If you’re in the market for an alternative fuel vehicle, Lexus has eight available options for the 2022 model year. The Longo Lexus team would like to introduce you to the 2022 Lexus alternative fuel lineup, from hybrids to the first-ever plug-in hybrid Lexus electric vehicle.
2022 NX 450h+ AWD
2022 Lexus NX 450H
The first-ever plug-in hybrid vehicle from Lexus is the 2022 NX 450h+ will all-wheel drive. The NX has been completely redesigned for the model year, adding a PHEV to the lineup. You can get a base or F Sport Handling trim for the 450h+, both with standard all-wheel drive.
This small luxury SUV features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a plug-in hybrid component. You can expect to get 302 horsepower and 84 MPGe with 36 mpg for combined fuel economy on the NX 450h+ AWD. With a zero to 60 rating of six seconds, the NX 450h+ is the fastest model in the NX lineup.
2022 NX 350h AWD
The NX 350h AWD is a small luxury SUV that has also been fully redesigned for the 2022 model year. The 350h replaces the 300h and offers several upgrades. This small SUV is powered by a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine with Lexus Hybrid Electric Drive. You’ll get 240 total horsepower from this engine and 41 mpg for city driving, and 37 mpg when you take it out on the highway.
You get bi-LED headlights and daytime running lights, a blade taillight, roof rails, and 18-inch wheels on the NX 350h. Heated front seats, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, NuLuxe interior trim, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with two-way power lumbar adjustment driver’s seat, and an eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat are also standard features.
2022 ES 300h
For a midsize luxury sedan, you can go with the 2022 ES 300h as an alternative fuel option from Lexus. This sedan is available in three trims: Base, Luxury, and Ultra Luxury. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine combines with an electric motor to power each trim level. This combination puts out 215 horsepower and delivers 44 mpg for city driving and 52 mpg on the highway, for a combined EPA-estimated rating of 48 mpg.
Standard features include LED headlights, a sunroof, simulated leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, a Wi-Fi hot spot, a 10-speaker sound system, and an 8-inch central infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
2022 LC 500h
If you’re looking for a coupe that offers alternative fuel, look no further than the LC 500h. A 3.5-liter V-6 paired with a high-output, permanent magnet, electric-drive motor with EV mode garners 354 total system horsepower. The EPA-estimate rating for this fun coupe is 26 mpg on city roads, 34 mpg down the highway, and 29 mpg combined. You get premium triple-beam LED headlights, LED taillights, and LED turn signals. The glass roof with a sunshade lets you bring the sunshine in on those beautiful days as you cruise down the highway.
2022 RX 450h AWD
The RX 450h is a descendant of the original hybrid SUV from Lexus, the RX 400h. You can get the RX 450h in three trims: Base, F Sport, and Black Line Special Edition. If you want a Black Line, you’ll have to move fast because Lexus is only putting 400 of them out for the model year. All three trims have a 3.5-liter V-6 with a hybrid powertrain and standard all-wheel drive. You get 308 horsepower and 31 mpg for city driving and 28 mpg out on the highway.
Inside the RX 450h AWD, you get dual-zone automatic climate control with an interior air filter, power-adjustable front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and NuLuxe interior trim.
2022 RX 450hL AWD
The RX 450hL AWD is an extended version of the RX 450h, providing you with a third row of seats to accommodate more passengers. The RX 450hL is available as a base trim or Black Line Special Edition, in limited quantity, as well. Both are powered down the road by a 3.5-liter V-6 that puts out 308 horsepower. The EPA estimate on fuel economy has the 450hL coming in at a combined rating of 29 mpg.
Available interior features include the Lexus Memory System for the power driver’s seat, outside rearview mirrors, and steering wheel. You can also enjoy the heated wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated second-row outboard seats.
2022 UX 250h AWD
The UX 250h is Lexus’s smallest and most affordable luxury SUV hybrid model for the 2022 model year. You can choose from three trim levels for the UX 250h: Base, F Sport, and Luxury. Each is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired to a hybrid system to produce 181 horsepower. All-wheel drive is standard, and you can expect to get 38 mpg with city driving, 41 mpg on the highway, and a combined rating of 39 mpg.
Standard features on this affordable SUV include dual-zone automatic climate control with an interior air filter, eight-way power-adjustable front seats with two-way lumbar support, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, and a folding tonneau cover. You also get simulated leather upholstery, a six-speaker sound system, Bluetooth connectivity, four USB ports, proximity keyless entry with push-button start, and a 7-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Depending on the alternative fuel model you pick, safety and driver-assistance features include forward collision mitigation, lane departure mitigation, a lane-keeping system, intelligent high beams, and a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert. You may also find adaptive cruise control, a head-up display, front and rear parking sensors, road sign assist, and a backup camera.
When you’re ready to check out these Lexus models, stop by Longo Lexus at 3530 Peck Road in El Monte, California. A team member will be happy to answer any questions, give you a tour of our showroom, or get you into one of these models for a test drive. Call us at 626-539-2109 or complete our convenient online form to get started.
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