and therefore +5 psi on top of the elevated ambient.
I haven't even explained the fact that on a turbo engine, the ecu will over ride the wastegate if the MAF signals that it's not receiving optimal amounts of air. That is why these sensors are built into a car.
So you sir, didn't factor in engineering genius. Do you seriously think that engineers that design these engines don't know that air volume changes with temperatures and have accounted for that?
Lmfao. What an idiot you are.
@@singular9 i live in Cyprus, i owned an nx200t or nx300. Summer it gets over 40 Celsius and it kills the power . The difference is huge when the temperature is 25celius and below
@@singular9 Does it have an intercooler also?
Love the green one, it has a kinda dark and rich green, and the interior also is great, equipped very well, ideal for daily commuting.
I think they’re all beautiful and better in person to see the sparkles.
The only thing I have bit of problem is the white interior its only on the seats and a bit on the arm rest I wish they had more white then black
@@rks-bh6tb Don't cut a wet one.....muy problemo.
@@RLTtizME 🤣🤣🤣
@@RLTtizME I do think its dark
Love Lexus exterior but Toyota interior on a Luxury car, really? smh. Glad you pointed out!
The interior in the Rdx or Santa Fe are better than this imo
I think the rav looks better
I liked the old interior better
55.9k for a 450h awd is crazy. This is a rav 4 prime in nicer metal. I'll wait for Lyriq
Some people love labels. Oftentimes buying "generic" is the better play. While the NX is "prettier" the Rav is a better value in every trim
@@turo3066 Yeah the RAV4 Prime is cheaper, slightly faster and has better electric range.
A Lexus ES is just a nicer Camry, Acura TLX is a more luxurious Accord. Price difference is very noticeable but also the feel and ride quality is unmatched.
@@wazgoodjj the tlx is not literally an accord. The suspension, platform, type S, interior are completely different. The tlx has a double wishbone front suspension.
@@scm3294 Good luck finding one, if you do bring an extra 15 grand to win the bidding war.
I've been trying very hard to like the Lexus front ends the past few years, until now. I think I like it on this one
I’m kinda disappointed with the interior tbh, looks too much like a Toyota . The genesis is way better IMO
I knew that before everyone drove it and I got mocked for saying so
Now my claim that people thought was bogus doesn’t seem so bogus anymore…
@@naveenthemachine I guess people want more for less but that's not how it has been working lately lol.
This is a Toyota in a tuxedo. What do you expect?
@@AT-nq6cu right
could not agree more. its not every elegant either
Alright, I'm gonna end this misconception that everyone has with the Lexus badging, but this isn't the first time they've fully spelt the name Lexus on a car. Literally many of their first and second generation modeled cars have Lexus spelt out on the back. Like, even their first car, the 1989 Lexus LS400, also had the name fully spelt out. Sure, it's not as spaced out as to the one presented in the new NX, but they've done it MULTIPLE times.
And this is why the younger buyers will NOT and are NOT buying Lexus vehicles at the same rate as they buy an Audi, Mercedes, or BMW. EVERYONE continue to tell Lexus to SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE the damn horsepower over and over and over. Lexus engineers simply DON’T LISTEN! So annoying!!!!!
Agreed
What’s odd though is that you can go faster than the Lexus in a Toyota. The rav4 prime for example is faster than the nx450h+, or heck even a v6 rav4 is faster than the nx 350 turbo
Thanks for mentioning Triple beam headlights and Adaptive dampers. That's why I watch your test drives. Keep it up man))
Unfortunately in today's car market those MSRPs mean nothing. Visited several dealers only to find they are marking up the 350 models by around $6k over MSRP and the plugin hybrid they they said to expect $10-15k over the MSRP if I want one.
Keep shopping and force the dealer to lower the mark up! I was able to find a dealer with NO MARK UP and bought my NX350!! They're out there, just have to search for them
Depends where you are. The 450+ ..yes good luck getting one. I bought a 350h today and paid list . 3 month delivery time.
Sofyan: Hey Lexus, I'm hot.
Lexus seductive voice: *Oh yes you are*
thanks for bringing up the dashboard/design issues, they definitely didnt make it look very luxurious at all. the previous nx dashboard/design honestly looked more luxurious, just not as functional.
The RDX, GV70, XC60, GLC, Porsche, Alfa, Land Rover eat this up for lunch
@@rahimi4762 agreed. Literally anything beats this nx. See? I knew this would happen… 🤦♂️
Also even cheaper alternatives like the Mazda cx5 signature or Hyundai Tucson limited or Santa Fe calligraphy or honestly a Honda CR-V touring
@@rahimi4762 Everything is better than the new NX!
"...The NX350h utilizes a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) as opposed to the NX350's eight-speed auto, and at full throttle, the gas engine emits a coarse moan at constant high rpm. Despite its off-road prowess, we found the NX350h's overall ride and handling somewhat less impressive. Dynamically, the NX defaults to understeer (as most similar crossovers do and probably should) with reasonable grip, but it doesn't deliver the type of engaging driving experience the Jaguar F-Paces and Genesis GV70s of the segment do. From an overall ride quality perspective, the NX350h's suspension will easily reach its bumpstops through larger bumps and struggles to settle down over stretches of uneven pavement. The cabin is proper luxury-SUV quiet, but the rest of the experience fails to live up to that standard..." Motor Trend
@@normt430 sad thing is it will sell like hot cakes. Just move the Avalon over and put Lexus badge and up charge 5k it will sell and be a Lexus Deville
@@rahimi4762 lease deals!
The rear spelling reminds me of a Lincoln especially since they’re doing the strip taillight. Kinda prefer just the logo
Yeah the Lexus script on the rear gave me Lincoln vibes too.
Not Porsche?
@@criancrna1487 The script and placement of the letters looks more Lincoln to me, like it's trying to be elegant (doesn't really work for this car though since it kind of contradicts the "sporty" styling IMO). Porsche usually puts their script on the middle tail light bar and in a sportier orientation.
finally lexus is stepping up on tech.
They bought a coal mine first.
By sacrificing luxury lol
About the dashboard, I have the same thought. It looks too plain. I wish they had some contrast stitching or some things going on there
Great review, and thank you for showing more than one configuration! Both the blue and green are striking in their own ways.
The interior reminds me of a Toyota Camry… but it’s a vast improvement from the previous Gen NX.
I see that too. But I own the 2020 Camry XSE and I like the interior especially in the red.
As an owner of a 2018 Lexus NX with 30k miles, I'm definitely helping my aunt to get this 2022 NX 350 AWD Luxury
The dash - needs some stitching. Even the ct200h had the stitching above the instrument cluster
Not flattering from Car & Driver: "...With 275 horsepower, it's more powerful than rivals such as the Audi Q3, BMW X1, and Mercedes-Benz GLA. Pronounced turbo lag hampers this advantage, however. The 3,987-pound NX hits 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, 0.9 second behind the 228-hp X1. With the boost fully on boil, the NX covers the quarter-mile in 15.0 seconds at 95 mph...On the road, the cabin is not particularly quiet, however. We measured 74 decibels at full throttle and 70 decibels at a 70-mph cruise...."On the road, the cabin is not particularly quiet, however. We measured 74 decibels at full throttle and 70 decibels at a 70-mph cruise.
Alex and some other reviewers mentioned that the heat and altitude likely hampered the performance of the turbo model.
They definitely went toyota plasticy cheap on the dash design. Lexus seems like they don’t know what to do design wise with the interior. The outside is great but the interior is extremely uninspired and uninteresting. It’s like they been hanging around infiniti or something lol. They’re gonna lose their lunch to genesis like everyone else lol.
They already lost To genesis just as I had predicted months ago during the nx first look
@@naveenthemachine lol, as of 3q 2021, nx sales are 50k vs gv70 sales of 7.7k in US alone. And not including global sales which lexus is way ahead of genesis
@@ruleoftwo6174 sales don’t matter here.
McDonalds sells the most burgers. Doesnt mean McDonald’s is the gold standard or better than the other burgers
@@naveenthemachine sore losers will always be salty
@@ruleoftwo6174 let’s see if that fact can stand the test of time, many mighty have fallen. In this day and age with car buyers, it’s anybody’s game. One day you’re the toast of the industry and then the next you’re a forgotten memory. Look at the 3 series, the taurus, the 300, the IS, even the ES. Lexus desperately needs the nx to work against genesis because the rest of their line up is failing.
The way the integrated the screen is rather nice, as opposed to a slab of tablet stuck on the dash.
Looks nice, reminds me a little about the Venza
Apart from that touchscreen, I think the previews gen NX has a better interior. Looks way more luxurious than this one. Apart from that, it a good evolution from the previews gen.
I agree about the downgrade on the interior materials but why does Tesla get a pass on using faux everything and bad fit finish but can charge luxury prices? I think Toyota swayed in that direction because perhaps people don't mind as much if the tech is good, ex. Tesla. The old interor is like old school luxury, it's beautiful but feels old.
Tesla is cool and the future. They are also very fast…
Lexus isn’t any of these…
“ it doesn’t look all that different from the previous gen “
Are you blind ??
What? Say that again? Hmmm?
what the-
He said that right when I was reading this.
no he's biased
@@shivamarya5225 redlines not wrong. Even I am disappointed. Actually I kind of knew the nx would be disappointing and outclassed and I was right…
This NX makes me proud to be a Lexus stan! Great review! 😁
👍
Why do you want to be a Stan?
Finally no more track pad!!!
If you actually owned a Lexus you’d know it’s actually a pretty convenient thing 💁♂️💁♂️💁♂️
@@rjohns25 If you didnt make stupid comments you would actually come across as credible. We own a Lexus which has has the trackpad, I have also owned a previous Lexus. The trackpad is a joke and thats why they are dumping it.
@@bjm23vancity92 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ it’s a learning curve some don’t get I guess
Most Mercedes dashboards don't have any stitching either it's just soft touch,
Love the color- and I’m still sorta digging Lexus’ design language. It’s unique to me and looks better on some vehicles compared to others from them. The grille certainly looks better on crossovers and SUVs. That color though!
Nice car! I like the infotainment center.. easy and well done.. another great review
Am I the only one feeling that the new Tundra is a more finished car than this new nx? The passenger side of this nx looks worse than a rav 4… Looking from left to right is like watching GOT from the beginning to the end.
I like it. Would like to see how it stacks up to rav4 prime. I hope they come out with a soft road version with more chin clearance. Id like to be able to get to trail heads etc, but have a nicer ride than a rav4
Definitely not that type of vehicle Mate sorry.
Grass, flat dirt roads at best...
Thanks again for showing this beautiful lexus a few times in your vids
I wish i can get the nx because i feel like i am too big for the ux i have
I like where Lexus design language is going. Its getting refined for the newer generation
The interior going backwards
I like his reviews but he wants everything to be a sports car.
I feel the temperature out there might have affected the 0-60 times
that grill is still ughly af. holy sh*
The spindle grill has evolved nicely with each successive model and no longer an eyesore but rather pleasing.
nah you just got used to it ;D
@@foam27 it’s really attractive on the LS, LC, IS, ES and even refreshed GX. Not bad on here either.
@@gengstar09 Nah, the GX still looks bad with it. The new NX wears it pretty well though. I don't mind the grill on it now.
@@ayushmalpeddi2793 ig it’s subjective. Sales of the GX are at an all-time high rn. Even before they added Apple CarPlay. I think tons of people are flocking because of the newer look to its grille. I agree with you about the new NX.
@@gengstar09 The sales have nothing to do with how the car looks. People are NOT buying Lexus CUV/SUV for how they look. My parents for example blatantly stated they DID NOT like the look of the RX front-end at ALL, but they still choose to check it out and buy it because it of the brand name, quality, reliability, and the some luxuries it offers. The new NX wears the grille well though because it is integrated so I actually really like the design. Hopefully the next gen RX is good too.
Redline Reviews and Sarah -n - Tuned are my go to for reviews! 👍👍
wish they had a f sport on the NX350h
Genesis GV70 blows this out the door in most aspects
I agree, except the potential reliability and no hybrid engine option. This NX is overpriced.
Genesis dealers and customer service is GARBAGE.
TOYOTA/LEXUS has proven track record of reliability, durability and value appreciation.
LEXUS is the waaaaay to GO!!!!!
The interior looks cheap and Toyota corolla cross inside.
@@1malikalik uhhh I just got my rx450h and I think the salesman is garbage. I love the vehicle so much so I didn’t spend much time talking with the salesman and ignore the dealership experience but man that’s not what I expected for buying a luxury vehicle. All he said is something like he’s being patient which makes me mad because you should be patient when you are selling a luxury vehicle. I don’t think he would have the same attitude if he’s facing a 50 years old buyer. BTW I’m 20.
@@flandrescarlet486
Using your logic here: A bad waitress doesn't nullify the fact that the food was delicious and the restaurant was great.
What I usually do is request to substitute my inept salesman with a more knowledgeable one. Cars today are exceedingly technical and soon it will be prerequisite for a salesman to have a PHD in IT and Computer Science from Yale.
Lexus is a GREAT PRODUCT in every conceivable level.
If I told Lexus I was hot, I would first want it to agree with me. Like, “ yeah, you’re looking great today” but that’s probably just me. 😉 great review as always and nice vehicle.
Honestly, the only reasons I’d choose this over an RDX is for the plug in hybrid or the infotainment. Also reliability. RDX just seems like a better value.
The hybrid is the only recommended option. All other nx are just lackluster
@@naveenthemachine both hybrids are pretty good imo. The plug in is better if you care about acceleration
@@garrettw99 yeah. The phev is the model no ones even gonna buy because it’s so expensive
I would agree with you, but one thing I'm gathering is that the rdx isn't as refined.. The ride isn't as composed, it's louder, feels slower.. I would probably have to drive both
@@RnBFAN06 i have your answer as a owner of a rdx 2021 and a lexus nx 350h 2022 , what it change is the suspension the nx rides smooth the rdx you feel more the streets, but as luxury its almost the same , the rdx is faster in my point of view , the rdx gives a different drive experience its more sport and fun thats all, in general both cars are in the same level, the rdx is bigger than the nx and a little more comfortable in space
This is going to print money. 450h+ is a great power train
I like Lexus reliability and luxury but I don’t like the trend to bigger and bigger wheel rims and less rubber. Also don’t like the trend to black wheels. Maybe I’m just from an older generation. But more rubber is more practical in the northeast with its winters and tough roads
You are the best car reviewer! Very informative and not just selling the car. Keep up the good work.
the rear 3/4 looks good. the fton 3/3 looks weird with the side windows graphic foreshortened. looks very dun buggy ish.
the interior is ok. Not every elegant with the screen like that. the passenger side of the dash got cheapened out. looks like 10 years ago.
If I want to get from 0-60 in under 6 seconds, I would buy a fast car 😁
Somehow none of the Plug In NX (450h or 450H F sport) offer the HUD option that the NX 350h and lower versions offer. That’s so stupid lol
Great review
A lot of your “gripes” are not a factor to the people that actually buy this vehicle
But his gripes are legit cause it feels like we're buying a Toyota is his point
@@mikeyguevara2030 yeah the nx leaves a lot to be desired imo just as I had predicted months ago when sofyan first saw it
I have a deposit on a 2021 Rav 4 Prime. The fully loaded variant. Out the door cost in MA - $56,756. Is this absurd for a Rav 4 of any kind?
Maybe the car is getting heat soaked because it’s so hot and thus it’s slower.
$56,000 for a Toyota RAV4 with fake leather and a big screen 😄
Meanwhile a Camry for 40K gets real leather, easier to use infotainment with more hard buttons and knobs, and to top it all off, a silky smooth 3.5L v6…
Dang the NX looks very nice and both colors are very beautiful. I would love to pull up in one these, ofc if I had the money for one 🥴
Good video. But a suggestion... You guys need to change the camera lens you're using. All of your videos have a lot of barrel distortion. Doesn't do the car's justice because the images are distorted.
Just came to see what the RX might be like later this year.
Who’s got time for the new NX front and insanely beautiful blue paint. Wow wow wee wa
Hey redline, you didn't mentioned if this 450h requires premium or regular. Can't find anything online. Any idea? Thanks!!
NO ONE GIVES A SHIT ABOUT 0-60 TIMES SOFYAN! 7 seconds is plenty fast for 99.9999% of buyers.
If you spend that kind of money you expect better performance.
If your statement is true then how is a Mazda CX-5 turbo that’s nicer, cheaper but also way faster than the nx with 2 less gears ?
@@competitiveautomotive5457 The people buying this car seriously couldn't care less about hitting 60 mph in 5.5 seconds or 7.5 seconds. The Lexus has much more sound deadening and is loaded with double the technology. The RDX is hands down the best in the class anyway.
@@ThirdBrainLives the Rdx is already faster so you literally just proved my point that it should be faster
@@ThirdBrainLives exactly, ppl who buy this will have a sports car for their speed fix. these losers who keep insisting on 0-60 typically are basement dwellers
I was surprised to see the electronically power door handles when I saw the new NX at the Chicago Auto Show I went up to sit thinking it had the more tradition door handles so I pulled it and was very surprised to see it was so traditional.
Yes, sure it's very surprise that.❤
Mark Levinson not available for plug in. Should be mentioned.
Your reviews are always thorough. I think you convinced me that the 350 with the ICE is best and that the hybrids are pretty plain vanilla.
the 450 isnt plain its fast
Raiti: *Damn, hope I don't go after Sofyan...*🤔
Lexus: "You're going second"
Raiti: 😑
Are you a Hollywood writer? Job well done. Who is this Sofieyen person?
@@RLTtizME Sofyan is the guy in this video, the presenter on Redline. I assume you're making a funny though
@@richardnavratil9661 Who? Did they name the E D medication after you? Awesome.
still quicker to just turn the knob to adjust the temperature myself LOL
Oh just stop you dirty old person.
Why is he so obsessed with 0- 60 so much and disappointed?? Its not a drag car its fast enough.
It’s expensive and cheaper alternatives are faster.
@@competitiveautomotive5457 it's not more expensive than competition and speed is not the name of the game here my friend. Being slower by 1 second is hardly a deal breaker to anyone buying these cars and they sell like hot cakes so no one is really interested in speed
@@hassansmw5634 to add to @N K’s point, why is a cx5 with the same power faster, but cheaper and more luxurious inside and drives way better?
😂🤣 sofyan you need to travel with your bug spray, you stood in there and got the job done thoroughly 👍
can you update us when you get the info on the panoramic sunroof on the fsports for the 450+
That was pretty underwhelming. And that dash is bland, what’s with all the glossy black too??
I’d rather just get the RAV4 Prime, it’s faster with more EV range and most likely more fuel efficient.
I hate the electric door handles. Useless innovation.
I’d say unless you get the nx350h, get literally anything else in the segment. Or get a cx5 or tuscon or Santa Fe and save the cash. Those three look and feel more expensive inside
@@naveenthemachine right, I agree. I was really looking forward to this car, but they took so many wrong turns with this
@@gianniclaud I agree with naveenthemachine. Except I don’t with him on the nx350h
Don’t get the nx period. Literally anything else is better than this even a Hyundai Tucson or Santa Fe Calligraphy
Do you have a review where you state just the facts and not biased opinions? I like the portions of your reviews where you just state the facts and avoid the subjective statements.
Disappointing interior quality honestly... This should have been the top-trim RAV4 interior.
A cx5 or tuscon or Santa Fe interior are better than this and they are cheaper
Why would Lexus offer the 2.5 NA from the Camry in this? That’s a terrible idea that engine is loud and unrefined
That engine in general is terrible. I used to drive a rav4 with that engine and it was too noisy. Same issue I saw when I test drove the Camry. The engine could be smoother and quieter
Can you review the 350h hybrid when you can get your hands on one?
Ahhh yes if the battery dies im sure someone will forget and be a repeat of the guy who died in his corvette while reading the manual to get out
Love the color 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Fits in nicely with the rest of the segment, and like the rest of those vehicles the Genesis Gv70 blows it out of the water.
See I knew it! I knew this would happen!
The nx is dead on arrival
@@naveenthemachine until it lasts 250000 miles unlike the Hyundai which will not last past 100k
@@thomas735 Where are you getting this? It’s not the 90s anymore. Hyundai/Genesis products are very reliable.
@@nothere572 not that I’m aware of. Engine recalls for fires, electrical problems. Idk I like their cars, just view them more as an FCA or Ford for reliability rather than a Mazda or Toyota.
They’ll make sweet EVs though I’m sure.
@@thomas735 Comparing Hyundai to FCA in reliability? You have to be joking.
Is the top part without leather a basic option? As even my CT200h from 2011 has leather above dashboard. Also, top luxury trim def has pore wood, so this might be not top of the line
I don’t think it’s leather. It’s the same soft material but they simply after stitch it. So it’s not like the stitches are holding the parts together
@@naveenthemachine disappointment interior
@@rahimi4762 yeah. I knew this would be disappointing way even after the nx was unveiled before anyone drove it
Real nice ride.. well done Lexus
Lol the grill is stupidly massive, they need to relook into this design. Everything else looks good though
I like it🤷♂️
That grill will be annoying to detail.
I like it too.. it's different
Would you say the 450h is a lot more quiet comfortable than the rav4 prime ?
"... The NX350h utilizes a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) as opposed to the NX350's eight-speed auto, and at full throttle, the gas engine emits a coarse moan at constant high rpm. Despite its off-road prowess, we found the NX350h's overall ride and handling somewhat less impressive. Dynamically, the NX defaults to understeer (as most similar crossovers do and probably should) with reasonable grip, but it doesn't deliver the type of engaging driving experience the Jaguar F-Paces and Genesis GV70s of the segment do. From an overall ride quality perspective, the NX350h's suspension will easily reach its bumpstops through larger bumps and struggles to settle down over stretches of uneven pavement. The cabin is proper luxury-SUV quiet, but the rest of the experience fails to live up to that standard..." Motor Trend
*350z for sure! like we can’t tell a Vq and the shape wasn’t nearly blurred enough*
Are the side mirrors and rear mirrors auto dimming?
450h+ is there way to go! Can’t wait
I love this new NX but it seems like the infotainment system is better implemented on the Tundra..
My Cousin actually developed some of the UI!
I love the hybrid unit..that Blue is wicked,great review Soyfan. thank you
The RAV4 and this are basically all the car 80% of humanity would need 99% of the time. Of course no one "needs" luxury but its nice to have a quieter vehicle and some people just want nice things too. There is an engine to fit pretty much anyones desire, and its Toyota so its built better than any other car on Earth and will last 20+ years with ease. Oh and the spindle grille actually is done well here; no god-ugly implementation like on their bigger SUVs. Slam dunk.
Some cheaper alternatives like Honda or Mazda or Acura or even Hyundai and Kia are just as well built as Toyota and Lexus but they tend to offer nicer interiors or better materials or better polish to the small things like technology or vehicle dynamics
@@naveenthemachine agreed