If you’re looking to upgrade your Los Angeles commute with a luxury SUV, why not stop by our El Monte dealership and take a look at the 2022 Lexus NX 350h. At last, there’s a compact SUV agile enough to handle LA traffic and provide all the refined comfort you crave. The newly redesigned NX 350h offers many exciting new features. We had our SUV experts break down the NX 350h SUV’s different trim levels and features to help you decide which of the various models best suits your style.
Lexus NX 350h Exterior
2022 Lexus NX 350H
The NX 350h replaces the NX 300h with a completely redesigned exterior and slots between the sub-compact UX and mid-size RX series SUVs. With this model, Lexus brought back the spindle grille and integrated it into a modernized front fascia. This modern design incorporates checkmark turn signal indicators into the LED headlights. Combined with the sharp angles on the front and the carved hood, the NX 350h has an imposing appearance.
Soft curves and flaring lines evoke the taut muscles of an athlete. Riding on 20-inch wheels set wider and longer apart, the NX 350h looks ready to pounce.
Expressive LED lighting on the rear includes L-shaped taillamps and a full-width blade combination lamp that remains lit. A hands-free power liftgate gets you into the rear cargo hold with the key fob on your person.
Performance
Under the hood, you’ll find a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine with Lexus Hybrid Electric Drive technology. Lexus pairs this engine with a continuously variable transmission and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. As a result, this powertrain produces a total system of 240 horsepower and has a 0–60 mph time of 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 124 mph.
The vehicle is impressively efficient for all that power, with an EPA-estimated rating of 41 mpg driving around the city, 37 mpg on the highway, and 39 mpg combined. Plus, the hybrid technology enables you to drive short distances at low speeds on electric-only power, saving you money.
The Lexus NX 350h comes with an all-wheel-drive platform. This intelligent system continuously monitors your NX 350h’s driving dynamics, such as wheel spin, engine torque, and steering, delivering power to the wheel or wheels that can use it most. In addition, you have selectable drive modes, such as ECO for when you want maximum economy. Or, you can select Sport mode to tune your throttle and shift points for a more thrilling drive. Of course, there’s a Normal mode for everyday driving and an EV mode for all-electric power.
Interior Comfort and Technology
Lexus uses their beautiful synthetic NuLuxe upholstery that looks and feels like leather but offers greater durability. Any driver craving the sophistication of leather can choose to add perforated leather seats in various styles as part of an option package. Heated seats come standard, and you can add ventilated seats with multiple packages. Lexus refined the interior with Stippled Black interior moldings, but you have the option of upgrading to Black Prism or Black Open Pore Wood trim. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob are essential features.
All your in-vehicle tech runs through the 9.8-inch Lexus Interface, a powerful multi-media touch-screen display. Lexus offers an option for a 14-inch touchscreen, but in either case, the dashboard design angles your screen to the driver, making it much easier to operate without distraction. Tech such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, Google Assistant, and Hey Lexus Assistant comes pre-installed and ready to use.
Built-in Apple Music and Amazon Music allow you to stream your favorite songs. You can listen to them on the standard 10-speaker Lexus audio system or an upgraded Mark Levinson 17-speaker, 1,800-watt, Premium Surround Sound system.
Your NX 350h turns into a WiFi hotspot that connects multiple devices. Lexus has made charging easy with numerous USB ports and a wireless charging pad. Adding the available head-up display further enhances your driving experience by projecting critical driving data to the windshield before you.
Driver-Assist Technology
Every NX 350h has Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 — a suite of driver-assist systems designed to elevate your commute while keeping you safer on LA’s busy roads. This suite includes All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Curve Speed Management, which keeps your Lexus at a preset speed and distance to the vehicle ahead. When that vehicle slows, the system automatically slows your Lexus down — even to a complete stop. Then, as the traffic moves again, the system returns you to your presets. In addition, the system detects curves in the road and reduces your speed automatically for a smoother, more confident drive.
A Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Intersection Support uses radar and cameras to scan the way ahead. The system can detect pedestrians crossing the road or oncoming traffic turning across your path. You receive visual and audio alerts when this occurs, and if you fail to react, the system engages emergency brake support and steering assistance to help mitigate or avoid a potential collision.
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist uses optical sensors to track your Lexus while traveling within marked lanes. At speeds above 32 mph, if the system detects an unintentional drift from your lane, you’ll receive an alert. Should you react slowly, the system provides gentle steering correction to return you to your lane. A Lane Tracing Assist system uses similar technology to keep you centered in your lane.
Other active safety systems include a Blind-Spot Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, and Front Cross-Traffic Alert. You also have several passive safety systems such as Road Sign Assist, Intelligent High Beams, and a Panoramic View Monitor.
If you’re ready to upgrade your Los Angeles commute with a stylish and luxurious SUV, we suggest you browse our inventory online. After reviewing the various option packages available, visit one of our SUV specialists to find the perfect NX 350h with all the features you desire. There, you can take your preferred vehicle for an all-important test drive so you can find the car that’s right for you.
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