[4K] 2024 Lexus NX350h Owner's Long Term Review - Post Honeymoon Blues?

My one year long term review of the Lexus NX350h, covering my winter experience and also revisiting the driving dynamics, tech, luxury, and practicality. While the NX hybrid is far from perfect with some questionable design oversights, I still firmly believe it has very strong fundamentals and offers compelling value for any luxury compact SUV buyer.

00:00 Intro
00:43 Winter Experience
06:21 Driving Dynamics
09:32 Infotainment
10:36 Steering Wheel Buttons / HUD
12:00 Driver Assist
15:21 Luxury / Practicality
18:18 Closing Thoughts

[gracefulvintage]

I am a Prius driver, am considering NX for my next purchase. Appreciate your very thorough review. I have been happy with the 3 Prius I’ve owned & I would only purchase hybrids from Toyota / Lexus. They have been in hybrids the longest and every generation has been a large improvement from the previous one. Good luck with your car, hope you have a chance to make that road trip this summer!

[firstlast-wmli]

Great review, Brian. Definitely in the market for a new Lexus hybrid vehicle.

[heyTRVLwithME]

Great video! We're loving our NX350h as well.
Lexus has heard our complaint. There is an OTA software update rolling out in the near future that will allow us the option to keep the Lexus menu items to the left all the time.

[Pedroaghyu]

Good review, your a natural keep reviewing

[SD-dhre]

I have been thinking of buying the NX350H '25. Your video is very helpful.

[lsft]

Frozen door handles is a common issue - dealership should be able to replace your door handle, but I haven't found a technical service bulletin with an actual fix for good.
Good update video!

[wonkm]

Thank you for this review of this car from an actual owner! Super helpful to see possible issues but overall sounds like a great car!

[jorgeson]

That’s a great real ownership review 👍

[eldenfrente]

Very good summary. Have had an NX350h for 3 weeks and it drives as you well state. Probably the best in class. One niggle that might not show up in Canada and other northern climes: in very bright, white sunlight as we’ve here in Florida much of the info displayed on the instrument panel, even with brightness turned to the max, gets washed out and difficult to read, even more so with the roof open. Also there’s too much piano black in front of the driver and on the console and the otherwise excellent 14” screen could be improved if it came with non-reflective glass. Just too much glitz and gloss for strong sunshine areas. Otherwise a very very fine chariot!

[derekjoyal]

Excellent review Brian. We recently purchase a 2024 NX 350h luxury package and love it. I joked with my wife about replacing the awful run flat tires as they're rough and extremely noisy. As fate or luck would have it, two weeks later she ran over multiple screws on the outer edges of the tires that couldn't be repaired at Discount Tire or Costco. We quickly ended up putting the Michelin Cross Climate 2's on the vehicle and it's literally a night & day difference. My wife & I love the quietness, ride, and overall top ratings across the board (rain, snow, etc.) but love the looks (which is subjective) of the tire itself. Overall, the hybrid system is amazing and smooth, and MPG has been a constant 39 to 40 mpg due to lots of freeway traffic. We did just return from a 210 mile trip over two mountain passes and checked the mileage via total gallons divided into total miles and it returned 43mpg using super unleaded. Next up will be the hybrid Tundra in a few more years.

[allisterfong]

Very helpful review for an owner’s point of view. I’m currently a Volvo XC60 Inscription owner (this is my third one & previously owned 3 XC70’s) and now considering a NX350h. Your input and timely as I’m deciding between another Volvo or a Lexus. Much thanks for posting.

[mikegillespie]

I own the same car, with same trim level (love the HUD and Mark Levinson sound system) and even same colour combination. The green colour gets lots of complements. Thanks for the review - it made me aware of a few features!

[dawnlcz]

I, too, have been really enjoying this car from the shotgun in my bf’s nx350h 😊

[aussie]

I considered this but went with a top spec CX5 turbo instead. After 10 months I still love it and everything works as it should. I preferred the slightly more traditional looking interior, hard buttons, conventional drivetrain and about 30k cheaper. If it shits itself I will try an NX like yours. The NX is a better built car but a CX5 still gets the job done.
Excellent review and very helpful.

[karabomothibi]

I’ve been torn between BMW x3 and the NX but after watching all your videos on the NX. I think the NX will be perfect for me

[MohsenMani-duyk]

That is a very good review. I will buy one. 😃

[sponge]

What a great review!! Thank you for sharing! I keep going back and forth between the NX or an ES sedan. Quick question. Did you finance your NX? If so, did you use Lexus financial or did you use your own lending institution?

[weroliera]

Paint and wheel combo is unreal. Love bronze wheels

[richardholmes]

Great review, I am an owner of an NX, I regret very much not gettng the electronic rear view morror. Otherwise I agree with most of your praising comments.

[ctdanly]

As a prospective NX buyer, I found this long term owner review very helpful! A few questions (1) have you experienced any battery issues? (2) is glare an issue with the large infotainment screen? (3) how has the piano gloss black interior held up after a year? Thanks!