2021 Lexus NX vs 2022 Land Rover Defender
Overview | |
MSRP$37,610 | MSRP$48,700 |
Average price$32,050 | Average price$64,837 |
Listings1438 | Listings218 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2021 Lexus NX Reviews SummaryOne year ahead of its redesign, the aged 2021 Lexus NX luxury compact SUV retains the features that have made it so popular: good looks, a high-quality interior, and agile driving dynamics. But not all that glitters is gold, as the NX has some definite problem areas. | |
2022 Land Rover Defender Reviews SummaryOver seven decades in the car business, Land Rover has shifted from making utilitarian vehicles prized by farmers, explorers, and soldiers to making luxury vehicles prized by wealthy suburbanites. The 2022 Land Rover Defender aims to bridge the gap between Land Rover’s past and present. As other Land Rover models got more luxurious, the original Defender carried on as a rugged, basic off-roader. While Land Rover stopped selling the old school Defender in the United States during the 1990s, it remained in production for other markets until 2016. By that time, Land Rover was already planning a clean-sheet redesign that brought the Defender back to the U.S. for the 2020 model year. The new Land Rover Defender contrasts the automaker’s other models, like the Discovery and Range Rover, with an emphasis on ruggedness. It’s still bigger and cushier than the original Defender, but less fancy than its sibling models. And like the original Defender, the new model is available in two-door 90 and four-door 110 body styles. A three-row, eight-seat Defender 130 body style is also on the way for the 2023 model year. Meanwhile, changes for the 2022 model year include a new optional 11.4-inch touchscreen, standard wireless phone charging, and an expansion of trim levels. The Defender 90 gets new X-Dynamic SE and X-Dynamic HSE trims, and a new V8 powertrain option debuts for both the 90 and Defender 110 in both standard and high-end Carpathian Edition models. Shared with other Jaguar Land Rover products, the supercharged 5.0-liter V8 provides a serious boost in performance. We sampled it in a Defender 90 for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity6 |
Horsepower235 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway21 |
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Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower235 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway21 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity6 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.7 cu ft | Cargo Space15.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3940 lbs | Curb Weight4550 lbs |
Height64.8 in | Height77.7 in |
Length182.3 in | Length180.4 in |
Width83.9 in | Width82.9 in |
Wheelbase104.7 in | Wheelbase101.9 in |
Maximum Payload895 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $37,610 | $48,700 |
Average price | $32,050 | $64,837 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | One year ahead of its redesign, the aged 2021 Lexus NX luxury compact SUV retains the features that have made it so popular: good looks, a high-quality interior, and agile driving dynamics. But not all that glitters is gold, as the NX has some definite problem areas. | Over seven decades in the car business, Land Rover has shifted from making utilitarian vehicles prized by farmers, explorers, and soldiers to making luxury vehicles prized by wealthy suburbanites. The 2022 Land Rover Defender aims to bridge the gap between Land Rover’s past and present. As other Land Rover models got more luxurious, the original Defender carried on as a rugged, basic off-roader. While Land Rover stopped selling the old school Defender in the United States during the 1990s, it remained in production for other markets until 2016. By that time, Land Rover was already planning a clean-sheet redesign that brought the Defender back to the U.S. for the 2020 model year. The new Land Rover Defender contrasts the automaker’s other models, like the Discovery and Range Rover, with an emphasis on ruggedness. It’s still bigger and cushier than the original Defender, but less fancy than its sibling models. And like the original Defender, the new model is available in two-door 90 and four-door 110 body styles. A three-row, eight-seat Defender 130 body style is also on the way for the 2023 model year. Meanwhile, changes for the 2022 model year include a new optional 11.4-inch touchscreen, standard wireless phone charging, and an expansion of trim levels. The Defender 90 gets new X-Dynamic SE and X-Dynamic HSE trims, and a new V8 powertrain option debuts for both the 90 and Defender 110 in both standard and high-end Carpathian Edition models. Shared with other Jaguar Land Rover products, the supercharged 5.0-liter V8 provides a serious boost in performance. We sampled it in a Defender 90 for this review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 |
Horsepower | 235 hp @ 5600 rpm | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 21 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 235 hp I4 | 2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 235 hp @ 5600 rpm | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 21 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.7 cu ft | 15.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3940 lbs | 4550 lbs |
Height | 64.8 in | 77.7 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 180.4 in |
Width | 83.9 in | 82.9 in |
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 101.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 895 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 7716 lbs |
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