2023 Lexus NX 350 Review

Name: 2023 Lexus NX 350 Review
Brand: Lexus

Price Range: $36,499 - $48,809

Lexus NX 350 F SPORT Handling 4dr SUV Exterior

The 2023 NX 350 is an all-around solid compact luxury SUV boasting an upscale, high-quality interior and plenty of standard driver assist features. While the NX is not at the forefront of the class with respect to cargo capacity, interior space or all-out performance, it does well enough in every category to make it a worthwhile choice.

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2023 Lexus NX 350 Review

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What's new

The NX 350 carries over unchanged
Part of the second NX generation introduced for 2022

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Florida

$184/mo

$172/mo

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Lexus NX 350 Owner Reviews

3.8

25 reviews

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Cornpuff, 04/10/2022

2022 Lexus NX 350 Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

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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TNobles, 03/01/2022

2022 Lexus NX 350 Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

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 …

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Theresa, 05/15/2022

2022 Lexus NX 350 F SPORT Handling 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

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 …

Not Impressed-too Noisy

Jeff Phillips, 10/25/2022

2022 Lexus NX 350 F SPORT Handling 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

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 …

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2023 NX 350 Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$42,815
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$184/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	22.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the NX 350 models:

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Curve Speed Management: Adjusts speed to safely handle curves and maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front.
Risk Avoidance Emergency Steer Assist: Enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance.
Lane Departure Alert w/ Steering Assist: Steers the NX 350 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Good
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2023 Lexus NX 350 Review

Price & Payment

2023 Lexus NX 350 Review

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Lexus NX 350 Owner Reviews

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Everything I need

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2023 NX 350 Highlights

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