2018 Lexus NX 300h hybrid review from Family Wheels

[@cradlemonsterp9309]

I would give a thousand likes to Canadian car reviews for using the metrical system and liters per hundred kilometers.

[@FamilyWheels]

1,000 likes?! You've got some work to do! Thanks for writing.

[@kevinhaynes9091]

Great video. I like the original family centric emphasis and format. It's now three years later, climate change has become one of the most pressing issues of our time, and the price of the 2018 NX 300h, in the used market, is far more affordable. I'd certainly like to do my bit for the environment, and coupled with Lexus' legendary reliability, the NX 300h is an excellent proposition. If I can find one with reasonable millage, then it's probably going to be my next vehicle.

[@DigitalBoomBox]

Great review. My daily driver is a 2017 RX350 base which comes very well equipped and still returns an average of 11.8L/100 in the summer and about 12.5 in the winter with winter tires. That's with a 50/50 city and highway. My in-laws drive a 2016 NX200t which averages about 10.5 mostly city driving, but drinks premium. So for a smaller increase in fuel consumption you can get a much larger vehicle with better standard equipment for not much more money. Just depends on individual needs I guess. Thanks for the review.

[@FamilyWheels]

I've heard this point of view before, Karim. Yep, it all comes down to what you value. Or there's always the RX hybrid, too!

[@DigitalBoomBox]

Family Wheels that's true. The price creeps up quickly when you go after the RX hybrid... Guess we can't have it all

[@Fleshybitz]

You fail to mention the fact that it uses regular gas instead of premium which may be less on fuel overall in the long run.

[@savemankind738]

Another excellent review paul

[@kevinl3239]

Appreciate the review. Do you know how the NX's winter handling compares to other SUVs? (Especially vs top rated makes for winter driving like Mazda and Subaru)

[@daveincanada785]

Thanks for the shout out, Paul. Another great review! At $55 - $62 K, I really can't see the value of this car over the RAV4 Hybrid. Other than appearance and some additional features (and a Lexus badge), how can anyone justify the $14,000 premium over a similarly equipped RAV4 Hybrid? No buyer's remorse here

[@FamilyWheels]

I was wondering the same thing, Dave. Thanks again for the intel!

[@dimitarnikolov9182]

You just pay premium for the name

[@tonyajones8655]

Dave In Canada Chad Haire's review will tell you why-)

[@reikasdad]

Awesome review Paul! We have a 2017 rav4 hybrid and was thinking of the nx hybrid for my own use. We have 2 toddlers and I love your standardised trunk test. Will probably get anothrr rav4 hybrid later. Hoping you will get a chance to review the Prius Prime next

[@northernpeso29]

Premium gas for 300 is a non-starter. Hybrids and winter do not make good friends - good one. Makes me rethink buying a hybrid. However, spend most of winter in Florida, so still OK, but price differential sucks. Didn't realize trunk space was so limited. Every square inch of our Camry is packed for the trip down south. Still work with cu.ft for capacity, but litres/100kms for 'mileage' -lol.

[@暮光之南-魔星6K版]

Here in Australia, base model of NX300h is only $2500 more expensive than NX300...

[@tonyajones8655]

Aww little man gets to feel the fun-)

[@michaeldavis5486]

Another very informative and thorough review, Paul! What also really bugs me about this one (and most new Lexus vehicles in general) is that there is no front bumper! That fancy vulnerable grill up front is all well and dandy, but yikes - get into even a fender bender up front with it, and I'd hate to imagine the bill for just that alone! Also, if Lexus, and other auto manufacturers are so gung ho on getting hybrids to the market in the next few years, they dang well better start convincing and proving that hybrids make sense in winter...and they better NOT try to do it via the whole VW diesel scandal way either! I was a fan of Lexus vehicles years ago, but not anymore and your latest review here leaves me just as cold towards them.

[@FamilyWheels]

I'll tell you one thing that really impresses me about Lexus, Michael. The paint! Gorgeous, deep tones... and far more durable than others out there. I don't often comment on paint but Lexus deserves a shout out!

[@michaeldavis5486]

Family Wheels Ah! Yes I will agree with you on that point, Paul. They do have a KILLER dark blue that makes me VERY envious! 💙

[@rappide]

You driving very fast in these snowy conditions :)

[@adrianbullaoit1866]

what do you get from this compared to the rav 4 besides the badge appeal?

[@kaliaparijat]

luxury, and a smoother ride

[@kevinchung1492]

To me hybrid/plugin/ev/hydrogen are for people who have better technology knowledge (some of my friends still don't know how hybrid works) and enjoy the tech. Yet Toyota/Lexus doesn't offer a better infotainment system on their 'technologically advance' vehicle.

[@brandontemple20]

Does it have dynamic radar stock

[@godfatherNYC]

In the USA the hybrid version is only about $2,200 more.

[@FamilyWheels]

Interesting. That would change the game a bit.

[@steveoiwa7759]

What is different between 300h and 200 h? Also gpm

[@1717jbs]

Great review. Thanks.

[@tectoramia-sz1lu]

I'd prefer Miles per gallon. Litres mean nothing to me. This is also another in a long line of reviewers who don't like CVT transmissions. I've now had three cars with CVT, and have had no problem at all with them. He would no doubt be happier with a German car, and spend a lot of time driving the dealer's courtesy car.

[@FamilyWheels]

All our reviews have had L/100km and mpg for at least three years. Here’s our most recent look at an NX hybrid. NX 350h, our fave NX kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoTKgpaIp9igr5Y

[@TheCrazykid968]

Can you review a Nissan Frontier?

[@King_Kenny66]

Hey Paul, is this Rav 4 size? Did you film this before or after the big snow?

[@FamilyWheels]

I didn't compare sizes directly but based just on feel, I think the RAV4 is roomier. We tested after the big snowfall.

[@King_Kenny66]

So this must be more based off of the NX200 then. Don't know my Lexus's too well. Hope you made out okay after the snow. Haven't had much in Winnipeg yet this year. Thanks for the reply.

[@King_Kenny66]

okay, thanks. It must be smaller than an RX350 then. What's coming next for you?

[@larryspiller15]

They just need a larger battery pack and the option to plug it in. They need to quit half assing the hybrids they will only bring hate for them

[@FamilyWheels]

I agree. It would be GREAT to see a PHEV in this car. But it needs far better electric range than, say, the BMW X5 PHEV we were in a few months ago to be really relevant.

[@larryspiller15]

Family Wheels would you say the volt hits the sweet spot? I think so but have never drove it. Kind of a tesla fan anyways

[@youtubeaccount7137]

@@FamilyWheels your wish has been granted

[@Kellric7]

11000 $ extra for the hybrid, really ? In Europe the hybrid is cheaper than gazoline version ! ( where it exists, 'cause where I live you don't even have the petrol version)

[@Ficon]

Unfortunately for Lexus, I have eyes. Thank you for another great review Paul.

[@m.salehitryblionbuildingof766]

me car very very good (nx300h)

[@swanblake]

Wow is that nose pointy on the non Sport. Really not a fan of this slow vehicle. I'd get a QX50mover this all day and get better fuel economy and performance. Paul watching you take your eyes off the road formthe infotainment really is telling. Not a great system

[@Fleshybitz]

In defence of the infotainment system, once you understand it is not that bad and you should learn how to use it before you drive. I am in the 2019 NX 300h Premium and I can go right to energy screen.

[@dennisadkins6722]

I don't like the front of that car at all you think they would put some Chrome on it what happened to the good old cars with chrome it looks so ugly without Chrome