2022 Lexus NX All-New Compact Crossover: Full Review and Trail Test.

[@gns942]

6:41 In 2015, a Texas man and his dog died in their Corvette because the battery died and the electric door locking mechanism wasn't functional. He couldn't find the manual override in time (as it was hidden somewhere on the floor). Unlike Chevy, whose engineering is highly questionable, Lexus took the time to implement a mechanism that works in both electric and manual modes, with the latter tied to the traditional way of opening a door lever (pull to open). It's such a simple and elegant way to incorporate both designs, it boggles the mind to think that Chevy could not have come up with something similar, or that their bean counters would try to save cost by going full electric switch only.

[@marcohayauxdutilly4889]

it has so much road presence wow

[@vinayshsureshram277]

Awesome review, thanks! The Trail Mode test is something most reviewers don't do. Kudos!

[@ethan.tremblay]

Why do carmakers keep insisting on those horrible 20 inch wheels with low profile tires!!! I pine for the days when cars had real rubber that get through pockmarked surfaces with aplomb.

[@commbubba1990]

wheels weigh less than tires and the location of that weight is important for better economy. rely on the suspension more to manage impacts. sans your wheels being bent.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Was going to comment when Ryan is talking about outside noise, probably what he’s hearing is the noise from the run-flat tires! I do not care for run-flat tires

[@Jaybearno]

You dropped that vocab word down with aplomb my friend

[@josefernandez2722]

@@eleanormassaro5195 Can you just simply replace with regular tires?

[@koichi.k1161]

Excellent design. Think Lexus has returned to the top of the class and is certainly the best daily driver out there.

[@naveenthemachine]

Top of the class… no it isn’t… improved yes but still not best in class or a benchmark

[@SonicSouz]

@@naveenthemachine I really want to to disagree with you, but based on the reviews Ive watched, unless youre buying one of the hybrid models, the performance seem a bit medicre. I was really looking forward to that 2.4L T, too

[@James-il3tq]

@@SonicSouz Agree the turbo 2.4 puts out disappointing 0-60. Likely Toyota went conservative with the turbo to extend longevity of the turbo and engine (typical Toyota)

[@MistaRhoi]

“No one will buy a Lexus to go off-roading.” - Not so sure about that. The GX & LX have real off-roading chops, but you already knew that. LOL!

[@FriENTlyFire]

Those two are the only way you can get a Land Cruiser in the states anymore as well. Lots of people are gonna start buying lexuses to go off-roading, unless Toyota wises up.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@FriENTlyFire Exactly, that's why I've been holding on to my GX for years!!

[@ronj8188]

I think that's depends on how rich you are 😅.

[@davids1816]

That is NOT very many people.

[@hammywammy6813]

@@Kiss__Kiss what year GX? I love GX’s

[@zohanele.d139]

This thing is seriously beautiful!

[@john-danielmartin8753]

Honestly feel subaru needs to get that 8 speed for their vehicles

[@alanmay7929]

I totally agree with you mate

[@Superminuter]

Can't agree more, now Subaru and Toyota are closer together than ever, if Subaru starts work on integrating Aisin transmissions with their symmetrical AWD system, that's a 30% increase in sales guaranteed.

[@michaelchin4456]

Subaru transmission always get overheated if your aggressively

[@alanmay7929]

@@michaelchin4456 doesn't subaru have transmission cooler?!

[@michaelchin4456]

Maybe for certain model like WRX (maybe) but not for crosstrek or forester

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ryan, Many cautious and risk-averse Lexus customers would probably have preferred that smooth 300 hp V6 rather than a turbo engine. That being said, I think the NX 350h is the sweet spot. It shows an upgrade to the Highlander's 240hp Hybrid costs nothing in terms of mpg and only adds performance as well as capability to a RAV4-sized CUV.

[@naveenthemachine]

If youre absolutely sold on the nx I agree get the 350h. The regular 350 needs the 3.5L v6 from the Camry. That would drastically increase sales

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@@naveenthemachine I have to agree with you on this one. Doesn’t seem like from any of the reviews that I’ve seen that the turbo 350 is hitting anywhere near the 0 to 60 times that Lexus is advertising. Hmm. So, yes, sounds like the 350 H would be the better buy

[@omarmustafa6002]

@@naveenthemachine Lexus RX is there for v6... NX sells will drop by a lot if they decides to put v6's in NX...

[@James-il3tq]

@@eleanormassaro5195 Agree with those hp and torque numbers you'd expect this NX to get 0-60 a lot faster. Perhaps these testers are running on regular fuel and not premium they're rated for? We'll have to wait for a few more reviews to confirm how it performs.

[@wrzl1675]

It’s actually 275 hp and 317 lbs. ft. for the 2022 NX 350, you’d think it would be a bit quicker but it’s more than adequate

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Yes, I’m puzzled by what seems like the lack of low-end torque for having such a high amount of torque🤔

[@James-il3tq]

Wonder if they had regular gas instead of premium those numbers are rated for? Perhaps Toyota holding back on this engine through transmission programming to maximize durability?

[@Alphabet7]

I wish you did more off-road tests

[@stedye]

Phenomenal review. In depth and very detailed , NX is on my short list, along with Acura RDX

[@tobiass1184]

I know these tests are great for figuring out how the awd system works, are the same characteristics we look for here(aggressive power shuffling, startup torque) the best for snow situations? I wish there was a slippery course ryan could test on

[@davids1816]

The tests would be a lot more revealing if they all used the same tires but it's better than nothing.

[@Snappydadshoes]

The lane centering needs a feature where If the camera sees you on your phone it won’t work. These systems only encourage inattentive driving.

[@James-il3tq]

No we don't need more surveillance. People like you are the supporters of jab mandates.

[@Snappydadshoes]

@@James-il3tq that's where you're wrong, kiddo. Mandates and safety features are completely different.

[@normt430]

In our testing, we beat the Lexus-estimated acceleration to 60 mph by a full half-second, hitting 60 in 5.5 seconds versus the quoted 6.0-second time. That's quicker than the other 2022 NX models we've tested, but a 2021 XC60 Recharge reaches 60 in a MotorTrend-tested 5.0 seconds. We haven't yet tested a Q5 plug-in, but Audi estimates its model to be just as quick as the Volvo. In case you wonder, the lighter-weight RAV4 Prime matches the NX450h+'s 5.5-second time to 60. This means the NX plug-in hybrid is both the quickest NX money can buy and the slowest SUV in its tiny segment.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Not bad for a little bit of off-roading and the redirecting of power, Ryan. Impressive. Would love to see what this model does in the snow/ice, if and when you put it through its paces.

[@Ecuador006]

Ice ice baby 🧊 💙 🧊

[@michaelsmith9308]

That off roading better be shopping at the city mall!

[@jeffzhan548]

German cars will always be faster 0-60 but they will always be faster to depreciate and faster to the scrap yard

[@vinayshsureshram277]

Well said! :P

[@jrrichards9392]

Just got mine 2 weeks ago. 350H. No complaints so far.

[@commbubba1990]

takes a fraction of a second to turn on the wipers with a stalk. takes 2 min to turn them on with voice control. gee i wonder which is better.

[@drivingsports]

That’s exactly why we left the looooong pauses in the video. The time to for the system to respond is an important consideration.

[@commbubba1990]

@@drivingsports also - if it's cloud connection based and doesn't keep local data, what happens when that connection is poor or worse case, the cloud is down. and to folks that say that can't happen, please take not facebook was down for a day and amazon azure cloud has had many outages.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I just like to use the auto function with my windshield wipers😁

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@Yama Fanboy Yes, it does, but not sure if you have to get the premium package. It might not be standard across the board, but I see in the new IS, it seems to be standard. One of my favorite features in my 2010 RX!

[@Inventorchibundu]

I really love your videos

[@Johnny-Five]

I heard that this engine might be one of the future options in the next generation Toyota Tacoma.

[@ejshelby5460]

I operated one at a dealer today, first impression was just how heavy the door is!!! What the heck?? The door is heavier than the GX or the LX or even a pick up truck!

[@Iczer1]

On your 0-60 test, what was the outside temperature? It is my understanding that the test drives were in AZ on a particularly hot day which will significantly affect 0-60 times.

[@drivingsports]

It was about 90°

[@Iczer1]

@@drivingsports although that will still affect performance (but not as much), that temperature isn’t as bad as some of the temps I heard about from that day.I had heard up to 106° temperatures that day.

[@drivingsports]

@@Iczer1 It did get hotter later in the day. But we did the run early. There were also multiple waves of journalists throughout the week.

[@vinayshsureshram277]

@@drivingsports I was interested in the 0-60mph time as well. So, does that mean Lexus lied with its claim of 6.6 seconds?

[@drivingsports]

@@vinayshsureshram277 it just means the testing conditions and methodologies are different. We test with a 1-Ft rollout. Lexus may use a 5-Ft or 1mph, or other methodology. Same reason MotorTrend will have yet another different result.

[@TD05SSLegacy]

New CX-5? Cool!

[@naveenthemachine]

The regular cx5 already looks better than this. And the rumored cx50 will be even better

[@eleanormassaro5195]

@@naveenthemachine that may be true but you can’t get a panoramic sunroof in the CX5. If Mazda had offered that I probably would have bought one by now

[@addicz2]

Venza/Harrier is cooler

[@asankapramod5989]

Great review.. keep it up guys!!💛

[@TheSuperpong]

Look like it's not quiet as expected.

[@elvaquero4965]

So let me get this straight... The steering wheel buttons aren't marked, so you have to stare at a heads-up display to figure out which button does what. Despite over 300 ft. lbs. of torque, it is MUCH slower than a Ford Escape and still requires premium fuel to acheive a middling 0-60 time. There is no home screen on the huge 14 inch screen, just a giant nav screen. Climate controls disappear if you full-screen the map, and when you do get them back, some of the functions require digging through a menu to operate. The effing door latches are electronic, and will lock you in the vehicle if some sensor determines that you shouldn't open the door. The cargo space behind the rear seats is nearly half what it is in a Rav4. Did I miss anything?

[@naveenthemachine]

You also missed that the interior isn’t very luxurious inside. But the rest of it yeah you have said what I’ve been saying in other nx videos the entire time. Only now are people starting to take me seriously 🙄

[@johnbrews9724]

Your experience with the Nav system is just the thin end of the wedge judging by my experience using the 2021 Venza. It suggests illegal left turns, can’t find the Post Office, and uses convoluted routes because it is out of date. No-one in their right mind will pay a subscription fee for such a system.

[@Iczer1]

I would default to CarPlay and Siri for navigation in general but I imagine with over the air updates, the nav will improve.

[@DLPTonyATL]

Another great review!

[@iamdenislara]

9:04 every review about this car complains about the buttons and the head up display connection. Dude I learned all of them in like a day and a half and it is super intuitive.

[@peter300pete]

Love your videos. I get whatever I need to know. ❤

[@mizuuchisayomi4391]

That's the one peeve I had with Lexus. I don't understand why it's so hard for them to just give us the option to choose what we want to be the home screen. Navi? Radio? Blank? Just a Clock? Or a Menu with all the options? Or a configurable Menu where you can add/remove from the main screen. I mean, for the love of God, how hard can it be to just let us choose what the home screen is.

[@rromancunard]

Very complete brand like always, thanks for share. 🙏🏼

[@Wild1995]

Great review. I know its not in the same class but for the price, I will take a 4runner over this 😃

[@remycris2108]

The 4Runner is shit on road tho, I drive my car on the road 98 percent of the time

[@plutonium9]

I wonder why they chose the "350" for a 4cyl, the same nomenclature that has been used for the 3.5 v6 since (I think) 2006? I would guess the Rx350 will soon get the same engine.?

[@gns942]

This 2.4T is the replacement to the 2GR-FKS 3.5L V6. I like the V6 better, to be honest, because of its sound, throttle response and because it has been proven to be reliable. However, having 317 lb-ft of torque should help to improve 0 - 60 times when that engine makes it to the RX and the IS.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@gns942 it doesn’t. Performance wise a v6 Camry or even the old rav4 v6 will smoke this

[@commbubba1990]

also - considering the age bracket of Lexus buyers pushing new tech like that is unlikely to be adopted, accepted, or utilized. i work in tech, people can barely handle the bare minimum of technology let alone stuff this advanced while they're supposed to be focused on driving.

[@dkpt1997]

The only thing I dont like on the car is the placement of the giant screen. Looks bad to me, it doesnt integrate that well into the dash.

[@yanpasmawi5964]

Lexus must make a proper awd system like acura sh-awd

[@trailsetter]

Finally they fixed their ancient multimedia system.

[@umeshchandani8607]

Hi Ryan, How do you compare the NX350 with premium package or NX350 F sport to Audi Q5 Premium?

[@psumiz]

Silver rims on a black car look sooo good

[@atmartens]

Not sure I’d pick this over the Acura RDX. It has the hybrid option which is awesome, and a few features that may be nice but those higher price tags are quite a bit more. I love that touch screen but the design of the dash board isn’t my favorite. Also you can’t say you wouldn’t buy a Lexus for off-roading. Isn’t the replacement Land Cruiser going to be a Lexus for USA?

[@drivingsports]

Well, yes, current and future LX and GX models are both based on Land Cruisers (200 and Prado)... but with the caveat that their noses really cause problems for the approach angle capabilities.

[@atmartens]

@@drivingsports Fair points!

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

The RDX has poor reliability and build quality.

[@EZapar]

That gaping maw though. . . Cool car, but I don't know if it's enough for the money. Thanks for the review.

[@matsa77]

Assistant TO the car manager.

[@pablomoreno1999]

Got that, underrated coment

[@larry9700]

Nice review! Does this provide a more "luxury" experience than an Outback Limited or Touring?

[@James-il3tq]

Surely it'll have a nicer interior and quieter more refined ride being a luxery brand

[@AliReza-do5my]

@DrivingSportTV Which one is better Mazda CX5 Signature or this Lexus 350?

[@yisake]

What happens if you park into a tight spot or beside a wall, will the door allow you to open it?

[@giovanni233]

Will the NX be getting the same torque vectoring system the Rav 4 has in its upper trims?

[@drivingsports]

Nope.

[@giovanni233]

@@drivingsports well, that doesn’t make any sense, the NX 350 with the TVD in the rear would be a perfect competitor to the RDX, but seeing your video on the RAV4 with the TVD equipped and seeing what little difference it made (and I’m assuming the chip shortage played a role too) I can also see why they omitted having a TVD in the new NX

[@naveenthemachine]

That’s just awful. A Highlander and rav4 offer torque vectoring but not Lexus.. cmon

[@jasonalpha]

Hi I don’t think the entertainment is rough around the edges at all. Like any system you have to learn it and after a couple days it’s great.

[@jrrichards9392]

I agree. I just picked mine up 2 weeks ago. Literally the only thing I don’t like is the search icon is in a weird spot covering the map info

[@anandanbaskaran3142]

@Driving Sports Tv. for 6feet 1 inch , please advise how did you feel to drive this car for that height . Was the visibility very good?. Thank you

[@mikej238]

I'm 6'2 I test drove a 350hand ordered one. Legroom is fine, so is visibility

[@charlessigmonjr.6552]

@@mikej238, how is headroom?

[@personalfunfest]

"Nobody will by a Lexus to go off roading"... our 2021 GX460 lives off road! That's the only reason we got it.. to off road!! You know this meng!!!

[@drivingsports]

I should have said nobody would buy an NX for off-roading. The GX/LX are legend.

[@personalfunfest]

@@drivingsports I'm tempted to try it... I'm torn between a rav4 off road and the nx... I'm spoiled by the Lexus lux... wish there was a trd Lexus nx.. 😆

[@dwb468]

Ryan, Love your reviews! Thank You! At 1:09 in the video...was there dirt on the hatch or was it painted with a rattle can?

[@drivingsports]

Thanks for watching. That was desert dust. 🐪

[@dwb468]

@@drivingsports 👍🏻

[@pigeonpoo1823]

There's a new EU directive that lane keep assist (possibly some other annoying safety features) come on every time you turn the car on. Can you ask these new assistants 'turn off lane keep assist' or 'engage individual drive mode' rather than 'help me spend money'

[@James-il3tq]

What we need is more government regulation. Because we haven't had enough last 18 months namely forced injections.

[@pigeonpoo1823]

@@James-il3tq hahahahahahaaha We can never have too much government interference.............

[@mea1831]

Did Lexus give you any idea when these may hit the US lots? Dec., Jan?

[@drivingsports]

They were kind of vague, but that's about right... some trims in December with others in January, IIRC.

[@deanpickett3577]

Need to make a t shirt "Legs and Torso Proportionate"

[@jaguar7051]

Do those new cars are made only for handicups?

[@vinayshsureshram277]

I pre-ordered the NX 350 Turbo. Was that a right decision or should I go with the 350h Hybrid?

[@drivingsports]

Oh, that’s tough. I’d probably recommend the hybrid over the turbo.

[@vinayshsureshram277]

@@drivingsports thanks! I changed my order to the hybrid after some more analysis.

[@Jaybearno]

Haha I've watched him try to get coffee from 4 different nav systems, this is the only one that didn't make him do this 😑

[@jrrichards9392]

I never understood why I would use my voice to turn the heat up or turn on the wipers. I can do it in a 10th of the time and effort with my hands.

[@roamaroundgisg7362]

Pls do a Review ON 2022 OUTLANDER AWD. PLEASE.... THANK U

[@colinberry2991]

“Price sensitive” wow.

[@bradh6185]

I need an off-road version of this car.

[@tamedjungle310]

Lexus does not recommend off road in the NX300.

[@ArnoldTriyudho]

RAV4 needs that turbo

[@Kiss__Kiss]

So does the (Subaru) Forester!!!

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

The 2.5 makes plenty of power and gets great mpg. Get the hybrid or prime if you want more power and mpg.

[@mikeharris7261]

Looks really good but that 0-60 disappointing

[@naveenthemachine]

I told you all the same thing but you all failed to take me seriously but instead chose to make fun of me for bashing Toyota and Lexus even though I drive a v6 Camry

[@russellbrenneke3080]

What surprises me most is that you chose to review this before a GV70.

[@drivingsports]

This was filmed prior to a release embargo which ended last night, so we didn't really set the schedule on this one. Finished filming the GV70 yesterday.

[@russellbrenneke3080]

@@drivingsports sweet! :-)

[@shanet7511]

I'm sorry but since when do Lexus people want a turbo?

[@ontarioman6301]

Lexus needs more power for the base 250. Same as Rav 4

[@werlinrodriguez2261]

Cool but I need that new tech system in the highlander lol 😂

[@combinedeffects4799]

That gaping mouth front end still upsets me but the new NX is very compelling.

[@BernonCars]

I had a feeling dirt would find it’s way into this video 😆

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Not when everybody released their video at the same time. lol That would have to wait for Ryan to get his hands on one in the PNW to take it up his own set of tests!!

[@ericb.9907]

This should be faster than 7.2 - At this price point it would be best to be around the 6 sec. mark - Beautiful exterior design though..

[@vanndy2250]

ស្អាតណាស់🖤

[@hacvid]

Lexus the highest level of workmanship and compromise car maker in the world

[@imgee7620]

How do you unlock the car door from the outside if the battery is dead?

[@tropicalstorm339]

It's *head-up* display, not *heads-up* display. It's for *one* person, the driver.

[@BryanChance]

Lexus: Make it automatically switch to the language that the user is speaking in. Use a "start" phase. It's not that hard to do is it?

[@davids1816]

$55,000 for a fancy CR-V segment car. Yikes.

[@briandavid4796]

Most importantly it will last forever.

[@Ecuador006]

Here comes the round 2 of Acura Rdx vs Lexus NX

[@naveenthemachine]

Rdx is still better than the nx

[@arslon15]

I just bought the 350h now I wait for it to arrive. Stupid chip shortage smh

[@missingspartan778]

So 450h+ won't be available in Arizona where lexus was showing the car? Lmao

[@robertoavalosjr.2529]

Toyota put that engine on future rav4!

[@naveenthemachine]

Um no. If anything the v6 from the Camry is what belongs in the rav4

[@robertoavalosjr.2529]

@@naveenthemachine Um no, turbocharged engines are better performers than a v6 with a better torque and overall better fuel economy

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

@@naveenthemachine The V6 is about to be discontinued.

[@fatelook]

Over 53k for a compact crossover… what is this world coming to, funny thing is ppl are actually buying it

[@jordanmalibiran8540]

I think it looks great, but the design is giving me big “Toyota XSE” vibes.

[@naveenthemachine]

I get Camry XSE vibes

[@benruthlessburger8905]

Tacoma’s new engine

[@bakhtiyarpakhirdinov2461]

22 advertisement interruptions over 18 minutes of the video. Historically the NX was nothing but a glorified RAV4

[@drivingsports]

We’re running normal breaks which should result in just a couple impressions. It seems like KZbin has been cranking up the insertions to take advantage of all the slots.

[@illinoistiger8694]

We waited this long for an updated NX, and it comes out looking like a Chevy Blazer.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I’m not sure what you’re seeing, but that is not what I’m seeing!

[@FoYo1005]

Lexus is taking away any reason for a buyer to look at an RX350. At least until those are updated.

[@cyrilthomson]

Not sure why this called 'luxury'.

[@belowme4927]

EVERYTHING IS GOOD UNTIL IT SAYS...NO!

[@daem3n]

Yes. Please do NOT pass out! No one is looking for that content. LOL.

[@1800Beatdown]

A year ago Lexus had the most outdated infotainment system

[@thejudge8892]

No spare tire ? No thanks?

[@zak__21]

The rear doesn't look so good

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I actually like the way the rear end looks!

[@fallguy4209]

Lol all the same old tech I have in my 2016 Cherokee that’s connected to Siri

[@drivingsports]

Siri can't change access your vehicle settings. But for nav and music, yup!

[@Javonn143_]

It seems like Lexus takes a few steps forward, and 100 steps back. The infotainment system looks to be way better than before, but the HUD combined with the steering wheel buttons is horrible. Also from the looks of it the HUD is monochromatic and not full color..

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I think The HUD display looks great!

[@x2for10x]

"hi lexus, find the nearest coffee shop" ... cut to next scene...lol that was complete bull shhhht...

[@dimention6600]

Toyota is finally having to provide more value thanks to TESLA. And whenever they say it’s moving towards the right direction. It their way of saying it sucks

[@menguardingtheirownwallets6791]

A $60,000 RAV4 ???

[@ontarioman6301]

Expensive, cx 5 has same power 20 grand less