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Hi everyone,
im looking to purchase either the 2023 nx 350fsport or nx350h model and looking for more insight

Lexus22563

Do you want 39mpg combined or the lower mpg and pay for premium gas?

bt10

Lower mpg as in 25.

Just my $.02; I test drove both, and the hybrid mpg was the deciding factor. Both drove "fine". Toyota may put out a bland appliance, but Lexus usually spices it up just a bit. Of course the turbo pulls hard thru mid range, and has actual gears, so it drives with a traditional feel. I have drag raced motorcycles, cars, etc, and when I got my 350h and hit WOT from a stop sign, I wasn't scared, but I was completely surprised. It may not be as fast as a 450, but electric is impressive off the line, which is acceptable in most city driving. The turbo could work better in more open driving.

katekebo

If you value sporty "vroom, vroom" over fuel economy, the 350F would be a better choice for you. I chose 350h because of fuel economy, it's less noisy, and for all practical terms it is fast enough for use on public roads and streets.

Dkaplan

I traded in 416 hp for the 350h! Do not miss the ponies at all!

BBQapple

I’m not an NX owner but am on my second Lexus (2023 ES hybrid) which is my second hybrid, and I love them for the smoothness and quietness and around town the power is satisfying enough. The fuel economy is just a bonus to me.

Lookikg to maybe get an NX for my wife, and would lean towards a hybrid. I suggest you drive one and decide.

GW350H

Agree with others on the 350H, as we have one too so won't go into engine/torque/mpg details. Just off the top my head really quickly this is what I thought of the Fsport when we were researching on the NX early in 2022:

• Fsport has a bunch of aesthetic differences most obvious with the blackout trims and seat design. Biggest difference with Fsport seats are the seat bolstering, you might want to sit in one in person to see how well it fits. I liked them, but honestly for a long drive we knew they would not be comfortable for us, and we're average sized. Dark wheels, much darker front grill, color-matched moldings, front/bottom lip, interior aluminum door panel design, and rear design is all that I remember.
• Fsport trim not offered on any NX 350H models at least here in the U.S. for now. I think it's offered in other countries though.
• Fsport biggest selling point for enthusiasts is probably the adaptive variable suspension for Sport/Sport+ modes and tuning suspensions. We didn't care for this, we prioritized comfort more and on our current cars 90% of the time are driven in normal mode.
• If you like the Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0, this is only on the Fsport
• Fsport can't be optioned out like only on the hybrid with Advanced Parking. Don't remember if Panoramic Glass Roof is offered on it, or the heated-powerfolding rear seats (can have all of these three in the 350H)

Oh see this if you haven't already https://www.lexus.com/content/dam/le...h-Brochure.pdf

DenverRx

A year ago (when I was 99% sure my next car would be electric), I came across a Motor Trend article testing the 22' NX hybrid & NX Turbo. During their testing, the hybrid beat the turbo for 0-60mph. I then read that Lexus had taken the larger electric front motor from the Highlander hybrid & put it in the NX. With 40mpg, I decided this would be my next car. I love the F-sport styling, but (like others above have said) not worth the poor mpg and premium gas.

andys1548

My upcoming NX will be my first hybrid ever. I only test drove it around the block so I don’t really have any concrete thoughts about how they feel. If anyone can chime in as to what I’ll be experiencing/expecting, that’ll be nice.

bt10

I just watched a vid from WeberAuto that showed and explained all the transmission components in a Rav4 hybrid and explained the differences between the Rav4 prime, highlander, and sienna. Essentially, the prime (and NX450h) got the bigger motor from the highlander and sienna. I think the nx350h/rav4 hybrid is the same as the camry, and the prius is smaller. Nx350h gets 20hp more than Rav4 hybrid from the gas motor.

katekebo

There are three size of the transmission:
P610 (light-duty, rated up to ~120 hp): Prius, Corolla
P710 (medium-duty, rated up to ~200 hp): Camry, RAV4 (except Prime)
P810 (heavy-duty, rated up tp ~300 hp): Sienna, Highlander, RAV4 Prime, Lexus NX and RX
Although Lexus NX shares the wheelbase with the RAV4, mechanically it's more closely related to the Highlander due to significantly higher GVWR than the RAV.
You can find more details here https://toyota-club.net/files/faq/21...brid_tr_en.htm

bt10

Interesting on the Highlander note, because someone posted a thread on big brakes from the RX, but when I look at lift kits for the NX, it's the Rav4 suspension.

katekebo

It's a mixed bag. For example, RAV4 Hybrid has 12" brake rotors, NX has 12.9" rotors. Some NX parts are common with RAV4, other are shared with Highlander, and many are unique.

BBQapple

The smoothness and quietness of the drivetrain is great. People will always comment on it when riding with you unless they have a hybrid or EV themselves.

In traffic in the city the lithium battery pack plus 2.5L makes the car feel much more powerful than it is at anything below half throttle, just a light squeeze of the pedal let’s you match gaps and merge. It’s like an old school V12 in feel. But above half throttle the engine will sound and feel a little rough especially if windows are down.

Im on my second hybrid and now prefer the brake pedal feel. This will take you a while to get used to.

Dkaplan

Here’s a good review: