Lexus vehicles are as reputable for their luxury as for their fuel efficiency. That said, the company has dramatically outpaced its past efforts with the 2022 Lexus NX Plug-in Hybrid. To help you choose a fuel-efficient vehicle for getting around in San Jose, California, we at Lexus of Stevens Creek have zoomed in on this incredible hybrid vehicle’s features and options. Read below to learn more about it and some of its runners-up in efficiency.
Taking Hybrid Efficiency to the Next Level
Hybrid vehicles have traditionally hovered around 40 mpg in terms of combined fuel efficiency ratings. Four Lexus vehicles from the 2022 lineup beat this average: the NX Plug-in Hybrid at an astonishing 84 mpg, the UX Hybrid and the ES Hybrid at 43 mpg, and the NX Hybrid at 41 mpg. More than doubling the average efficiency is more than just advancement; it represents a breakthrough in the industry.
The 2022 Lexus NX Plug-In Hybrid (NX 450h+)
A core comprised of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an 18.1 kWh lithium-ion battery power the most fuel-efficient of all Lexus’ hybrids. The battery drives two electric motors. The combination grants the 2022 Lexus NX Plug-in Hybrid 176 hp and 304 lb-ft of torque. The core comes tied to a continuously variable transmission and an all-wheel-drive drivetrain.
The NX Plug-in Hybrid’s exterior styling includes Lexus’ trademark moneybag grille, a pair of sharp-looking multi-lamp headlights, chrome body trim, and imposing 20-inch wheels. It comes standard with a real-time traffic display, a head-up display, a Wi-Fi hotspot, the Drive Connect cloud navigation system, distance-pacing stop-and-go cruise control, voice-activated radio, voice-activated air conditioning, and a heated leather and metal-look steering wheel. It also has a ten-speaker sound system with speed-compensated volume control and luxuriously textured leather upholstery.
The 2022 Lexus NX Plug-in Hybrid comes with a long list of high-tech safety features, such as forward and rear collision mitigation with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, stability and traction control, an active evasion assistance system, rear child safety locks, and the Safety Connect Emergency SOS system.
The 2022 Lexus UX Luxury Hybrid (UX 250h)
The 2022 Lexus UX Hybrid comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine granting 181 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque married to a 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery and a continuously variable transmission with an overdrive gear. Its wheels are gorgeous 18-inch sparkling dark grey metallic aluminum alloy versions with a machined finish. It has lightly tinted windows, a chrome-accented grille, and high-beam headlights that adjust automatically in response to oncoming traffic.
Drivers and passengers love its powered tilting and sliding moon roof, its exceptional noise-pollution-eliminating cabin structure, its heated and ventilated eight-way power-adjustable bucket seating, and its adaptive cruise control. Its interior features include a six-speaker premium sound system with speed-compensated volume control, cruise control with steering wheel controls, an HVAC system with under-seat and console ducts, a seat and mirror position memory system, two 12-volt DC power outlets, one-touch up and down power windows, and a leather and metal-look gear shifter.
The 2022 Lexus NX Luxury Hybrid (NX 350h)
A hyper-efficient 2.5-liter engine and a 259-volt lithium-ion battery combine to drive this all-wheel-drive hybrid forward, granting the 2022 Lexus NX Hybrid a 240 hp and 167 lb-ft torque rating. It comes set up with a continuously variable transmission with an overdrive gear. Its double wishbone strut suspension system allows each wheel to react independently to changing road conditions, making it more stable on tough-to-travel roadways.
The NX Hybrid comes with automatic on-and-off projector-beam LED headlights, daytime running lights, and LED brake lights. It has optional 20-inch wheels, automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers, automatic dynamic headlight leveling, and an express-open-and-close sliding and tilting sunroof.
The 2022 Lexus NX Hybrid’s interior features include cruise control with steering wheel controls, a leather and metal-look shifter, a pair of 12-volt DC power outlets, a 14-inch GPS navigation system, leather seat upholstery, heated and ventilated eight-way power-adjustable seats, a head-up display, and voice-activated dual-zone air conditioning. Its sound system comes with 10 speakers, its GPS gives turn-by-turn navigation instructions, and it includes a pair of LCD monitors in the front console.
The 2022 Lexus ES Ultra-Luxury Hybrid (ES 300h)
This ultra-luxury hybrid comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a 1.6 kWh nickel hydride battery. The combination grants the 2022 Lexus ES Hybrid 215 hp and 163 lb-ft of torque. Like the two hybrids above, it comes with a continuously variable transmission with an overdrive gear. Its exterior features include 18-inch five-spoke noise-reducing alloy wheels, LED brake lights, a windshield deicer, automatic on and off projector-beam LED headlights, daytime running lights, heated mirrors, and chrome body trim.
The ES’s standard entertainment system includes a 10-speaker Pioneer premium sound system, hands-free Bluetooth, Amazon Alexa compatibility, Lexus Enform Wi-Fi, and speed-compensated volume control. This hybrid’s interior makes it clear why it’s ultra-luxury.
The interior trim includes natural wood with ambient lighting and acoustic glass, and its heated and ventilated seats are 14-way power-adjustable with a power cushion extender. It has a heated steering wheel made of genuine wood and leather, a cruise control distance-pacing system, and a leather and metal-look gear shifter.
Find Luxury and Efficiency at Lexus of Stevens Creek
Luxury vehicle customers want more efficient vehicles, and the engineers at Lexus have listened. This lineup of premium luxury hybrid vehicles represents the fruit of decades of engineering and design experience. We’re honored to present this lineup at Lexus of Stevens Creek. We’ve been serving the good people of San Jose for many years and hope to help you for many more. Our office hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
We have much more to share about these grand luxury hybrid vehicles. For more information, reach out to us at Lexus of Stevens Creek. Our knowledgeable and respectful staff will gladly fill you in on all the features and options available for any of our well-built vehicles.
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