Tested: 2022 Lexus NX450h+ is a RAV4 Prime in a fancier wrapper:
That's likely not much of a concern for NX shoppers. The bigger issue for them is whether the plug-in hybrid is the right choice. At a starting price of $57,300, the NX450h+ costs $14,600 more than the NX350h and a similar $14,200 more than the nonhybrid NX350. If fuel economy is the driving concern, better to save that $14K and go with the similarly economical NX350h. For those seeking top performance, the NX450h+ is the best choice, although it may not be sporty enough to satisfy.
As you probably could have guessed, Lexus's first plug-in only realizes its potential and manages to be a plus if you actually plug it in.Vehicle Type: front-engine, front- and rear-motor, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagonOptions: Vision package – panoramic view monitor, lane change assist, front cross traffic alert, $1070; triple-beam headlights w/washers and cornering lamps, $850; 6.