Is this worth $100K? (Lexus NX450h+ 2022 review)

We test the new 2022 Lexus NX 450h+ PHEV to see if it’s worth the premium price.

Everybody knows that Lexus does hybrid engines well. But what about a plug-in hybrid? The luxury brand’s first PHEV is the 2022 Lexus NX450h+, which uses a 2.5-litre engine, three electric motors and a 18kWh battery to give a usable range of about 69km (42mi) while producing 227kW combined (304 hp).

But the NX450h+ PHEV costs a touch under $90,000 before on-road costs here in Australia. Does that make sense? Is this a great buy in the performance SUV space? In today’s episode of Chasing Cars, editor Tom Baker takes a close look at the plug-in hybrid NX F Sport.

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Time codes:
0:00 - NX 450h+ in Cobalt Mica
2:12 - Interior and tech
6:36 - Back seats
8:15 - Boot space
9:59 - Charging, efficiency, range, servicing
12:42 - What is the NX PHEV like to drive?
23:17 - Lexus NX 450h+ expert verdict

[bentlanghoff]

I can only say that it is worth the wait, if you charge the battery and use it as intended, it is one of the most amazing SUVs to drive with lots of excess power if you run out of battery and use it as a regular hybrid driver I easily 6.5 liters per. 100 km or 15.4 km pr. Liters As far as I know, no other competitor in the same PHEV class can do it, so thanks to all the Toyota Prius drivers who have helped to improve the hybrid system over the years 🙂

[LASoundCrafter]

Great review. I was hesitant to order the 450h+ because of the lack of
supreme audio — you’re the only reviewer to mention weight was the reason for not including it.

[jasonlewis]

This thing is hot and something I would love to own. The real negative here is Run Flats on a 90k car. That'd be the first thing to go. This will be a totally different car on real good tyres

[richieduck]

You can also set a charging schedule from the head unit so you can charge off peak and monitor charging via the App.

[sohailqureshi]

Great review as always. Shame that Lexus skipped on the premium audio for 450h+.

[textliter]

The other thing to keep in mind is that if you buy this in VIC (and soon other states) you will be charged by the km due to the ZLEV road user charge. In Victoria for PHEV this is currently 2 cents /km driven due at each registration renewal.

[troyhoang]

Picking up mine next month, not expensive compared to the q5 or the xc60 recharge. Best car in the segment

[aminawad]

They should have included the panoramic sunroof and the premium speaker package. It's already a heavy car so the extra weight of these would be minor in the scheme of things.

[djizzah]

absolutely brilliant car, one negative run flat tyres which is fixable

[peterpete]

I extensively test drove this new NX, the only issue I have is the interior noise. I don't know why everyone says it's a quiet car, in my opinion it's loud especially the 350h with cvt transmission and the package with bigger tires. it's got a really loud interior for a luxury car. anyway, I place an order for its other benefits. good review btw.

[u]

I spoke with a dealer today. The missing functions also extend the autonomous parking.
The dealer said the missing functions were likely a result of efforts to keep costs below $100k rather than weight. Makes sense.

[melbguy]

I live in a Strata title apartment complex & my car space doesn't even have a wpo, so i'd be a customer for the 350h F Sport for sure

[donaldbanner]

I own the 2022 450h+ F sport..In Atomic Silver Glows in the Sun Light with Lil" grey metal flake" and same Circut Red interior.. but with Electric battery...Has 306 Horse power 0 to 60 in 5.6 sec (Via Road and track at drag strip!.) This model DOES- NOT have a TURBO...But rather Naturally aspirated / because it is well known that TURBOS stress engines...simply see euro cars shop time!....this car combines the Elec Batt and engine to achieve HIGH torq, And VERY quick out of the hole...Jus' blew the doors off a 735i beemer...albeit for nly a block ...V* would have caught up in the end (in all who cares the thrill is initial take off and tickets are for high speed & Kill's! My car has Red Calipers against Powder coated Gloss spoke Black mags and All red "F" Sport It is FAR better built (mine in Japan) sadly the own if you can get them??? are Mfg in is Far more reliable...Far better Re-Sale that Euro beemers or mine is going up in price IF YOU CAN FIND ONE (3) elec. motors gett'n 0 to 60 in 5.6 sec (road and track) HIGH torque QUICK out of do I use gas gett'n 42 miles per 120 Volt charge and NEVER USE GAS....and almost Silent operation in elec....So do your this is Far better than any European beemer or mercedes depreciating un reliable offering to say nothing of the GAS HOG unproven G 70, & RDX not worth mentioning. Z Best of the BEST F Sport 450h+ !

[marklittlely]

Great review as always Tom, quick question, I take it to achieve the 60- 70 km EV range you would consistently have to charge to 100% and then discharge the battery to zero, how does that effect the battery chemistry over time and it’s ability to sustain that over the life of the vehicle?

[bollpierre]

Thanks for this video. One point : when you present your choice between 350 & 450, I think you miss one key element.
How easy gonna be the resale, at what level of price as the law increase constraints on non electric car. On the top of that, the 450 doesn’t consume more fuel than the 350 when battery is low. But thanks again!

[soilianglim]

Wow it's $100k..it is selling Sing Dollars $347k in my Country Singapore, and to top-up at least another S$50k to continue owning after 10 years mark.

[paulmac]

$103, 000 Drive away in W.A. you get an installed charger for your garage included.

[iAxianguy]

In Singapore, the NX450h+ will be costing over 340K, a little over 3x more than in Aussie. Moreover Lexus in SIN only bring in the F-Sport version for the 450h+ 😰😰

[MrJay]

Great review, Tom. RE your comment on ride compliance, did it feel firm even on the softest adaptive suspension setting? As for steering, did it feel vague? Some reviews are suggesting the latter.

[amirrezarezaie]

Nah
Cars prices are getting out of hand.