2022 Lexus NX 450h+ Luxury
Vehicle Type: SUV Hybrid
80
overall score
Category Ranking: 26
Vehicle Price
Base Price:
$55,650
Price as Tested:
$62,090
Fuel Information
Fuel Type: Electricity/regular
Fuel Capacity (gal): 14.8
120V Charge Time: 1.8 miles per hour
240V Charge Time: 8.2 miles per hour
EPA City mpg: 38
EPA Highway mpg: 33
EPA Combined mpg: 36
EPA Combined MPGe: 84
EPA-Est. Electric Range (mi): 37
Advanced Safety Features
- Adaptive Cruise Control [S]
- Advanced Headlights [S]
- Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
- Blind-Spot Warning [S]
- Driver Monitoring [S]
- Forward-Collision Warning [S]
- Lane-Departure Warning [S]
- Lane-Keeping Assistance [S]
- Rear Cross-Traffic Warning [S]
- Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking [O]
- [S] Standard, [O] Optional
Overall Observations
Lexus redesigned the NX, its compact luxury crossover, for 2022.
Two new models were added, including the automaker’s first plug-in
hybrid, the NX 450h+, which shares a platform and powertrain with
Toyota’s RAV4 Prime.
The NX 450h+ is an attractive, stylish vehicle inside and out. It’s
not flashy, but it exudes an understated elegance. Fit and finish
throughout are up to expected Lexus standards. Arguably, the
NX’s strongest performance feature is its EV-only range, 37 miles,
which allows many drivers to visit gas stations only infrequently.
The drivetrain - an inline 4-cylinder engine and 2 electric motors -
is smooth but noisy. Unfortunately, the driving experience is
unremarkable and lacking in engagement. All-wheel drive is standard.
The NX has a spacious, well-appointed interior, with heated and
ventilated front seats and plenty of room for passengers and cargo.
A full suite of ADAS features is standard, as is wireless Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto connectivity. Lexus has improved its infotainment
system, relying more on a touch screen than the previous NX’s touch
pad, but the menu structure is not intuitive. The multifunctional (but
unmarked) steering-wheel buttons aren’t easy to use, either. Finally,
the narrow rear window restricts visibility considerably.
The main question, though, is one of value: Potential buyers will
have to decide whether the NX 450h+ is worth nearly $15,000 more
than the NX 350h hybrid, which doesn’t have EV-only capability but is
even more fuel efficient in hybrid mode (39 mpg versus 36 mpg).
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Click HereStrengths and Weaknesses
Strong Points
- • Good EV-only range
- • Spacious interior for all passengers
- • Comprehensive set of ADAS features
- • Stylish interior and exterior design
- • Good exterior and interior fit and finish
Weak Points
- • Much more expensive than the NX Hybrid
- • Nonintuitive infotainment system
- • Difficult-to-use steering- wheel controls
- • Large rear blind spot
Vehicle Specifications
Model year tested: 2022
Number of passengers (F/R): 2/3
Curb weight (lbs): 4500.0
Exterior L / W / H (in): 183.5 / 73.4 / 65.8
Wheelbase (in): 105.9
Number of air bags: 9
Warranty (months/miles): 48/50,000
Tire manufacturer and model: Bridgestone Alenza A/S
Front and rear tire size: 235/50 R20
Max towing capacity (lbs): 2,000
Headlight type: LED
Transmission type: Hybrid drive
Drivetrain type: All wheel
Engine/motor: 2.5L I4 DOHC 16-valve
Engine horsepower @ RPM: 181 @ 6,000
Combined system horsepower: 302
Test Data
Test Vehicle Scores
Advanced Safety Features:
9.70Fuel Efficiency:
8.66EPA Emissions Score:
7.00Acceleration:
1.10Braking:
3.79
Handling:
6.55
Quality and Drivability:
7.42
Ride Quality:
7.86Interior Size:
3.30Easy of Entry and Exit:
7.04Visibility:
8.07Interior Noise:
7.83Cargo Capacity:
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