The subcompact luxury crossover SUV segment has been booming in the United States in the past few years. With the arrival of the monikers such as the BMW X1, Volvo XC40, and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, American car buyers get many choices too. This is where the 2022 Lexus NX 350h comes into the picture. Being an offering from Lexus, the 2022 NX 350h takes forward the ethos of the brand while being a competitively priced and feature-loaded family SUV.

Available for sale at a base MSRP of $42,700, the NX 350h comes with a hybrid powertrain that produces 239 hp and gives out one of the best gas mileage in the segment. The interior gets all the bells and whistles as standard and the infotainment system and audio system are on par with most of the rivals. All the driver-assistance techs are onboard too. Before going forward with the purchase, here are 10 things you need to know about the 2022 Lexus NX 350h.

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10 2022 Lexus NX 350h Is A Frugal Daily Driver

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Coming with a hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Lexus NX 350h is going to set a benchmark in terms of gas mileage. This subcompact luxury crossover can do 41 MPG in the city and 37 MPG on the highway due to the efficient 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine and the single electric motor, similar to the RAV4 Hybrid.

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The combined gas mileage of 39 MPG is superior to that of the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid which can do 35 MPG combined. The 2022 Honda CR-V is also a tad bit lower when it comes to fuel efficiency front. The 14.8-gallon is the best in class fuel tank capacity and that gives the NX 350h an excellent range as well.

9 2022 Lexus NX 350h Gets Many Safety Features

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Lexus offers a host of standard driver assistance and safety features with the RX 350h, making it an excellent proposition if you want a safe and comfortable daily driver. The Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 comes as standard and it offers features such as automated emergency braking, forward-collision monitoring, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.

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Other advanced features such as lane keeping assist, pedestrian detection, traffic sign recognition, driver monitoring system, and intelligent high beams are onboard too. However, the 2022 Lexus NX 350h hasn't been crash-tested by the NHTSA and IIHS yet.

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8 2022 Lexus NX 350h's Engine Offers Decent Grunt

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The performance of this hybrid powertrain in the 2022 Lexus NX 350h isn't going to disappoint anyone. Coming with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated inline-4 engine with dual electric motors, it manages to give an output of 240 hp and 167 lb-ft of torque.

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There is an eCVT automatic and the power comes through the AWD drivetrain. The 0-60 mph comes in around the 7-second mark and that is lower than the Honda CR-V Hybrid and Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. However, the NX 450h+ offers an even better acceleration time due to the better performance numbers.

7 2022 Lexus NX 350h Is A Bit Pricier Than The Competitors

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The pricing of the 2022 Lexus NX 350h is a bit steeper than most of the segment rivals and that is going to be a dealbreaker. Available for a base MSRP of $42,700, the pricing is much higher than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid which comes with the same powertrain, albeit in a lower state of tune.

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The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid also comes with many standard features in the interior and exterior, and all the driver-assistance techs are onboard too. Even the top of the line trim of the RAV4 Hybrid undercuts the NX 350h by more than $4,000.

6 2022 Lexus NX 350h Has A Luxurious Cabin

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The interior of the 2022 Lexus NX 350h comes with fine materials all-around and that does manage to uplift the overall ambiance well. The dashboard and door cards get soft-touch injection molded plastics, leatherette inserts, and contrast stitching. The cabin gets a driver-inspired design as well.

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Apart from that, the panoramic sunroof is available as an option and that helps to elevate the cabin with more natural light. The chunky steering comes wrapped in premium leather and the leather upholstery is onboard too. You can also get black leather and open-pore wooden inserts with the optional luxury package.

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5 2022 Lexus NX 350h Offers Many Interior Features As Standard

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The long interior features list is a must-have for a family SUV and the 2022 Lexus NX 350h scores high in this regard. The interior features include dual-zone automatic climate control, heated and powered seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and dark graphite aluminum trim.

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The infotainment comes with all the bells and whistles as standard. If you want more advanced interior features, there are multiple optional packages on offer as well. These optional packages aren't priced very steeply such that of the BMW, Audi, or Mercedes, and these bring in full leather upholstery, panoramic sunroof, and heated steering wheel.

4 2022 Lexus NX 350h Is Spacious And Practical

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Similar to the outgoing generation of the Lexus NX lineup, this all-new 2022 model is also pretty spacious on the inside. The front row can comfortably accommodate a driver and a passenger due to its impressive headroom and legroom. The shoulder room of 56.3" is superior to most of the segment rivals.

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There are multiple storage pockets, bottle holders, and cupholders. The front and rear row also gets armrests. The rear seat is pretty spacious too, with 38.5" of headroom and 36.1" of legroom. However, the cargo capacity has seen a dip when compared to the older model years, as it now comes with 22.7 cu ft of space.

3 2022 Lexus NX 350h Offers Excellent Warranty And Reliability

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Being a product from the Lexus stable, reliability is not something many would have doubts about. However, even if you get any issues, Lexus offers an impressive limited, powertrain, and hybrid powertrain warranty. The limited warranty is available for 4 years or 50,000 miles and the powertrain warranty lasts for 6 years or 70,000 miles.

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The hybrid powertrain warranty is similar to most of the hybrid rivals with 8 years or 100,000 miles of coverage. One thing that many do appreciate about the Lexus is the complimentary maintenance coverage of 1 year or 10,000 miles. However, both the Volvo XC40 and BMW X1 offer a superior 3-year complimentary maintenance coverage.

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2 2022 Lexus NX 350h Gets A Feature-Packed Infotainment System

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The 9.8" touchscreen infotainment system is standard and is present in the center of the dashboard. There is support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity and the 10-speaker audio system takes care of all the audio duties.

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Other features include steering-mounted audio controls, Amazon Music support, Bluetooth, Lexus interface, Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity, SiriusXM radio, and voice recognition. You can also get the 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system if you opt for premium or luxury packages.

1 2022 Lexus NX 350h Comes With Decent Braking Hardware

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The ventilated 12.9" front rotors and 12.5" rear rotors make the NX 350h exceptional in the braking department. This is comparable to that of the Volvo XC40, and it helps to anchor down the NX 350h from 70-0 mph in 175 feet.

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Being a hybrid moniker, the 2022 Lexus NX 350h also comes with a regenerative braking system. Along with that, braking features such as ABS with EBD, brake assist, hill hold control, hill descent control, and automated emergency braking are available too.