Lexus NX 350h review: what the car critics say
The NX is Lexus’s most popular car in the UK, and this upgrade should ensure it retains that crown
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Since its 2014 launch, the NX has become Lexus’s most popular car in the UK, and this upgrade should ensure it retains that position, Autocar said. The third generation looks similar to its forebear, but it has had a major technical overhaul. Now on the same platform as the Toyota RAV4, the new NX has wider axle tracks than its predecessor, a lower centre of gravity and a more rigid chassis, plus an all-new interior.
Smooth, refined and beautifully built, the NX rides well with sophisticated damping and good grip, Auto Express said. The revamped infotainment system, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, is crisp, clear and intuitive, with an easy-to-operate touchscreen. Quality is top-notch, and the NX is practical too, with a 520-litre boot and adequate space in the back, even for taller adults.
Now available as a regular hybrid with front or four wheel drive, and a 2.5-litre petrol engine, the NX 350h doesn’t need to be plugged in, What Car? said. It charges itself on the go and thus has a smaller battery – and a much shorter electric-only range than the 450h plug-in hybrid. Transition between power sources is slick and relatively quiet, except when you accelerate quickly. It is pretty nippy – 0-62mph in 7.7 seconds. Price: from £39,250.
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