2022 Lexus NX 350 F SPORT: Improved in every way

The 2022 Lexus NX was introduced last year with a completely new design, new engine line up, new model line up, enhanced and improved interior, and more technologies than ever before.  The all-new Lexus NX comes in multiple versions which we have covered in previous articles.

For now we want to focus on the Lexus NX 350 F SPORT. This version is likely going to be the most popular version of the new NX line up, and for anyone looking for performance, refinement, styling, and advanced technologies packed into one luxury SUV, the all-new 2022 Lexus NX 350 F SPORT certainly delivers.

More power under the hood

2022 Lexus NX 350 F SPORT is powered by a new 2.4 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers an impressive 275 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. This is more torque than what you will find in any compact luxury SUV offered at less than $60,000. The new Lexus NX 350 F SPORT will be a lot quicker than the outgoing model without sacrificing efficiency. 

For those who have driven a Lexus NX in the past, you know that perhaps the most discerning feature of this luxury SUV is how it blends refinement and comfort into a very safe and very luxurious package. This is all true in the new generation of the Lexus NX, but the new model offers improved driving dynamics as well as handling. this isn't just a more upscale Lexus NX, it is also a sportier one. This is especially true if you opt for the F SPORT package.

F SPORT: Improved performance and styling with more features

Any Lexus model with the F SPORT package will feature a bolder and sportier design. This was true with the previous Lexus NX. That said, the 2022 Lexus NX 350 F SPORT offers a lot more.  For starters, every Lexus NX F SPORT features a new adaptive variable suspension as well as rear performance dampers which significantly enhance handling and agility.  The adaptive suspension is able to modulate the behaviour of the suspension based on how you are driving and the road conditions. In other words, the system can adjust in real-time to provide sharper stability and improved handling or soften the suspension to ensure a more comfortable ride.

Visually, 2022 Lexus NX F SPORT models feature 20-inch alloy wheels and distinctive F SPORT visual elements both inside and out such as triple-beam headlights and painted wheel arch moldings. They also deliver more luxury features with heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting inside, a power rear door, driver’s seat memory, and more. You also get Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert and a moon roof.

There are three versions of the 2022 Lexus NX 350 F SPORT:

• Lexus NX 350 F SPORT 1 - $58,000
• Lexus NX 350 F SPORT 2 - $60,900
• Lexus NX 350 F SPORT 3 - $64,900

The F SPORT 2 trim includes a 14-inch centre display touchscreen, wireless charging system, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert automatic braking, panoramic moon roof, lane change assist, and the Intuitive Parking Assist system with auto braking.

The top-of-the-line F SPORT 3 model offers a 17-inch Mark Levinson sound system, power folding rear seats, heated rear seats, panoramic around view monitor, and a digital key and wallet key. There’s also a digital rear-view mirror.

The new 2022 Lexus NX is better than ever, and the 2022 Lexus NX 350 F SPORT is sportier than ever, more stylish than ever, more powerful than ever, and better equipped than ever.