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Lexus NX 450h+ 2.5 F-Sport 5dr E-CVT [Premium Plus/Sunroof] Review

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The plug-in hybrid version of the Lexus NX can officially do up to 45 miles on pure battery power, before its 2.5-litre petrol engine takes over until you plug the car in again. Acceleration is surprisingly nippy, with 0-62mph taking 6.3 seconds.

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In the same way that Infiniti acts as Nissan’s premium arm, Lexus has a similar tie-in with Toyota. And since most of Toyota’s models are offered as hybrids, it’s no surprise to see the same from Lexus, although there are some traditional petrol engines, too.

The brand focuses heavily on SUVs – namely the NX and RX – but also has the CT hatchback, ES executive saloon and LS luxury car among its portfolio. More small and large SUVs are expected in the future.

Like Toyota, Lexus has built a very strong reputation for reliability and regularly finishes very close to the top of our annual Reliability Survey.

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We reckon Premium Pack is the pick of the range, but we wouldn't deter you from stepping up to F-Sport as it comes with some useful additional features such as adaptive LED headlights, ventilated front seats, heads-up display and 20in wheels. 

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450h+ 2.5 F-Sport 5dr E-CVT [Premium Plus/Sunroof]

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Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert

LED brake lights and rear lights with emergency brake signal

Driver and front passenger 2 stage airbag

2 way electrical lumbar adjustment for driver

8 way driver/passenger electrically adjustable front seats

Intelligent parking sensors - 4 front and 4 rear

Illuminated door handles with puddle light

Front and rear one touch power windows, with anti-jam protection

Heated, auto-folding, auto-dimming outside mirrors with reverse tilt function and turn indicators

Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto

Anti-theft system with alarm, intrusion sensor, glass breakage sensor, tilt sensor and engine immobiliser

Gesture tailgate/boot lid opening and closing

Protection Pack with rubber floor mats - NX

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The Lexus NX 450h has a plush interior, impressive refinement, good electric range, low CO2 emissions and low company car tax rate. If you can't easily plug in your car, the NX 350h is a good compromise. It's not as frugal or hushed as the 450h, but it’s competitively priced, more efficient than non-hybrid rivals and should benefit from Lexus’s legendary reliability.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Comfortable ride </li> <li>Feature-filled infotainment </li> <li>Space for child seats </li> <li>Robust build quality </li> <li>Practical storage spaces </li> <li>A boot fit for a family holiday </li> <li>Fuel-efficient engines</li></ul>

While we define a small SUV&nbsp;as something&nbsp;less than 4.3 metres long and a large SUV as measuring more than 4.5 metres, family SUVs tread the middle ground.

As the name suggests, the vast majority are&nbsp;designed for family duties rather than serious off-roading, so practicality is paramount. However, that&nbsp;shouldn't come at the expense of a decent drive; the best examples combine tidy handling with smooth engines&nbsp;and a ride that's comfortable&nbsp;enough to ensure the kids aren't left feeling queasy.

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