NEW 2022 Lexus NX First Drive! Testing the NX450h+ - Lexus' First PHEV
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- In today's video, thanks to the good people at @lexusuk I am trying the all new NX. I have not sampled the previous generation, but it was one of their biggest selling products and their number one best seller here in Britain - so it's key that they get it right.
I've recently driven the DS7, a car that is also trying to appeal to the quirky enthusiast who needs an all-round capable daily driver - but can the NX stand out from a very crowded market?
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Lexus is way ahead of it's competitors. You have to own one to see how good they are. Truly awesome cars
I love driving around in my lexus, you feel genuinely special among a sea of German cars
What model do you drive?
@@CarsofGlasgow I have a gs300h and an rx450h
@@themanipulator1 Both great vehicles! I am impressed with the RX450h.
You are the smartest man on that road anyway
Lexus are top.
So glad they're not common as muck like the German brands here.
You just feel more special in a Lexus.
Lexus have never got the credit they deserve in the U.K. Very well made and relatable cars. Styling is personal choice but yeah, great cars.
All down to spec, I think the blue paint for the younger generation or the sonic titanium for the older crowd :D
The British have an obsession with BMW.
@@motorpolitan8884 they do…. Also Mercedes’. I don’t understand it.
@@motorpolitan8884 they do, until they own a used one and it costs them all their savings 'Break My Wallet'
My Gawd man, how in all that is holy, can you publish so may high quality vid’s? Your exemplary hard work plus quality is the recipe for success in everything. Well done.
Unlike most TH-camrs, James actually studied Cinematography. That, together with his enthusiasm makes him a one of a kind.
Petrol head + ex cameraman + been doing this for a while now = quality 😬
Awww thanks you lot
1C
Thank you so much! I’ve been seriously considering a high spec NX but had some questions/doubts - all of which you answered thoroughly. In fact, you answered Qs I didn’t know I had; e.g. panoramic sunroof. Wasn’t going to spec it but will now. Btw, totally agree with oddity that Takumi doesn’t get adaptive suspension. FSport with Takumi pack here we come. Again, thanks.
Happy to help
The word that continually defines Lexus: Quality. These little beauties are terrific. Although you said you felt a bit out of your depth with reviewing this car James, I would say this was an excellent review clearly up with any you have ever done. Thankyou.
Glad you are testing hybrids. It's good to hear a petrol heads opinion on driving these cars. I drove the 2.0 hybrid corolla and also really liked it.
The corolla is a nice car
I'm glad the new NX is being so well-received. If this is the starting point of what's to come as far as handling, and design, the forthcoming LX is sure to be an incredible work. Though, I agree, they definitely have to streamline their option packages. Great review!
This is based on a rav 4.. The lx is a land Cruiser no relation besides being Toyota
@@papa_pt All I'm saying is that if this new NX is any indication, this new generation of Lexus products will have plenty to look forward to as far as their core models are concerned. TNGA in its many iterations is a very competent global architecture, and it's clear that between this and the current RAV-4 Prime, there's plenty more refinement to be had which could warrant stepping up to an NX.
@@papa_pt you need to improve your reading comprehension
@@badongtagalog5737 you need to improve your writing abilities.
The reason Toyota has been slow to move into EVs and even PHEVs is because their hybrid range actually works really well to keep their fleet CO2 emissions under the legal limits. Other manufacturers had to hit the deep end with EVs in order to get the credits needed to stay under fleet CO2 limits.
last year I moved houses in my sisters 2020 NX and I honestly loved driving it, at the time my only car was a Mk 2.5 MX-5
I just ordered one last week. I’m a guy who doesn’t know much about cars but felt this was the winner out of Q5 and X3. Got the sport luxury with all the bells and whistles for about the entry price of the other two.
Wow James! For someone who declared 'I don't know anything about these' that was a fantastic and very balanced review. Excellent stuff. 😃
The back looks like a cross between an X40 and a Discovery. But man, the quality of this video is insane.
Strreets ahead of the competition. Reliable very well made and good customer service. Now it seems good to drive. If I was buying a car in this category I wouldn't bother looking at anything else.
Just to let you know James you have beaten Car Wow to the punch with this review. "Impressive, most impressive".
I bought a 2015 GS450H a couple of months ago, and it's just amazing. Easily the best car I've ever had and a bit special too, as it's not the 100th E-Class or the 200th 5-Series someone sees in a day. Best part for me is the Lexus interiors, so comfy, so good looking (especially the stitching), and as Jay says not a single creak, even on mine with 75.000km. I've never been into SUVs, but it's good to see that they have now also set the next step towards a plug-in hybrid. A few more years and I can switch right over from my gas guzzler into an electric.
Have ordered the new F Sport (currently expected in December) and looking forward to the improvements over my 16 plate version. Can’t imagine straying far from the Lexus brand in the future to be honest.
A few reviews for this car out today... but yours came first and none of the other reviewers had a shirt that can hold a candle to yours! 😆
I cannot emphasize enough how much I hate the digitalization of automotive interiors
I have a NX and I’ve other Lexus,s also and I can safely say they have the best build quality of any car bar none and the so called Ecvt has planetary gears and is a brilliant piece of engineering technology,
Excellent review . Thank you
recently had a chance to drive the RX hybrid to Devon and back and it was a complete revelation. Would love to change my Renault for this.
So good that the mid-size Lexus SUV can now be bought without apologies (online reviews used to mention bad ride/lack of quality feel despite selling well). I have an RX400h and it's simply a phenomenal vehicle across the board. The NX450+ is the vehicle I would buy now. Thorough review that will appeal to many - especially considering the rarified air that you could permanently dwell in, if you saw fit. Actually, forget all that - they had me at the phone charging/storing solution.
Thanks Jay, great review. Thinking of upgrading from a 2nd gen Peugeot 3008.
Great video Jay, I can't wait to get my hands on the '22 NX myself. The infotainment looks like a big improvement. (coming from my CT & IS that use the mousepad style)
Fantastic video yet again.
Your review of the Lexus LC500 was a big factor in why I bought one!
I have an 07 gs450h which I absolutely love. Not a single rattle anywhere, very fast with the 3.5 V6 and has another 100k miles in it easily.
Same I seriously love my gs but really thinking about trading it for the nx…
I wish you tried ES300h. Would be interesting to hear your feedback
That car is an absolute stunner. It competes with the 5 series but from design standpoint it looks like more of a 7 series competitor.
I like the technology in it, I test drove one a couple of years ago for my channel.
I liked the rear reclining rear seats.
I own the 2022 450h+ F sport..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)...simplysaid: 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 42 miles per 120 Volt charge 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+ !
NICE review thanks 👍
Thanks for the review and I’m glad you took up the invitation.
The other plus point is that they’ve toned down the exterior styling a touch and the dealers have been excellent in my experience.
Plus the opportunity to ger a 10 year warranty makes the NX a very compelling option.
Let’s hope the RX is upgraded like this
You've driven the same as Mat Watson! But I haven't watched his review 😂 Great video as always, in my country this car is a little bit out of reach, but it would definitely be the total car for many people, it uses to SUV format as an advantage for packaging a boot rather than a disadvantage
In Belgium also.
Great review
Great vid. Seems that Toyota and Lexus were ahead of the game developing hybrid and not (just) electric cars. Hybrids being very popular right now.
I'm just putting my order in for the NX350h base model with Premium, Pan Rf & Link Pro. Never ordered a car that isn't generally available with lots of feedback from other users, so this helps. I know it's not your staple area, but you didn't trash it which will do for me.
Lovely car, great review. It's shame they removed the time piece / clock on it, one of the nicest touches Lexus has tbh
I like the clock, I think the ES still gets that :D
My mums IS has it & I think its classsy :)
@@CarsofGlasgow yes, my IS300 has it too. Think the hybrid IS have it but not the prior models. Passats and Arteon have clocks too.
Agreed, very classy.
@@kamrulalom8610 Yeah I used to own a 2007 IS250 and that didnt but my mums 2019 IS300h had the clock.
if i needed a modern sensible daily this would be my pick, fully loaded in green over tan please! thanks for the review
Lovely car! Would be an ideal daily driver for me. Could you review the current Suzuki Swift Sport (hybrid or non-hybrid)?
That NX looks really nice, lovely in fact!
Great car and really great review. Subscribed.
Welcome
Love your channel so much! Always good to hear another honest review, although I think I’ll pass on this car - not my thing at all
Jeez car design seems to be of the monstrous carbuncle era at the moment
Yep. I punched the air when I read your Comment and was going to voice my agreement, but it's rude to speak with a mouth full of vomit. 🤢
@@EleanorPeterson I thought I was gonna hurl too
Nice to see Lexus styling finally changed to look modern & not like a cylon from battlestar galactica, Can you please test Merc 4x4/ Q7 etc....
Best way to understand Lexus is to drive one. If you're coming from a top end brand, and really enjoy cars, then you won't be disappointed! And forget what they auto press says.
Thanks for this awesome review.. How did you find the black interior on the F Sport trim you were driving?? Did it feel claustrophobic? I’m considering the car and trying to decide the interior color and I’m not a fan of red interior in my car.. so that leaves me with black as an only choice( if I want to go with F Sport). Thanks In advance!
I love that Blue paint!
Currently have a deposit on a loaded fsport that supposed to come in by end of year or next month. I’m getting.a little bit of cold feet because I’ve never purchased a car this expensive. But this review has me pretty excited about my decision
The driving location of the Lexus advert looked lovely.. Do you know where it was filmed?
Lovely close-ups of dirt on inside, outside and in engine bay!
Lovely car.. I wish they brought the updated IS to the UK ..
I used to drive an NX300h and although I liked the quiet quality feel of it I found it so dull that I am considering a Stelvio for the next car. Now after watching your review of the Stelvio and this one, I might just give this a test.
Hey JayEmm. Could you please do a review on a C7 S6? I'm really keen on purchasing one and would love your take on it. Thanks!
The new NX is a really good looking thing now. First one I quite liked but the angles a little too strong. Now this update has really evolved into a great looker. I’m a bmw man btw
No kidding, you've definitely ended on a high note! #Lexus should pay you to go around the country and sing the NX's praises. When your review posted, I was like oh no, he's going to rip them to shreds. I'm not a SUV owner; but if I was in the market for one, this review would've helped tremendously. Can't beat the influence of a pleasantly surprised auto reviewer. :-)
Why can't other manufacturers create cars to be this good? I've never met a disappointed Lexus owner.
Thanks J, great review! Trust with the build quality, Lexus give it a great warranty?!
Have you seen that new extended warranty they launched this year
Love this
In Australia we get the nx350 2.4 turbocharged with a 8 speed convential gearbox. It has 205kw. Hybrids an full plug inside are too expensive here. Too much distance to cover an no where to charge them in the regional areas. There is a you tuber here (auto expert ) John cadogan. He said the Toyota corolla hybrid, would have to be driven 82 000klms to break even on the cost difference on the petrol you saved.
yes which on paper sounds like a bad thing, but to many people running costs and maintenance are high priorities, a factor aside from purchase price.
Most people don't buy cars like that, they lease them for 3 to 4 years.
So they only care about the monthly payments and the running cost during that time.
Since I'm working from home I do only 16.000 km/yr and before I did twice as much as was commuting everyday (+100km/day).
I always buy cheap Diesels and run them into the ground - I never got the people chasing the newest and best cars, because this new cars are usually the once I drive past when the broken down at the roadside.
82k km is not a lot isn't it? PHEVs are good for people who can take advantage of the electric range daily. And there are lots of people like that
@@TsLeng
That's 50.000 mls - considering the average household in the UK does around 10.000mls / year - this would be 5 years driving.
Looking at it from that way, the most people I know get every 3 year a new car on finance/leasing.
Probably now because of Brexit and the chip shortage this will change, but generally here in the UK the people have a 'throw-away' mentality.
You getting odd views if you mention you drive a 5 year old car - never understood that, coming from Austria were cars usually 10 to 15 years owned in a family....
@@ldorman but that's the thing. If someone leases, they will be looking at fuel costs. Oftentimes you can lease a more expensive rrp car for same or less than a less expensive rrp car especially if residuals are estimated to be better .
I wouldn't worry about throwaway cars, they will go to a second owner like myself. We need those people leasing to keep supply of used vehicle strong . It makes sense to buy a 2-3 year old car at around 50% off new retail price at least to me. Can't be bothered what others think lol
What an amazing Lexus 😎 but That's a bewildering amount of tech.. 💻🖥️...😯
I drive a, rather modest, ct200h and looking to upgrade to a rc300h. Absolutely impressed by Lexus’ price to quality ratio.
This is a BEAST !
I'm a fan of the new nx design
me too, I love the rear end
Lexus have always strived for perfection - the LS400 was a gamechanger when it came out. Not all of their cars are good, but overall they have produced some superlative cars.
I found the prices and specs on the Lexus UK site two three weeks ago. The confusing thing is that they have an F Sport with Takumi pack and a version Takumi too.
The F sport model is down right sexy
Looks like a completely different vehicle compared to the standard/luxury models. This car is a perfect package for a daily I just wish that Toyota/Lexus would let loose a little bit and make a high-performance model to this vehicle. Also good to see lexus back in the technology game
Isn't it too expensive to be a daily?
Thats what I was thinking too, f sport looks entirely different to the standard models, it's honestly a must have if ur in the market for one of these
2022 model year ES 300h got some updates, maybe you can drive the new model year ES too.
What MPG are you getting after the battery is depleted?
Ultra luxury standard 🤔 PERFECT LUXURY SUV 😎👍🏻
Trying to build one on the lexus website and it looks like the Takumi pack is not available in the states.
Nice to see the infotainment system has been upgraded to 2016 👍
At what point do windows become portholes.
Beltline is very harry highpants.
Yep. The tiny side windows and ugly slab-sided doors make the car look as though it's obese and constipated - crouched on a toilet, cheeks puffed out, eyes squeezed shut, straining in the hope of moving its bowels. It's truly hideous.
Hope you'll do a vid on the Audi McLaren situation 👍
Hi. No experience of a hybrid and I`m looking at the 2022 NX350h, Jay. What is max cruising speed in EV mode and what kind of range can I expect in EV mode? Thank you.
In the 350 not much further than a few miles pure EV, that's what the 450 is for. Max cruise in EV is 83
Just talking from experience and coming from 20+yrs of German soup. Some fabulous cars in those years. A lot of money blown and miles of fun and thrills. Now no longer viable on today's roads. Lexus nailed Merc and BMW owners with quality throughout, tactile feedback, class leading comfort and ownership, BS free experience. They're made in Japan, and the Japanese have to drive mostly in heavy traffic (much better organised in Tokyo than any other city in the world IMHO). Their cars reflect that. Even the base FWD version of the previous version you won't feel short changed.
The best suv! Bravo Japan! German out!
Was looking at BMW x3 now torn between the 2. Any recommendations x3 or nx2022?
Same here. Leaning towards the Lexus to be a bit different and also electric range is double the BMW
This will sell like hotcakes in SoCal
What's SoCal? Is it a popular fast-food outlet? 🤔 Part of the glorious backlash against neurotic health-crud, wheatgrass and those ghastly 'smoothie bars', one hopes...
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Yes, I know it's Southern California; I just wanted to annoy peeps and see how well TH-cam's censorship of 'Dislikes' for videos and Comments was working.🤭 Ooh, I'm such a naughty girl...
@@EleanorPeterson what kind of naughty we talkin about 🧐
Love it the thinking man's car who wants to be different I'll dream of having luxury like this one day even though the floor mats look nice and deep, bit confused though since when was the Great Wall of China been in Surrey🤣👍
How much does a Toyota turbo cost ?
For people who don't like SUVs would Lexus consider putting this PHEV tech in their ES car for example?
I do appreciate your reviews of the "mythical" Lexus products. That is to say, the crazy ones (LFA, LC 500), the historical one (the first LS generations), or he misunderstood ones (GSF, SC 430). So, it is peculiar to see you complement so profusely an SUV. You could have showered you constructive enthusiasm over an IS 450h+, except Lexus has decided to become an almost exclusive SUV brand in Europe. Irony of history, in the USofA, where the SUV plague took off, you still can get an IS. Not for long, admittedly, as this valiant competitor to the Teutonic hegemony in the "sports saloon" segment will probably be made redundant there too. But for now, you can even get a crazy IS 500 in North America, which is the closest you will be able to be nowadays to the mythical ISF. But in Europe ? No, Sir. You still have the LS (that nobody buys except the Japanese ambassadors) and the uselessly massive ES (that only a gerontologist would buy). So, if one day, you get your hand on an IS500 import, or even a good old ISF, hell, even the baroque IS 300 SportCross, please enchant our sad SUV filled lives with a review !
p.s. : comparing the build quality of a DS to a Lexus. Well, if this isn't delightful English humour at it's most absurd, you can fetch me two pencils and a pair of underpants. The only use of the Déesse is to block Polestar from entering the French car market...
Lexus have offered me their ISF to test soon, just need the weather to pick up. I also want to do another LS when I can. LFA I'm still trying to persuade them to let me have a go...
Crikey mate!! 🙈
I wish Toyota and Lexus still sold non Hybrid cars.
A Toyota 1.8/2.0 ltr 4 cylinder normal aspirated engine with a 6 speed manual would be so nice if still available.
It’s 12am but I can’t miss a JayEmm video
If they bring all these updates to an IS (and keep it RWD) then I will be very happy.
Good news
Did he say "largened"!!! I never knew a word of English such as "largened".
"Largened" and "it's quite trick" sound wrong but they are not mistakes -- unfortunately. A bit like "my bad" 👀
@@rafchurchlawford4469 Yet the Oxford Dictionary of English doesn’t list “largened”.
Enlarged surely
The continuing decay of the English language 😟🤔😡
'Enlarged' will do, thanks very much. Darned Merkin Pidgin English... Thru? My bad? It's quite trick? Pranked? Embiggened?
O tempora! O mores! 🤭
*"Taaaakuuuumiiiii!!!!"*
As an American I never did understand the reluctance of British people to buy Lexus. Way better than that German crap you seem to be so enthusiastic about
JayM. Suit the upper management team at your local council or borough in U.K. ? Probably a bit late to the party from this 'land of the rising sun', as would prefer to see this YT Channel testing the latest Toyota Muria2.0 Hydrogen fuel cell ? V.
Don't think we get the 450 here in Au. Range stops at 300h.
Australia is getting the 450H+. It was in the media this week. There is no model 300h in the 2022 models. 250, 350, 350H. 450H+ January 2022 for demo's at dealers. First deliveries 4months to??????
@@MegaPixie666 ok cool. Thanks for that 👍
I was wondering why Lexus would ask a petrol head to review one of their cars, a risky strategy but in this case I think they got away with it scratch that they made a great call😉 Always a well balanced review, when Lexus get passed this CVT phase I might pop down to Lexus Poole for a look see😉
It's roger cook
Only driven the previous gen so apart from being abit slow I couldn't fault it
Lexus..Please put that info system in the LC500
That would be ideal!
Great advert
This is just a Rav 4 with a different body ? Same drive train same overall dimensions, just more expensive? Genuine question as you seemed to skip the rebadging exercise in the video . Perhaps Lexus don't like talking about it ?
They make no secret it has RAV4 underpinnings but I do not have any experience with that so cant comment on it
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All good then..but i dont like its looks, once again whats with these huge gaping fronts ! for me i would much rather have the polestar 2 although its not in the SUV class thats going to be the polestar 3.