Driving the 2023 Lexus NX 350 F Sport - FPV Impressions

[@KirkKreifels]

Do you want first person quick drives on nearly every car I get alongside the normal review?

[@jonathansoriano8]

oh yes please just like the topher, wanna hear how those rev up with passing and NVH and sound system in asphalt.

[@aaron73much]

I think that would be a great move for the channel Kirk

[@Ronn58]

Yes , I enjoyed this quick review ! A great overview. 😊I’m a GX fan, but enjoy looking at all your reviews of other cars .

[@donaldbanner2185]

@@Ronn58 Jus a Lil' too large for me as I like quick nimble vehicles....However, the GX is one fine vehicle just as all Lexus cars. We all get the flash in the pan Euro's however at the end we become educated and realize OUR time in life is Sooooo valuable...and albeit most lease (I do not) and even in the lease warr. you spend your time you will Never get back!!! going to and from or at a freaK'n dealer. Lexus are bullet proof so when it counts to an important meeting or to the hospital I take the Lexus and again said Ferrari is parked in garage for Sunday!!

[@luckyyu2004]

I have 22 NX350h. It is the perfect city cruiser. I have hit 50+mpg at a couple tank. The reliability and comfort really won my heart. Mine is a base trim and they include auto tinting rear view mirrors.

[@antoniolomeli7956]

I have a ‘24 hybrid as well and I’m regularly getting 38-40+ mpg and it still has decent pull when you need it!

[@omendarklight1526]

Owner of a nearly the exact same setup, the blue is absolutely gorgeous in any lighting. Love the design inside and out. It has a ton of features that can get overwhelming at times😂. Door handles became second nature in no time, don't even notice them anymore. The dash is ok, mine has the red glove box with the 24 update so it looks better. Love my 24 NX 350 F Sport, but they called mine superman at my dealer😂.... I hate super man😑

[@alengreen589]

I like the exterior design, thanks Kirk 😀

[@blu_is500]

Lexus did a really good job with the redesign. The weird beaky nose of the previous version was a huge turn off. I know the bottom portion was removed for some reason, but I’m glad it’s no longer an issue. What really chaps my butt, the SUV FSports get the ‘F Sport’ logo on the headrests, but my IS 500 Premium doesn’t! Not cool Lexus, not cool. Thanks for posting! 😎👏🏽

[@donaldbanner2185]

OUCH!......................... No "F" on head rest................Hmmmmmmmmmmm? I have seen appropriate Decals that affix and wear Very well...avail w/ "same curvy "F"...approx1/1/2" to 2"....Personally, I would approach these IMO!

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Love the blue. Still prefer that Pilot blue, but this is also very cool looking.😎

[@donaldbanner2185]

.............Kirk,, I bought my 450h+ "F" Spoty in Atomic Silver with Circut Red interior after you reviewed it in 2022 in Arizona... Best decision I ever made as my model has been going up in price because you can not get them. I purchased mine in California in Jan of 2022 it has all carbon fiber where all the piano Black was....Red Calipers and all Red "F" Sport badges . Additionally has Carbon Fiber exterior pieces throughout with a rear Carbo💯n Fiber small wing/ not raised on dec-klid. One of the first 450h+ F Sports in the country Directly from Japan. I put Michelin's on it to get a VERY smooth ride and less rolling resistance....gett'n 49 miles per 120V charge on elec. and as you know I still have the option to get REGULAR gas as per owners manual...However I never have to buy gas.....Thanks for your original review in the Phoenix Desert....I am a car NUT ...Had em all from Ferrari to 356 Porsche roadster....this is the very best constructed vehicle of them all & the 45oh+ "F" Sport is only made in glorious JAPAN...Thanks once more!💯

[@KirkKreifels]

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. Sounds like you made it even better!

[@assenTINIO]

Love those palm trees

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Agree. The quality of the content seems to go up with only the presence of palm trees.😂

[@craigo2142]

Wow What a great color. Good for Lexus giving us some color. Does it have much more legroom in the rear than the UX? It looked really small when you were sitting back there. Hybrid would be my choice.

[@KirkKreifels]

Way more legroom over UX

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

Still less than the Rav4

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Great review, happy 4th 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@KirkKreifels]

Same to you!

[@islanddon865]

Stunning color. But l still prefer the more tactile and nimble UX, with subtler interior colors. For me, power in an SUV personal (not family) hauler is useless to me, especially when it decreases MPGs and and increases fueling stops on my regular long hauls. I dont care for one multipurpose vehicle. If l want edgy handling and power, I have something that was designed to be far more adept at that.😉

[@gengstar09]

Great review! I saw Spider-Man x2 already. Going to watch it again with pops soon. Hope the NX gets a 12” MID

[@jazzbeau507]

I thought the leg room, especially width was narrow in the 2022 and have my knees against both walls. Do you agree?

[@JUNBUGSQUAT]

I like how you now do POV, although the format looks very similar to "someone else's"

[@newtypeshawty]

There’s only so many ways you can format a POV to be honest

[@KirkKreifels]

​@@newtypeshawtyexactly

[@KirkKreifels]

I'll develop my own way of doing it. Testing the waters a bit

[@JUNBUGSQUAT]

@@newtypeshawty True

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Cool

[@michaelvella8511]

Same as last year’s 😮

[@KirkKreifels]

2024 has minor changes

[@TalismanPHX]

Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸 Kirk

[@KirkKreifels]

Happy 4th!

[@brianmwirigi200]

Amazing review! If I may ask how does these 2.4l turbo engine in Lexus NX 350 F sport compare to the turbo 2.4l engine in Subaru outback,which is more reliable for long-term ownership? Which is more powerful?

[@normaninsandiego7061]

I like the blue. Happy 4th of July.

[@bLuDrGn2011]

How does it compare to the Venza and Rav4, since they are practically the same platform?

[@KirkKreifels]

Better materials. Bigger engine.

[@Lexus_By_Alberto]

I wish they had this color outside of the F sport. The seats are uncomfortable compared to the non f sport models

[@primetime1838]

How does it compare to the mazda cx 50

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, Why can't the Lexus NX offer EVERYTHING the RAV4 offers plus MORE luxury and performance?🤔 Why does there have to be such a drop in practicality when the RAV4 platform is adapted for the premium NX? 🤨

[@SfifT8]

Kirk can you do car reviews on other brands? I love your content but I think you have more to give

[@KirkKreifels]

Yeah mate. I review whatever comes to me.

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

I saw a NX and it was parked next to a Rav4 and it is unbelievable how small the NX is!! Wow. I would never pay big SUV prices for that miniature suv especially with all the upgrades. Tiny backseat legroom, tiny cargo, tiny from the outside...waste of money.

[@wyw201]

Then you just think the Miata is a huge waste of money lol

[@keithmatthias4348]

ANY car with run flats is off my list

[@tommy13965]

Save your money and get a turbo cx5.

[@EvaSlash]

Why does this NX exterior look exactly like 4th generation RAV4? It looks like a fat jelly bean on wheels. I don't see anything great about the design of this NX

[@thisisgoingtopain]

Sounded like you were so bored in the NX 😅

[@KirkKreifels]

I tried not to give any major opinions until my full review haha

[@donaldbanner2185]

@@KirkKreifels I believe he stated that the 350 would not be his first choice, However like me the 450h+ "F" Sport is sooooo much quicker....with ALL that torq out of the whole it is quicker even than the numbers suggest as I blew away a 735i beemer albeit, for 1/2 block ( however I am no dummy, as the big V8 would catch up ..but we both smiled because 305 hp with that large batt. / Torq isVery quick (as elec cars are) and No Premium Gas. IMO the thrill is always out of the hole to first block...Then SPEED KILLS) Additionally, as mentioned prior I went with the Atomic Silver Color because it makes the Black POP Note: the front grill / nice pattern and the Large Black functional air ducts on both sides of the large gloss BLACK GRILL...ALSO NOTICE THE GEOMETRY OF THE LINES AS THEY ALL FORM z'S LIKE the Lexus check mark...... i.e. front fascia (Atomic Silver ..... silver with gold metalflake subtle) separations against Gloss Black and Gloss Black Mags , driver door and shoot-gun door dark matching tint, against the Black chrome With the RED Calipers...sorta makes a statement....My Lic Plate says: C DON GO i.e. Dick and Jane read in grammar school!