2023 Lexus NX 350 Consumer Reviews
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Base - $43,965 MSRP
$41,497
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 NX 350, so we've included reviews for other years of the NX 350 since its last redesign.
2 Year Update
Cornpuff, 04/10/2022
updated 04/15/2024
2022 Lexus NX 350 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
My update follows this original review: We traded in our 2018 Toyota Highlander Limited, a very good vehicle, for an NX 350 that is totally loaded. I was hesitant to purchase a vehicle that requires premium gas and rides on 20" run flats. No problem. MPGs are good; the tires are not noisy or harsh as their detractors said they'd be. The NX is quiet, comfortable and punchy. It's roomy inside, yet smaller than our former Highlander, which is what we wanted. The Lexus brand's promises come true in this model, a fine blend of interior quality with a composed, confident ride. Power when you want it, low end torque or highway cruising. The tech took about 2 or 3 drives to absorb. Similar, but better, than Toyota. The door handles are great, so much easier on the hands than regular handles. So is the minimal effort shifter, which is so easy to use and so intuitive, along with the memory steering column. Ambient lighting is a hoot! Sound system is beyond anything we've had before. Vary spacious. Turning off the info screen is my only gripe: you must navigate through some app taps. Wish there were just one command. "Hey Lexus" is fun! You can use her to do anything! If your screen menus are bothersome, just tell her to do what you want, and bingo. Apple Car Play in the Lexus NX is so easy. And it's wireless. No bothersome tethering, as in other "upscale" rides. And using Amazon music is a really nice addition. We are Prime members, and we use Amazon Music a lot. Still, the Sirius XM radio here is great, with a very nice layout and navigation ease. Nice graphics, too. Additionally, Lexus' own Nav system beats Apple's maps: so tasteful in its gray and blue. Wow. We are in heaven. The steering wheel menus seem tricky at first, but they are ultimately simple and logical. The heated steering wheel is heated all around! The heating and cooling buttons are logical and easy. The overall feel of the Lexus NX 350 is solid, quiet and powerful. It is fun to drive, and holds the road much better than a mid-sized SUV. The interior look of the cabin leans toward minimalist design, clean, uncluttered and tasteful. That's what we were looking for. German equivalents trended towards louder design, cluttered, more metal, etc. Lexus won us over with a refinement not found in other interiors. And this NX is super forward in its technology. The Lexus phone app is great, too. If you can find one of these, go for it. AFTER DRIVING LEXUS NX FOR 2 YEARS PROS: Punchy acceleration; confident cruising speeds; quietness and solid build quality; super easy door handles, inside and out, for old hands like ours; large info screen ease of use after learning it; tech touches continue to impress; "Hey, Lexi!" is great; bike fits with wheel off and seats down; exterior styling is edgy and cool; goes up our long, uphill driveway in the snow; awesome heating and cooling system inside; pretty darn good mpg; sound system is 2nd to none; low maintenance overall; really good Lexus app for phone, which I use a lot; interior styling still impresses, especially if you like a clean, minimal look; safety features become so important once you have them. CONS: 20" run flat tires are noisy on some pavements; 20" run flat tires make the ride harsher over bumps; 20" tires are super nice, once you're going fast, though! wow; premium gas: can't get used to it; steering wheel buttons are actually nice once you learn them, but I hate the heads up display and keep it off: very distracting; would love an easier way to find mpg and trip info.
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Mark Who?
TNobles, 03/01/2022
2022 Lexus NX 350 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
I've had my NX 350 Premium for a few weeks now. I love it! Coming from a Maxima, I know longer have to fall in or crawl out. The vehicle drives great, with little to no road noise. I drive mostly interstate to work, and I've averaged around 24 mpg. I expected a little more, but I'm not complaining. NORMAL mode has plenty of power, don't bother with ECO, and if you try SPORT, you're not going to want to go back. It's fun! I don't have time to review every inch, but I'm trying to hit the highs, and the one low. Mark Levinson. Don't waste your money. After I ordered my NX, I watched a lengthy review on ML, and it left me feeling so disappointed. I contacted the dealership, but if I had dropped the ML, I was going to have to wait until June to get a car. You would think a 2k plus upgrade would sound fantastic. It doesn't. Don't do it. I'm 53, so it's not like I was trying to rock a high school campus, I just like my music to sound good. My last few vehicles have had a Bose system. I wish my NX did. Last, but not least, the infotainment screen... Do yourself a favor and splurge for the 14". It's worth every single penny.
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Not Impressed-too Noisy
Jeff Phillips, 10/25/2022
2022 Lexus NX 350 F SPORT Handling 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
28 of 33 people found this review helpful
It's a fine vehicle compared to a Toyota, Honda, or most other cars. Why is it so noisy while accelerating from a stop? Even under light acceleration the car just screams. It's fine once it gets up to speed, nice and quiet then. The ML stereo is way over-rated. The fit and finish is also just average. Been to the dealer twice to get the hatchback to close properly. The battery packed it in in the first three months, dealer replaced it. Doesn't start on occasion, it just sits there and says contact dealer. Wait a few minutes and it will start. The auto on/off will sometimes just turn the vehicle off. The run flats are fine, as is the large screen. However, there are too many problems to be considered as a reliable vehicle. If you like to visit the dealership a lot, then it's a good buy!
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Everything I need
Theresa, 05/15/2022
2022 Lexus NX 350 F SPORT Handling 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Perfect size, excellent handling in curves & turns, powerful engine, extremely attractive. Gas mileage is according to drive modes. I practically stay in sport mode which uses more gas. I had a 2021 nx300 and when I found out the 2022 is now AWD I HAD to have it. It’s the best thing I could have done for performance & handling. The 2 do not compare. 2021 was nice but this is the real deal! Thanks Lexus!!
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Noisy/rough drivetrain; infotainment not intuitive
CesNJ, 03/20/2022
2022 Lexus NX 350 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
I switched to an SUV after driving and ES 300/350 for the last 15 yrs. Overall, except for the noisy/rough drivetrain/transmission (humming sound especially at lower speeds), the car is generally alright. I have noticed the same type of humming/rough sound when I rented an all wheel drive RAV 4, so I wonder if this is a flaw of Toyota's 4-wheel drive system, something that is not an issue in the front wheel drive of the ES which was very quite. The Bridgestone run flat tires are also stiff and generate a lot of road noise. The Bluetooth Apple Car Play or Android connectivity also takes a long time to connect. One has to keep on trying it. The infotainment system is not very intuitive especially switching from the Lexus App to Android or Apple Car play. The menu is confusing at times. Switching to Neutral from either Drive or Park is also not that easy.
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Nice but on the small side
Mark H. , 12/26/2022
updated 02/21/2023
2022 Lexus NX 350 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
We like the car. Traded an Acura MDX. We have the hybrid version. The reviewer is incorrect with the car saying it requires premium fuel. Nowhere does it say that in the manual. We average 36 all around though I have seen 41 once. The visibility isn’t great. You sit pretty high in the car yet the seat position doesn’t easily let you see the road right in front of you and there are blind spots. It’s a tad cramped and storage space is limited but for long trips with lots of luggage (4 people) we use a Thule roof carrier. All in all not bad. I wish I could have been able to get the plug in hybrid but they were nowhere to be found without paying a premium.
Great compact luxury SUV
Patrick, 06/11/2023
2023 Lexus NX 350 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I traded my Mercedes GLC 300 for a 2023 Lexus NX 350 with Luxury package. The NX is a well made luxury SUV. I find the seats not as comfortable as the F model. The cabin has some wind noise but the run flats are ok. The acceleration is ok but my Mercedes was more fun to drive. If you like sporty SUV then this is not for you. I had my NX 350 for three months and so far not a single issue. Yes, I would buy it again.
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a greatly improved nx
Joethe wrangler, 05/16/2023
2023 Lexus NX 350 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The update from my 2021 NX 300 is huge. It's virtually a new vehicle on the insides and function. It's what the 2021 promised to be. The main drawback is the absence of a spare tire and substitution of run-flat tires. They make for a hard and noisy ride on secondary roads. If I keep it long enough to wear out the tires, I'm getting rid of the run-flats.
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Don’t waste your time
NaN, 03/17/2024
2022 Lexus NX 350 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I hate this sub so much. Way too much safety features where you really don’t have control of your car. Switching gears is a headache. I hate everything
Great Vehicle
John Shasky, 01/16/2023
2023 Lexus NX 350 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I traded an RX 350 for this loaded NX. I love the new technology; much easier to use. The engine has as much get up and go as I need and still I get 25 mpg around town.
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Gorgeous Exterior, Lame Interior
Modmondays, 02/18/2023
2022 Lexus NX 350 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Gorgeous exterior. Extremely poor use of materials on interior: cheap plastics, far too much soft touch plastic and fake-feeling faux leather vinyl seats. One year later I feel like I’m overpaying significantly for my lease.
Lexus Let Down
JT, 09/02/2023
2022 Lexus NX 350 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Not the Lexus I thought I was getting. Way too many safety features for my liking (so annoying). Not the luxury vehicle like I had in the past.
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Overpriced and short on features
Chris G, 12/19/2022
2022 Lexus NX 350 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 16 people found this review helpful
Very nimble, comfortable and decent looking. More expensive with less features compared to Kia, Hyundai and the rest.
Lexus 350
gigijames, 10/02/2023
2023 Lexus NX 350 F SPORT Handling 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall, this is a great vehicle. Great performance and handling. There were a few bugs, however, in the electronics but were corrected. I recommend if you are looking for a smaller SUV that has all the extras.
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Road Noise is horrible
NXhopeful, 12/15/2023
2023 Lexus NX 350 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
There is ALOT of misconception about the run flats. When I got the 2023 NX350h, I thought i was driving a truck. It is SO noisy and like most people I thought it was the run flats. I spent another $1k and got some "quiet" all season cooper tires, STILL noisy. Its mostly the car that's noisy, not the tires. Think the engineers were drunk at the time as you can see the fenders are crooked. Not even an ARC. How difficult is it to take a circle and cut it in half? They also forgot to put noise cancelling tech under the vehicle and especially around the wheel area. The NX is definitely not a luxury vehicle. You have to spend another 2k to get it sound proof, then another 1k on a tire package. Had alot of potential but very disappointing.
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Comfort, style, performance
Mark, 11/18/2022
2022 Lexus NX 350 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
The NX350 provides it's owner with the best of style packaging a sophisticated SUV that performs.
Love it , drives so smoothly
Sheri I, 01/21/2023
2023 Lexus NX 350 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Am very happy with my new Lexus NX350
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My blue
Eddie S, 02/15/2023
2022 Lexus NX 350 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
The car drives really good great features and good safety and very comfortable, I definitely recommend
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NX Sport 2022. Not what I was expecting
CynDeeZee, 01/12/2024
2022 Lexus NX 350 F SPORT Handling 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The NX 350 F Sport feels like a step down from my previous 2 Lexus. I owned a 2001 ES with over 200K miles and a 2012 ES with 114K miles. I never had any problems with either car. They were both smooth quiet rides. I can hear road noise and feel all the bumps in my NX. The turbo is a noisy rumble I’m not used to. If I don’t drive in ECO it sucks PREMIUM gas and if I do it lacks power. The gas tank seems a lot smaller and I have to fill it 2x week and my ES I filled weekly. The speakers in my ES had a better surround sound but that may be because I wasn’t listening over the rumble and road noise. I bought my NX on line thinking it would be similar to my last two sedans or like the 2020 NX Sport I test drove. I’ve had it for a month and already looking to trade it in.
range not good.
Saltzy, 04/10/2024
2022 Lexus NX 350 350h Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We just traded our NX350, 2022 for a 2024 BMW X3 because the range on a full tank of gas was 280 miles vs 465 miles. Our gas stations are always crowded and we had to fill up the NX several x's in 10 days vs. the X3 once every 10-14 days.
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Exactly what I need, but a bit cranky.
Marty, 03/15/2024
2023 Lexus NX 350 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Figure out technology prior to driving, it is not user friendly.Too many blind spots especially when the passenger next to you has reclined the seat, then back passenger window it is completely blocked. Otherwise a joy!
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Fun car
M. Steele, 02/23/2023
2022 Lexus NX 350 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my new vehicle! It is fun to drive and ride in. I love the no touch hatch release. It is convenient.
Love this NX!
arcadia375, 02/17/2023
2023 Lexus NX 350 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love all the features I'm discovering. Great creature comforts.
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Loving it!
DJReyna, 01/26/2023
updated 07/31/2023
2023 Lexus NX 350 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Looks good , drives great, elegantly appointed! Wish it had a DVD and could get some radio stations I liked
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