2017 Lexus NX Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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If you want to get your hands on a luxury compact crossover that’s also a hybrid, you don’t have too many options. For a long time, the only game in town was the Audi Q5 Hybrid—but that changed in 2015 when Lexus introduced the NX 300h, its first hybrid compact crossover. Along with its lineup-mate, the 2.0-liter turbo NX 200t, the NX 300h undergoes some minor changes for 2017.
The NX 300h’s unique exterior is unlike that of any other crossover—or any other vehicle on the market, for that matter. Its front features a large grille with chrome surround and distinctive daytime running lights, and side sculpting along the doors adds some pizzaz. The NX 300h comes with Hybrid badging on the lower sill of the rear doors and standard 17-inch wheels, with 18-inch wheels available in the optional Premium package. The F-Sport package, however, will not be offered this year.
The interior of the NX 300h is less polarizing but still distinctive, complete with Lexus’ trademark top-notch materials and impressive build quality. Seats come wrapped in faux-leather NuLuxe upholstery, while leather is available as an upgrade. The driver’s seat is 10-way power adjustable and the front passenger’s is 8-way adjustable, with optional heating and ventilation. Those sitting in the back will have no complaints about the generous head- and legroom and reclining seats. The cargo area is a disappointing 16.8 cubic feet with the rear seats up—a 0.9-cubic-feet decrease from the NX 200t’s size due to the set of batteries located beneath the cargo floor. Folding the rear seats, however, increases cargo space to 53.7 cubic feet.
The NX 300h’s base infotainment system is Lexus’ Display Audio, which is controlled via a knob. New for 2017 is Scout GPS Link, which syncs your smartphone with the vehicle’s infotainment system for navigation. An optional Navigation system adds a Remote Touch touchpad, extra speakers, and Lexus Enform.
The NX 300h’s hybrid powertrain is comprised of a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, 3 electric motors, and a nickel-metal hydride battery pack. Total output sits at 194 horsepower. For 2017, the NX 300h is available only with all-wheel drive (AWD), and it can reach 60 mph in 9.1 seconds. EPA fuel-economy numbers are an impressive 33 mpg city, 30 highway, and 31 combined.
Like the NX 200t, the 2017 NX 300h has a 5-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration (NHTSA) and a Top Safety Pick+ status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Standard safety equipment includes a full suite of airbags, antilock brakes (ABS) with brake assist, traction and stability control, a reversing camera, and Lexus Enform Safety Connect, which will automatically notify emergency services in the event of a crash, locate your vehicle if it's stolen, and provide roadside assistance. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and a collision-mitigation system are optional add-ons. The 2017 Lexus NX 300h begins at $39,720.
User reviews for 2017 Lexus NX Hybrid
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by Gvel C
Oct 06, 2021
This vehicle met the needs for what I was looking for. Nice features on the interior. Comfortable ride. The acceleration in Eco mode was a bit lack luster but punchy in Sport mode. The cabin while driving I thought could be a bit quieter but quiet compared to my 2013 Honda CR-V. I liked this vehicle!Oct 06, 2021
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2017 Lexus NX Hybrid Pricing
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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: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD 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 · Cupholders: rear · 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: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · 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: black · 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: Google POIs · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: chrome
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · 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: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leatherette
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: vehicle location
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