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2019 Lexus NX Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Lexus NX hit the scene in 2015, and, like most things Lexus, it included a hybrid variant: the NX 300h. The model received a refresh in 2018, so Lexus has chosen to withhold any major changes on the 2019.
The NX 300h’s exterior design still looks fresh and unique in its fifth model year on the market. From the pointed front end and full-height spindle grille to the creases and curves that make up the side panels and the boomerang-shaped taillights, the NX 300h looks nothing short of premium. The same goes for the interior. Though it’s not quite as fancy as those in some newer Lexus products, it’s cohesive with the exterior and fitting for the class, with equal measures of familiarity and high tech. Specifically, there’s not much to distinguish the NX 300h from its gas-only counterpart, aside from badging and blue-outlined “L” badges on the front and rear.
Lexus equips the NX 300h with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a small motor through a continuously variable transmission (CVT) on the front wheels. There’s a second independent electric motor that drives the rear wheels when extra traction is needed, making the NX 300h all-wheel drive (AWD) by default. The powertrain is capable of 194 net horsepower, and delivers fuel economy ratings of 33 miles per gallon city, 30 highway, and 31 combined on regular fuel. Lexus includes hybrid-specific read-outs on both the instrument cluster and infotainment displays.
Lexus offers the NX 300h in one grade, which includes standard features like 17-inch tinted wheels, leatherette upholstery, 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability, a security alarm, power-folding mirrors, an 8-inch infotainment system, an 8-speaker audio system, power driver’s and passenger’s seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. From there, drivers can add options like a bigger 10.3-inch infotainment display with navigation, heated and ventilated front seats, memory controls, 18-inch wheels, and genuine leather upholstery.
As far as safety goes, a reversing camera and the Lexus Safety System+ suite are both standard equipment. The latter includes forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. Blind-spot monitoring, rain-sensing wipers, and a surround-view camera system are all available.
The NX line is competent enough, but the NX 300h is one of the only compact hybrid crossovers on the market, and therefore a segment leader in regard to fuel economy. Buyers with an interest in thrifty luxury travel should definitely check it out.
Published Jun 1, 2022 by Kyree Rollerson
User reviews for 2019 Lexus NX Hybrid
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by Tiffany N
Feb 26, 2022
Its 4 cylinders so not powerful at all to me personally, other than that its a good car.Feb 26, 2022
by Tim T
Oct 15, 2020
Just standard features so the price is lower than othersOct 15, 2020
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2019 Lexus NX Hybrid Pricing
Original MSRP
$38,835 to $38,835Price range
$25,713 to $27,469Average price on CG
$26,435YoY price change
$25,758 to $26,435Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · IHeartRadio internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: alloy · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: grocery bag holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.54
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 141 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 105 · Electric Motor Torque: 199 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 154 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5700 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 152 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4400
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Facebook · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: chrome
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: contrast stitching
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation app: Scout · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer