Lexus GS Hybrid vs Lexus NX Hybrid
Overview | |
MSRP | MSRP$40,160 |
Average price | Average price$37,384 |
Listings31 | Listings1917 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Lexus NX compact SUV is showing its age. It’s not an inherently bad vehicle, but with a design that dates back to the 2015 model year, it’s struggling to keep pace with fresher competition—including the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Infiniti QX50, Lincoln Corsair, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and Volvo XC60—and can’t justify its positioning as a premium product. Lexus offers the gasoline-only NX 300 and the NX 300h hybrid, but we’ll focus on the latter for this review. The big news for the 2021 Lexus NX 300h is a new F Sport Black Line special edition, which adds sportier F Sport styling features that normally aren’t available on the hybrid. It also comes with a matching two-piece set of Zero Halliburton luggage. Other changes include additional standard driver aids and "low-profile" windshield wipers. We tested the Black Line for this review, but with production limited to 1,000 units, it will likely be sold out by the time you read this. However, it’s mechanically similar to the regular-production NX 300h hybrid trim levels—base and Luxury. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower194 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City33 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 338 hp V6 Hybrid | Engine Name2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower | Horsepower194 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City33 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.2 cu ft | Cargo Space16.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | Curb Weight4180 lbs |
Height57.3 in | Height64.8 in |
Length192.1 in | Length182.3 in |
Width72.4 in | Width83.9 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase104.7 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload895 lbs |
Number of doors | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,160 | |
Average price | $37,384 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 6.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2021 Lexus NX compact SUV is showing its age. It’s not an inherently bad vehicle, but with a design that dates back to the 2015 model year, it’s struggling to keep pace with fresher competition—including the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Infiniti QX50, Lincoln Corsair, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and Volvo XC60—and can’t justify its positioning as a premium product. Lexus offers the gasoline-only NX 300 and the NX 300h hybrid, but we’ll focus on the latter for this review. The big news for the 2021 Lexus NX 300h is a new F Sport Black Line special edition, which adds sportier F Sport styling features that normally aren’t available on the hybrid. It also comes with a matching two-piece set of Zero Halliburton luggage. Other changes include additional standard driver aids and "low-profile" windshield wipers. We tested the Black Line for this review, but with production limited to 1,000 units, it will likely be sold out by the time you read this. However, it’s mechanically similar to the regular-production NX 300h hybrid trim levels—base and Luxury. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 194 hp @ 5700 rpm | |
MPG City | 33 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 338 hp V6 Hybrid | 2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower | 194 hp @ 5700 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 33 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.2 cu ft | 16.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4180 lbs | |
Height | 57.3 in | 64.8 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 83.9 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 104.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 895 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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