2025 Lexus NX 350h: Better Than A RAV4 Prime?

[@ashleythetherapist7831]

I have a 2025 NX 350 premium. I love her. I’ve ridden in Rav 4’s before and there’s no comparison especially if you like luxury

[@MrDragon9000]

I drove a 2024 NX 350h Premium and it’s the best SUV I’ve driven. 40 mpg was normal, super fast, responsive even in eco mode, quiet, comfortable and best of cost me $24 to fill up (March of this year) and gave a range of close to 400 miles and I drive average 75 mph. I’m still geeked out about it costing it $24 to fill up for a SUV and when the gas prices were high!

[@Aaron-zc9cw]

Ben didn't explain it very well but the difference in quality between a Lexus and Toyota is huge. Aslo that ML stereo is amazing and JBL are average at best. If you have the money the upgrade is worth it.

[@odaatintucson]

I have had my 2025 NX 350H and could not love it more. I have owned several Toyotas; most recently anAvalon. I had taken a test drive in a RAV 4 and it was nice but unimpressive. I decided to visit a Lexus dealer, and once I drove the 2025 NX 350H Premium, there was no going back. It is beautifully designed inside and out, and drives and handles beautifully. It has plenty of power, so I have not tried the sport mode yet. It is an amazing piece of technology, and in my opinion, the entire driving experience far exceeds that of the RAV 4.

[@Damage_Inc]

I'm in the market right now and this truly feels like the more premium/luxury RAV4. It's one or the other for me. Thanks for showing us this car!

[@ThatCaymanGuy]

exactly, f*ck it all and f*cking no regrets!

[@god-son-love]

Those who say Lexus is just Toyota never drives a Lexus NX350 ever. The speed and reliability is another level, not to mention Toyota is already reliabile. Best car and real luxurious experience with an friendly price! If you buy a luxury car and can't afford to drive it as your daily, and can't afford to follow the maintained schdule, or can't afford to buy a brand new one, and don't look down on people who is not stupid enough to pay premium to own a logo.😂

[@odaatintucson]

I couldn't agree more. No comparison. I bought three new Toyotas and was sure I would never buy anything else, but now I can't imagine going back. My 2025 Lexus NX 350H is such a pleasure to drive, and nothing like the RAV 4, in my opinion. I have had my Lexus for nearly a month and am currently getting 38.3 MPG. Finally, I understand what it means to drive a "luxury" car. We'll done, Lexus.

[@SM-le7qb]

I own a 2023 NX Hybrid and I like it a lot.

[@maggiemae6281]

Picked up the 2025 NX350H Premium in June. Driving it to get the best gas mileage is stressful. It's like a game to see what mpg and driving efficiency I get. I miss the mindless driving. I don't think the 12V battery charges. Once a week I connect the 12V battery to a trickle charger. Even though I drive 13 miles each way to work, it isn't charging the 12V. I find it to be a dirt magnet on the outside, especially the back where there are flat ridges where dirt connects. I parked in a dirt lot and when I washed my car, the fine dirt somehow made it inside the door rims. It took me a while to get used to the loose steering. I find the interior to be well laid out.

[@susanmeredith4957]

Love the red interior. Looks sharp. Can’t wait to get mine soon.

[@benlecluyse]

Insane NX Ben !! 🤍🤍

[@Paxsina]

Just Purchased a 2025 NX450h+ and it was life changing

[@william6765]

I have an NX 350h and the drive feel is just more refined. More precise

[@spades9048]

I bought a 2025 NX350h last month. A RAV4 is definitely cheaper. If that’s what you want or better yet - if you like it more than even better. But I personally feel I spend too much time in my car as is and so I want that time to be as enjoyable as possible.

[@odaatintucson]

Driving my 2025 Lexus NX 350H feels like a spa experience. So much better than my Toyota Avalon, which I absolutely loved driving.

[@Azel247]

People love the Rav 4. But they somehow think that a "fancy Rav 4" is an insult I don't get it

[@ThatCaymanGuy]

My wife is interested in the Lexus NX350h he has a long commute and is looking for something more comfortable with Toyota reliability.

[@steveh545]

is it quieter? that's sort of a big deal, goes along with comfort in the luxury equation.

[@gosman949]

very quiet compared to RAV4.

[@odaatintucson]

Very quiet and smooth ride.

[@stoof102]

I have a 2024 NX 350h and it is much quieter than my previous Toyota RAV4 and 4Runner. As an example of Lexus quiet engineering, the windshield and front windows are noise suppressing double pane laminate glass. Roll the front window down and run your fingers along the top edge. You can feel the two panes of glass. There are many other examples of quiet engineering in the NX.

[@yuxk]

Run flat tires on all trims? Can you use regular fuel in hybrids?

[@JacketChen-zy3jd]

I just purchased an NX 350h, and overall I'm very happy with it, the exterior, and interior are all to my liking.However,the cargo box of the original car is not big, and this cargo cover blocks a lot of space. It is too fixed and takes up a lot of space. Sometimes I need to pull some tools and things like that, which requires a lot of space. In comparison, I prefer to buy replacements online. The price is not expensive, and it is also a very good choice.

[@yuxk]

What's the original car?

[@CycloneCleaver]

Are there a lot of differences between the 2022 and 2025 model? And another question, can you turn off the wireless charger, or is it always on?

[@loveluxury3511]

Just purchased the 2025 NX 250 premium 3 weeks ago. No difference in 2022 vs 2025 and if so minimal. Can’t turn off the wireless charger.

[@CycloneCleaver]

@@loveluxury3511 it feels just like bad design that you can’t turn it off haha. Other than that, I feel like the dashboard should be be updated to full digital to be on par with the other premium cars. Besides that, I feel like this should be my next car. I really love it. Thank you kindly for your answer.

[@william6765]

The 2025 has better suspension and a charger that works. I know as I lost a 2022 recently and got a 2025. Best value is premium trim

[@CycloneCleaver]

@@william6765 What was the problem with the charger?

[@ppw8716]

Your review is much too succinct and you skimmed through pretty quickly. However, I clicked because I’m considering this car.

[@MathewPaulose-d9x]

When will this be available?

[@lionintu]

2 way lumbar support or 4 way? Uyou kinda skimmed past it

[@taisho32]

I believe the driver side has 2 way lumbar support and an 8 way adjustable seat. Passenger has an 8 way adjustable seat

[@盧某人-k5r]

這輛NX350H品質穩定+外型亮麗，是一輛不錯的豪華S U V。

[@KenMcCune-wb3jp]

Lexus built a fast car I don't believe it

[@naveenthemachine]

Fast car!? 😂😂😂😂😂😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shiftautomotive854]

they got plenty isf, is500, gsf, rcf , rcf track, LFA, LS500, LC500

[@naveenthemachine]

@@shiftautomotive854 ISF IS500 GSF RCF LC500 LS500 LFA are all slow

[@shiftautomotive854]

@@naveenthemachine nah they are quick and LFA definitely not slow a car

[@ItsYolande_ZA]

Can you please do a review of the 2025 Lexus NX 350h in Orange 🙏🏽 Thanks.

[@johnsanford3596]

The biggest benefit of this would be a quieter ride. Yet, $20k for quieter? Methinks probably not.

[@DuderOneKenobi]

I am a Canadian in Taiwan, and I am on the cusp of buying a 2025 NX 350h. I am feeling apprehensive about pulling the trigger because I worry that the 2026 or 2027 NX might be significantly revised or improved. Any thoughts?

[@sandyguevara1933]

I purchased the 2024 NX 450h. I was thinking of waiting for a new model too, but you’ll also be paying about $5,000 more. I purchased my vehicle during the time the 2025’s were coming out and they were at least $2,000 more. I was waiting for Lexus to get rid of the navigation center square. When I saw the new large screen and the gas savings that I would be getting from my current 2013 350 Rx that was getting 18 mpg, I knew it was time. I will say my leather interior and steering wheel were better quality in my2013. That kind of bothered me, but I still enjoy my new car.

[@DuderOneKenobi]

@@sandyguevara1933 the cost difference is not of concern. Here in Taiwan the price of an imported car is quite high as compared to Canada or the US. You might be surprised to know that an NX runs $120,000 CAD / $88,000 USD.

[@william6765]

The 2025 is improved over the 2024. Has better suspension, wireless charger works better. Higher ground clearance

[@DuderOneKenobi]

@@william6765 I just took delivery of my 2025 NX 350h loaded and I love it!

[@jsundberg5542]

does the hybrid model require premium gas?????????

[@infpsych]

No. I put regular in mine and I get 42 mpg. (2025 NX 350h premium version)

[@odaatintucson]

I use premium gasoline because it is recommended for the best performance. It costs a little more, but the car drives flawlessly, and I don't fill up as often now that I drive a hybrid.

[@CarGeek360]

Hi Ben, my grandpa is in the market for a brand-new car and is currently cross-shopping the Toyota RAV4 Limited and Lexus NX350 Luxury Pkg (non-hybrid ones), can you give me a quick comparison between the two? I would like to know how you feel both cars stack up to each other and weather the Lexus is worth the $15k extra or not, my grandpa wants a smaller SUV to replace his 2016 Camry XLE and isn’t interested in anything other than Toyota and Lexus

[@BenHardyCars]

I’ll work on filming a comparison

[@KPHVAC]

Have him test drive the hybrid models as well. They drive better. The interior of the Toyota Venza is really nice, darn near Lexus quality for less money.

[@CarGeek360]

@@KPHVAC he hates hybrids tbh

[@CarGeek360]

@@BenHardyCars okay thank you, you have time tho as my grandpa likes to buy cars in September

[@waterzap99]

The Lexus is nicer. More hp. Faster. Quiter interior. Dealers are also usually better. Is it worth $15k extra? Only the person buying it can decide that. But it is nicer.

[@pocrakaa]

is the speed in mph or kmph?

[@stea2494]

Touchpad on steering are not well thought out imo, one of the reason i didnt buy a new RX, went with BMW instead

[@consentidocomunwithcommons7698]

As soon you said SHIFTER ( CVT 😮)). My mind 🧠 when melt down Noooo CVT that is crap 💩 I work with them

[@MR3DDev]

I wish the IS had this infotaiment design.

[@TheRasta4ri]

Toyota Rav4 is the only vehicle I know of to have fallen from a elevated highway accident landed on all fours with passengers surviving

[@AmoebaCulture]

Tiger Woods fell off a cliff in his Genesis

[@nateisright]

What? I need some data on how many times someone traded a pickup truck for a Prius. Or were you just talking nonsense?

[@Richard-w6b]

You forgot to mention that the NX does NOT come with a spare tire, the RAV4 does. Game changer for me. I can't imagine every time getting a flat (yes the NX has run flat tires for about 50 miles capability) and having to tow the car somewhere. Besides, have you tried to purchase run flat tires from your local service station or tire center. Not readily available. And lastly run flat tires ride harder than standard tires, ya feel every bump.

[@WokeisaJoke0522]

So I’m just gonna buy a tire kit and get Michilen tires after the run flat tires wear out on my NX 350h

[@annv4338]

If you can find a 2024 Toyota Venza I would go with that. No run flats and a spare tire. They aren’t shipping anymore Venzas over hear because Toyota is sending the Crown in its place. I love my Venza. Definitely an upgrade from a RAV.

[@foxtrat1957]

Those two brands are not the same grade, how do you compare that?

[@jeffnesbitt1168]

Ben could you adjust your GoPro when driving please…be nice to see where u are going instead of looking down at the footwell. Thx!

[@2024_Edge]

Where’s your glasses bro

[@jessiewright1975]

Lol that why I pick the lexus because it a toyota 😂😂😂😂 how many times I will have to tell u that

[@aggreygaime2079]

Luxury Toyota 🤦🏽‍♂️🤣👏🏾💯

[@MilesAnastasios87]

Lexus beats the german competitors overall. If you want real greatness, look up for the Lexus LC 500, or the Lexus LS

[@MEN101]

Woo Joo first

[@benlecluyse]

So ?

[@MEN101]

@@benlecluyse are you a joo?

[@LeticiaGoodmanuj]

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[@naveenthemachine]

Answers nope 😂. They’re literally the same car. Everything is the same. Only difference is the fact that one wears ugly lipstick

[@kevij371]

Not only lexus , acura rdx is same as honda crv, infinity qx50 is same as nissan rogue , genesis gv70 is same as hyundai tucson, audi q5 and porsche macan is same as vw tiguan . You always complaining that lexus is lipstick of toyota . Go do your mango job.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@kevij371 wrong on all of them 1. The Rdx doesn’t share underpinnings with the CRV. The Rdx uses its own exclusive platform. If everything were shared the Rdx would have the 1.5t and cvt from the CRV and the regular awd instead of SH AWD 2. The gv70 doesn’t share a single thing with the tuscon. The tuscons fwd while the gv70 is RWD. The gv70 uses a 2.5t or 3.5t with a RWD 8 speed and a RWD based AWD system. 3. An Audi q5 dosent cost under 30K. Plus it’s already RWD based to begin with. The macan is also RWD biased 4. Lexus shares everything with Toyota including the TNGA K platform which is a Camry platform. The RX ES TX NX all ride on the TNGA K platform which is lap used in the camry and rav4, both of which cost less than 30K. They didn’t even try to differentiate themselves here. All the engines the NX uses are used in the rav4 and Camry. Sure the turbo is unique to the NX but it’s as fast as the rav4 hybrid but it gets lower mpg so it’s a loss loss kind of thing here. It you’re going to mock me at least get your facts straight

[@kevij371]

@@naveenthemachine what about acura integra and honda civic, they both have sam platform, same interior yet different looks. And speaking of lexus and toyota problem , they did it way before you exist . Lexus and toyota did it in 80s . In some countries , 2nd and 3rd gen lexus rx was rebadged as toyota harrier , lexus es as toyota windom , lexus lx as toyota land cruiser , lexus is as toyota altezza . So you are too late to say that lexus is a lipstick of toyota.

[@Andyt11]

The main difference is just insulation and sound deadening. I'm surprised the NX is based on the RAV4 when it looks closer to the Venza instead.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@Andyt11 but both of them are the same car