Plug-in hybrid electric SUV tested - 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ review (F Sport PHEV)

[@pepe-r-ling]

Here are some facts about cargo space: BMW X3 (Plug-in) - 450L, Audi Q5 (Plug-in) - 465L and Mercedes GLC (Plug-in) - 395L. So, the 520L cargo space of the NX isn't that bad for a Plug-in hybrid ;-) I can't imagine that other plug-in hybrids can be driven more sportily. The M, AMG and RS certainly are, but not the plug-in hybrids. The NX can also be driven like a fully electric car, you can accelerate as much as you want - it stays in electric mode as long as the batteries are full. With the other manufacturers, the engine will start.

[@nicolascounio9906]

In Europe, probably the best premium medium size SUV available. Cheaper than its german (X3, Q5) and Swedish-chinese (XC-60) PHEV counterparts. Lightyears ahead in hybrid technology and in fuel economy...done deal for me !

[@sleepyjoescumbag1663]

Don't forget it's just a Toyota 🤣 which puts it light years behind in the luxury market 🤣

[@donaldbanner2185]

@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm? Just a Toyota.....Hey dummy, Toyota is the absolute MOST reliable car on the Planet!!!...they say oh it is just a toyota...i say YES and any european brand can Not compeat on build quality...End of Story! I own this 450h+ and have 573 miles on Battery only up to 84 mph and forty miles per 120V charge...i.e NO GAS! show me ANY Non reliable European repair oriented...people lease & / get ripped off, for three years and replace beamer, cedes or any other? Lexus is a fine automobile do your research!

[@kkb8510]

@@donaldbanner2185 there are a lot of Toyota hater bots trying to bring down Toyota everywhere online unfortunately

[@c3vzn]

@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 Yeah and Audi is a VW, BMW is a Mini & Mercedes is a Smart :)

[@Sartheris]

@@c3vzn exactly. I've driven several Audis, and believe me when I tell you this - Audis are much more VW than Lexus are Toyotas.

[@ugnhyme]

I own the NX450h+. What will surprise most people is the real life EV distance. I am getting 41 miles on the EV mode on a full charge. Such an awesome car. It’s so plush.

[@TiimBow]

We have one coming in white looking forward to trying out the hybrid vs full electric. Supposed to be here in 3-4 weeks been a long wait lol

[@ajanthicostha3133]

@@TiimBow ajanthicosta

[@ajanthicostha3133]

Ajanthicosta

[@fernandoleal8504]

What you thing about e-CVT transmission? You like it, when you drive higher then 100Km/h in hybrid mod?

[@stanley20924]

@@TiimBow hey which dealer you bought from! I'm trying to find one

[@greenwave016]

I have one on order in Los Angeles. YES I bought it because of the 37 mile Electric range. Very excited and will share info when I get it in a few weeks.

[@donaldbanner2185]

You will get approx 43 miles per charge...Enjoy!

[@dominick358]

Let me know! In Los Angeles as well and plan on placing a order very soon. How long was your wait? Did you have to pay over msrp?

[@lindajassim5717]

I got the car and love it. It was waiting at the Port of Los Angeles for almost a month because of a trucker shortage. But I got it and it’s an excellent car I would say it’s more like 37 to 38 miles on electric. This is great because I can go all over town on electric when I come home just charge it so I haven’t been using any gas in Los Angeles.

[@dominick358]

@@lindajassim5717 yes I’m the general la area 35-40 on ev is perfect for pretty much anywhere especially if you can charge mid trip. Glad you like it happy driving! Do you mind saying what dealer you got it from? Been hearing so many different things about this car concerning availability

[@lindajassim5717]

@@dominick358 I bought the car at Santa Monica Lexus. I like them except by the time I finished purchasing it was very hard to get in touch with them again

[@RichardDerwentC]

It works brilliantly for me. I plug it in each night to my ordinary 13mm plug, cost ,e less than £1 to drive 50 miles. I only only use petrol on longer trips

[@greenwave016]

$60-65 K - but then there are warranties that can be added for a lot more. I love my car so much. Around town I never use gas. I get about 39 on EV.

[@PabloTheThinker]

What MPG are you getting after the battery is depleted?

[@lehsu]

Is there something wrong with the left headlight at 13:05? The “check” is not lit.

[@donaldbanner2185]

............Why do you WANT a stiff ride in a SUV....wake up it is a SUV not a ferrari!

[@killerteapot89]

You say the boot is 60 litres down on the RAV4. Is this an error? I thought it was 22

[@chrisredmond3093]

Great video. Shots are quite dark though, especially in the vehicle making it difficult to see the details.

[@donaldbanner2185]

…..Glad you LOVE this car...........I own the 2022 450h+ F sport..Note the Heads Up display on the windshield W/14” Crystal clear display on both, alone makes the Lexus better........Mine is 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)...simply said: 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 Check Engine Light Gucci headache) .......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 43 miles per 120 Volt charge (real world driving my experience.) 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+ ! ….One more thing, Jus' a heads up!......My wife drives the RX 2020 model...Consider putting Michelins on your NX 450h+ F Sport......Far and away EVEN a much smoother ride Much better ride than the HARD Run Flat Bridgestones that come stock. Carry a Batt. quality inflator ( DeWalt 20V MAX Corded/Cordless Air Inflator ) and string tar impregnated rope insert-er and Do-Not wait for AAA.

[@AB-sk3iy]

It has no spare tire, if you don't know

[@donaldbanner2185]

@@AB-sk3iy It is FAR BETTER to always carry a elec tire inflater & a hole punch filler with Tar impregnated string.....No removal of tire no dangerous jack to fall No waiting for AAA by the fwy.....simply locate hole remove nail / screw w/ plyiers pull out shove Tar/String fill with air ....and you do not have to later also go to the Gas station to have tire repaired

[@dimekoza]

What is the fuel economy when the engine is charging the battery?

[@Sartheris]

Good question, would like to know that as well

[@PabloTheThinker]

This is what they never say. MPG is worse than the NX350h. It’s a gimmick and not worth the extra cost.

[@distantearth]

@@PabloTheThinker some reviews I have seen say about 5.5L/100km in normal Hybrid mode, with depleted battery. Which is still close to the 5L/100km of the 350h. So the 450h+ is definitely not a gimmick. Unless you are driving day after day without nightly charging, the battery charge will take a large chunk out of your daily petrol cost and increase the economy to something like 3.8L/100km or better. Even 0L/100km if driving under 100km.

[@PabloTheThinker]

@@distantearth It is a gimmick in the sense that you will never break even in the additional cost.

[@Hazza188]

the 450H+ is far too expensive in Aust. But it's for those willing to spend the cash and can't be assed fuelling up as often as the Hybrid. The 350H is the sweet spot.

[@SuperStewfart]

Much cheaper than the European equivalents.

[@Sartheris]

Aust? Austin? Australia? Austria?

[@pgjudo]

How is the NX their mid-size SUV? The LX is the full-size, GX is the mid-size, RX is the compact, and the NX is even smaller, so… not sure I’d call it sub-compact, but it’s far from their mid-size GX offering.

[@abhisheksethi8869]

does this car use premium gas? also is the engine same as rav 4 prime?

[@donaldbanner2185]

The Manual on the 450h+ reads it needs 87% or more Octane...so it will use Regular BUT WHY....Exceptionally Quiet Very Sact i.e. report at drag strip of 0 to 60 in 5.6 sec with HIGH Torque out of the hole w/ (3) elec motors one rear and two front.....I NEVER USE Gas At ALL....nice to have the option however!

[@SuperStewfart]

We have a BMW X3 and we have waited for the iX3 launch. Beautiful to drive but the range is unacceptable. I can go diving at Heron Island from the Sunshine Coast return, 950km, and still have 100km of diesel range in my car. I have bought the NX450. It offers me all the driver assistance features and, with our excellent solar pv system, we will rarely use petrol. You forgot to explain, or perhaps you did not understand, the reason for the new door release system.

[@TS-es5xu]

How did you get the solar PV system? does lexus provide that?

[@SuperStewfart]

@@TS-es5xu we have 32 solar panels of capacity 9kW generating an average 50kW per day. We also have some battery storage. Cost about AU$27k.

[@Sartheris]

Most car reviewers do not seem to understand the reason behind the new door release system

[@thedrbunny]

Annoying thing in Australia 450h version does not have panoramic, mark levenison speakers and parking assist compared to the 350h which has this.

[@nkgudih]

Is all about costs & a trade off

[@Karl-Benny]

Can the Passenger see the centre screen

[@cmjr2003]

Please make more clear that the pricing is not in USD!

[@tocspectrum3382]

Great Video. Thanks

[@ariand1689]

Thanks amazing review

[@jagaro]

Picking mine up next week.

[@saikrishnan8277]

Hows the experience driving it so far ?

[@jagaro]

@@saikrishnan8277 It has been excellent. No complaints so far (other than with the Lexus app, but that will improve with time). With warmer temperatures and as it learns our driving behaviour, the car continues to improve upon its electric range. It is very quiet, fast and discrete. The biggest surprise is the lack of body roll in cornering (I came from a German brand) and was happy to discover this. If you can get one...do it.

[@saikrishnan8277]

@@jagaro Thank you!

[@PabloTheThinker]

What MPG are you getting after the battery is depleted?

[@jagaro]

@@PabloTheThinker After a year of driving the average is 3.4L/100km. The best has been 2.2L/100km. The last was 6.6L/100km. Just know that the battery never fully depletes so that it can always be in hybrid mode instead of full electric.

[@michaellui74]

Great video can you please tell me nx450h plus where is the car built???? Thx

[@donaldbanner2185]

Mine was Manufactured in JAPAN all the first ones Are....Vin# plate/reveals TRY TO GET A JAPAN Made!........Many are now built in Canada where the Unions will Not let you get fired if you come to work with a Hang Over and OPP's forgot a bolt or two or wiring harness...BOO!

[@distantearth]

For the Australian market, all NX models are built in Japan.

[@tommyclarke3225]

Just curious, is your partner a car reviewer as well?

[@donaldbanner2185]

What is a Partner??? Lil" Tommy.

[@tommyclarke3225]

@@donaldbanner2185 it’s really none of my business, I’m just being nosy. I was trying to see if you are dating another Australian car reviewer. Don’t mind me

[@bohakevington3975]

Nice

[@JC-hv5mu]

No wireless apple car play 😫

[@distantearth]

It does have wireless Apple and Android now. They upgraded it in mid 2022, after this review was uploaded.

[@GuuiYae]

I hate that Black Interior. Absolutely tasteless

[@donaldbanner2185]

I have the Circut Red F Sport interior ABSOLUTELY Gorgeous with Racy Black centers and GREAT Dark Red.......the 350 gets a washed out ed unless you get the F Sport w/ circut red!

[@neilhoskins3796]

Can’t buy one in the USA. They don’t make them.

[@saikrishnan8277]

It is available in USA

[@coastiesaurus6810]

Enjoy the Premium Gas bill. Myself, I am waiting for my Tesla, pure electric Cybertruck, no nasty oil and gas to mess with thank you.

[@leighgrant7051]

Just a thrown together car!

[@distantearth]

The Tesla Cybertruck is like a cartoon car to use instead of pink Hummers, for prom parties. One recent preview of it said that shifting it into Drive, Neutral, Reverse etc has to be done via the infotainment screen. Yikes.

[@donaldbanner2185]

............Does NOT use premium...there is NO TORBO on the 450h+ F Sport....which is a GREAT Thing, this vehicle uses Regular gas and in hybred mode gets 89 miles per gallon....However, I NEVER buy gas as I get 49 miles per 120Voltcharge..enough for three days and Never Have to pay nor wait in line at a gas station!

[@elpangi]

Is overrated expensive 89000 is absurd

[@midlifemom5829]

Is this $89k USD ?

[@donaldbanner2185]

....................... Go buy a Euro more expensive Terrible reliability and Re-Sale will plummet...GQQD LUCK w/ beeemer cedes volvo!