I bought a 21 Toyota Venza hybrid which is similar to the system in the NX. During winter months in Minnesota, my mpg dropped from averaging 40 mpg in-town to 31. Cold (very cold) has a negative effect on efficiency as the battery can not warm up and you use more of the ICE which in my case is a 2.5 4-cylinder. As it warms up p, the mpg will increase.
Nice review! Beautiful car. Looks pretty spacious enough inside - seems not much smaller than the RX. I am a bit surprised that the fuel economy isn’t better but the looks make up for that haha
Thanks Sheldon! Yeah it's a overall great car. I miss the GTR but this is much more practical. After doing some research, the fuel economy might be affected due to cold weather since batteries take a hit in colder climates
Hi your new NX350h is beautiful…we are still waiting for one in South Florida…they will not take a reservation or allow you to “order” one…so we keep stalking the dealerships when they get their new “allocation” list …you are so lucky to get one…I have been watching RUclips videos on this car and general info for several months and if I could make a suggestion, there is a Toyota Master Technician name “AMD” (The Car Care Nut) he is a very informative guy and he answers questions as well…He suggests you should change your oil right at about 1,000 miles just to flush any manufacturing metal shavings out before they work their way into your engine …he also has a whole video about the “break in” period of a new car…heavy acceleration, constant driving at one speed and hard breaking are some of the the things he advises not to do. He also said try to keep your speed under 60mph for the first thousand miles…you might learn some valuable things about your new car…also never ever jump another vehicle from your hybrid (there are a few exceptions to this which he goes into) Nice video!! Great job on explaining your pros and cons…really appreciate it!
Thank you! The market is crazy right now and unfortunately we weren't able to pick the features and add ons on the vehicle. Honestly the premium package is a waste of $3.5k and they put in a lot of bullshit features and add ons that easily adds on an extra 6-10k worth of stuff. We ended up paying 50k total. Thanks I will definitley look into changing our oil soon and thanks for the advice I really appreciate it!
Gary, I think you are lucky to get a heads up display in the premium . I have seen a lot of premium packages with the 14 inch screen but no heads up display. The HUD is one option I wish I could have
@@william6765 I really don’t know…except they are very sporadic…we just keep calling or emailing the dealerships we are stalking…with the Jan 21-24 shutdown of the NX line in Japan, because of parts and chip shortages, who knows…while its so fun to see all the pics of lucky people who have found their NX…it is frustrating too…good luck tho!
I know it’s not a Lexus (same company though) but I bought a 2021 Toyota Camry hybrid 6 months ago. It’s efficiency is amazing and I’m saving tons at the fuel stations!
The fuel economy is dependent on how you drive. Learned this with my Venza. Gotta learn how to glide into your braking. Your start has to be nice and slow. We get 37-38 on the Venza which would be attainable here as well.
I definitely drive very efficiently and glide into my braking, I think it's because the engine needs to be broken into and the fact that it's very cold out right now
I was looking into the Acura RDX before I bought this NX and honestly those are the main reasons why I chose the NX well worth the money. Better MPG, interior and exterior design, and the updated tech. Feel free to subscribe for more car content and life content
@@GaryHwang Harford County~ even without the ridiculous gas prices these days I was considering a hybrid either this or the UX but feel like this is definitely more solid for the costs. Thanks again.
Great review , the looks of this car reminds me of the jaguar F type so thumbs up , just think the centre control part looks a bit busy but not a deal breaker . I thought this would be doing better MPG being an hybrid and finally I hate runflats from my days of owning a bmw, they make the ride hard and in wet conditions slippy due to the hard compound once I swapped to normal tyres it improved ride quality a lot and with the added bonus of all season tyres handles better in wet and it’s pretty wet in the U.K.
Thanks Joseph! The run flats I hardly notice a difference from regular tires even in the rain (knock on wood). But the MPG is doing better I think I just need to break the engine in. Here is my 1 month review: ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html
Hybrids are great for town and city driving because the electric motor can kick in. On highways the car is mainly in full gasoline mode so for a 2.5L engine you won’t get amazing mileage. I’m planning on getting the NX350H F Sport. Also Lexus has the best leather. The door handles inside the car has a manual option where you can pull the lever towards you for manual release.
Those are not real leather, they are call nuluxe. I have it in my 2017 eS350 and there is no stretch mark over the last 5 years I have the car. Very easy to clean as well.
@@joelthorne7434 to be fair, the NX350h does offer real leather in the Luxury package. But his is a Premium trim so I think those are Nuluxe. My wife has the same 2024 year and they are a Nuluxe.
Just found your video, you did a very nice job. I am ordering the same car, wondering, do the tires bother you, noise wise? Have read they are noisy and not as smooth ride as regular tires, your thoughts? Again, thank you for the information.
I got the UX 250H. I do a lot of driving in traffic and I barely burn any gas. It is a different story on the highway. Probably that's why you have poor consumption statistics, hybrids excel in traffic with the low speed continuous start and stop
Thank you Gary for this great review! It's very difficult to get this vehicle in the market just by its MSRP now(or any other cars), did you pay any markup when buying this car? If so, what's the number of markups you think is reasonable and acceptable? Or do you suggest waiting until the market cools down?
My Pleasure. I show the window sticker price in this video : ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html But yes I did buy it at MSRP. I do not think it's worth paying anything over the MSRP for ANY car. If you can't find a dealership that will give you MSRP then I would suggest to wait until the market cools down. Which will most likely be end of this year.
Just bought the same car yesterday. Had to buy it in Portland Maine. Black and Tan interior. I paid 2k over MSRP. Great review and thanks for the advice on the essentials for the trunk!
Congrats Burch on your new NX! Dang I got lucky not having to pay over MSRP. Glad you enjoyed the video. Check out my 1 month review where I go a bit more in depth of the car! ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html I also have other videos on the NX on my channel
@@GaryHwang u got lucky man! Nowhere in New England can u buy a hybrid without paying over. Where did u buy yours? Love the car but I also noticed I’m not getting 40 mpg. Im on Eco also. Hopefully that changes. Thanks for getting back to me also.
@@daveh640 I bought it in Maryland and I got very lucky. I was only at the dealership to get my GTR appraised and the NX came in at the same time so I bought it that same day. Yes my MPG is nowhere near 40mpg but it has improved. I am getting a TOTAL average of 35mpg. I think we just need to break in the engine. Also please subscribe if you found these videos helpful!
@@GaryHwang I did not get the premium. I paid 47553 which included the 2k over. It came with a few extras. The only thing I wish I had was the charging station instead of the USB cord. It’s a great looking car and 100 times better then the 2021. Your videos are great! Thanks agian
Winter weather means the engine has to run more to reach operating temperature, and don’t forget the engine cools off quickly, so decreases the mileage on a litre of gas
A nice pleasant review, I think I want to downsize to this NX, I currently have a MDX aha, but my kids are now teenagers and they are now usually with their friends, so I don't need a 7 seater anymore.
you probably forgot that it is not a promotional Lexux video but a review of a car. Turn off the music from the background for your viewers to hear the noise car makes.
My wife’s 2022 NX has issues with both android auto/Apple CarPlay, sometimes phones connect to the car and sometimes it doesn’t, we did try everything, even changing phones and nothing works so far, she has to press power button until system resets and it gets connects
@@MichaelLoweAttorney Ahh nice it must be a bit warmer over there. I live in Maryland/DC. It's pretty cold here. I don't think we're supposed to use regular unleaded fuel for the new 2022 NX, I think they made it only use for Premium gas unfortunately
How quiet is it inside when driving . Also how comfortable is it. I have heard that the Rx is quieter and more comfortable. What do you think? i am torn between the NX and the Rx. Am an empty nester so I don’t need the extra space anymore.
Greetings from North Carolina. Last month I went to a Lexus dealer looking for an NX but there were no hybrids available; they said that it would be months of waiting. Well, in the dealer's lot I found a 2022 ES300h, explored and test-drove it. Loved it, and brought it home! I paid around $1300 over list price, listed on the bill as some kind of markup or other. The engine noise during sharp acceleration is surely there but not bad; it is rare that I push the gas pedal to that extent anyhow; I only do so if I get on to a busy road and I see a vehicle approaching super fast. Most of the time the engine noise is really low. The road noise is very low and the ride, excellent. It is rated at 44 mpg but the car displays that I am getting around 38 mpg. My previous ES350 only gave 22 mpg average. I looked inside an NX and thought the cabin was more cramped than in the ES. One other comment: we have a Tesla Model 3 in the family. The road noise is higher than with the ES300h and the ride is distinctly more rough. Both have 18 inch wheels. Well, the Tesla is indeed a sporty car and I guess we need to realize that and accept the rougher ride. Same with the road noise I guess; noise dampening is maybe not a high priority for Tesla. But that said, wow, the Tesla is such a delightful car; it accelerates like a rocket with no noise at all. The AutoPilot is really superb. Though, when we got it in 2018, the AutoPilot often acted kind of drunk. In my 300h, with AutoCruise (radar) on, it still barrels towards the front car in high speed, and slams the brakes on close to the front car; very scary. But sometimes it is more careful. All this just like Tesla before they progressively improved the radar-controlled autocruise. Took about 3 years! COME ON, Lexus, don't scare the sh*t out of me like this! :)
Hi Raja, The ES300's are nice too! And even better gas mileage. Tesla model 3 is a great commuter car of course the comfort is not there but it's meant for all electric purposes rather than luxury.
I have a 2017 ES350 and I have road in my co worker 2022 M3 LR with 18 incher. The M3 is definitely harder in ride and noisier on highway. If I keep under 75mPH, I get around 25MPG in the Bay Area relatively flat hw.
I actually want to see the cloudburst grey in person! I think it looks like such a beautiful color online. MPG will improve as the engine breaks in. My overall mpg is slowly going up. It's at 33.7mpg now
Mate… great review, is this the AWD version? Plus, does it have a panoramic roof? Do let us know about the economy you get once the engine settles down.
great review…thank you! pre ordered NX 350h premium…so this was helpful to me pretty much same as yours…only its atomic silver with black interrior for msrp price are you using regular gas unleaded 87? does it affect performance?
You're welcome and thanks for your support Farhad! Atomic silver is a beautiful color and congrats on your NX. I do use 87 octane regular gas. In the owners manual it states you can use regular gas but premium fuel 91 octane is recommended for perfomance. I do not recognize a difference in performance
You might be getting low mpg at this time because the engine is still being broken in at 1000 miles plus the cold weather. I would be interested to find out about your mileage in the spring. Nice suv.
I have! But not on video, Maybe that's something I could do on the next video! Just subscribe and push for the notification. I believe it was around 7 seconds on 0-60 not fast but not too bad for a hybrid
The design of the NX is really nice! Who cares what other people think as long as you enjoy it. check out my 1 month review here : ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html
I haven't watched the full video yet, but to Gary Hwang and everyone watching, the hybrid version is eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit. Edit: I realized this video is for the 350, only the 450h+ and 450h+ F-Sport are eligible.
@@InfallibleBible The 450h+ and 450h+ F-Sport are PHEV's, the 350h as I mentioned earlier I had forgotten, is not plug-in. Edit: looks like the comment where I mentioned forgetting this fact is no longer there, I'll edit it into the original.
You should inflate your tires a little bit more if you want better gas mileage. Also, may take a few thousand miles for tire tread to wear to increase your mpg too.
@@GaryHwang Cheers. Terrane khaki metallic with tan leather. Never had a Lexus or hybrid so looking forward to it. It was also available and avoids the horrendous delivery times. Seems to be a quality product.
Hi Gary. This video was great. I’m looking to get the Lexus 450h +. The only question I have is that I drive 58 miles one way to work, so a total of 116 miles a day. Do you think this car would be beneficial for someone like me who has to drive 116 per day for a full week? Any suggestions would be great value for me. Thanks.
That's a lot of driving for 1 day! I drive usually about 70 miles round trip everyday. I suggest 450h might not be worth it because it will cost an additional $10k but then you would qualify for $7500 tax credit. The full electric range is only up to 36 miles so then you would drive the other 22+58 = 80 miles on gas. So it really depends, do you think an extra $10k would be worth it for that 36 miles of full electric? It's your choice at the end of the day depending on what you want out of the car. I'm getting around 37mpg on my 350h now so I'm happy with that for an SUV getting that mileage
@@GaryHwang thank you Gary for your response. You gave me food for thought. I gotta sit down and think about it…you have a beautiful car and I do hope you enjoy it
Thanks for the feedback my future videos will definitely have less noisy background music. And I will be posting a new video with the new sound system playing and answering all the questions in the comment section!
Hi Gary, first of all good review. I tested drive nx350h luxury, the msrp 54k, premium 47k. So for how much monthly payment and down you bought yours? Thank you🙏🏼
Hi Vladislav I will be posting the video with full info of the MSRP that I paid for in this link, It will be posted tomorrow at 9:00am ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html
Thanks for the video! Do you have any affiliated links etc? I hope you can get some revenue from Lexus - your videos helped me to decide to purchase! (Put my order in yesterday!)
Hey Kevin, Wow thank you so much, your comment means a lot to me that my videos actually help people decide big decisions like yours. Haha I don't get direct revenue from Lexus but I did just start monetizing on RUclips. I do have some affiliate links for cryptos, camera equipment, etc down in the description if you need any of them. The best way to support is to subscribe and share the videos! Thanks so much Kevin for your comment!
Thank you! Yes this was the color combo I was looking for White Exterior with red interior. We definitely got lucky getting this in a short amount of time
@@GaryHwang yes I thought it was!! Sadly, there’s only 1 Lexus dealership here so I’m at their mercy. I have been watching CO and NV dealerships because it’s not beyond me to fly there and drive the car back.
@@GaryHwang Nice review, Gary. I'm in Tennessee and reserved the 350h in August. The local dealership just got their first two in January. They were pre-sold. Be thankful that you were able to get yours so soon. We are still waiting and hoping it will be worth the wait.
Good review. I have already decided my next vehicle will be a Lexus. Mostly because it is a high-end Toyota (which I mean as a good thing). Driving a 2020 Honda product now, and it and the last few I’ve had have issues. Honda not the same company it used to be, IMO. Luckily, I can wait for the supply issue to work itself out before making a purchase. One question though, does this car need premium or regular fuel?
Really?! Hondas are very similar to Toyotas when it comes to performance. I've had 2 Hondas with over 200k miles on them before. I am sure it can run on regular fuel but the manual does say it recommends using Premium
Hi Garry, Love your content. Thank you for sharing all info about new NX. I have one on order. Do you think that 3 average Asian adults can fit in the backseat for a road trip?
Hey Aloha! I think 3 Asian adults would fit in the back seats but it depends on what your definition of "comfortable is. In my definition, I think they would be kind of comfortable. Especially if they are under 5'8. I'm 5'6 and I would be okay with 3 people in the rear seats
Thanks for the review. I am looking to get one myself. Whats your take on the run flat tires? Do you feel they added any noise or anything else to the driving experience? Are you using premium gas?
Hey Jose, it's a great overall car so far. The run flat tires are really quiet too, I didn't really recognize anything significant and yes I'm using premium gas. The driving experience is VERY quiet especially during EV mode. It's got decent power especially on Sports mode.
@@GaryHwang thanks for the reply Gary. That was very helpful. I already have a performance vehicle in a 2019 GS 350 f sport and I was looking for something practical that would be refined and conserve gas at the same time. I am puzzled as to why you're only getting 33 miles per gallon though. Maybe you are right about the colder weather. Either way the gas versions will probably get a little less than their advertised MPGs as well. And I am not ready for the plug-in as I believe that finding places to charge conveniently and the extra 10,000 plus dollars to get one or out of the question.
I’ve read where the Bridgestone run flat tires have delicate sidewalls. A decent pothole will blow out the sidewall. No spare tire available. Might want to think about a tire and wheel warranty at time of purchase. The tires rumored to cost $350 each. Just saying what I’ve heard.
Thanks for sharing Gary. How do you like the black on red interior? The red actually looks decent on your video, not sure if its due to the lighting. I am looking at the NX350H as well with the white exterior. Originally was going to order it with the black and red but the red looked a little dull on the website compared to the red in the F Sport model. I went with the palomino interior instead.
I lovee the red interior, I only wanted the NX only in red interior. I dont mind the exterior if it's white, black, atomic silver, or Orange. It looks really nice in my opinion. The red definitely stands out
Thank you so much for the review Gary! I just ordered mine yesterday in Vancouver, and I'm lucky that the price is MSRP but I have to wait for like 2 months :( And in case anyone is curious, I ordered the signature(base) model because the premium model will take much longer waiting time, In case anyone is curious, the biggest differences between a base model and a premium model(in the video) is that base model doesn't have power tailgate (the most critical point to me), no sunroof, no wireless charging, and it has a smaller screen. :P
Congrats on your new car! 2 months isn't too bad. I got lucky and bought mine right on the spot. I don't think the power tailgate isn't a big deal but the sunroof and bigger screen is nice. And you're welcome thanks for watching! I did other videos on the NX if you could subscribe to support! I will be posting a night drive of the NX soon
My interest in electric cars and hybrids is to reduce green house gas emissions not save gas (and yes I understand the relationship between the two). Until you pointed it out, I didn’t know this car is automatically in electric mode at low speeds. Since most of my driving is around town at low speeds, the higher priced 450h Plus may be unnecessary as long as the electric range of your model is adequate. Dealers tend to emphasize the word “suggested” in Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and charge as much as anybody is willing to pay. I’m not willing to pay over MSRP so if supply is so low and demand so high that dealers never have to charge MSRP, then I’ll never buy this car and look elsewhere.
Yes reducing green house gas emissions is another great benefit that the entire world should pick up on but hey it's society. We got our car for MSRP. Didn't pay anything over, but there is hardly any room for negotiating a good deal anymore.
@@GaryHwang Its good to know that there are some Lexus dealers who are reasonable because I know there are some who aren’t. The chip shortage is allowing the demand for cars to outstrip the supply. That’s driven up the price of used cars. It won’t be a seller’s market forever and I can wait until its the right time “for me” to buy.
@@GaryHwang this is psycho babble. If we eliminated life giving carbon dioxide what do you think would happen to all life? It's almost as if y'all don't realize where most of your electricity comes from nor the carbon foot print of your lithium battery. This is insane.
It actually does keep the vehicle centered especially if my hands are off the steering wheel or if I'm falling asleep. It's helpful in those cases but for the most part I find it annoying since is auto-steers at times. But it does it's job and it all depends for each person's preference! Thank you for watching hope it helps
Good review, thank you. A couple of questions: how far can it go on battery only? And, at what speed does the gasoline engine kick in assuming the battery is fully charged? I understand it’s a regular hybrid and not a plug-in. Still, with many other hybrids, it’s possible to drive for short distances at a minimal speed.
@@GaryHwang cool. Seems much better than Prius in that respect then. On a different note, how is the highway driving acceleration? And, the wind noise levels? Would you describe the 350h as a good and comfortable highway cruiser?
5:47 - It doesn’t come with a privacy cargo cover? I do see the open slots where it would hook in. 6:58 - I also do wish Lexus makes rear climate zones controls (or better yet quad climate zones) like in other luxury models. My 2022 RX also missing those.
It does! I just took mine off 100% agree with you that Lexus should have rear climate controls especially for the price the NX is going for. I will mention that with Toyota when I have a meeting with them for the NX feedback.
How is this a Premium package, or is that what you call that particular model in the US? I noticed you have a heads-up display and the bigger 14" screen.
Hi I don't think the premium package is worth it but in this video I show all the options that were added on and how much $ it was. ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html
Gary, great video. How would you compare the comfort and how quiet the NX is compared to a RX. I am torn between which of the two I should get. I have an old suburban that I am keeping for hauling stuff to out hunting property. So the next car would be my everyday car.
It depends on what you want. The new 2022 NX has better tech and modern interior design with better ride quality and mpg. The rx is better for hauling stuff, long road trips, bigger for bigger families etc. I prefer the NX but if i had 3 kids then the RX
It appears the cornering lights are missing from yours. Is that a result of the chip shortage or were they not a part of this trim level? Seems like they should've been included. They would be positioned next to the fog lights.
@@TC-cd5sm I honestly don't like full electric cars yet. I don't think it's worth the money either. Considering the battery life dwindles after time and Tesla is a software company rather than a car company. Processors quadtriple in power every 18 months, same for the hardware inside the Teslas. I could possibly do a video on a comparison with a Model Y to the Lexus NX if enough people want it or like this comment,.
@@GaryHwang Definitely. Full electric cars are nice to have but I'm not fully convinced yet to make the transition. I could see myself get a Chevy Bolt as strictly commuter car though
What are your thoughts on the need for premium gas for the car? I have the previous hybrid and it doesn't need premium. I've been told you can get away with not using premium, but I'm not sure if that's a good idea or not.
That's a very good question. I mean this new model's engine requires premium fuel and yes I'm sure you can get away with putting regular gas, but in the long run it would slightly damage the engine since the combustion timing would differ between 93 octane and 89 octane. I prefer paying the extra $0.50 more per gallon for lexus reliability
@@GaryHwang Thanks for the quick reply. I thought it was odd when someone brought that to my attention as an option. Btw, did you buy or lease your NX? My lease is just about to end, so I'm thinking about grabbing this one, since they are a rare beast to find.
@@dowerchin I bought mine, and yes its very hard to get especially in the color combo that you want. I got lucky when my wife and I went to go talk about preordering one and this one showed up the same morning
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Hi, Gary, Great review, thank you. One observation: it's a bit hard to hear you at times because the music is so loud. Enjoy your car!
Thanks for the feedback will definitely improve that on future videos! Hope this video helps
Yes, just a bit lower would it :)
I bought a 21 Toyota Venza hybrid which is similar to the system in the NX. During winter months in Minnesota, my mpg dropped from averaging 40 mpg in-town to 31. Cold (very cold) has a negative effect on efficiency as the battery can not warm up and you use more of the ICE which in my case is a 2.5 4-cylinder. As it warms up p, the mpg will increase.
Yes that is correct! The mpg is getting a lot better with warmer weather
The only thing i hate about this suv is the run flat tires!
Just received my vehicle yesterday! I got a similar build. Your videos on these held me over while I waited. Good job showcasing the looks.
Congrats! And Im glad my videos helped!
Nice review! Beautiful car. Looks pretty spacious enough inside - seems not much smaller than the RX. I am a bit surprised that the fuel economy isn’t better but the looks make up for that haha
Thanks Sheldon! Yeah it's a overall great car. I miss the GTR but this is much more practical. After doing some research, the fuel economy might be affected due to cold weather since batteries take a hit in colder climates
Thanks for the review. Just bought my 2023 NX 350h last night and still trying to learn all the features.
Glad it was helpful!
Great review very informative from regular consumer
Hi your new NX350h is beautiful…we are still waiting for one in South Florida…they will not take a reservation or allow you to “order” one…so we keep stalking the dealerships when they get their new “allocation” list …you are so lucky to get one…I have been watching RUclips videos on this car and general info for several months and if I could make a suggestion, there is a Toyota Master Technician name “AMD” (The Car Care Nut) he is a very informative guy and he answers questions as well…He suggests you should change your oil right at about 1,000 miles just to flush any manufacturing metal shavings out before they work their way into your engine …he also has a whole video about the “break in” period of a new car…heavy acceleration, constant driving at one speed and hard breaking are some of the the things he advises not to do. He also said try to keep your speed under 60mph for the first thousand miles…you might learn some valuable things about your new car…also never ever jump another vehicle from your hybrid (there are a few exceptions to this which he goes into) Nice video!! Great job on explaining your pros and cons…really appreciate it!
Thank you! The market is crazy right now and unfortunately we weren't able to pick the features and add ons on the vehicle. Honestly the premium package is a waste of $3.5k and they put in a lot of bullshit features and add ons that easily adds on an extra 6-10k worth of stuff. We ended up paying 50k total.
Thanks I will definitley look into changing our oil soon and thanks for the advice I really appreciate it!
Gary, I think you are lucky to get a heads up display in the premium . I have seen a lot of premium packages with the 14 inch screen but no heads up display. The HUD is one option I wish I could have
Kathleen how often do the allocations occur at the dealerships?
@@william6765 I really don’t know…except they are very sporadic…we just keep calling or emailing the dealerships we are stalking…with the Jan 21-24 shutdown of the NX line in Japan, because of parts and chip shortages, who knows…while its so fun to see all the pics of lucky people who have found their NX…it is frustrating too…good luck tho!
@@william6765 Thank you but I could definitely live without the HUD to save $1100 lol
I know it’s not a Lexus (same company though) but I bought a 2021 Toyota Camry hybrid 6 months ago. It’s efficiency is amazing and I’m saving tons at the fuel stations!
Toyotas make the most efficient/reliable cars!
Check out my next video on the 1 month review : ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html
Getting mine in a few weeks 🙌🏾 Thanks for the review, been waiting on one from an actual owner.
I hope you're enjoying your NX! Glad this review helped
I love the look of these!! Thank you for the review!
Thanks man! Maybe I'll do a review of a GTR next lol
@@GaryHwang That would be awesome man!! :D dooo iittttt!!
Great video. I have a NX 450h+ F Sport with all options on order and can’t wait to get it. Projected around July.
Nice! You got the top of the line model. Yeah you're going to love it! Great everyday car and it drives really nice
The fuel economy is dependent on how you drive. Learned this with my Venza. Gotta learn how to glide into your braking. Your start has to be nice and slow. We get 37-38 on the Venza which would be attainable here as well.
I definitely drive very efficiently and glide into my braking, I think it's because the engine needs to be broken into and the fact that it's very cold out right now
@@GaryHwang cold weather has a huge impact too as well as often cold starts. My RXHybrid uses easily 2ltr more at 0°C than in summer
Nice review Gary, good to see you here on youtube 😆. Adding the Nx350H to my top 5 daily suv list.
This will be the “ volume “ model that everyone will buy. Wise to buy the premium package.
Basically you bought the perfect 2022 NX model and config.
Yessirr
@@GaryHwang premium fuel a big negative 😔
Acura owner here thinking about this… the mpg and tech is very convincing right about now.
I was looking into the Acura RDX before I bought this NX and honestly those are the main reasons why I chose the NX well worth the money. Better MPG, interior and exterior design, and the updated tech.
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Music is too loud.
Review is thorough and honest.
Thank you
Yes I fixed it for future videos but thank you for your honest opinion!
Thank you for this video ♡ I'm currently in Korea car shopping and I can relate because I'm from Maryland~
Have fun in Korea for me I havent been there in 7 years! What part of MD?
@@GaryHwang Harford County~ even without the ridiculous gas prices these days I was considering a hybrid either this or the UX but feel like this is definitely more solid for the costs. Thanks again.
Great review , the looks of this car reminds me of the jaguar F type so thumbs up , just think the centre control part looks a bit busy but not a deal breaker . I thought this would be doing better MPG being an hybrid and finally I hate runflats from my days of owning a bmw, they make the ride hard and in wet conditions slippy due to the hard compound once I swapped to normal tyres it improved ride quality a lot and with the added bonus of all season tyres handles better in wet and it’s pretty wet in the U.K.
Thanks Joseph! The run flats I hardly notice a difference from regular tires even in the rain (knock on wood). But the MPG is doing better I think I just need to break the engine in.
Here is my 1 month review: ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html
Hybrids are great for town and city driving because the electric motor can kick in. On highways the car is mainly in full gasoline mode so for a 2.5L engine you won’t get amazing mileage. I’m planning on getting the NX350H F Sport. Also Lexus has the best leather. The door handles inside the car has a manual option where you can pull the lever towards you for manual release.
That is 100% true. Yes I agree they have the best leather quality and reliability for their engine
Those are not real leather, they are call nuluxe. I have it in my 2017 eS350 and there is no stretch mark over the last 5 years I have the car. Very easy to clean as well.
@@jml9550 Guy doesn’t even realize his car doesn’t have leather seats.
@@joelthorne7434 to be fair, the NX350h does offer real leather in the Luxury package. But his is a Premium trim so I think those are Nuluxe. My wife has the same 2024 year and they are a Nuluxe.
Just found your video, you did a very nice job. I am ordering the same car, wondering, do the tires bother you, noise wise? Have read they are noisy and not as smooth ride as regular tires, your thoughts? Again, thank you for the information.
Congrats on your new ride and thank you! The tire noise does not bother me or do I even hear it. But I also listen to music while driving
Thanks for the great review. enjoy your new car. also been thinking of getting the same car.
Thank you! It's a great overall car. If you need a good daily SUV with nice features, good gas mileage and decent trunk space this is for you
I got the UX 250H. I do a lot of driving in traffic and I barely burn any gas. It is a different story on the highway. Probably that's why you have poor consumption statistics, hybrids excel in traffic with the low speed continuous start and stop
Very true it was also because it was during the cold winter where the battery doesn't perform well in the cold
Thank you Gary for this great review! It's very difficult to get this vehicle in the market just by its MSRP now(or any other cars), did you pay any markup when buying this car? If so, what's the number of markups you think is reasonable and acceptable? Or do you suggest waiting until the market cools down?
My Pleasure. I show the window sticker price in this video : ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html
But yes I did buy it at MSRP.
I do not think it's worth paying anything over the MSRP for ANY car. If you can't find a dealership that will give you MSRP then I would suggest to wait until the market cools down. Which will most likely be end of this year.
Just bought the same car yesterday. Had to buy it in Portland Maine. Black and Tan interior. I paid 2k over MSRP. Great review and thanks for the advice on the essentials for the trunk!
Congrats Burch on your new NX! Dang I got lucky not having to pay over MSRP. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Check out my 1 month review where I go a bit more in depth of the car!
ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html
I also have other videos on the NX on my channel
@@GaryHwang u got lucky man! Nowhere in New England can u buy a hybrid without paying over. Where did u buy yours? Love the car but I also noticed I’m not getting 40 mpg. Im on Eco also. Hopefully that changes. Thanks for getting back to me also.
@@daveh640 I bought it in Maryland and I got very lucky. I was only at the dealership to get my GTR appraised and the NX came in at the same time so I bought it that same day.
Yes my MPG is nowhere near 40mpg but it has improved. I am getting a TOTAL average of 35mpg.
I think we just need to break in the engine.
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@@GaryHwang I did not get the premium. I paid 47553 which included the 2k over. It came with a few extras. The only thing I wish I had was the charging station instead of the USB cord. It’s a great looking car and 100 times better then the 2021. Your videos are great! Thanks agian
Winter weather means the engine has to run more to reach operating temperature, and don’t forget the engine cools off quickly, so decreases the mileage on a litre of gas
Does it have a 360 degrees monitor? Birds view, panoramic view -- whatever Lexus calls it.
A nice pleasant review, I think I want to downsize to this NX, I currently have a MDX aha, but my kids are now teenagers and they are now usually with their friends, so I don't need a 7 seater anymore.
This NX is a great everyday car glad this video helped! Feel free to subscribe for more car review videos
you probably forgot that it is not a promotional Lexux video but a review of a car.
Turn off the music from the background for your viewers to hear the noise car makes.
Thanks for the review.
Definitely think you should make the video without music, hard to hear you sometimes.
I think your range is low because of the winter weather. Let us know what your range is when it’s warmer. Nice review! Beautiful car!
I definitely will thanks for the compliments Jess!
My wife’s 2022 NX has issues with both android auto/Apple CarPlay, sometimes phones connect to the car and sometimes it doesn’t, we did try everything, even changing phones and nothing works so far, she has to press power button until system resets and it gets connects
Thank you for the great review. I subscribed to continue viewing your videos on the NX in the future.
Thank you Michael and I will continue to post additional videos on the NX and other vehicles as well!
Hi Michael, just posted a video on the Infotainment system
ruclips.net/video/RTB3elpntbA/видео.html
I’m considering the NX 250 instead of the 350h. The higher price doesn’t justify the better MPG for me when I actually did the math.
My father also drives a 2022 Lexus NX 350h, but it is the basic version, and not a premium.
still gets 40mpg! All that matters
I’m getting 37 combined so far. I love mine also.
That's pretty good! Where do you live?
@@GaryHwang I live in the DFW area. I believe premium gasoline will get better mileage. I started off using regular unleaded and switched to premium.
@@MichaelLoweAttorney Ahh nice it must be a bit warmer over there. I live in Maryland/DC. It's pretty cold here. I don't think we're supposed to use regular unleaded fuel for the new 2022 NX, I think they made it only use for Premium gas unfortunately
@@GaryHwang I read the manual and it is recommended premium. However, regular is minimum. So yes you could still use regular.
How quiet is it inside when driving . Also how comfortable is it. I have heard that the Rx is quieter and more comfortable. What do you think? i am torn between the NX and the Rx. Am an empty nester so I don’t need the extra space anymore.
Greetings from North Carolina. Last month I went to a Lexus dealer looking for an NX but there were no hybrids available; they said that it would be months of waiting. Well, in the dealer's lot I found a 2022 ES300h, explored and test-drove it. Loved it, and brought it home! I paid around $1300 over list price, listed on the bill as some kind of markup or other. The engine noise during sharp acceleration is surely there but not bad; it is rare that I push the gas pedal to that extent anyhow; I only do so if I get on to a busy road and I see a vehicle approaching super fast. Most of the time the engine noise is really low. The road noise is very low and the ride, excellent. It is rated at 44 mpg but the car displays that I am getting around 38 mpg. My previous ES350 only gave 22 mpg average. I looked inside an NX and thought the cabin was more cramped than in the ES.
One other comment: we have a Tesla Model 3 in the family. The road noise is higher than with the ES300h and the ride is distinctly more rough. Both have 18 inch wheels. Well, the Tesla is indeed a sporty car and I guess we need to realize that and accept the rougher ride. Same with the road noise I guess; noise dampening is maybe not a high priority for Tesla. But that said, wow, the Tesla is such a delightful car; it accelerates like a rocket with no noise at all. The AutoPilot is really superb. Though, when we got it in 2018, the AutoPilot often acted kind of drunk. In my 300h, with AutoCruise (radar) on, it still barrels towards the front car in high speed, and slams the brakes on close to the front car; very scary. But sometimes it is more careful. All this just like Tesla before they progressively improved the radar-controlled autocruise. Took about 3 years! COME ON, Lexus, don't scare the sh*t out of me like this! :)
Hi Raja,
The ES300's are nice too! And even better gas mileage.
Tesla model 3 is a great commuter car of course the comfort is not there but it's meant for all electric purposes rather than luxury.
I have a 2017 ES350 and I have road in my co worker 2022 M3 LR with 18 incher. The M3 is definitely harder in ride and noisier on highway. If I keep under 75mPH, I get around 25MPG in the Bay Area relatively flat hw.
What is the freeway consumption (around 65 mph)? Thanks
Love mine. Got 350h cloudburst grey from Ray Catena in White Plains, NY. 256 mi so far. Loving it. Wondering about MPA though...
I actually want to see the cloudburst grey in person! I think it looks like such a beautiful color online. MPG will improve as the engine breaks in. My overall mpg is slowly going up. It's at 33.7mpg now
Mate… great review, is this the AWD version? Plus, does it have a panoramic roof? Do let us know about the economy you get once the engine settles down.
great review…thank you!
pre ordered NX 350h premium…so this was helpful to me
pretty much same as yours…only its atomic silver with black interrior for msrp price
are you using regular gas unleaded 87? does it affect performance?
You're welcome and thanks for your support Farhad!
Atomic silver is a beautiful color and congrats on your NX.
I do use 87 octane regular gas. In the owners manual it states you can use regular gas but premium fuel 91 octane is recommended for perfomance. I do not recognize a difference in performance
@@GaryHwang possibly why you are not getting maximum fuel mpg performance? idk
Damn nice ride! Would be cool to see an update in a few months on it.
Yessir will be uploading more updates on features on the car and how to watch RUclips videos on the screen
You might be getting low mpg at this time because the engine is still being broken in at 1000 miles plus the cold weather. I would be interested to find out about your mileage in the spring. Nice suv.
Thank you! Yes I believe that is it. I am at 2,600 miles now and will be posting a 1 month review soon
Have you done any 0-60 testing? Understand it's not a sports car, but also don't want something that takes ages to get to speed when it costs $50k+
I have! But not on video, Maybe that's something I could do on the next video! Just subscribe and push for the notification. I believe it was around 7 seconds on 0-60 not fast but not too bad for a hybrid
My UX 250h gets much worse mileage in cold weather (around 40mpg). Last summer in warmer weather I was getting between 45 and 46.
That's still pretty good! But then again the UX is much smaller
Yes winter will mean ,it has to run the engine longer to warm up to operating temperature
This looks good man the inside is nice. Like the touch screen display too. So fancy
You can use it for your RUclips video along with my house. Titled: What RUclips pays for lol
@@GaryHwang yessir! Leave the window unlock so I can let myself in at night to film
I really wish I liked the look of this car, because aside from its "mom car" exterior, it'd be ideal for me.
The design of the NX is really nice! Who cares what other people think as long as you enjoy it.
check out my 1 month review here : ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html
I haven't watched the full video yet, but to Gary Hwang and everyone watching, the hybrid version is eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit.
Edit: I realized this video is for the 350, only the 450h+ and 450h+ F-Sport are eligible.
I looked into it and I believe it's only for the Plug In hybrids =(
But it's worth a shot to try lol
No. 7,500 tax credit is only for PHEV/plug in hybrids...
@@InfallibleBible The 450h+ and 450h+ F-Sport are PHEV's, the 350h as I mentioned earlier I had forgotten, is not plug-in.
Edit: looks like the comment where I mentioned forgetting this fact is no longer there, I'll edit it into the original.
Just two features left otherwise this is a beast one is recline seats for rear seat plus exhaust sound
Good review mate
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You should inflate your tires a little bit more if you want better gas mileage. Also, may take a few thousand miles for tire tread to wear to increase your mpg too.
I will definitely try that! And hopefully once the weather gets warmer it gets better I'll keep you updated. Feel free to subscribe for more videos
Always get a tire repair kit aslong as its not that crucial you dont need spare tire
Very good idea!
The music need to be off to hear all the interior quirks
I'll definitely change that for future videos. Thanks for the feedback!
Nice review. Picking one up next week.
Congrats! What color did you get?
@@GaryHwang Cheers. Terrane khaki metallic with tan leather. Never had a Lexus or hybrid so looking forward to it. It was also available and avoids the horrendous delivery times. Seems to be a quality product.
Hi Gary. This video was great. I’m looking to get the Lexus 450h +. The only question I have is that I drive 58 miles one way to work, so a total of 116 miles a day. Do you think this car would be beneficial for someone like me who has to drive 116 per day for a full week? Any suggestions would be great value for me. Thanks.
That's a lot of driving for 1 day! I drive usually about 70 miles round trip everyday. I suggest 450h might not be worth it because it will cost an additional $10k but then you would qualify for $7500 tax credit. The full electric range is only up to 36 miles so then you would drive the other 22+58 = 80 miles on gas.
So it really depends, do you think an extra $10k would be worth it for that 36 miles of full electric? It's your choice at the end of the day depending on what you want out of the car. I'm getting around 37mpg on my 350h now so I'm happy with that for an SUV getting that mileage
@@GaryHwang thank you Gary for your response. You gave me food for thought. I gotta sit down and think about it…you have a beautiful car and I do hope you enjoy it
Love your review but the music is very distracting. Music intro and exit would be nice. Also what is the sound system like?
Thanks for the feedback my future videos will definitely have less noisy background music. And I will be posting a new video with the new sound system playing and answering all the questions in the comment section!
the mark up on nx350h is crazy right now
I had no mark up just a lot of unnecessary upgrades, but yes the current market is really insane!
Road noise is horrible and the engineer was drunk when putting together the fender. There's a huge gap between the tires and fender.
Hi Gary, first of all good review. I tested drive nx350h luxury, the msrp 54k, premium 47k. So for how much monthly payment and down you bought yours? Thank you🙏🏼
Hi Vladislav I will be posting the video with full info of the MSRP that I paid for in this link, It will be posted tomorrow at 9:00am
ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html
Thanks for the video!
Do you have any affiliated links etc? I hope you can get some revenue from Lexus - your videos helped me to decide to purchase! (Put my order in yesterday!)
Hey Kevin,
Wow thank you so much, your comment means a lot to me that my videos actually help people decide big decisions like yours.
Haha I don't get direct revenue from Lexus but I did just start monetizing on RUclips.
I do have some affiliate links for cryptos, camera equipment, etc down in the description if you need any of them.
The best way to support is to subscribe and share the videos!
Thanks so much Kevin for your comment!
Great review Gary, white with black trims looks amazing.
Thank you! Yes this was the color combo I was looking for White Exterior with red interior. We definitely got lucky getting this in a short amount of time
Hi Gary, great looking car! I ordered mine back in October and I should have it in the next 4 weeks. I’ll definitely be hitting you up on questions.
Wow that's a long wait! What country are you from?
And of course feel free to ask me any questions!
@@GaryHwang lol, the “country” of Salt Lake City Utah.
I appreciate the help!
@@mea1831 If you're in the states you shouldn't be waiting 4 months that's crazy! usually people are able to pre-order allocations 2 months out
@@GaryHwang yes I thought it was!! Sadly, there’s only 1 Lexus dealership here so I’m at their mercy. I have been watching CO and NV dealerships because it’s not beyond me to fly there and drive the car back.
@@GaryHwang Nice review, Gary. I'm in Tennessee and reserved the 350h in August. The local dealership just got their first two in January. They were pre-sold. Be thankful that you were able to get yours so soon. We are still waiting and hoping it will be worth the wait.
Good review. I have already decided my next vehicle will be a Lexus. Mostly because it is a high-end Toyota (which I mean as a good thing). Driving a 2020 Honda product now, and it and the last few I’ve had have issues. Honda not the same company it used to be, IMO. Luckily, I can wait for the supply issue to work itself out before making a purchase. One question though, does this car need premium or regular fuel?
Really?! Hondas are very similar to Toyotas when it comes to performance. I've had 2 Hondas with over 200k miles on them before.
I am sure it can run on regular fuel but the manual does say it recommends using Premium
Honda is still great imo. Just got my mum a new Jazz and it's fantastic value for money and seems very well built.
Brad, fake 😅
Great review,
Thank you, check out my 1 month review here : ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html
Hi Garry,
Love your content. Thank you for sharing all info about new NX.
I have one on order. Do you think that 3 average Asian adults can fit in the backseat for a road trip?
Hey Aloha!
I think 3 Asian adults would fit in the back seats but it depends on what your definition of "comfortable is. In my definition, I think they would be kind of comfortable. Especially if they are under 5'8. I'm 5'6 and I would be okay with 3 people in the rear seats
Thanks for the review. I am looking to get one myself. Whats your take on the run flat tires? Do you feel they added any noise or anything else to the driving experience? Are you using premium gas?
Hey Jose, it's a great overall car so far. The run flat tires are really quiet too, I didn't really recognize anything significant and yes I'm using premium gas.
The driving experience is VERY quiet especially during EV mode. It's got decent power especially on Sports mode.
@@GaryHwang thanks for the reply Gary. That was very helpful. I already have a performance vehicle in a 2019 GS 350 f sport and I was looking for something practical that would be refined and conserve gas at the same time. I am puzzled as to why you're only getting 33 miles per gallon though. Maybe you are right about the colder weather. Either way the gas versions will probably get a little less than their advertised MPGs as well. And I am not ready for the plug-in as I believe that finding places to charge conveniently and the extra 10,000 plus dollars to get one or out of the question.
I’ve read where the Bridgestone run flat tires have delicate sidewalls. A decent pothole will blow out the sidewall. No spare tire available. Might want to think about a tire and wheel warranty at time of purchase. The tires rumored to cost $350 each. Just saying what I’ve heard.
@@smokey2459 DM you know if the run flat is an option or does this model only come with run flats?
Great review! Love this car 🤍
Oh Hi there pretty girl
Has your MPG improved with warmer weather?
Thanks for sharing Gary. How do you like the black on red interior? The red actually looks decent on your video, not sure if its due to the lighting. I am looking at the NX350H as well with the white exterior. Originally was going to order it with the black and red but the red looked a little dull on the website compared to the red in the F Sport model. I went with the palomino interior instead.
I lovee the red interior, I only wanted the NX only in red interior. I dont mind the exterior if it's white, black, atomic silver, or Orange. It looks really nice in my opinion. The red definitely stands out
how about White exterior with black interior on NX 350h
Thank you so much for the review Gary! I just ordered mine yesterday in Vancouver, and I'm lucky that the price is MSRP but I have to wait for like 2 months :( And in case anyone is curious, I ordered the signature(base) model because the premium model will take much longer waiting time, In case anyone is curious, the biggest differences between a base model and a premium model(in the video) is that base model doesn't have power tailgate (the most critical point to me), no sunroof, no wireless charging, and it has a smaller screen. :P
Congrats on your new car! 2 months isn't too bad. I got lucky and bought mine right on the spot.
I don't think the power tailgate isn't a big deal but the sunroof and bigger screen is nice. And you're welcome thanks for watching! I did other videos on the NX if you could subscribe to support!
I will be posting a night drive of the NX soon
My interest in electric cars and hybrids is to reduce green house gas emissions not save gas (and yes I understand the relationship between the two). Until you pointed it out, I didn’t know this car is automatically in electric mode at low speeds. Since most of my driving is around town at low speeds, the higher priced 450h Plus may be unnecessary as long as the electric range of your model is adequate. Dealers tend to emphasize the word “suggested” in Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and charge as much as anybody is willing to pay. I’m not willing to pay over MSRP so if supply is so low and demand so high that dealers never have to charge MSRP, then I’ll never buy this car and look elsewhere.
Yes reducing green house gas emissions is another great benefit that the entire world should pick up on but hey it's society.
We got our car for MSRP. Didn't pay anything over, but there is hardly any room for negotiating a good deal anymore.
@@GaryHwang Its good to know that there are some Lexus dealers who are reasonable because I know there are some who aren’t. The chip shortage is allowing the demand for cars to outstrip the supply. That’s driven up the price of used cars. It won’t be a seller’s market forever and I can wait until its the right time “for me” to buy.
@@mars353 Give it another 8 - 14 months and the chip shortage to die down, unless the supply chain gets messed up again
@Gary Hwang did you pay MSRP, or MSRP plus all the itemized add ons that came with the car.
@@GaryHwang this is psycho babble. If we eliminated life giving carbon dioxide what do you think would happen to all life? It's almost as if y'all don't realize where most of your electricity comes from nor the carbon foot print of your lithium battery. This is insane.
hello good review!
wat was price?
$41k msrp+$5k markup?
i test drove the fsport gas
msrp+5k
I show all the details of the price I paid for in my new video:
And no mark up!
ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html
Hello!
How many miles range you get on a full tank? And does it require premium or regular gas?
Thank you!
I get 470 miles on a tank and you can put in regular gas based on the owners manual
How do you think the white compares to the older model? I ask because when I see the white on the older model it looks like it’s turning yellow.
I like the white but if you don't take care of the paint then of course itll slowly fade,
Should I buy the hybrid? What are the pros and cons compared to the NX 350 AWD?
Depends on what you want, I have a full comparison video between the hybrid and NX 350 AWD here:
ruclips.net/video/4yTZbyi0d84/видео.html
Amazing review
Thank you!
Thanks 4 the review, how is the LSS 3.0+. Does it keep the vehicle centered on the road? I have one with 2.0 and it does not do a great job
It actually does keep the vehicle centered especially if my hands are off the steering wheel or if I'm falling asleep. It's helpful in those cases but for the most part I find it annoying since is auto-steers at times. But it does it's job and it all depends for each person's preference!
Thank you for watching hope it helps
Good review, thank you. A couple of questions: how far can it go on battery only? And, at what speed does the gasoline engine kick in assuming the battery is fully charged? I understand it’s a regular hybrid and not a plug-in. Still, with many other hybrids, it’s possible to drive for short distances at a minimal speed.
It can go for a long time on battery only, but ONLY if you are going under like 15mph. After around 15mph the engine kicks in to make up the power
@@GaryHwang cool. Seems much better than Prius in that respect then. On a different note, how is the highway driving acceleration? And, the wind noise levels? Would you describe the 350h as a good and comfortable highway cruiser?
5:47 - It doesn’t come with a privacy cargo cover? I do see the open slots where it would hook in.
6:58 - I also do wish Lexus makes rear climate zones controls (or better yet quad climate zones) like in other luxury models. My 2022 RX also missing those.
It does! I just took mine off
100% agree with you that Lexus should have rear climate controls especially for the price the NX is going for. I will mention that with Toyota when I have a meeting with them for the NX feedback.
how much are the monthly payments for your car? did you lease or finance?
Hey Jose good question, I financed it and you can see the sales numbers here in this video: ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html
Just got mine too! Same exact model/package. I haven't been able to get up to 39/mpg either
Congrats Lisa!!! How many miles do you have on yours now?
@@GaryHwang up to 600 miles now. Having an extremely hard time not gassing it lol
How would you compare this car with GV70? I know GV isn't hybrid
How is this a Premium package, or is that what you call that particular model in the US?
I noticed you have a heads-up display and the bigger 14" screen.
Hi I don't think the premium package is worth it but in this video I show all the options that were added on and how much $ it was.
ruclips.net/video/eczy3vAl89k/видео.html
Hi Gary, is premium gas required for this car NX350h ?
Hi Cathy,
According to the owners manual 89 octane is just fine
Gary, great video. How would you compare the comfort and how quiet the NX is compared to a RX. I am torn between which of the two I should get. I have an old suburban that I am keeping for hauling stuff to out hunting property. So the next car would be my everyday car.
It depends on what you want. The new 2022 NX has better tech and modern interior design with better ride quality and mpg.
The rx is better for hauling stuff, long road trips, bigger for bigger families etc.
I prefer the NX but if i had 3 kids then the RX
@@GaryHwang I can't imagine the ride on NX is better than the RX, unless you want sporty.
@@ln5747 I test drove both. RX Hybrid is definitely better in ride comfort but not as responsive as the NX. The RX is quieter as well.
Hey bro, thanks for the review. Would you say the ride comfort is comparable to the ES? The last gen NX was noisy and not very smooth...
Yes very comparable to the ES in terms of ride comfort
It's not comparable to the ES- go test drive it and see. Road/tire noise and a little stiff over bumps, just like a rav4.
It appears the cornering lights are missing from yours. Is that a result of the chip shortage or were they not a part of this trim level? Seems like they should've been included. They would be positioned next to the fog lights.
That's a good question I'm not sure
You should have gotten the 450 hPlus version that has power folding seat's in the back and more
Honestly I don't need all the extra features and quite frankly I don't think it's worth the money for the 450h plus. it would carry into the 60k range
@@GaryHwang For $60k just get a Model Y
@@TC-cd5sm I honestly don't like full electric cars yet. I don't think it's worth the money either. Considering the battery life dwindles after time and Tesla is a software company rather than a car company. Processors quadtriple in power every 18 months, same for the hardware inside the Teslas.
I could possibly do a video on a comparison with a Model Y to the Lexus NX if enough people want it or like this comment,.
@@GaryHwang Definitely. Full electric cars are nice to have but I'm not fully convinced yet to make the transition.
I could see myself get a Chevy Bolt as strictly commuter car though
Gary, how’s the cabin/ road noise?
It's very minimal
Very nice!
No spare tire ????
Why ???
Nice review!
Thank you!
@@GaryHwang does the rear camera has a sprinkels?
Always wonder why would anyone want dealer emblem on their car unless you're an affiliate.
They automatically put it on when you purchase it off, I will be taking mine off soon
What are your thoughts on the need for premium gas for the car? I have the previous hybrid and it doesn't need premium. I've been told you can get away with not using premium, but I'm not sure if that's a good idea or not.
That's a very good question. I mean this new model's engine requires premium fuel and yes I'm sure you can get away with putting regular gas, but in the long run it would slightly damage the engine since the combustion timing would differ between 93 octane and 89 octane. I prefer paying the extra $0.50 more per gallon for lexus reliability
@@GaryHwang Thanks for the quick reply. I thought it was odd when someone brought that to my attention as an option. Btw, did you buy or lease your NX? My lease is just about to end, so I'm thinking about grabbing this one, since they are a rare beast to find.
@@dowerchin I bought mine, and yes its very hard to get especially in the color combo that you want. I got lucky when my wife and I went to go talk about preordering one and this one showed up the same morning
@@GaryHwang I was wondering, have you been able to get close to the 39/41 mpg Lexus is saying you're supposed to get?
@@GaryHwang fy .. premium gas in Canada is over 30c a liter more, so it makes some difference, $1.30 a gallon more
I still like the regular shifter but I guess I’ll get used to the new way they doing things 😢
I feel like the old PRNDL shifter is better.
Take it for a long drive for a day on the motorway and you’ll increase the economy.
I've been driving it for 2000 miles mostly highway still 33mpg
8:50 What’s your average MPG now?
It is 38 mpg!
I noticed this car is really loud on highway and the wheels sound is kinda noisy even driving on local, so I ordered nx 350 gas instead
I like it very much but it starts at 55000$ in France. Is the 41k msrp the price to pay for it taxes included?
Unfortunately it does not include taxes
Solid observations, but you lost me when you began comparing a Lexus with an Escort.
When did I compare a Lexus with an escort? What? Lol