More powerful onboard charger (NX 450h+).Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the NX and its surroundings in tight parking situations).Digital key (allows you to use your smartphone as a key to enter and drive the vehicle).Heated steering wheel (standard on the NX 450h+).Notable stand-alone options on the NX include: Sport seats with additional side bolstering.Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)Īdd the F Sport Handling package to either the NX 350 or the 450h+ and you'll get:.On the NX 350 and 350h, the available Luxury package includes: Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking.Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)Īvailable on the NX 250, 350 and 350h, the Premium package adds:.Lane keeping assistance (steers the NX back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker).Emergency steering assistance (provides additional steering input to help avoid a collision).Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios).Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios).Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Lexus and the car in front).Lexus' Safety System+ 3.0 is also standard on every NX. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity).Cloud-based navigation system (subscription-based).There are also three main optional packages for the NX: Premium, Luxury and F Sport Handling.Īs noted above, standard equipment is the same for the NX 250, 350 and 350h. Hybrid models have a continuously variable transmission (CVT).Īside from their powertrains, the NX 250, 350 and 350h have the same standard equipment. The non-hybrid NXs use an eight-speed automatic transmission. In the NX 450h+, the 2.5-liter is joined by more powerful electric motors and a larger battery pack enabling 304 hp and an EPA-estimated 37 miles of electric range. Despite having a similar model designation, the NX 350h uses a version of the same 2.5-liter engine from the 250, but here it gets hybrid assistance and a total system output of 240 horsepower.

The NX 350 employs a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder that generates 275 horsepower. The lane keeping assistance is a bit too aggressive too. The adaptive cruise adjusts speed smoothly, but it's a bit conservative in the gap it keeps the NX from the vehicle ahead. Our test vehicle also included a surround-view monitor that looks particularly good on the large touchscreen display. Lexus also includes a full suite of driver aids, including adaptive cruise control and blind-spot warning. We had some mild connection issues when multiple phones were paired, but nothing persistent. If you prefer to use your phone, the NX comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, both with wireless connectivity. However, it requires a subscription to use beyond the trial period. We really like the navigation system, especially how it integrates turn-by-turn directions in the 10-inch head-up display. It's great to look at and quick to respond, but the menu structure isn't always the most intuitive to use. The dash is dominated by a 14-inch touchscreen display. How’s the tech? The NX 450h+ comes loaded with most of the latest in-car tech Lexus has to offer. The rear floor is a bit high, so taller passengers might sit a little awkwardly. Most people should find the NX reasonably spacious, with head-, legroom and shoulder room for four adults. The 360-degree surround-view camera is particularly useful. The center display screen displays a large, clear image from the cameras. The NX is generally easy to see out of, with the exception of a narrow rear window that pinches the view out of the back. And if you wear polarized sunglasses, it's difficult to see. They're unmarked and multifunctional, and the only way to see what function a button performs is by looking in the head-up display. The biggest problem is with the steering wheel controls. Lexus' latest infotainment system is a big improvement over previous systems too. The controls themselves are mostly easy to use. The front seats offer decent adjustability, and it's not difficult to find a comfortable driving position that places all of the major controls within easy reach. How’s the interior? The NX's interior is sufficiently spacious and well organized.

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