2022 Lexus NX 250 AWD Review and Snow Mountain Adventure

We drive the 2022 Lexus NX 250 AWD to the top of a snow-covered mountain to see if the all-wheel drive system is any good.
#Lexus #snow #offroad
CONTENT
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - Features
11:27 - Driving Impressions
17:22 - Forest Road Snow Run
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[@nowayoutstp4]

You do not get enough credit sir. I appreciate you testing all these vehicles to the max. I’ve rewatched many many of your videos (esp the zr2) and you always keep calm and collected even during the sketchy times. I live in Montana and I’m still not as brave as you 😂

[@14nachelle]

I’ve been looking for a snow test for this vehicle. Thank you and great review as always!

[@maryannmiami]

Beautiful camera work! Captivating.

[@mengdynasty6034]

Beautiful landscape.

[@Thulebeez]

Awesome test mate , i really enjoy seeing a non 4x4 Lexus climbing mountains with dirt ,mud and snow , hope you next Lexus on this route is the EV RZ450e now that i am looking forward to seeing on this channel.

[@theheavy2742]

I like your channel and the niche that you have. Where others are trying to videographers, you are very "No frills."

[@mikefoehr235]

I love that blue. Sure looks sharp.

[@wernergoosen9003]

Some of the best automotive reviews. Thank you!

[@johnnybyup]

Another Great Review

[@josemanuellopezlopez27]

I learn so much english with you!!

[@Coloradohiker658]

Love the review. You always explain everything in easy terms. Would love to see the wilderness on this course with more a bit more snow.

[@srandyt2]

I really like this new trail!

[@Armmani2000]

Impressive, It's a really good car for the city, and what a view!

[@eleanormassaro5195]

The photography/videography was awesome in this video!

[@jml9550]

I was debating about getting this 250 and the 350H for my wife. But we wanted something with good MPGs and the 350H fits the bill.

[@hudsonatlantis6754]

Great video as always! Any chance of the 2022/2023 CX-5 Akera snow road test?

[@jonathanbormann5077]

I'd love to see this with the 350h...🤔😉

[@K03sport]

single-stage rear cup holders; very nice. No buttons or compartments to push to activate the holders; just fold, find, and use. Ryan, nice to see that Toyota provided you a warm puffy jacket for those brisk PNW car review days... 🤔 If this were an actual wagon (estate), it would probably stand out more (and possibly look better too).

[@AJ-rg3pr]

That jacket it awesome

[@thegoodman3810]

I would love to see the new RX do this

[@plutonium9]

Being able to get to the top of this hill with all season tires tell this little thing will be spectacular with winter tires in everyday winder driving. Still, I would have preferred the nx had kept the previous gen's NX 2.0 turbo for this gen's base trim.

[@sgrant9814]

All that logging is a hideous scar on the land....., however, really like your vids....keep it up

[@ojdtube]

Would be awesome to see you guys review the Mazda CX50 in the snow like this!

[@rcook999]

I test drove the CX50 a couple days ago. I am not a little guy and will say the Lexus is a much nicer ride than the CX50. I am about 2-3 weeks from getting the 250.

[@josesamar]

Nice and impressive

[@matteugenio]

Hopefully you can review the RDX soon 🤞🏾

[@darrylbeckham7489]

I own a 2022 RDX w/SH-AWD Turbo Advance pkg and I wanna see as well..I saw a clip where a Lexus, Audi and Rdx tried to climb a icy grade and the Rdx was the only one to make the climb..it's on KZbin..

[@seikocitizenwatches]

This Lexus NX with normally aspirated engine will cost much less in maintenance and repair if owner intends to keep the vehicle for a long term. I kept my 1985 Supra for 23 years. My current Toyota Sienna is 18 years old and runs great with minimal repair and maintenance

[@441meatloaf]

Doesnt justify the fact its way overpriced. A similarly priced Audi Q5 is a better deal.

[@KKX8619]

@@441meatloaf 🤣

[@jml9550]

@@441meatloaf good luck with Audi after 5 years.

[@441meatloaf]

@@jml9550 Misconceptions. I have an old A4 and never ran into a single major problem other than the regular oil change and replacement of dsg clutch which is required after X amount of kms.

[@jml9550]

@@441meatloaf you are the lucky one. Statistically German cars are in fact less reliable long term compares to Japanese cars.

[@chibbyylol]

Looks good! Just disappointed you can't get the mark levinson in either of the 450h+ specs! Gimme a fully loaded option Lexus!

[@441meatloaf]

If you want a fully loaded it costs you an arm and a leg. Its the reason why they won't include it unless its certain models and certain packages. They do it that way purposely so to get you to pay for ludicrous pricing on the options.

[@Reu_ag]

This has the rav4 TRD awd system but this performed much better than the rav4

[@pbhat1]

Would be amazing to see how a RAV4 hybrid or Ford Maverick hybrid works in snow like this

[@Tokexify]

Could you do video with mk1 XC90 and new electric volvo ex90?

[@sansin6250]

Between the NX 350 and the NX 350h, which is more capable on snow?

[@JonHaynes]

Looks good! Just disappointed you can't get the mark levinson in either of the 450h+ specs! Gimme a fully loaded option Lexus!

[@JRs-guitars]

With some 3 peak all terrains I could see this doing even better. Of course I'd still rather have a grand cherokee/ Cherokee or Rav4 adventure for a little less money. Have you taken the compass TH up this climb in deep snow yet?

[@18_rabbit]

if u buy a g/cherokee or any from that brand, new, vs buying a toyota, then u do not know what u r doing OR are made of money.

[@andifineproject]

if u have money. why still chose rav4 ?

[@DiroPhoenixFan]

I still remember last time Ryan and your dad you guys drive that CX30 stuck in snow 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂i was thinking, this time you better have a rescue team right behind you 😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏well who knows, you made it 😂😂😂

[@Doc1855]

Another Great review Ryan ! Isn’t it true that the NX is Lexus’s answer to the RAV4? I tested a new Rav AWD Limited to replace my 11 Rav 4WD Limited with the 3.5 V6. I wasn’t impressed with the new Rav. I chose the Subaru Forester Touring instead. Perhaps on my 75th birthday (18 years from now), I’ll buy a Lexus NX to treat myself. But I do LOVE my Forester Touring

[@441meatloaf]

Its built on the same platform

[@daweigo6851]

​@@441meatloafbut very different car

[@vladyakubets]

That trail is stunning. Does anyone know where it is who can share the info? I'd love to give it a test run since it seems like an easy trail and I'm a newbie

[@srandyt2]

Have you heard that BFG is giving up its 3Peak rating on K02s in the name of tread life?

[@djjuanqui2426]

hello, I get the base 250, and I wanna know if they come with the wheelocks?

[@terence4427]

Nice video. I plan to buy this vehicle in the blue color but not for 50k.

[@davidparkin9017]

Honestly, my first question is can you sleep in it? I really enjoyed my Mazda mpv whose 2nd and 3rd row seats folded almost flat and slept 2 adults easily. I miss those kinds of vehicles.

[@christianespinozaapolo6965]

Es una bestia ese lexus que belleza como trepa

[@dukekelloway5328]

No pleasing Ryan with the screens. I like my little one and ideally none at all but if you want this stuff you have to live with it. I'm just glad that the things that matter are buttons.

[@davidmahan4160]

That grill reminds me of the Professor from Felix the cat! 🤣

[@connerthecat4758]

As an owner of a 450h+ (in that same blue); I'm kind of amazed you can get a 250 fully loaded with the Lux packages. I feel like at that price you should go for either of the 350s (if not the 450).

[@KuyaArbee]

here is why! sometimes people want the LONG RUN!... they dont have to deal with the more maintenance of a 350 or 450... and the 250 engine is LITERALLY BULLET PROOF and easy maintenance and less complications! this would make a great commuter car if horsepower is not an issue etc.

[@scaldon2]

@@KuyaArbee I agree . The 250 engine is way easier to maintain in long run . The other hybrid options and 450 option more parts have the potential to go wrong. And with turbo option more stress in engine . I got 250 luxury option and it's great

[@robertwilson3453]

Heard from a dealer that leaving traction on and leaving with wheel spin will cause it to deteriorate. Not sure if this is true, but living out in country, i always turn off. I don't like assistance with wheel spin.

[@daweigo6851]

Cant get the awd in Australia on this model

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ryan, I believe this may be the only NX 250 video on KZbin. That may not be a big surprise when the 350h is faster and gets much better mpg.

[@drivingsports]

That's great! :)

[@williamr4053]

It’s why I clicked on the video. It’s the only base 250 I’ve seen.

[@louisgiraldin3827]

@@williamr4053 yep, and on top of that this review is just outstanding. all the questions i had about the 250 being a good daily driver, and if the 14" screen is a must have, were answered here. excellent test drive. the snowy logging road was a nice bonus!!

[@williamr4053]

@@louisgiraldin3827 I have a deposit on the hybrid version and the review of the base 250 put me at ease. These vehicles are selling as quick as they can assemble them. These little vehicles are pretty impressive, even though they are dressed up Yota’s. I’m fine by that and intend to keep the vehicle 8-10 years, if possible.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@williamr4053 Did you consider a Venza as well?

[@msbossvlog1528]

Good video in Canada Lexus for base is$50000.00

[@manuelacostaapodaca1453]

I will buy the car thank you 😮

[@sorcererstone3303]

I would like to see how the electrical only AWD system in 2022 NX 300h will fare under the same condition. Basically, I want to see the different between electrical and mechanical AWD system behave in snow/deep snow conditions. I believe mechanical AWD systems that we used to is on its way out across the board.

[@drivingsports]

We’ll be filming the 450h soon. That should give you an idea.

[@azic1467]

Whats the matter of testing a vehicle in the snow with 4 season tires? Your should try with the appropriate ones!

[@manuelacostaapodaca1453]

In which mode are you

[@tallll70]

I wanna go to Seattle so a can get up to 3 fingers lookout

[@kl5696]

Great review. Please stop tail gating the truck infront....just pass it if you need to go faster.....oh, it's a camera car...got it. First time watching your videos.

[@lhonmijares17]

Whe are you going to make a video of Mitsubishi Outlander in a snow. I saw some youtuber made a video of Outlander beat the other suv like pathfinder, ascent, highlander and others. I’m not sure if that is real

[@drivingsports]

As soon as Mitsubishi sends one up!

[@gregkerchner3175]

Im first and I watch every thing you post

[@scaldon2]

The 250 is the best model . It's the only model to take regular fuel . And it will be cheaper to maintain than hybrid versions. I have 250 model and it's great . And good to see a thorough review on 250 model . You usually see reviews on 350 and 450 on KZbin

[@mikej238]

lol wrong. The NX350H is only 800 dollars more, has 36 more HP gets 39 mpg US Gallons vs 26. AND AS PER THE OWNERS MANUAL, TAKES 87 OCTANE , same engine but two electric motors to add the HP. You cheaped out and bought a Rav 4.

[@scaldon2]

@@mikej238 you are wring the 350 h takes premium fuel . Read your manual and ask dealer. 250 is only model to take regular gas

[@mikej238]

@@scaldon2 😂 yes read the manual 87 is fine as per the manual, which you don't have. Are you done bozo?

[@javinjavril]

NX350h owner here. It can take regular fuel. It has the same engine as the RAV4 Hybrid after all.

[@Frontgecko42]

No turbo either

[@jasonracey9600]

We've been trying to find an NX 350H or even NX 350. Not available in western WA or really anywhere. Looking at a huge deposit and long wait so we gave up. Maybe next year? Toyota needs to fix their supply issues soon or they're going to lose a huge market share for years.

[@alwaysiyi272]

It’s not really Toyotas fault, it’s more of the chip shortages from 2020 that is affecting them plus the NX is also relatively new. They are doing a whole lot better than GM tho 😂

[@lukepasqualotto4827]

Yeah, WA is probably one of the worst places for Toyota/Lexus inventory. I’ve been waiting 14 months and counting for my RAV4 hybrid 😩

[@matt34003434]

They can’t charge ridiculous markups if they had inventory. I refuse to believe it’s purely a “supply chain” issue.

[@ifillam7511]

Believe of not the salesman from Toyota dealer just show me the waiting time is 30months for a new corolla cross hybird in WA. Anythings have need to wait at least for 10months. Some models not even have a estimate waiting time. That salesman was despaired and introduced me to look for Mitsubishi.😂

[@chokpiti1]

Price NX450h+ premium in Thailand 110,571 $. or 3,870,000 ฿. It is very expansive car.

[@EricPark971]

It would be perfectly fine with winter tires.

[@paulo7200]

Is that road in the Seattle area?

[@drivingsports]

Just outside the town of Hoodsport on the Washington Peninsula.

[@jasonsong86]

The ECO button on my Honda Passport does take away about half of the horsepower.

[@Baggged_LC]

😂 nah by turn on the the A/C takes away half of the power

[@MechayaAlta]

Why did you substitute the Olympics testing for the Cascades? Folks will compare this car in hybrid form to the Venza. I like can you sleep in it comments, since in a pinch that’s useful. What about lane centering?

[@drivingsports]

I used to live in Kirkland. Now I live on the Peninsula. This is a lot easier to get too. (Traffic between here and the cascades is sometimes horrendous.)

[@atmartens]

Great review. I personally can’t imagine spending this amount money and getting such low performance. Really goes to show how the Acura RDX with SHAWD is such a great deal.

[@tommymas1]

You only mentioned Apple Car play. Why no mention on Android? 🤷‍♂️

[@RelicDavvi]

It has wireless android.

[@styledliving]

hmm, definitely not happy with a lot of the seat and hvac controls being a part of the screen. they should remain separate in case there are issues w/ the screen. and they're much easier to locate when driving unless they decided to add some sort of appliqué to the screen to simulate it.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

I could really hear the roar of the road noise during the driving impressions. That was a bit alarming considering this is a Lexus.

[@drivingsports]

*Cheap, small Lexus. Pretty normal for the segment.

[@cala1012]

I didn't know all the cars you reviewed were kid tested too

[@drivingsports]

Oh yeah, my kids are very opinionated.

[@kellkalm6109]

I love your fucking chickens just waddling around. 👌🏻

[@edsmith9855]

As always, enjoyed your test. Very nice car, but at over 50k??? Just way, way too expensive.

[@CardinalRedwood]

It's Michael Peña, not Piña. Incidentally, piña means pineapple.

[@drivingsports]

Thanks for the correction. 👍🏼

[@moneyparhar]

$51k no adjustment for suspension or turbo plus compact. Def rip off. U can get Macan for little more with turbo and better driving vehicle.

[@niuhuskieguy]

That also gets you an RDX Adavance trim or a nicely equipped GV70.

[@mrjjthor]

Agreed. That's $51k for an hyped up Rav4!!????

[@TinLeadHammer]

Frankly, I would not want to drive downhill an icy road like this on the edge of a cliff.

[@josemanuellopezlopez27]

Ey! What do you think about brands from China? Are they dangerous for the American's market?

[@ltkwok]

Chickens!

[@441meatloaf]

$51K USD for this thing is a little more than overpriced.... Edit: For this price a Audi Q5 is a better deal even if its the base Q5..

[@danielconstantinstan7895]

Wait until you see the prices in Europe, starting at almost 60k euro.

[@moloono1]

Which is why rich people buy them. To show that you can afford it.

[@441meatloaf]

@@moloono1 you mean pseudo rich ppl. Real rich tend to buy Germans over lexus

[@moloono1]

@@441meatloaf With that logic, rich people only drive Rolls Royce and Bentley 😂

[@tpolerex7282]

@@moloono1 I’m pretty rich and drive a 21 year old Subaru wagon. I wouldn’t pay $51k for this even though I easily could write a check for it today.

[@user-tp5ym2si5e]

BRO HIGHLANDER IS EVERYWHERE , YOU DONT LIKE LEXUS (RX)? ))))

[@jabbadahuttful]

It was a beautiful view up top of the mountain but the clear cutting of all the trees was sad to see 😢

[@drivingsports]

It's a managed forest, they get replanted and harvested every 30-50 years or so.

[@jabbadahuttful]

@@drivingsports That’s good 👍😁to know..but it does look rather barren and sad 😞 as it is now

[@phatgringo2.0]

@@drivingsports thanks for educating the tree huggers that have no idea what they're talking about

[@nieldcreek2098]

@@jabbadahuttful it actually provides excellent habitat for wildlife

[@jabbadahuttful]

@@phatgringo2.0 No thanks for inappropriately categorizing someone you don't even know 🙄

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

Its a shame they logged such a pristine location

[@drivingsports]

It's a managed forest. It's replanted and harvested every 30-50 years.

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

@@drivingsports Well they managed it allright. Managed to leave it looking like a wasteland.

[@bogdandanailescu]

So this is basically a more expensive Rav4?

[@rightlanehog3151]

It is also a more expensive Venza

[@davidparkin9017]

Good powertrain, disappointing headunit, controls and rear legroom .

[@outshyne666]

When you drive a Lexus but think about a Subaru 😊❤

[@MrNemo721]

Either go for the 350 turbo or 450H if you can afford else not worth it

[@phatgringo2.0]

Another mountain snow test on OEM garbage tires. I had a Kia soul with winter tires that would have passed you and that $60k RAV4.

[@drivingsports]

If only car makers would let us change tires (they don't).

[@wildbill23c]

@@drivingsports Imagine all the tires/wheels you'd have stacked in your garage LOL. Every carmaker uses different size wheel/tire options rather than everyone just getting together and coming up with a general size and going with that. They should, seems how every dang "Crossover" car out there looks all the same, except the totally ridiculous price...that $50k car honestly ain't even worth 1/2 that. Its a hatchback car with AWD, and it looks totally hideous. Its not anywhere close to a station wagon either, those had room in them without needing to fold all the seats down.

[@garybaldwin1061]

Thats too expensive. Try a rav 4

[@elvaquero4965]

So, for only $51k I can get a warmed over Rav4 with a less luxurious looking interior than the last generation, electronic door handles that won't open in the rear unless you use the emergency function, a weak non-turbo non-hybrid 4 banger with about the same torque as a base Hyundai Tucson, just a little over half the rear cargo capacity of a Honda CR-V, and a giant fingerprint magnet touchscreen with menus to dig through for basic functions? Where do I not sign up?

[@TenzWang88]

Mazda CX5 is better than that rav4 adventure's engine and auto trap in Lexus body. 8-speed automatic is very jerky and hunting for gears all the time on a highway which generates loud engine noise in cabin and gas mileage is not good in this car. I have chosen a CX5 over this overpriced lexus NX 250. Lexus hybrid NX 300h with CVT auto is the best option but very pricey compare to rav4 hybrid and wait time is over 12 months or more.

[@avinashseri1499]

This is a 67k Rav4 😂😂

[@mikej238]

lol a 250? which he's driving is 49000 Canadian a 250 which he's driving is 40g USD , almost the same price as a Rav 4 ltd 450h+ is 65000 in Canada put down the BONG. You idiots need to up your listening skills

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

Nice review. I see nothing attractive with these scrunched up small SUV’s…but that’s me.

[@firefly9838]

51k for a 4 cylinder😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 bruh I can't take these manufacture seriously What's next? 387k for a tricycle loaded with "options" 😂😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@chrisharper2658]

So it's basically a Rav4 with lipstick. I just want a Rav4 with the 2.0 turbo. No moon-roof, no power tailgate... Toyota, is that really too much to ask for?

[@edwardbughiuc100]

yuppies that bought it are like where is that hill cuz I wanna impress my vegan girlfriend....

[@amazinglyfe8680]

I miss the old days where car industry were not lazy with their designs and made cars look different for each models. Lexus became lazy and now throwing this ugly grill to every models. Same with Mercedes, BMW ect..

[@myslecinaczej8674]

I drive NX300H 2021 but do not like this new NX. And I do not find any obvious reasons to buy it. Premium brands are generally pointless these days (unless you want high power vehicle) : you get less for more money. There are "non-premium" vehicles which are well equipped, run smoothly, silent and are inexpensive. Yes, and they are also powered by 4 cyl. engines as is this Lexus and many over "premium" cars. For example: what is premium in car as far as rear seats are concerned? Seats are adjustable, so they are in some non-premium vehicles, heated seats...the same. Simple cupholder. Lack of sunshades - you can find them on many vehicles (e.g. Nissan X-trail). And noise suppression is not that great. Check it yourself but compare to something else than the RAV-4!

[@Sportstouring]

My Honda Civic could make it up that hill. Clear tracks? terrible review of it's AWD.

[@chuckwalla2967]

Ain't no way should anyone pay over $50K for this.

[@jacobshort5378]

The front is so ugly to me.

[@jasonracey9600]

It's trying to look luxe but seems a bit overwhelming for the size of the vehicle.

[@wildbill23c]

The whole thing is ugly.

[@naveenthemachine]

My 2020 toyota Camry XSE v6 is so much better than this joke. In fact my Camry is better in just about every way than ANY Lexus nx. More power way better performance and handling and ride, quieter, more luxurious inside, more legroom, a lot more refinement, and it’s way better looking

[@mikej238]

your mom's Camry?

[@naveenthemachine]

@@mikej238 my Camry. My mom owns an 18 rav4 and my dad owns an 02 Elantra so jokes on you

[@mikej238]

@@naveenthemachine you said you owned a 2002 Elantra. The lies are unraveling 😂

[@naveenthemachine]

@@mikej238 no it isn’t lol I have a 2020 Camry XSE, 2018 RAV4 XLE, and a 2002 Elantra GLS

[@wildbill23c]

Wow a vehicle without a damn turbo....other automakers take note. Other than this thing is totally hideous looking.

[@Nathans_Margarita_Salt]

Anyone spending even close to $67,000 dollars for a NX anything must be huffing paint... thats absolutely INSANE

[@alanmay7929]

Hey! You get what you paid for! All those features aren’t free!

[@jwd5160]

😂😂

[@markschoenhals7344]

Lol. I got in the NX and I could barely move.

[@Nathans_Margarita_Salt]

@Alan May $67,000 for some compact 4 cylinder hybrid...? Yeah, thanks but no thanks. You can buy a brand new Sequoia for that price. Hell that's more than most GX 460s

[@KKX8619]

Thats not that much, especially these days