2024 Lexus NX Plug-in Hybrid

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The NX 450h+, which is the plug-in hybrid version of the NX SUV, is comfortable, fuel-efficient, and loaded with in-car tech and driver aids. Its 37 miles of all-electric range also means you can save quite a bit on gas. Only ho-hum performance and utility hold it back from being truly great.

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2024 Lexus NX Plug-in Hybrid Review

byJared Gall^{Correspondent
Jared Gall started his career in the auto industry in 2001 with an internship at Car and Driver. He has written and edited many thousands of car reviews, technological deep-dives, industry analyses, and personality profiles. He is a correspondent at Edmunds and still has the 1969 Chevrolet C20 he dragged out of his parents' barn and drove until Car and Driver started giving him cars to evaluate.},

rating written byReese Counts^{Vehicle Test Editor
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Pros

Attractive cabin
Comes standard with many desirable features
Long all-electric driving range

Cons

Some controls can be distracting to use
Less cargo and rear seat space than most competitors

What's new

No major changes for 2024
Part of the second NX generation introduced for 2022

Overview

The 2024 Lexus NX is a small luxury SUV offering something for nearly everyone. There's an entry-level version that's inexpensively priced, a sporty version with a turbocharged engine, a hybrid for improved fuel economy, and even a plug-in hybrid. Each one boasts a classy cabin too. The NX doesn't stand out enough to be a top pick in its class, but it does everything well enough to deserve a spot on most shoppers' short lists.

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Lexus NX PHEV Insights

Trim:

NX 450h+

All Electric Range

37 miles

EPA Estimated Electric Range

The NX will automatically switch to gas when the electric battery is low.^{Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.}

Estimated range map^{This map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Columbus, Ohio. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors | Leaflet} from

Charging

4.5 hrs

240V Home Charging^{Estimated total charging time when using a 240V outlet. This is either a 3-prong or 4-prong outlet used for appliances, for example a clothes dryer.}

EV batteries should be kept at 30-80% charged to extend battery life.

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Hybrid Parts Warranty

8 yrs or 100,000 miles^{Hybrid batteries are federally mandated to carry at least 8 years or 100,000 miles of warranty coverage from the manufacturer. Batteries that lose capacity more rapidly than expected should be eligible for replacement under warranty. Coverage of additional hybrid components beyond the battery itself will vary by automaker.}

According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

No rebates available in 43230

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Cost to Drive

$108/mo

$201/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: Deciding between a regular NX and the NX hybrid

The diverse NX lineup gives you lots of choice, but it does mean you'll have to spend some extra time deciding which one is best for you. When new, the hybrid, the NX 350h, costs about $2,500 more than the equivalent NX 250. For that you get an impressive EPA estimate of 39 mpg combined, which is a noticeable jump up from an equivalent non-hybrid's 28 mpg combined. However, the 250 runs on regular gas, while the 350h needs premium. It might take you more than a decade to recoup your money on fuel savings alone. However, there are still good reasons to get the hybrid or even the plug-in hybrid, such as quicker acceleration and reduced overall tailpipe emissions.

Competitors to consider

Many buyers in this class are looking for a little extra sport in their luxury SUVs. If there's one area in which the NX disappoints, this is it. The BMW X3 is a solid pick if you don't find the NX exciting enough to drive. Other recommendations for a small luxury SUV include the value-packed Acura RDX, well-rounded Genesis GV70 and luxurious Mercedes-Benz GLC. Most of these rivals aren't available as hybrids, however, leaving the NX as your best bet if you want one. Read our Expert Rating below to see what's great and what's not about the Lexus NX.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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7.7

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Performance

7.5/10

How does the NX drive? Lexus has been building hybrids for years now, and that expertise pays dividends with the plug-in NX. On the Edmunds test track, our test NX 450h+ accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. Other luxury SUVs with plug-in powertrains are quicker — Volvo's XC60, for example — but the 450h+ offers plenty of smooth power for day-to-day driving. Lay into it when merging or passing and the gas engine quickly and seamlessly provides the oomph you need.

The brakes are smooth to operate, and this setup thankfully avoids a vague- or grabby-feeling pedal that hybrids sometimes have. The suspension is tuned for comfort, not performance. As such, grip limits are low, and the NX leans heavily in curves. Our test car was the base version, however, and it's reasonable to assume the NX 450h+ F Sport will provide slightly tidier handling.

Comfort

8.0/10

How comfortable is the NX? The front seats are well padded and supportive, though not quite as sporty as the available F Sport seats. The ride is comfortable, too, and smooths out road imperfections without being overly soft or bouncy. The NX 450h+ is quiet, too, and near silent at low speeds when running in EV mode.

We wish the climate control system was a little better. The controls are easy to reach and the knobs look nice, but some of the information is hidden when the navigation system is active. We found it ran on the warm side, too. The air temp was uneven and varied depending on if the gas engine was running. We were constantly fiddling with the controls to stay comfortable.

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Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The NX's interior is sufficiently spacious and well organized. 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. The controls themselves are mostly easy to use. Lexus' latest infotainment system is a big improvement over previous systems too. The biggest problem is with the steering wheel controls. They're unmarked and multifunctional, and the only way to see what function a button performs is by looking in the head-up display. And if you wear polarized sunglasses, it's difficult to see. Lexus overthought this a bit.

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. The center display screen displays a large, clear image from the cameras. The 360-degree surround-view camera is particularly useful. Most people should find the NX reasonably spacious, with head-, legroom and shoulder room for four adults. The rear floor is a bit high, so taller passengers might sit a little awkwardly.

Technology

8.0/10

How’s the tech? The NX 450h+ comes loaded with most of the latest in-car tech Lexus has to offer. The dash is dominated by a 14-inch touchscreen display. It's great to look at and quick to respond, but the menu structure isn't always the most intuitive to use. We really like the navigation system, especially how it integrates turn-by-turn directions in the 10-inch head-up display. However, it requires a subscription to use beyond the trial period.

If you prefer to use your phone, the NX comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, both with wireless connectivity. We had some mild connection issues when multiple phones were paired, but nothing persistent. Lexus also includes a full suite of driver aids, including adaptive cruise control and blind-spot warning. Our test vehicle also included a surround-view monitor that looks particularly good on the large touchscreen display. The aids themselves work well enough. The adaptive cruise adjusts speed smoothly, but it's a bit conservative in the gap it keeps the NX from the vehicle ahead. The lane keeping assistance is a bit too aggressive too.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The Lexus NX is one of the smallest vehicles in its class, something reflected in its subpar cargo capacity. With 22.7 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and 46.9 cubic feet with the seats down, the Lexus offers significantly less cargo capacity than rivals. We do give Lexus props for packaging the battery in a way that doesn't take up additional cargo area, but small is still small. Storage in the rest of the cabin is a bit better. The door pockets are somewhat small, but the center console is spacious, and the bin hidden underneath the wireless charging pad is very handy.

The short doors and small rear opening might be a bit of an issue, but installing a car seat shouldn't be too troublesome. The anchors are easy to access without digging, and there's enough room that fitting larger seats shouldn't be an issue.

Fuel Economy

9.0/10

How’s the fuel economy? The NX 450h+ can go an EPA-estimated 37 miles on all-electric power assuming you've got the battery fully charged. After that, the EPA says you can expect 36 mpg combined during regular hybrid operation. Most rivals aren't even rated for more than 30 miles on the battery alone, and none match the fuel economy you'll find here. Frequently plugging in to charge can really help save on gas.

We also verified these numbers on our evaluation route, where we managed to drive 43 miles on electric power alone and saw 35.2 mpg after depleting the battery and running in hybrid mode, the majority of which was highway travel. Very good stuff from Lexus.

Value

8.0/10

Is the NX a good value? The NX 450h+ is priced on par with other luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs. But the NX comes better equipped from the get-go than most of its rivals, many of which can soar to eye-watering prices when loaded with options. Build quality is stellar too. The interior is handsome and well appointed, with lots of nice leather and wood throughout the cabin. Even the plastics Lexus uses in the NX don't feel particularly cut-rate. There was nary a rattle or shake during our drive, a plus given how quiet it is with the engine off.

Lexus includes a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty with the NX. The engine is covered for six years/70,000 miles. Lexus also covers the hybrid part of the powertrain for eight years/100,000 miles and the battery pack for 10 years/150,000 miles. All of those are about average for the class.

Wildcard

7.5/10

Lexus crossover SUVs aren't exactly synonymous with a shining, fun-to-drive demeanor. The NX 450h+ isn't going to do anything to change that perception. That's not to say it's bad — it's simply just not that exciting. It drives well enough but is far from the sportiest plug-in we've ever driven. It's quick but not as quick or as fun as its rivals. And while we like the exterior design, there's not much that makes it stand out from every other Lexus SUV on the road.

Which NX does Edmunds recommend?

Unless you like the darkened look of the F Sport, we recommend sticking with the base NX 450h+. It comes with all the best standard and optional features from the NX lineup, though there are a handful of useful stand-alone options. The 6.6-kW onboard charger is worth considering for quicker charging times.

Lexus NX models

The 2024 Lexus NX is a compact luxury SUV that is offered in for main versions: NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h and NX 450h+. This lineup can seem a little confusing at first, but in most cases, the only difference is the engine. The NX 250 is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-four making 203 horsepower. It is the only NX available with front-wheel drive; the rest are exclusively all-wheel-drive. Keep reading for more information on the other NX models as well as our rundown of the NX's most significant standard and optional features.

The NX 350 employs a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder that generates 275 horsepower. 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. 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. The non-hybrid NXs use an eight-speed automatic transmission. Hybrid models have a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Aside from their powertrains, the NX 250, 350 and 350h have the same standard equipment. There are also three main optional packages for the NX: Premium, Luxury and F Sport Handling.

Base NX
As noted above, standard equipment is the same for the NX 250, 350 and 350h. It includes:

18-inch wheels
LED headlights
Keyless entry and push-button start
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Synthetic leather upholstery
Power-adjustable front seats
Heated front seats
9.8-inch touchscreen
Cloud-based navigation system (subscription-based)
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity)
10-speaker sound system

Lexus' Safety System+ 3.0 is also standard on every NX. It includes:

Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Lexus and the car in front)
Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Emergency steering assistance (provides additional steering input to help avoid a collision)
Lane keeping assistance (steers the NX back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
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)

Available on the NX 250, 350 and 350h, the Premium package adds:

Power liftgate
Sunroof
Ventilated front seats
Driver's seat memory settings
Power-adjustable steering column
Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking

On the NX 350 and 350h, the available Luxury package includes:

Features from the Premium package
20-inch wheels
Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
Leather upholstery
Adjustable ambient cabin lighting
14-inch touchscreen

Add the F Sport Handling package to either the NX 350 or the 450h+ and you'll get:

Adaptive sport suspension
Black 20-inch wheels
Adaptive headlights
Special grille and styling details
Sport seats with additional side bolstering
Head-up display
14-inch touchscreen

Notable stand-alone options on the NX include:

Automated parking
Heated steering wheel (standard on the NX 450h+)
Wireless smartphone charger
Digital key (allows you to use your smartphone as a key to enter and drive the vehicle)
17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the NX and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
Heated rear seats
Panoramic glass roof
More powerful onboard charger (NX 450h+)

Lexus NX Reviews

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Wyzwoman, 10/01/2023

2024 Lexus NX 450h+ 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)

I love my new plug-in hybrid. However, there are many bells and whistles that I’m having to learn from driving a stick shift sedan for 20 years. It’s fun to drive and is working up some new brain cells.

NOT EXACTLY WHAT YOU EXPECT FOR THAT PRICE RANGE

Magic1 , 12/03/2023

2024 Lexus NX 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)

I purchased the Lexus nx 450h 2024, this plug in hybrid car drives smooth only when it’s on EV mode , once you run out of those 40miles per charge ; it starts making these annoying and uncomfortable noises coming from one of the batteries . If you got this car you would know what I’m talking about . You do save a lot of money on gas by charging your car and if you don’t work far away …

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2024 Lexus NX Features Specs

Type:

Plug-in Hybrid

Trim:

450h+

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$58,755
EV Tax Credits & Rebates	Not available Based on income
Engine Type	Plug-in hybrid
EPA Electric Range	37 miles
Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)	84 MPGe^{MPGe is the official metric that the EPA uses to measure the efficiency of alternative-fuel (including electric) vehicles. Just like regular MPG shows how far a car will travel on one gallon of gas, MPGe shows how far a vehicle will drive on 33.7kWh of electricity - the energy equivalent of one gallon of gasoline. Combined MPGe is the combined total of 45% city MPGe + 55% highway MPGe.}
Cost to Drive	$108/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	4.5 hours
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’ favorite NX safety features:

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 250 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	Rating
Overall	4 / 5
Driver	4 / 5
Passenger	4 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	5 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	Not Rated
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	Not 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

FAQ

Is the Lexus NX a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 NX both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.7 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the NX has 22.7 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Lexus NX. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 Lexus NX?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Lexus NX:

No major changes for 2024
Part of the second NX generation introduced for 2022

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Is the Lexus NX reliable?

To determine whether the Lexus NX is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the NX. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the NX's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 Lexus NX a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Lexus NX is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 NX and gave it a 7.7 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 NX is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 Lexus NX?

The least-expensive 2024 Lexus NX is the 2024 Lexus NX 450h+ 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $58,755.

Other versions include:

450h+ 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) which starts at $58,755
450h+ F SPORT Handling 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) which starts at $60,005

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What are the different models of Lexus NX?

If you're interested in the Lexus NX, the next question is, which NX model is right for you? NX variants include 450h+ 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT), and 450h+ F SPORT Handling 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT). For a full list of NX models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

2024 Lexus NX Plug-in Hybrid

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