Lexus NX Hybrid vs Lexus NX
Overview | |
MSRP$40,160 | MSRP$38,350 |
Average price$37,531 | Average price$30,879 |
Listings1847 | Listings5083 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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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. | |
Reviews SummaryWith the redesigned 2022 Lexus NX, the luxury brand is aiming at a young, affluent, diverse, and tech-savvy customer. At the same time, the new 2022 NX is built upon the brand pillars that Lexus says will support all of its future products. They include bold design, advanced technology, electrification, and a dynamic tuning recipe called Lexus Driving Signature. Does the redesigned NX reflect those foundational building blocks? We went to Phoenix, Arizona to find out. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower194 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City33 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Horsepower194 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City33 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.8 cu ft | Cargo Space22.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight4180 lbs | Curb Weight3660 lbs |
Height64.8 in | Height65.8 in |
Length182.3 in | Length183.5 in |
Width83.9 in | Width73.4 in |
Wheelbase104.7 in | Wheelbase105.9 in |
Maximum Payload895 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,160 | $38,350 |
Average price | $37,531 | $30,879 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 6.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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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. | With the redesigned 2022 Lexus NX, the luxury brand is aiming at a young, affluent, diverse, and tech-savvy customer. At the same time, the new 2022 NX is built upon the brand pillars that Lexus says will support all of its future products. They include bold design, advanced technology, electrification, and a dynamic tuning recipe called Lexus Driving Signature. Does the redesigned NX reflect those foundational building blocks? We went to Phoenix, Arizona to find out. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 194 hp @ 5700 rpm | |
MPG City | 33 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Horsepower | 194 hp @ 5700 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 33 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.8 cu ft | 22.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4180 lbs | 3660 lbs |
Height | 64.8 in | 65.8 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 83.9 in | 73.4 in |
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 105.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 895 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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