I love the car, 350h. So many things done well. Some negatives: - sun blocker does not extend sideways. - unable to sync two drivers and two user apps at the same time, login one the other disconnects. - modes for switching adaptive cruise/speed limiter could be one level higher in menu hierarchy (the customizable menus do not solve this) - quite often re-login is required and it is annoying - rear button to lock and close trunk seems work 50:50 - car navi kept switching to miles instead of KM very frequently mainland Europe (no fixed settings) + safe + quiet + elegant + efficient + reliable + comfortable ❤
@ It’s a fact if you can’t see luxury in previous models I means it’s just day and night!! And what about Turbo and issues never seen one unless you don’t maintain it properly use not proper gas 91 only, frequent oil changes your set!! I don’t think I’ll buy new new made in Canada Cambridge Plant no Tnx!! Lexus for me have to be Japan Made and feeel the quality everywhere not the cheap plastic on side pickets on new NX it looks horrible!! That’s my true take.
I agree with you on run-flat tires. The best decision I ever made was to replace them with regular tires although Costco fought me all the way because I didn't have a spare. In the end I won and the ride is MUCH better on regular tires!
@@russh6414 Was looking at an NX, and we'd likely make some longer interstate trips with it. Might be worth it to go regular and buy a spare to store in the back for those trips.
I have the 2025 NX 250 premium. I got the naturally aspirated engine because of watching your videos! I didn't need hybrid because I only drive around 5k miles a year. This car gets great gas mileage...around 28mpg around town and 33-35 for drives of 25 minutes or more. I don't think the extra bells and whistles would add anything to my enjoyment of the car and not having them will likely save me money in the long run not to have to repair them!
My wife has a 2016 NX 200T she came out of a X3 and wow what a difference. Got rid of X3 because of repair costs but it has much more room(cargo & seating), much better gas mileage, much quieter, and tons more power but we're very happy to have a more reliable and less expensive car to repair.
I didn’t trust sun roof from day one kept throwing codes so just never used it. At 114k kms(70kmi.) i had to replace rear wheel bearings and valve cover as it was warped and leaked like a sieve. Also, replaced oil filter housing twice. Didn’t trust electronics cus occasionally, it would just do weird things… replaced battery and never did it again but i didn’t trust it. Approx. $3500 repair cost in 70k miles and then started looking at resale value so sold it while i still could
@@dptp9lf wheel bearings? that can happen to any car, especially heavy car. valve cover? Oh yes, I've heard that BMW has a special kind of plastic that disintegrates after some time. The rest is not so bad for such a nice car. I am asking, because now I plan to switch from my Camry Hybrid to something quieter, like used Lexus GS/NX or BMW 5/X3. I have tested BMW 5 it was the quietest car I have ever driven. They do know how to make car quiet. The biggest difference was above 120km/h. At 140 and higher it is night a day between BMW 5 and Camry. Like having open or closed window. The only thing I did not like in BMW was the ZF 8HP ATF. eCVT is so much better. I need to test GS, but I've heard it has some noise issues from the windshield/A pillar or side mirrors (maybe reports are exagerrated).
@@BartoszRybacki0lol wheel bearing wearing only on Japanese cars close to over 100k miles when abused. Many folks have oem wheel bearing at 200k plus.
I considered the NX last year but couldn’t find one so I ended up with a Venza limited, couldn’t be happier and the savings in my pocket is icing on the cake.
My wife and I own both. NX350h and Venza Limited. Both have strengths and weaknesses. NX is a little quicker, nicer screen, and is a little more comfortable. The Venza has a spare, bigger trunk(not by much), costs 5k less and has Birds Eye view camera. Venza looks sleeker in the front; NX looks better from the rear. So, for 5 k more, not sure the NX is worth it. The dealer experience is better for sure with Lexus.
I bought a 2023 Lexus Nx F sport! Great little suv with no issues. I got rid of it about two months ago due to its lack of space. I am a health care traveler and I had my NX packed to the rim after every assignment. I couldn’t do it anymore. 😩 Got a 2024 4Runner and absolutely love it. I would definitely recommend the Nx for someone with no kids and who doesn’t need much space! 😊
I bought the nx 350 , premium, in June. It’s a wonderful ride and it’s luxury to me. There are many other, like BMW, Volvo, Acura, that are more expensive. I’m happy even with the run flats, don’t notice any extra noise.
11/8/24 WE OWN A 2016 NX 200T, JUST READY TO TURN 8K MILES, WHAT A CAR, POWER, HANDLING, IT'S MY BABY, WE HAD 5 CARS 1 DRIVER SO THIS ONE GOT DRIVEN RARELY, WE ARE DOWN TO 3 NOW, I LOVE DRIVING IT, WHAT A FANTASTIC VEHICLE.
You can order non run flats. And tire repair kit and insurance/Road angels comes and fixes the tire... weight saving. Did not had a puncture yet. Maybe I will change my mind.
But then the real question is: "in the past 10 years how often do you encounter an incident where the tire is complete flat and unable to limp into a tire center while you need a tow or someone to help you with tire swap on the spot?" Personally never once had a completely flat one, but mostly having a nail sealed off the leak and lost 10 lbs of air (from 35 psi to 25 psi) while still able to drive home, put some air, and bring it to tire shop the next day for nail removal and patch up.
I have a 2024 NX 350h. I love it. My favorite Lexus I’ve owned, and I’ve had several RXs. It’s fast, it’s comfortable, the 14 inch screen is awesome, and it gets 39.7 mpg. Only downside so far is the run flat tires. Not an issue yet, but I dread the cost of replacing them. This is a big misstep by Lexus. Give us normal tires and a spare.
Get normal tires on your next replacement. You’re most likely not gonna get a blow out if your tire gets punctured, so not having a spare is not the worst.
Glad you are liking your NX 350h. But I felt engine very noisy esp cold start, intruding too much into cabin. suspension is harsh/Hard, on rougher concrete pavement like I-5 here its like roaring in the cabin. It did not feel like luxury vehicle at all. I did extended drive on a friends 2023 NX 350H, and I felt like ride/noise is not luxury car category, and decided not to buy it.
I had 2 NXs since 2018. Last year, when the time was up for the new one, my biggest problem was a digital rearview mirror. With my vision and progressive glasses, I got nauseous during the test drive and returned in 30 minutes. I ended up with 2024 ES 300h ul instead and am very happy with my selection.
@@verynick The ES ride is more luxurious - soft and quiet. This is not a sports car, and I would not recommend going with the "F" line. As a daily driven car, I like it much more than NX.
I bought a new 2023 NX250 because I didn't want a turbo and I love everything about it, looking to buy another one to replace my 10 year old Nissan. Great video, I really enjoy following you.
The dimples on the underbody cover is to reduce surface air friction. This is most commonly used on golf ball. VW has some cars that do the same thing on the underbody covers too. Very cool to see.
Your post is why I always read 10-100 comments. If I bail at 10 it's cuz of a lack of quality content from the get-go. I happened to know this about surface air friction reducing methods but it's very cool to see someone spread the knowledge. You Tube certainly has its strengths but its overly active censorship most noticeable last night as networks got nuked one after the other for "violating YT's Terms and Conditions" during election coverage. They'll probably nuke my post but at least yours made it through 👍
This channel is really a gem compared to the standard review channels / pages. Goes deep into technical data, which is the most important for me (regarding reliability and repairability) and comparing them to other models. But also does mention design features and flaws. The critique is almost always constructive and makes sense. I am dedicated to buy a NX or maybe RX if I find a good deal, and watching this channel helped a lot!! Thank you Ahmed for the great vids!!
I got the 2025 NX250 fwd, base. Engine is quiet, but when punching it you will hear it. I like when you come to a stop you have the option to have the engine cut off by pressing harder on the brake when stopped or keep the engine running if not depressed to hard when stopped. A/C and heated seats are great. Long commutes are comfortable and great on mpg, averaged 36 mpg on trip to San Diego from Phoenix, took only 1 full tank.
owned a 350h for 2 years since new ~ rn at 18k miles ~ only negative thing that i can comment on is overall refinement (insulation/engine noise) being a bit short of expectation (going from older rx / gs hybrid models) ~ from a perspective/examination of a dealership owner/technician (motorcycles/atv/sxs) a very reasonable buy in current market ~ would purchase again
I installed additional thick rubber insulation pads on the inner side of the hood and lower internal windscreen rubber insulation strip. Helps a lot reducing engine growl
I just bought a 2024 CPO NX350 F-sport with all the goodies, my 4th Lexus. Nice vehicle! One thing I did was customize the left steering wheel button second page to control the climate switches; fan, direction of the airflow, and air circulation option. It's nice because it shows up on the HUD...much safer operation. While the run flats may be a bit more harsh, I'm coming from an IS350 F-sport, so the ride of the NX is much more comfy than the IS. It's just me so the size is just right.
I have a 2024 NX350h with the 20 inch run flat tires. While I would prefer regular tires, the run flat tires aren’t horrible either. If I did not know, I would be hard pressed to tell that they are run flats as I have had conventional winter tires on other vehicles that have rode harsher. I do dislike the lug bolts though. I have also grown to really like the shifter and door handles. Operating both became second nature after only a couple of days. I agree the steering wheel controls could be better. My fuel economy has been great on regular gas.
Have a '22 NX 350h and '23 Rav4 XSE Hybrid, drives pretty much the same but as was said, MUCH nicer. Our Rav4 is the work horse/kid hauler, NX is for wifey and I to go out. Great cars!
While my 2018 LX was in for an extended service stay I asked for the NX250 loaner car. I enjoyed driving it but fully agree with the door handle and Prius type shifter. I was surprised the vehicle did not have front parking sensors and the sticker was $44K!!! Now the reality is the new NX and RX do not feel the same as the 2011 RX350 my wife drives. Love the channel and the reviews are spot on.
We got the 2024 nx250 premium for the kids safety. We don't drive fast didn't need a lot of power, the 2.5L also uses regular gas instead of the turbo that uses premium. You still feel the difference when you switch the driving mode to sport. Waiting for the tires to wear to change them.
AUXILIARY BATTERY ... I have a NX350h 2024. This is my second Lexus - love the car. But this model has one serious problem. The battery management system will only apply a full charging voltage (13.6 to 14.2 volts) to the 12V auxiliary battery when the transmission is in either park or neutral. Otherwise, the charging voltage is held down to 12.8 volts. But 12.8 volt charging voltage is not enough to refresh the low voltage state of an auxiliary battery. So, when driving, the auxiliary battery is not having its charge boosted. This is a problem because the auxiliary battery is slowly being drained when the car is off, as there is a constant parasitic loss while the security systems are kept active. (I will find using a voltmeter, with the car still off but having been parked dormant for a few days, that the auxiliary battery voltage has fallen to 12.0 volts. This requires me to start the engine, and leave the car in park for 10 or 20 minutes to get the auxiliary battery's own voltage to rise to say 12.6 volts.)
This has been similarly reported by a popular Lexus TH-camr ... th-cam.com/video/DRprBX5hsMo/w-d-xo.html This youtuber reports related issue with the NX450h model ... th-cam.com/video/u28utXToMxY/w-d-xo.html
I own a 2022 nx 250 and i have to say its been amazing and a beautiful car specially in the caviar color, i just got few safety recalls because it was first gen and that door handle is a fun challenge 😊
I got used to the touch steering wheel controls after about a week. It’s been almost 2 years with my NX and it’s as simply as swiping towards the track button on the right then pressing, so it becomes one action not two. I mostly do city driving and average 40-42 mpg so I’m very happy with it
Another great review! But, makes me glad I bought a new ‘23 Toyota Venza XLE a year ago. Perfect sweet spot between the ubiquitous RAV4 and the NX. Much cheaper, and I wouldn’t trade it for a NX. Don’t understand why they imported them from Japan for just four years, while they continue to make them as a Toyota Harrier for the Japanese and other markets. They’ve been making the Harrier for a long time (even as a Lexus). Keep up the good work!
I have a Japan VIN 350h. I bought the NX over the Rav4 for exactly the reasons you noted- interior refinement and noise control. For the most parts you nail any NX concerns. Yes, the door latch are fussy for guest and if you have a dead battery you better know how to find/use the hidden mechanical key slot. I switched immediately from run-flats to Michelin CrossCliimate 2 tires. Agree the HUD and steering wheel controls are poorly designed- a real pain to use. However, I found the touch climate controls in screen are fine. I never have to hunt, they are always on display just like a mechanical for me. And yes, the front grill design is just off. LOL. But I do like the unpainted side moulding just for the long term durability living on rough roads. Love the car and would buy again. I really like your car reviews, since they go into the engine and chassis details. I did not know the engine had an oil cooler- cool. Thanks for the review channel!
I have the ‘25 NX 350h and the run flats are perfectly fine! The ride quality is not drastically different and the fuel economy isn’t affected (I’m getting 41-43 mpg on mostly city driving and I’m using regular fuel). Yeah they’d be expensive to replace, but then again Lexus owners can afford to do that. Also the door handles are a non-issue, but the host is 😂 really adamant about it (he also complained about it in his older NX videos when it first came out). I’d agree with his point on the haptic feedback on the steering wheel…that’s really an unnecessary and over-the-top feature. One thing to note that the host missed is the “white glove treatment” you’ll get from the Lexus dealer/service that you don’t get from a Toyota service department. That alone should justify the upgrade from any RAV4 or any Toyota to a Lexus for that matter. One last point..,The NX Hybrids and the non-hybrids are entirely two different beasts.
I say 2024 venza limited is not only cheaper, reg gas, reg tires, cheaper service but better looking and pretty much everything else is the same if not better, catch them before they're gone
As a Lexus Tech NX 250 is not very common especially the FWD, but is the cheapest, feels sluggish and engine noise is loud. NX 350 is very common, especially AWD. I believe it has more options than the 250, and there’s less engine noise. NX350H are also Very common, obviously they’re a bit more quiet, try to avoid the ones with a panoramic roof, all models, a lot of noise complaints. And finally the NX 450H+, it’s the most expensive so there are not as many as the others, if you own one try not to leave it sitting for a while. They have a high amperage draw, auxiliary battery tends to go bad on these. These also tend to go through tires faster, people like pedal to metal because it’s a quicker vehicle and it’s a bit heavier than the other NX models. Also all the NX choices except the 250 have the F Sport model, I will try to avoid because it’s just an appearance package, only difference will be the bumpers and black wheels. Dealerships will try to charge more. Also NXs that have in accident will tend to have noise issues and electric issues.
purchased 2025 350h and overall we love it. we have been downsizing in recent years and NX is sized perfectly for what we use it for. things we don't like, coarse engine noise combined with CVT sounds cheap as it gets. interior is little cramp compares to X3 and GV70 we had cross-shopped. but interior is modern with 14 inch screen and overall color theme works good. only think we miss are "wood" interior trims and chrome lift gate pieces. low $50k is on the lower side too so it's a good value proposition for anyone in the market for compact fuel efficient CUV. We have downsized from GX and RX so we are super impress with NX350h efficiency and overall performance.
I’ve had my NX250 for almost 3 years. Apart from the multiple software upgrades/recalls, the car has been a charm to drive. Still turns heads. And the 18 inch RFT are still like new after 35,000kms. They cross/rotate the tyre positions every service
We have had our 2025 NX450h+ for 3 months now and 5000 km. I love the PHEV aspect and driving around town is always on electric only. We are following your advice and firing up the engine for a solid hour long drive once a month. Having lived with the car now, I have to disagree regarding the door handles. We love the electric doors. As you say, time will tell on longevity, but being a Japan built car, electronics are generally excellent. How often has the push button start failed on a Toyota/Lexus? Or an electric window switch? One other point. We have the Canadian Ultra-Premium trim, which does not have the heads up display. Our steering wheel controls are dedicated and marked, and are very easy to use. Totally agree with you regarding the run flat tires. They are quiet on the highway, but they have a very slight vibration to them that you only notice on longer drives. Not a balance issue, but from the tread I am guessing. I will be replacing with all season Michelins when they wear out. Just bought winter tires on rims - Continental Viking 7's. Super quiet and comfortable. Thanks for yet another great video.
I have had this car for over a year. I agree that the worst thing that Lexus has done with this car are the steering wheel controls - switching tracks is such a pain. You have to first activate the menu, and then switch tracks. As far as the door handles are concerned - I loved them. Safety first! Especially with children. The car gets great mileage. It's reliable. The only other thing that I can complain about is the suspension. My previous car was a XC60 with air suspension - the NX was a downgrade.
The lexus' are nice and so are the Volvos. My mom has an XC60 T5, and I have an S80. My S80 saved my life in a rear end accident. Great cars! The door handles are definitely unique!
Those run flats they come with don't help. Get a better set of tires. That's my next move with my nx 450h. Also, the lack of backseat heaters on a $60,000+ car in this day and age is a slip up.
@@PaulWeiss4LIFE Agree with you on the E latch you get used to it quickly and it is much easier to exit. Lexus placed the buttons in a natural place. A gimmick would be model 3 where the button to exit is in an awkard spot and requires a press then push to exit. Vs lexus placement one motion to exit.
@@expertgaming1002I currently have the same: a 2004 Volvo S80 and a 2004 Volvo S60. Purchased each cheap used - went to the old P2 Volvos mainly due to safety at good used prices. They each have about 180K - the S80 has a wonky transmission, but as AMD would say ‘that’s Ok’. Engines run fine without any oil consumption.
Another fantastic review! I love that you are the only one to actually put cars on the lift and analyze the whole design. I dont understand though why you continue to downplay “cablegate”, the chronic MGR cable corrosion. It has been well demonstrated now that the “fix” (opening one side of the plastic shroud) has accomplished exactly nothing. The cable connector continues to fail (ultimately immobilizing the car), and by all accounts the WEP on 2019-2022 models is problematic: not only are owners waiting several months for a replacement cable harness, they are getting the exact same part which failed on them the first time.
10:23 Wow!! Incredible, these circles/dimples are for less drag/more airflow. Similar to the physics you’d find on a golf ball. Very impressed by that, myself.
I have a 2023 NX350 with 16k. The engine is a little noisy along with the run flats but no other complaints. Great interior space, enough power and nice tech with the 14inch screen.
@@oldcodger4672it's common for people to downgrade models as they get older, they don't want to pay the same price, that is that Lexus is hoping for, sell the NX off the previous rx's history
I've had my NX350h since 2022 and i've put 50k kms on it now. It continues to turn heads anywhere I go, and yes, I have to explain to friends and newbie passengers how to use the e-latch system. Personally I don't find the latch annoying and it is not an issue when I switch from driving my NX to driving the missus' 2024 Grand Highlander which has regular style handles. Besides that, it has been a great little car. The steering controls that are gimmicky only are a problem if you have the top trims with the HUD. I have the Canadian Ultra Premium trim with no HUD and I have the regular steering; so I dodged that bullet! 😅 I hate my runflat tires and have a dedicated winter set that ar enot run-flat. Once these RFTs wear out fully in another year or so, I am switching to proper all-season tires for my summer set. I haven't decied which yet, but I know it won't be an RTF set goiong forward. Thanks for another great video AMD.🙏
I think the spring is for pushing up the hood when you unlatch from inside to you can have space to slide your fingers below and unlatch the remaining part under the bonet before opening completely....You get the point, my thought at least based on logic. Maybe one spring could have done it, but 2 is definitely better than 1.
Bought a NX350h last month, and yes, I don't like the 18" run-flats. They give a harsher and a more noisy ride compared even to 19" low profile tires. I got used to the door handles quick enough. Don't like the steering wheel controls due to the learning curve mainly. My '25 Camry XSE on the other hand, is a breath of fresh air with its included spare and "normal" tires and the smooth ride.
I have the 2025 nx 350 gas version. So far it's excellent. The door handle I got used to them. Need to see how they handle in the winter and long term. The head display is good I got used to it as well. So I like it very much now. The tires yeah I wish for something else but it is what it is. Other than that this is a really good vehicle and we are very happy with it.
One thing to note about the HUD, it is very visible in sunny conditions, you may have to adjust the brightness settings to compensate. Otherwise this review is accurate. ~ 24' NX350 Luxury Owner
Yes my wife bought the 20250NX350h. I got at admit. The steering wheel controls are cumbersome to use. The touchscreen is better if it was split screen. I always hate where you can't type or search as a passenger when driving by the car info you have to click to find on the screen while driving. For example tire psi it's on the center screen but not on steering wheel control to do quick look up. Voice command isn't good either. They don't understand you when you say the address although it's stored. They really need a software update to the center console and steering wheel controls.
I have the 2024 the 350h is a amazing, love it and the only thing I miss to have is the panorama camera and mirror lane detection. Also regarding the not having the 5 gen hybrid system I believe is Toyota way of saying it works great and we will not test new stuff in the top level vehicles
A lot of people complain about the lack of a spare tire but when I think about it the vast majority of the driving I do offers few places where I'd feel comfortable laying on the road cranking on a spindly scissor jack to change a tire. I'd rather just enjoy the infotainment system while waiting for a big flatbed truck with a bunch of flashing lights.
Do you want a truck driver to tow your car away to a tire shop (which costs a lot of money) or simply replace the tire (which requires possession of a spare tire)? Having a spare tire is not necessarily about replacing the tire/wheel yourself but having something for someone else to replace the flat tire.
Very informative video.I took delivery of my NX 350 H in UK October last year after a fourteen month wait.As I have now retired my mileage has been considerably reduced.I have found if I don’t use the car regularly of go on holiday the auxiliary battery has a reduced voltage which means I can’t open the doors the normal way.Lexus dealership have said the battery is testing ok.I know a couple of friends who have had the same issue.I have asked the dealership if they will fit a higher capacity battery but no success as yet.I have now fit a trickle charger and this has temporarily solved the issue.Great car but spending nearly £60000 for my car I find this issue unacceptable.
Purchased a new gen NX in April 2022, agree with your sentiments100%, the time spent explaining to everyone who got in to push the button became frustrating. Fortunately the LX600 ordered at the same time as the NX450h+ during COVID arrived in October, what a pleasure to back with original door handles same as all previous models owned. The heads up display disappeared for me too with a pair of Oakley sunglasses however another pair of the exact same model glasses worked just fine. The tv advertisement of the 1970's came to mind, only genuine Polaroids len's darken as you turn them to cut down the glare and hey presto the guy could see the skimpily clad bikini model swimming past. Appears the orientation of the lens sheet prior to being stamped out conflicts with the HUD display coating or film. Same deal with the LX and my wife's two month old LBX, aka fancy Toyota Yaris in a new set of clothes. LBX shares the same or almost identical safety system as the NX, back to electronic doors again. She didn't drive it for the first month after taking delivery, flat battery so no electronic vehicle entry access. You end up removing the small plastic cover end of the driver's door handle, carefully remove the cover with a credit card to expose the old style mechanical door lock. Extracting the old style key blade from the remote and using the small plastic (flimsy) pull handle underneath the main door handle to open the door to then open the hood was a learning curve and thank you TH-cam. Allowing access to the 12v jump start pop up point inside the fuse box. It appears this is standard practice now across all new Lexus models fitted with the latest generation of safety systems incorporating traffic lane and cyclist alert functions.
I bought the hybrid last December and am very pleased. Mine does not have the HUD so the steering wheel buttons are conventional. I agree that the door handles are not user friendly. Amazingly I was able to negotiate the price for mine with the Premium Package (US) for slightly under MSRP. Local Rav4 hybrids with the Limited trim including markup were about the same price. Easy decision to choose the NX.
My wife’s Camry was 18 years old when we donated it to our church because we knew a single mother who desperately needed a car. We live in a very mountainous area of north central Washington state and get 5-7 feet of snow every winter. My wife needed an AWD or 4WD vehicle. During the winter she’d have to park her Camry, drive my 11 Rav 4WD Limited with the 3.5L V6 and I’d have to drive our 4WD pickup. We looked at a new Rav in 21 and we were so Unimpressed with the poor quality compared with my 11 Rav. We then looked at the Venza and really liked it but we couldn’t get Brown or Tan interior. Ultimately I bought her an Outback. No the Outback isn’t Toyota quality and it won’t last as long, so when it wears out we’ll be replacing it with a new Lexus NX 350h AWD.
Well, Toyota owns about 20% of Subarus stock. Toyota is highly vested in Subaru’s all wheel drive system since they have joint ventures with Subaru and Mazda. Subaru’s are the odd Japanese automaker with their opposing cylinder engines, but they do have a huge following in Northern states due to their edge on their all wheel drive systems.
@ I never said that they were not a good vehicle. All I said is that Subaru isn’t as good as a Toyota. What is wrong with people today? They cannot comprehend what someone actually says, but they come up with their own narrative on what they think someone else said. A Subaru simply won’t last as long as a Toyota. I’ve NEVER heard or seen a Subaru that will last 300K miles, like a Toyota without major trouble free miles. It was a simple statement. But you had your own agenda, so you tried to twist your own narrative.
@ I have no narrative with this thread. You took this too personal and failed to see someone else has a slightly different perspective and opinion than yours. I help manage an import repair shop. We see many many Subarus, Toyotas and Hondas at our shop with 200-500,000 miles. The price of cars is out of reach for most working Americans. Therefore, they’re keeping their cars much longer. Toyotas have a broader market and through Lexus, their luxury branch, there a many Toyotas on the road. Subarus also have their particular niche. We see many from people with Subarus because they live in mountains where it snows. I don’t have any particular experience in collecting data to see if there are more Toyotas versus Subarus or Hondas. It’s a matter of preference and also geography.
Function of touch buttons on steeting wheel can be shown on drivers display after turning off the HUD so even in sunglasses it's not a problem to know what buttons do. In my opinion those buttons are very comfortable feature
I love the fact that I did not have to purchase the head’s up display.My steering controls to not change and are marked for there usage.My model in Canada is the Ultra Luxury
I own a 2022 NX350H and I initially didn't care for the steering wheel controls but after customizing it to your personal mode settings it's not bad. In my opinion t Lexus build quality and amenities are well worth the investment, you get what you pay for. As for the safety door latches, it took getting used to and the fact you had to put the car PARK in order to open the doors (safety feature). Sun visitors need to be larger and side extender need to be added. I thought the engine noise was a little loud during acceleration and should be quieter in my opinion. I really like my NX359H, 38mpg combined not bad too!
Thank you for another great review. You provide insight that no one else does. We have a 2022 RX350h, so it is similar to the NX, but a little larger. We really like it. The RX has the same steering wheel controls as the NX, and I have grown to like them. They give you more functions with fewer button because a button can have more than one function. It does add some complication. I completely agree about the door handles. The most annoying issue for us is there is no way for the person standing outside the passenger door to know when the door is unlocked, so the waiting passenger waits longer than necessary when I forget to tell them the car is unlocked. There is no sound when the door is unlocked. I would also say the engine noise is a little loud and the infotainment system is a little glitchy. Other than that the car is excellent averaging over 40 miles per gallon.
I have owned my 2024 NX 450h+ now about 15 months. My impressions: The doors - it took me 2 trips to get use to them and now I love them. I tell passengers, to open from the outside "put your hand into the handle and pull." To open from the inside "put you fingers in the handle and push with your thumb and arm". I usually get the response "Oh ya, why would you pull the handle and push the door - this make sense." Heads-up-display: don't use your polarized sun glasses. I'm not sure why the display is polarized but it is. Try looking at your cell phone with polarized sun glasses, same thing. I keep a couple of non-polarized glasses in the car for my family members that want to drive the car. Steering wheel - I just programmed the buttons I need, and now I know where they are. It is a pain to have to touch the button before you can press it - I dislike that. My wife has a new RAV4 hybrid - her steering wheel on the left just has arrows also. No labels (its coming to all Toyota's). AC/Climate - I live in an area where we either use AC or not. I just set the temperature with the large dial and leave it at that. I assume the car is smart enough to figure out what is going on. I do use the seat AC - it would be nice to have a real button. Run Flat Tires - I HATE THESE THINGS! They are loud and they are rough. I live in an area where the county has the goal of preserving all potholes. In the first 3,000 miles I owned this car - 2 destroyed tires from things falling out of pickup trucks. One of them left me stranded with the a chunk of the sidewall torn away. No spare tire. Even with a working run flat, driving on a run-flat is no fun and is borderline dangerous (my opinion). Fortunately Lexus has a wonderful towing service. I love your videos! Keep them coming. PS - I agree with your assessment of the NX - it is a really nice car and I am happy about the purchase.
I have a 2024 base model. The steering wheel switches are the old style. No heads up display on mine. Also no sunroof, which is awesome. I don’t like them. No sunroof usually means no water issues in the future. The only problem that annoys me is that the cargo door automatic close is intermittent. Will have to take it to the dealer and see why.
having own a 2024 NX350 H for over a year, your bang on with your review. I hate run flats I just wish they would have made a little more space in the truck to fit a spare. Love your channel you think you can answer the issue with cable gate did they really solve the problem with opening up the cable?
Great review, as you always do. I do admire your style, charisma and love for Toyota products. That strange pattern on the underside is to reduce friction of air flowing under the car - similar idea to golf balls. Same idea has been used in the latest Subaru WRX and its plastic unpainted wheel arches. These cars for European market don't come with runflat tires. This must be the Lexus of North America asking Lexus in Japan to put such tires.
The dimples on the front undercover create a thin layer of turbulent air that sticks to the cover. It allows the air to flow smoothly and reduce drag. All in the name of mpg i guess.
I have a RAV-4 2.5 hybrid in a lower level of trim for 55% of a similar Lexus NX model. I didn't want the higher trim because I don't want a sunroof. Luxury sounds wonderful in a Lexus but I am more practical and the RAV-4 gets me from A-B perfectly well. It evens has normal tires plus a space saver spare tire which the higher end trim does not have. The back is not slanted so cargo space is larger.
I recently purchased a NX350, 2025 model and love the quality and features in it . I do like the door handle design and have had no issues with it. I tell anyone riding in it how it works. When they grab the handle they are automatically activating the electric switch to open the door. The grill is not for everyone but I like it. Wheel bolts aren’t a concern for me. I have had several top end CR-Vs and this Lexus is much nicer than any of those.Hopefully the durability of Lexus will prove to me that this was a better choice over Honda even though it cost me a lot more coin. I don’t care at 76 yo, I wanted to treat myself and a second hand LC500 is scarce as hen’s teeth. My wife gets the CR-V all to herself!
I’ve had a 350h, and now have the 450h+, and I can’t think of anything else I’d rather have at the moment. Have to disagree with yourself and some others, in that I love the steering controls. You can customise their functions, and set them up so the left hand ones also do a lot of the HVAC controls, so you don’t need to use the touch screen. Also, on the UK cars anyway, the preview that appears in the HUD, also appears in the main centre screen, so no problems when it’s bright. Yes, the RFTs are expensive and hard to get hold of, but I had to make use of one in anger after getting a puncture in the motorway, and it got me the 25 or so miles home at a reduced speed. I also love the eLatch system, although agree about having to explain it to passengers! The most annoying thing, in the UK at least, is the very latest cars have this annoying and distracting bong noise when you go 1MPH over the speed limit. You can turn it off, but on cars made after July 24, it comes back on when you restart the car. At least mine is a January 24 version, so it remembers it. I would rather have it so the speed limiter comes on by default instead of those distracting bong noises, but that’s the daft EU regulations for you.
drove both last generation VS newer one. newer one is definitely sportier and ride nicer. it might be slightly nosier and clunky in someway but i didn't mind at all. recommend. Btw, NX Vs Rav4, they may use same Platform but underbody parts and suspension set up is very different. lexus like to use more rubbers and bushing for their suspensions than toyota cost saving in mind.
I have a '23 NX. Just FYI without the HUD you get the regular steering wheel buttons which can be used by feel alone easily. I agree, I think the new buttons were perhaps a bit of a gimmick to make HUD cars seem to get more value from their HUD. I think the reason for the extra hood latches and springs is to keep the hood from vibrating. These days the metal on modern cars is barely thicker than tin foil. My wife's SUV has just a single latch and the hood can vibrate noticeably on the highway, the NX hood is rock solid at any speed. I recall hearing a story from a fellow NX owner that had to call the fire dept to get them out of their NX. They didn't know how to use the manual release on their door after a small fender bender apparently had disabled the regular e-latch release. LOL
I recently bought a rx350 2020 with the v6. I was considering the nx but it felt cheaper and didn't have any v6 option. And im glad i went for the naturally aspirated v6 its super quiet and the ride is so soft but handling is still tight
@theocy1986 yeah the rx feels like it has decent power and it is smooth power delivery for the class of car. The nx feels like a rav4. The insulation just wasn't there. Road noise and creeking sounds. The rx is far more refined. No squeaks or rattles at all. Barely any road noise. The only road noise i get is due to the sporty parelli tires that came from the dealership. Otherwise i don't hear anything from outside.
Worst thing about this car is the packaging. Especially headroom and legroom for taller folks. Should be slightly larger on all dimensions. Bought an ES just for this reason alone.
The Lexus experience is about luxury over drive experience. With that said, their avg customer is 50+, and while that group would rather have an analogue clock, and buttons, Lexus has a new generation stepping up who want bigger screens, and touch controls. Its a hard balance to cater to two different groups. I'm 56 and I find no issue with the way my NX is laid out. Digital rearview mirror is a gimmick, but if you have a loaded back seat, it comes in handy. The run flats don't really bother me, but you can tell they are there. For me its milage. The H is simply amazing, and the resale / reliability is why I own one.
I have a 2023 NX350 Turbo F Sport top trim level in Australia. The F sport grill is much nicer with the same color wheel fender which makes it different from the model shown in this video. Door handle no issues for small family or occassional guests. Steering wheel control yes it takes a few days to get used to it but Im not lending car to others, so no issue for me. Run flate goes so far so good probably because my another car is GR86 which is a lot bumpier and noiser which gave NX a joyful ride to the family. They dont want to be in the GR86 to be honest. I dont drive much so a turbo fits my purpose of power instead of fuel efficiency. For commuters I think NX350h F sport will be the sweet spot to purchase but I dont think the hybrid F sport is available in the left hand drive market yet.
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I love the car, 350h. So many things done well.
Some negatives:
- sun blocker does not extend sideways.
- unable to sync two drivers and two user apps at the same time, login one the other disconnects.
- modes for switching adaptive cruise/speed limiter could be one level higher in menu hierarchy (the customizable menus do not solve this)
- quite often re-login is required and it is annoying
- rear button to lock and close trunk seems work 50:50
- car navi kept switching to miles instead of KM very frequently mainland Europe (no fixed settings)
+ safe
+ quiet
+ elegant
+ efficient
+ reliable
+ comfortable
❤
I have a 2021 NX turbo that I have owned since new. It’s been a great reliable SUV. Worth every penny!!!
Same here I have 2021 Lexus Nx300 F Sport I love it
@@alanh8101These are GREAT reliable vehicles! Glad to hear you feel the same way about yours.😁
@ It’s a fact if you can’t see luxury in previous models I means it’s just day and night!! And what about Turbo and issues never seen one unless you don’t maintain it properly use not proper gas 91 only, frequent oil changes your set!!
I don’t think I’ll buy new new made in Canada Cambridge Plant no Tnx!!
Lexus for me have to be Japan Made and feeel the quality everywhere not the cheap plastic on side pickets on new NX it looks horrible!!
That’s my true take.
@@alanh8101I have one too but the seats are so uncomfortable
@ for me they are perfect in F Sport but YMMV🤷♂️
I agree with you on run-flat tires. The best decision I ever made was to replace them with regular tires although Costco fought me all the way because I didn't have a spare. In the end I won and the ride is MUCH better on regular tires!
Did it improve MPGs?
@ remained the same but the ride was far better and no more new tires every time you pick up a nail in the road
@@russh6414 Was looking at an NX, and we'd likely make some longer interstate trips with it. Might be worth it to go regular and buy a spare to store in the back for those trips.
Another reason why I dumped my NX
I have the 2025 NX 250 premium. I got the naturally aspirated engine because of watching your videos! I didn't need hybrid because I only drive around 5k miles a year. This car gets great gas mileage...around 28mpg around town and 33-35 for drives of 25 minutes or more. I don't think the extra bells and whistles would add anything to my enjoyment of the car and not having them will likely save me money in the long run not to have to repair them!
My wife has a 2016 NX 200T she came out of a X3 and wow what a difference. Got rid of X3 because of repair costs but it has much more room(cargo & seating), much better gas mileage, much quieter, and tons more power but we're very happy to have a more reliable and less expensive car to repair.
What kind of repairs in X3?
I didn’t trust sun roof from day one kept throwing codes so just never used it. At 114k kms(70kmi.) i had to replace rear wheel bearings and valve cover as it was warped and leaked like a sieve. Also, replaced oil filter housing twice. Didn’t trust electronics cus occasionally, it would just do weird things… replaced battery and never did it again but i didn’t trust it. Approx. $3500 repair cost in 70k miles and then started looking at resale value so sold it while i still could
@@dptp9lfat least it never broke down, like the power train never left you stranded right?
@@dptp9lf wheel bearings? that can happen to any car, especially heavy car.
valve cover? Oh yes, I've heard that BMW has a special kind of plastic that disintegrates after some time. The rest is not so bad for such a nice car.
I am asking, because now I plan to switch from my Camry Hybrid to something quieter, like used Lexus GS/NX or BMW 5/X3. I have tested BMW 5 it was the quietest car I have ever driven. They do know how to make car quiet. The biggest difference was above 120km/h. At 140 and higher it is night a day between BMW 5 and Camry. Like having open or closed window. The only thing I did not like in BMW was the ZF 8HP ATF. eCVT is so much better.
I need to test GS, but I've heard it has some noise issues from the windshield/A pillar or side mirrors (maybe reports are exagerrated).
@@BartoszRybacki0lol wheel bearing wearing only on Japanese cars close to over 100k miles when abused. Many folks have oem wheel bearing at 200k plus.
I considered the NX last year but couldn’t find one so I ended up with a Venza limited, couldn’t be happier and the savings in my pocket is icing on the cake.
My wife and I own both. NX350h and Venza Limited. Both have strengths and weaknesses. NX is a little quicker, nicer screen, and is a little more comfortable. The Venza has a spare, bigger trunk(not by much), costs 5k less and has Birds Eye view camera. Venza looks sleeker in the front; NX looks better from the rear. So, for 5 k more, not sure the NX is worth it. The dealer experience is better for sure with Lexus.
I bought a 2023 Lexus Nx F sport! Great little suv with no issues. I got rid of it about two months ago due to its lack of space. I am a health care traveler and I had my NX packed to the rim after every assignment. I couldn’t do it anymore. 😩 Got a 2024 4Runner and absolutely love it. I would definitely recommend the Nx for someone with no kids and who doesn’t need much space! 😊
I have two kids with my NX 350 h. No space issues for us
That golf ball texture helps with aerodynamics and aids with reducing drag.
I bought the nx 350 , premium, in June. It’s a wonderful ride and it’s luxury to me. There are many other, like BMW, Volvo, Acura, that are more expensive. I’m happy even with the run flats, don’t notice any extra noise.
11/8/24 WE OWN A 2016 NX 200T, JUST READY TO TURN 8K MILES, WHAT A CAR, POWER,
HANDLING, IT'S MY BABY, WE HAD 5 CARS 1 DRIVER SO THIS ONE GOT DRIVEN RARELY,
WE ARE DOWN TO 3 NOW, I LOVE DRIVING IT, WHAT A FANTASTIC VEHICLE.
Had a 2015 and still have a 2017
Made in Japan
Great cars
I don’t like not having a spare tire not a big fan of run flat tires great content as always
You can order non run flats. And tire repair kit and insurance/Road angels comes and fixes the tire... weight saving. Did not had a puncture yet. Maybe I will change my mind.
@@richardscott5155 the RX has a nice size spare.
But then the real question is: "in the past 10 years how often do you encounter an incident where the tire is complete flat and unable to limp into a tire center while you need a tow or someone to help you with tire swap on the spot?" Personally never once had a completely flat one, but mostly having a nail sealed off the leak and lost 10 lbs of air (from 35 psi to 25 psi) while still able to drive home, put some air, and bring it to tire shop the next day for nail removal and patch up.
I have a 2024 NX 350h. I love it. My favorite Lexus I’ve owned, and I’ve had several RXs. It’s fast, it’s comfortable, the 14 inch screen is awesome, and it gets 39.7 mpg. Only downside so far is the run flat tires. Not an issue yet, but I dread the cost of replacing them. This is a big misstep by Lexus. Give us normal tires and a spare.
Get normal tires on your next replacement. You’re most likely not gonna get a blow out if your tire gets punctured, so not having a spare is not the worst.
Glad you are liking your NX 350h. But I felt engine very noisy esp cold start, intruding too much into cabin. suspension is harsh/Hard, on rougher concrete pavement like I-5 here its like roaring in the cabin. It did not feel like luxury vehicle at all. I did extended drive on a friends 2023 NX 350H, and I felt like ride/noise is not luxury car category, and decided not to buy it.
Get normal tires?
isn't it too small compared to the RX?
@@LindaEll it’s a downgrade from a Rx450h. Not even on the same level.
I had 2 NXs since 2018. Last year, when the time was up for the new one, my biggest problem was a digital rearview mirror. With my vision and progressive glasses, I got nauseous during the test drive and returned in 30 minutes. I ended up with 2024 ES 300h ul instead and am very happy with my selection.
@@yuriynyc ES is a very sleek car! Nice choice!! 👍
@@expertgaming1002 Thanks
How’s the ride of ES compare to NX?
But the digital rear view mirror can be turned off
@@verynick The ES ride is more luxurious - soft and quiet. This is not a sports car, and I would not recommend going with the "F" line. As a daily driven car, I like it much more than NX.
I bought a new 2023 NX250 because I didn't want a turbo and I love everything about it, looking to buy another one to replace my 10 year old Nissan. Great video, I really enjoy following you.
The dimples on the underbody cover is to reduce surface air friction. This is most commonly used on golf ball.
VW has some cars that do the same thing on the underbody covers too. Very cool to see.
Just saw your comment …. Exactly
Your post is why I always read 10-100 comments. If I bail at 10 it's cuz of a lack of quality content from the get-go.
I happened to know this about surface air friction reducing methods but it's very cool to see someone spread the knowledge. You Tube certainly has its strengths but its overly active censorship most noticeable last night as networks got nuked one after the other for "violating YT's Terms and Conditions" during election coverage.
They'll probably nuke my post but at least yours made it through 👍
This channel is really a gem compared to the standard review channels / pages. Goes deep into technical data, which is the most important for me (regarding reliability and repairability) and comparing them to other models. But also does mention design features and flaws. The critique is almost always constructive and makes sense. I am dedicated to buy a NX or maybe RX if I find a good deal, and watching this channel helped a lot!! Thank you Ahmed for the great vids!!
I got the 2025 NX250 fwd, base. Engine is quiet, but when punching it you will hear it. I like when you come to a stop you have the option to have the engine cut off by pressing harder on the brake when stopped or keep the engine running if not depressed to hard when stopped. A/C and heated seats are great. Long commutes are comfortable and great on mpg, averaged 36 mpg on trip to San Diego from Phoenix, took only 1 full tank.
I love my 250 too!
owned a 350h for 2 years since new ~ rn at 18k miles ~ only negative thing that i can comment on is overall refinement (insulation/engine noise) being a bit short of expectation (going from older rx / gs hybrid models) ~ from a perspective/examination of a dealership owner/technician (motorcycles/atv/sxs) a very reasonable buy in current market ~ would purchase again
I installed additional thick rubber insulation pads on the inner side of the hood and lower internal windscreen rubber insulation strip. Helps a lot reducing engine growl
@@yslee1401 Can you post a link for these? The growl is my biggest issue. Thanks!
The 2025 is quieter and suspension is stronger
I just bought a 2024 CPO NX350 F-sport with all the goodies, my 4th Lexus. Nice vehicle! One thing I did was customize the left steering wheel button second page to control the climate switches; fan, direction of the airflow, and air circulation option. It's nice because it shows up on the HUD...much safer operation. While the run flats may be a bit more harsh, I'm coming from an IS350 F-sport, so the ride of the NX is much more comfy than the IS. It's just me so the size is just right.
I have a 2024 NX350h with the 20 inch run flat tires. While I would prefer regular tires, the run flat tires aren’t horrible either. If I did not know, I would be hard pressed to tell that they are run flats as I have had conventional winter tires on other vehicles that have rode harsher. I do dislike the lug bolts though. I have also grown to really like the shifter and door handles. Operating both became second nature after only a couple of days. I agree the steering wheel controls could be better. My fuel economy has been great on regular gas.
Thanks AMD for an honest review of the Lexus NX
Have a '22 NX 350h and '23 Rav4 XSE Hybrid, drives pretty much the same but as was said, MUCH nicer. Our Rav4 is the work horse/kid hauler, NX is for wifey and I to go out. Great cars!
Just got 2025 NX250. Its nice! Just for basic city/highway driving
While my 2018 LX was in for an extended service stay I asked for the NX250 loaner car. I enjoyed driving it but fully agree with the door handle and Prius type shifter. I was surprised the vehicle did not have front parking sensors and the sticker was $44K!!! Now the reality is the new NX and RX do not feel the same as the 2011 RX350 my wife drives. Love the channel and the reviews are spot on.
We got the 2024 nx250 premium for the kids safety. We don't drive fast didn't need a lot of power, the 2.5L also uses regular gas instead of the turbo that uses premium. You still feel the difference when you switch the driving mode to sport. Waiting for the tires to wear to change them.
What will you change the tyres to?
@@daweigo6851 Michelin - Defender2
AUXILIARY BATTERY ... I have a NX350h 2024. This is my second Lexus - love the car. But this model has one serious problem. The battery management system will only apply a full charging voltage (13.6 to 14.2 volts) to the 12V auxiliary battery when the transmission is in either park or neutral. Otherwise, the charging voltage is held down to 12.8 volts. But 12.8 volt charging voltage is not enough to refresh the low voltage state of an auxiliary battery. So, when driving, the auxiliary battery is not having its charge boosted. This is a problem because the auxiliary battery is slowly being drained when the car is off, as there is a constant parasitic loss while the security systems are kept active.
(I will find using a voltmeter, with the car still off but having been parked dormant for a few days, that the auxiliary battery voltage has fallen to 12.0 volts. This requires me to start the engine, and leave the car in park for 10 or 20 minutes to get the auxiliary battery's own voltage to rise to say 12.6 volts.)
This has been similarly reported by a popular Lexus TH-camr ...
th-cam.com/video/DRprBX5hsMo/w-d-xo.html
This youtuber reports related issue with the NX450h model ...
th-cam.com/video/u28utXToMxY/w-d-xo.html
I own a 2022 nx 250 and i have to say its been amazing and a beautiful car specially in the caviar color, i just got few safety recalls because it was first gen and that door handle is a fun challenge 😊
I got used to the touch steering wheel controls after about a week. It’s been almost 2 years with my NX and it’s as simply as swiping towards the track button on the right then pressing, so it becomes one action not two. I mostly do city driving and average 40-42 mpg so I’m very happy with it
I am a 2025 NX owner. And this review is pretty accurate.
Another great review! But, makes me glad I bought a new ‘23 Toyota Venza XLE a year ago. Perfect sweet spot between the ubiquitous RAV4 and the NX. Much cheaper, and I wouldn’t trade it for a NX. Don’t understand why they imported them from Japan for just four years, while they continue to make them as a Toyota Harrier for the Japanese and other markets. They’ve been making the Harrier for a long time (even as a Lexus). Keep up the good work!
A lot of NX made in Canada
your videos are very helpful. Helped me decide to upgrade to a NX from the RAV4 limited
We love our 17 NX200t
I have a Japan VIN 350h. I bought the NX over the Rav4 for exactly the reasons you noted- interior refinement and noise control. For the most parts you nail any NX concerns. Yes, the door latch are fussy for guest and if you have a dead battery you better know how to find/use the hidden mechanical key slot. I switched immediately from run-flats to Michelin CrossCliimate 2 tires. Agree the HUD and steering wheel controls are poorly designed- a real pain to use. However, I found the touch climate controls in screen are fine. I never have to hunt, they are always on display just like a mechanical for me. And yes, the front grill design is just off. LOL. But I do like the unpainted side moulding just for the long term durability living on rough roads. Love the car and would buy again. I really like your car reviews, since they go into the engine and chassis details. I did not know the engine had an oil cooler- cool. Thanks for the review channel!
I have the ‘25 NX 350h and the run flats are perfectly fine! The ride quality is not drastically different and the fuel economy isn’t affected (I’m getting 41-43 mpg on mostly city driving and I’m using regular fuel). Yeah they’d be expensive to replace, but then again Lexus owners can afford to do that. Also the door handles are a non-issue, but the host is 😂 really adamant about it (he also complained about it in his older NX videos when it first came out). I’d agree with his point on the haptic feedback on the steering wheel…that’s really an unnecessary and over-the-top feature. One thing to note that the host missed is the “white glove treatment” you’ll get from the Lexus dealer/service that you don’t get from a Toyota service department. That alone should justify the upgrade from any RAV4 or any Toyota to a Lexus for that matter. One last point..,The NX Hybrids and the non-hybrids are entirely two different beasts.
I say 2024 venza limited is not only cheaper, reg gas, reg tires, cheaper service but better looking and pretty much everything else is the same if not better, catch them before they're gone
You can put regular gas in an NX350H. No difference
As a Lexus Tech NX 250 is not very common especially the FWD, but is the cheapest, feels sluggish and engine noise is loud. NX 350 is very common, especially AWD. I believe it has more options than the 250, and there’s less engine noise. NX350H are also Very common, obviously they’re a bit more quiet, try to avoid the ones with a panoramic roof, all models, a lot of noise complaints. And finally the NX 450H+, it’s the most expensive so there are not as many as the others, if you own one try not to leave it sitting for a while. They have a high amperage draw, auxiliary battery tends to go bad on these. These also tend to go through tires faster, people like pedal to metal because it’s a quicker vehicle and it’s a bit heavier than the other NX models. Also all the NX choices except the 250 have the F Sport model, I will try to avoid because it’s just an appearance package, only difference will be the bumpers and black wheels. Dealerships will try to charge more. Also NXs that have in accident will tend to have noise issues and electric issues.
purchased 2025 350h and overall we love it. we have been downsizing in recent years and NX is sized perfectly for what we use it for. things we don't like, coarse engine noise combined with CVT sounds cheap as it gets. interior is little cramp compares to X3 and GV70 we had cross-shopped. but interior is modern with 14 inch screen and overall color theme works good. only think we miss are "wood" interior trims and chrome lift gate pieces. low $50k is on the lower side too so it's a good value proposition for anyone in the market for compact fuel efficient CUV. We have downsized from GX and RX so we are super impress with NX350h efficiency and overall performance.
I’ve had my NX250 for almost 3 years. Apart from the multiple software upgrades/recalls, the car has been a charm to drive. Still turns heads. And the 18 inch RFT are still like new after 35,000kms. They cross/rotate the tyre positions every service
We have had our 2025 NX450h+ for 3 months now and 5000 km. I love the PHEV aspect and driving around town is always on electric only. We are following your advice and firing up the engine for a solid hour long drive once a month.
Having lived with the car now, I have to disagree regarding the door handles. We love the electric doors. As you say, time will tell on longevity, but being a Japan built car, electronics are generally excellent. How often has the push button start failed on a Toyota/Lexus? Or an electric window switch?
One other point. We have the Canadian Ultra-Premium trim, which does not have the heads up display. Our steering wheel controls are dedicated and marked, and are very easy to use.
Totally agree with you regarding the run flat tires. They are quiet on the highway, but they have a very slight vibration to them that you only notice on longer drives. Not a balance issue, but from the tread I am guessing. I will be replacing with all season Michelins when they wear out. Just bought winter tires on rims - Continental Viking 7's. Super quiet and comfortable.
Thanks for yet another great video.
I have had this car for over a year. I agree that the worst thing that Lexus has done with this car are the steering wheel controls - switching tracks is such a pain. You have to first activate the menu, and then switch tracks. As far as the door handles are concerned - I loved them. Safety first! Especially with children. The car gets great mileage. It's reliable. The only other thing that I can complain about is the suspension. My previous car was a XC60 with air suspension - the NX was a downgrade.
The lexus' are nice and so are the Volvos. My mom has an XC60 T5, and I have an S80. My S80 saved my life in a rear end accident. Great cars! The door handles are definitely unique!
Those run flats they come with don't help. Get a better set of tires. That's my next move with my nx 450h.
Also, the lack of backseat heaters on a $60,000+ car in this day and age is a slip up.
@@PaulWeiss4LIFE Agree with you on the E latch you get used to it quickly and it is much easier to exit. Lexus placed the buttons in a natural place. A gimmick would be model 3 where the button to exit is in an awkard spot and requires a press then push to exit. Vs lexus placement one motion to exit.
I would love to have XC60 but fear I cannot afford the maintenance. was it as bad as the interwebs make it seem?
@@expertgaming1002I currently have the same: a 2004 Volvo S80 and a 2004 Volvo S60. Purchased each cheap used - went to the old P2 Volvos mainly due to safety at good used prices. They each have about 180K - the S80 has a wonky transmission, but as AMD would say ‘that’s Ok’. Engines run fine without any oil consumption.
Another fantastic review! I love that you are the only one to actually put cars on the lift and analyze the whole design. I dont understand though why you continue to downplay “cablegate”, the chronic MGR cable corrosion. It has been well demonstrated now that the “fix” (opening one side of the plastic shroud) has accomplished exactly nothing. The cable connector continues to fail (ultimately immobilizing the car), and by all accounts the WEP on 2019-2022 models is problematic: not only are owners waiting several months for a replacement cable harness, they are getting the exact same part which failed on them the first time.
Slather the connector in dielectric
Actually, Sarah N' Tuned puts all the vehicles she reviews on a lift. ;-)
10:23 Wow!! Incredible, these circles/dimples are for less drag/more airflow. Similar to the physics you’d find on a golf ball. Very impressed by that, myself.
I have a 2023 NX350 with 16k. The engine is a little noisy along with the run flats but no other complaints. Great interior space, enough power and nice tech with the 14inch screen.
Two things: 1) Drive the RX and it’s hard to choose the NX. 2) The price is ridiculous and you might as well move up to the RX.
We sold the RX as we prefer the NX.
The price is straight up 10k over what it should be
@@oldcodger4672it's common for people to downgrade models as they get older, they don't want to pay the same price, that is that Lexus is hoping for, sell the NX off the previous rx's history
All in all it sounds like this is a very nice car, so I bought it, but one trim down. Door handles are totally fine from the second time you use them.
I love the splndle grill. Makes the Car for me. This is my third Lexus.
I've had my NX350h since 2022 and i've put 50k kms on it now. It continues to turn heads anywhere I go, and yes, I have to explain to friends and newbie passengers how to use the e-latch system. Personally I don't find the latch annoying and it is not an issue when I switch from driving my NX to driving the missus' 2024 Grand Highlander which has regular style handles. Besides that, it has been a great little car. The steering controls that are gimmicky only are a problem if you have the top trims with the HUD. I have the Canadian Ultra Premium trim with no HUD and I have the regular steering; so I dodged that bullet! 😅 I hate my runflat tires and have a dedicated winter set that ar enot run-flat. Once these RFTs wear out fully in another year or so, I am switching to proper all-season tires for my summer set. I haven't decied which yet, but I know it won't be an RTF set goiong forward. Thanks for another great video AMD.🙏
I think the spring is for pushing up the hood when you unlatch from inside to you can have space to slide your fingers below and unlatch the remaining part under the bonet before opening completely....You get the point, my thought at least based on logic. Maybe one spring could have done it, but 2 is definitely better than 1.
Bought a NX350h last month, and yes, I don't like the 18" run-flats. They give a harsher and a more noisy ride compared even to 19" low profile tires. I got used to the door handles quick enough. Don't like the steering wheel controls due to the learning curve mainly. My '25 Camry XSE on the other hand, is a breath of fresh air with its included spare and "normal" tires and the smooth ride.
i've driven quite a few cars --- this drivers very well, imo
I have the 2025 nx 350 gas version. So far it's excellent. The door handle I got used to them. Need to see how they handle in the winter and long term. The head display is good I got used to it as well. So I like it very much now. The tires yeah I wish for something else but it is what it is. Other than that this is a really good vehicle and we are very happy with it.
One thing to note about the HUD, it is very visible in sunny conditions, you may have to adjust the brightness settings to compensate. Otherwise this review is accurate. ~ 24' NX350 Luxury Owner
I will buy one 6 years old, 60 k miles,and get the most confort ride tires and rim combo , hope the first owner do that .
Yes my wife bought the 20250NX350h. I got at admit. The steering wheel controls are cumbersome to use. The touchscreen is better if it was split screen. I always hate where you can't type or search as a passenger when driving by the car info you have to click to find on the screen while driving. For example tire psi it's on the center screen but not on steering wheel control to do quick look up. Voice command isn't good either. They don't understand you when you say the address although it's stored. They really need a software update to the center console and steering wheel controls.
I have the 2024 the 350h is a amazing, love it and the only thing I miss to have is the panorama camera and mirror lane detection. Also regarding the not having the 5 gen hybrid system I believe is Toyota way of saying it works great and we will not test new stuff in the top level vehicles
it's almost like you read my mind when you do your reviews because they all are vehicles which I looked at lately...thank you
A lot of people complain about the lack of a spare tire but when I think about it the vast majority of the driving I do offers few places where I'd feel comfortable laying on the road cranking on a spindly scissor jack to change a tire. I'd rather just enjoy the infotainment system while waiting for a big flatbed truck with a bunch of flashing lights.
Do you want a truck driver to tow your car away to a tire shop (which costs a lot of money) or simply replace the tire (which requires possession of a spare tire)? Having a spare tire is not necessarily about replacing the tire/wheel yourself but having something for someone else to replace the flat tire.
I love the way the nx350h looks, it’s the perfect size for someone like me.
Same.
Very informative video.I took delivery of my NX 350 H in UK October last year after a fourteen month wait.As I have now retired my mileage has been considerably reduced.I have found if I don’t use the car regularly of go on holiday the auxiliary battery has a reduced voltage which means I can’t open the doors the normal way.Lexus dealership have said the battery is testing ok.I know a couple of friends who have had the same issue.I have asked the dealership if they will fit a higher capacity battery but no success as yet.I have now fit a trickle charger and this has temporarily solved the issue.Great car but spending nearly £60000 for my car I find this issue unacceptable.
Purchased a new gen NX in April 2022, agree with your sentiments100%, the time spent explaining to everyone who got in to push the button became frustrating. Fortunately the LX600 ordered at the same time as the NX450h+ during COVID arrived in October, what a pleasure to back with original door handles same as all previous models owned.
The heads up display disappeared for me too with a pair of Oakley sunglasses however another pair of the exact same model glasses worked just fine. The tv advertisement of the 1970's came to mind, only genuine Polaroids len's darken as you turn them to cut down the glare and hey presto the guy could see the skimpily clad bikini model swimming past. Appears the orientation of the lens sheet prior to being stamped out conflicts with the HUD display coating or film. Same deal with the LX and my wife's two month old LBX, aka fancy Toyota Yaris in a new set of clothes. LBX shares the same or almost identical safety system as the NX, back to electronic doors again.
She didn't drive it for the first month after taking delivery, flat battery so no electronic vehicle entry access. You end up removing the small plastic cover end of the driver's door handle, carefully remove the cover with a credit card to expose the old style mechanical door lock. Extracting the old style key blade from the remote and using the small plastic (flimsy) pull handle underneath the main door handle to open the door to then open the hood was a learning curve and thank you TH-cam. Allowing access to the 12v jump start pop up point inside the fuse box. It appears this is standard practice now across all new Lexus models fitted with the latest generation of safety systems incorporating traffic lane and cyclist alert functions.
I really love this video. Its full of humor. Thanks for making me laugh.
I bought the hybrid last December and am very pleased. Mine does not have the HUD so the steering wheel buttons are conventional. I agree that the door handles are not user friendly. Amazingly I was able to negotiate the price for mine with the Premium Package (US) for slightly under MSRP. Local Rav4 hybrids with the Limited trim including markup were about the same price. Easy decision to choose the NX.
My wife’s Camry was 18 years old when we donated it to our church because we knew a single mother who desperately needed a car.
We live in a very mountainous area of north central Washington state and get 5-7 feet of snow every winter.
My wife needed an AWD or 4WD vehicle.
During the winter she’d have to park her Camry, drive my 11 Rav 4WD Limited with the 3.5L V6 and I’d have to drive our 4WD pickup.
We looked at a new Rav in 21 and we were so Unimpressed with the poor quality compared with my 11 Rav.
We then looked at the Venza and really liked it but we couldn’t get Brown or Tan interior.
Ultimately I bought her an Outback.
No the Outback isn’t Toyota quality and it won’t last as long, so when it wears out we’ll be replacing it with a new Lexus NX 350h AWD.
Well, Toyota owns about 20% of Subarus stock. Toyota is highly vested in Subaru’s all wheel drive system since they have joint ventures with Subaru and Mazda. Subaru’s are the odd Japanese automaker with their opposing cylinder engines, but they do have a huge following in Northern states due to their edge on their all wheel drive systems.
@ I never said that they were not a good vehicle.
All I said is that Subaru isn’t as good as a Toyota.
What is wrong with people today? They cannot comprehend what someone actually says, but they come up with their own narrative on what they think someone else said.
A Subaru simply won’t last as long as a Toyota.
I’ve NEVER heard or seen a Subaru that will last 300K miles, like a Toyota without major trouble free miles.
It was a simple statement. But you had your own agenda, so you tried to twist your own narrative.
@ I have no narrative with this thread. You took this too personal and failed to see someone else has a slightly different perspective and opinion than yours. I help manage an import repair shop. We see many many Subarus, Toyotas and Hondas at our shop with 200-500,000 miles. The price of cars is out of reach for most working Americans. Therefore, they’re keeping their cars much longer. Toyotas have a broader market and through Lexus, their luxury branch, there a many Toyotas on the road. Subarus also have their particular niche. We see many from people with Subarus because they live in mountains where it snows. I don’t have any particular experience in collecting data to see if there are more Toyotas versus Subarus or Hondas. It’s a matter of preference and also geography.
@ Subaru’s simply don’t last as long as a Toyota without a major problem
@ their CV transmissions don’t but their manual transmissions can last hundreds of thousands of miles
body of the nx is also WAY nicer than a rav4
I got my NX350H at end of August and it is excellent
That NX350H is also 239hp vs Rav4 219.
It has a larger electric motor
Function of touch buttons on steeting wheel can be shown on drivers display after turning off the HUD so even in sunglasses it's not a problem to know what buttons do. In my opinion those buttons are very comfortable feature
I love the fact that I did not have to purchase the head’s up display.My steering controls to not change and are marked for there usage.My model in Canada is the Ultra Luxury
I own a 2022 NX350H and I initially didn't care for the steering wheel controls but after customizing it to your personal mode settings it's not bad. In my opinion t Lexus build quality and amenities are well worth the investment, you get what you pay for. As for the safety door latches, it took getting used to and the fact you had to put the car PARK in order to open the doors (safety feature). Sun visitors need to be larger and side extender need to be added. I thought the engine noise was a little loud during acceleration and should be quieter in my opinion. I really like my NX359H, 38mpg combined not bad too!
Thank you for another great review. You provide insight that no one else does.
We have a 2022 RX350h, so it is similar to the NX, but a little larger. We really like it. The RX has the same steering wheel controls as the NX, and I have grown to like them. They give you more functions with fewer button because a button can have more than one function. It does add some complication.
I completely agree about the door handles. The most annoying issue for us is there is no way for the person standing outside the passenger door to know when the door is unlocked, so the waiting passenger waits longer than necessary when I forget to tell them the car is unlocked. There is no sound when the door is unlocked.
I would also say the engine noise is a little loud and the infotainment system is a little glitchy. Other than that the car is excellent averaging over 40 miles per gallon.
I have owned my 2024 NX 450h+ now about 15 months. My impressions: The doors - it took me 2 trips to get use to them and now I love them. I tell passengers, to open from the outside "put your hand into the handle and pull." To open from the inside "put you fingers in the handle and push with your thumb and arm". I usually get the response "Oh ya, why would you pull the handle and push the door - this make sense." Heads-up-display: don't use your polarized sun glasses. I'm not sure why the display is polarized but it is. Try looking at your cell phone with polarized sun glasses, same thing. I keep a couple of non-polarized glasses in the car for my family members that want to drive the car. Steering wheel - I just programmed the buttons I need, and now I know where they are. It is a pain to have to touch the button before you can press it - I dislike that. My wife has a new RAV4 hybrid - her steering wheel on the left just has arrows also. No labels (its coming to all Toyota's). AC/Climate - I live in an area where we either use AC or not. I just set the temperature with the large dial and leave it at that. I assume the car is smart enough to figure out what is going on. I do use the seat AC - it would be nice to have a real button. Run Flat Tires - I HATE THESE THINGS! They are loud and they are rough. I live in an area where the county has the goal of preserving all potholes. In the first 3,000 miles I owned this car - 2 destroyed tires from things falling out of pickup trucks. One of them left me stranded with the a chunk of the sidewall torn away. No spare tire. Even with a working run flat, driving on a run-flat is no fun and is borderline dangerous (my opinion). Fortunately Lexus has a wonderful towing service. I love your videos! Keep them coming. PS - I agree with your assessment of the NX - it is a really nice car and I am happy about the purchase.
Those shapes on the underpan is dimples like a golf ball which reduce wind drag.
I have a 2024 base model. The steering wheel switches are the old style. No heads up display on mine. Also no sunroof, which is awesome. I don’t like them. No sunroof usually means no water issues in the future. The only problem that annoys me is that the cargo door automatic close is intermittent. Will have to take it to the dealer and see why.
I’ve been waiting for so long to see the same review of the Acura RDX.
Please make it.
Forget the turbo and get the naturally aspirated engine NX350h. Same hybrid powertrain as my 2023 Lexus ES300h. It's a beautiful running machine.
The dimps on the sump panel is to reduce noise and aerodynamics like a golf ball
having own a 2024 NX350 H for over a year, your bang on with your review. I hate run flats I just wish they would have made a little more space in the truck to fit a spare. Love your channel you think you can answer the issue with cable gate did they really solve the problem with opening up the cable?
Great review, as you always do. I do admire your style, charisma and love for Toyota products.
That strange pattern on the underside is to reduce friction of air flowing under the car - similar idea to golf balls. Same idea has been used in the latest Subaru WRX and its plastic unpainted wheel arches.
These cars for European market don't come with runflat tires. This must be the Lexus of North America asking Lexus in Japan to put such tires.
RAF4 luxury costs almost the same price as Lexus NX maybe even more. I did lots of research before I decided to buy the 2025 Lexus NX350h!
The dimples on the front undercover create a thin layer of turbulent air that sticks to the cover. It allows the air to flow smoothly and reduce drag. All in the name of mpg i guess.
The little dimples shapes on the underside help with fuel economy, the same principle as why golf balls fly further.
I have a RAV-4 2.5 hybrid in a lower level of trim for 55% of a similar Lexus NX model. I didn't want the higher trim because I don't want a sunroof. Luxury sounds wonderful in a Lexus but I am more practical and the RAV-4 gets me from A-B perfectly well. It evens has normal tires plus a space saver spare tire which the higher end trim does not have. The back is not slanted so cargo space is larger.
The shapes underneath disturb the airflow for drag coefficients.
Similar to a golf ball with its depressions.
I recently purchased a NX350, 2025 model and love the quality and features in it . I do like the door handle design and have had no issues with it. I tell anyone riding in it how it works. When they grab the handle they are automatically activating the electric switch to open the door. The grill is not for everyone but I like it. Wheel bolts aren’t a concern for me. I have had several top end CR-Vs and this Lexus is much nicer than any of those.Hopefully the durability of Lexus will prove to me that this was a better choice over Honda even though it cost me a lot more coin. I don’t care at 76 yo, I wanted to treat myself and a second hand LC500 is scarce as hen’s teeth. My wife gets the CR-V all to herself!
you dog! Not giving the Lexus to your wife!
@@gosman949woof,woof.
I’ve had a 350h, and now have the 450h+, and I can’t think of anything else I’d rather have at the moment. Have to disagree with yourself and some others, in that I love the steering controls. You can customise their functions, and set them up so the left hand ones also do a lot of the HVAC controls, so you don’t need to use the touch screen. Also, on the UK cars anyway, the preview that appears in the HUD, also appears in the main centre screen, so no problems when it’s bright.
Yes, the RFTs are expensive and hard to get hold of, but I had to make use of one in anger after getting a puncture in the motorway, and it got me the 25 or so miles home at a reduced speed.
I also love the eLatch system, although agree about having to explain it to passengers!
The most annoying thing, in the UK at least, is the very latest cars have this annoying and distracting bong noise when you go 1MPH over the speed limit. You can turn it off, but on cars made after July 24, it comes back on when you restart the car. At least mine is a January 24 version, so it remembers it. I would rather have it so the speed limiter comes on by default instead of those distracting bong noises, but that’s the daft EU regulations for you.
10:27
It’s for aero efficacy helps reduce drag
I come to your channel for engineering opinions, which I respect. I almost never agree with your opinions on styling.
As always, an excellent review with both the good and the bad. Thank you!
I have a 2022 and thankfully it does have much simpler steering wheel controls!
drove both last generation VS newer one. newer one is definitely sportier and ride nicer. it might be slightly nosier and clunky in someway but i didn't mind at all. recommend.
Btw, NX Vs Rav4, they may use same Platform but underbody parts and suspension set up is very different. lexus like to use more rubbers and bushing for their suspensions than toyota cost saving in mind.
I have a '23 NX. Just FYI without the HUD you get the regular steering wheel buttons which can be used by feel alone easily. I agree, I think the new buttons were perhaps a bit of a gimmick to make HUD cars seem to get more value from their HUD. I think the reason for the extra hood latches and springs is to keep the hood from vibrating. These days the metal on modern cars is barely thicker than tin foil. My wife's SUV has just a single latch and the hood can vibrate noticeably on the highway, the NX hood is rock solid at any speed. I recall hearing a story from a fellow NX owner that had to call the fire dept to get them out of their NX. They didn't know how to use the manual release on their door after a small fender bender apparently had disabled the regular e-latch release. LOL
I just picked up a '25 nx 350 in June. Really like mine for city driving
Thanks Amd, what a nice video! I always enjoy your car reviews.
I recently bought a rx350 2020 with the v6. I was considering the nx but it felt cheaper and didn't have any v6 option. And im glad i went for the naturally aspirated v6 its super quiet and the ride is so soft but handling is still tight
Same here. 2021 rx v6 vs 2023 nx, ended up with the rx and i dont regret it.
@theocy1986 yeah the rx feels like it has decent power and it is smooth power delivery for the class of car. The nx feels like a rav4. The insulation just wasn't there. Road noise and creeking sounds. The rx is far more refined. No squeaks or rattles at all. Barely any road noise. The only road noise i get is due to the sporty parelli tires that came from the dealership. Otherwise i don't hear anything from outside.
Canadian spec NX has spare as standard. US spec is missing a welded attachment point to screw down the tire.
Worst thing about this car is the packaging. Especially headroom and legroom for taller folks. Should be slightly larger on all dimensions. Bought an ES just for this reason alone.
The Lexus experience is about luxury over drive experience. With that said, their avg customer is 50+, and while that group would rather have an analogue clock, and buttons, Lexus has a new generation stepping up who want bigger screens, and touch controls. Its a hard balance to cater to two different groups. I'm 56 and I find no issue with the way my NX is laid out. Digital rearview mirror is a gimmick, but if you have a loaded back seat, it comes in handy. The run flats don't really bother me, but you can tell they are there. For me its milage. The H is simply amazing, and the resale / reliability is why I own one.
I have a 2023 NX350 Turbo F Sport top trim level in Australia. The F sport grill is much nicer with the same color wheel fender which makes it different from the model shown in this video. Door handle no issues for small family or occassional guests.
Steering wheel control yes it takes a few days to get used to it but Im not lending car to others, so no issue for me. Run flate goes so far so good probably because my another car is GR86 which is a lot bumpier and noiser which gave NX a joyful ride to the family. They dont want to be in the GR86 to be honest.
I dont drive much so a turbo fits my purpose of power instead of fuel efficiency. For commuters I think NX350h F sport will be the sweet spot to purchase but I dont think the hybrid F sport is available in the left hand drive market yet.
As always….great job AMD