Great review thanks - BTW the 'Hold Charge' button means 'Hold the button down and it converts the gas engine to 'charge mode' and it then charges the battery as you drive' Works really well too!
Trading in my 2023 NX350 F Sport 3 for the 2025 NX450h+ F Sport 3. The only things I will miss from the gas model will be the ML sound system and the POWER 60/40 split rear seats… everything else will be exactly the same but with new bells and whistles and a little more speed! 😎🇨🇦
A bit odd to review this car with the no EV range. In EV mode this car has about 220 hp with the front and read motors combined and it can do 80 on the highway no problem without the Engine kicking in. The droning Engine is not the best around town, but on the freeway it’s fine. I like the idea of the superior suspension, styling, luxury interior and lovely blue color, but I’d suggest anyone interested in this also look at the Rav4 Prime XSE with the premium package as it has better EV range, better cargo, better instrument cluster and I prefer the way the shifter and controls are set up in general. Both cars are hard to come by in my area, but the NX is a lot more expensive and all but nonexistent where I live.
So just wondering what the verdict for a $64K plug in hybrid is, in comparison to the normal hybrid or the NX 350 turbo. Does the higher price out weight the lower cost options, because you can't get the F Sport option on NX 450 that has dynamic suspension.
.............................. FAR and Away the VERY Best Versatile Economical & Practical vehicle ever made!.....Do-Not be misled by Euro offings: I own this 450h+ " F " Sport and with the immediate dump of the Dog Run Flat tires R&R to: Michelin's that have a much less rolling resistance gaining me 49 miles per 120Volt Plug in...& I never buy gas and have the ultimate QUIET Quick / Torq ride Vehicle has "Adaptive Suspension and stiffens in turns Rides Much softer on Fwy compared to my wife's soft riding New 350RX...Michelin's rule!....& yes the added Elec motors / Torq and is VERY quick for the first 1/2 block...indeed I raced a 750 beemer and beat him for the first 1/2 block (However, no dummy here I shut down as the big v8 supercharged *Non Reliable Turbo would beat me in the long run....Who cares as Speed Kills and the fun is the chirping of All 4 tires out of the hole and QUICK!.......Do not know why this guy is Always flooring this vehicle ...for crist sake it is an SUV not a Ferrari...Economical build quality it is king....... as I get 49miles per 120Volt plug-in and 89 eMPG....Yep! 89 on Regular gas. Congrat on nice review and pushing the platform did freakN great even lite off road w/AWD Elec Torq & Gas. Do yourself a HUGE favor & do the proper research and *** IF YOU Can get one buy this IMO...... over any same class SUV i.e. cedes beemer genesis !
@@mikebedford4362 The BEST solution: I have always carried a tire string TAR impregnated string in-serter & a compressor...& Needle Nose pliers.......No need to ever jack up car (danger of falling) simply locate nail / screw pull out insert string in hole....No FreaK'n waiting for AAA for an hour + & no taking tire to repair shop cost money to go and return to pick up.
@@mikebedford4362 Always carry a Tire STRING impregnated w TAR to insert into screw or Nail hole once removed w pliers....then inflate w/ portable air compressor..... Never have to even jack up car NOR wait for AAA for an hour....NOR take tire to repair shop then go pick up tire!
Noticed a trailer hitch on video. Did you install? I can only find one for “F Sport” at Lexus. Looked at install directions and it describes three cuts or trims, one center and two at ends. Just bought an F sport 2024 NX450h+. Love it but don’t wan’t to cut it up to install a hitch.
.......................... & the 450h+ F Sport....Has Fuel economy in spades!...Personally I Never use gas jus plug in to 120V However have the OPTION......to buy REGULAR Gas and I get 89 mpg HYbrid combined! & it is a RELIABLE LEXUS!!!
it's sad it can't even average 40 mpg in hybrid mode. I would really like to see this drivetrain in all small Toyotas. A Yaris with this drivetrain would be awesome.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Do Not lie! I have this vehicle and I get 49 miles per plug-in NO Gas and I get as per owners manual 89 miles per eMPG yep 89 on Regular gas. REPLACE the Dog RUN FLAT TIRES at the dealer to Michelin's T he best SUV ever produced...do your homework!
Well, the NX450h+ 38mpg is slightly better than the BMW competition, which gets 22 mpg in hybrid mode. Volvo is not much better. This Lexus gets phenomenal fuel economy, especially for its size and options.
.......................... Actually I am gett'n 49 miles per 120Volt charge twice as smooth ride SIMPLY by putting on Michelin tires and dumping the DOG run Flat tires.
Great review thanks - BTW the 'Hold Charge' button means 'Hold the button down and it converts the gas engine to 'charge mode' and it then charges the battery as you drive' Works really well too!
Trading in my 2023 NX350 F Sport 3 for the 2025 NX450h+ F Sport 3. The only things I will miss from the gas model will be the ML sound system and the POWER 60/40 split rear seats… everything else will be exactly the same but with new bells and whistles and a little more speed! 😎🇨🇦
A bit odd to review this car with the no EV range. In EV mode this car has about 220 hp with the front and read motors combined and it can do 80 on the highway no problem without the Engine kicking in. The droning Engine is not the best around town, but on the freeway it’s fine. I like the idea of the superior suspension, styling, luxury interior and lovely blue color, but I’d suggest anyone interested in this also look at the Rav4 Prime XSE with the premium package as it has better EV range, better cargo, better instrument cluster and I prefer the way the shifter and controls are set up in general. Both cars are hard to come by in my area, but the NX is a lot more expensive and all but nonexistent where I live.
I might have missed it but did you answer the initial question...it it worth the price?
So just wondering what the verdict for a $64K plug in hybrid is, in comparison to the normal hybrid or the NX 350 turbo. Does the higher price out weight the lower cost options, because you can't get the F Sport option on NX 450 that has dynamic suspension.
.............................. FAR and Away the VERY Best Versatile Economical & Practical vehicle ever made!.....Do-Not be misled by Euro offings: I own this 450h+ " F " Sport and with the immediate dump of the Dog Run Flat tires R&R to: Michelin's that have a much less rolling resistance gaining me 49 miles per 120Volt Plug in...& I never buy gas and have the ultimate QUIET Quick / Torq ride Vehicle has "Adaptive Suspension and stiffens in turns Rides Much softer on Fwy compared to my wife's soft riding New 350RX...Michelin's rule!....& yes the added Elec motors / Torq and is VERY quick for the first 1/2 block...indeed I raced a 750 beemer and beat him for the first 1/2 block (However, no dummy here I shut down as the big v8 supercharged *Non Reliable Turbo would beat me in the long run....Who cares as Speed Kills and the fun is the chirping of All 4 tires out of the hole and QUICK!.......Do not know why this guy is Always flooring this vehicle ...for crist sake it is an SUV not a Ferrari...Economical build quality it is king....... as I get 49miles per 120Volt plug-in and 89 eMPG....Yep! 89 on Regular gas. Congrat on nice review and pushing the platform did freakN great even lite off road w/AWD Elec Torq & Gas. Do yourself a HUGE favor & do the proper research and *** IF YOU Can get one buy this IMO...... over any same class SUV i.e. cedes beemer genesis !
Interesting stuff - You changed the run flats for Michelins. What about the risk of a flat tire?
@@mikebedford4362 The BEST solution: I have always carried a tire string TAR impregnated string in-serter & a compressor...& Needle Nose pliers.......No need to ever jack up car (danger of falling) simply locate nail / screw pull out insert string in hole....No FreaK'n waiting for AAA for an hour + & no taking tire to repair shop cost money to go and return to pick up.
@@mikebedford4362 Always carry a Tire STRING impregnated w TAR to insert into screw or Nail hole once removed w pliers....then inflate w/ portable air compressor..... Never have to even jack up car NOR wait for AAA for an hour....NOR take tire to repair shop then go pick up tire!
IMO??
@@donaldbanner2185 Too complicated for me - I'm happy with the run flats
Noticed a trailer hitch on video. Did you install? I can only find one for “F Sport” at Lexus. Looked at install directions and it describes three cuts or trims, one center and two at ends. Just bought an F sport 2024 NX450h+. Love it but don’t wan’t to cut it up to install a hitch.
Impressive little car…prolly take my Vette off the line…😂
I don’t think the plug in is worth it. I would go for the hybrid.
I get 72km on mine per charge
That CVT sounds horrible. I would get the 8 speed turbo model.
Who the hell cares about the environment, we need fuel economy...
.......................... & the 450h+ F Sport....Has Fuel economy in spades!...Personally I Never use gas jus plug in to 120V However have the OPTION......to buy REGULAR Gas and I get 89 mpg HYbrid combined! & it is a RELIABLE LEXUS!!!
it's sad it can't even average 40 mpg in hybrid mode. I would really like to see this drivetrain in all small Toyotas. A Yaris with this drivetrain would be awesome.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Do Not lie! I have this vehicle and I get 49 miles per plug-in NO Gas and I get as per owners manual 89 miles per eMPG yep 89 on Regular gas. REPLACE the Dog RUN FLAT TIRES at the dealer to Michelin's T he best SUV ever produced...do your homework!
Well, the NX450h+ 38mpg is slightly better than the BMW competition, which gets 22 mpg in hybrid mode. Volvo is not much better. This Lexus gets phenomenal fuel economy, especially for its size and options.
.......................... Actually I am gett'n 49 miles per 120Volt charge twice as smooth ride SIMPLY by putting on Michelin tires and dumping the DOG run Flat tires.