Lexus NX Hybrid vs Toyota RAV4 Prime
2021 Lexus NX Hybrid for Sale
Shop Now2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime for Sale
Shop NowOverview | |
MSRP$40,160 | MSRP$40,300 |
Average price$37,463 | Average price$40,349 |
Listings1812 | Listings2861 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 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 SummaryPlug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are perfect transition models for people who want to try an electric car but are not ready to completely give up the convenience of a gasoline engine. Enter the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime, a PHEV with an estimated 42 miles of electric range and a total estimate of almost 600 miles of travel between stops for electricity or gasoline. The RAV4 Prime arrived for the 2021 model year and there are no major changes for 2022. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.5L 302 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower194 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity18.1 kWh |
MPG City33 | MPG City40 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway36 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)12 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.5L 302 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower194 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)12 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity18.1 kWh |
MPG City33 | MPG City40 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.8 cu ft | Cargo Space33.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4180 lbs | Curb Weight4235 lbs |
Height64.8 in | Height67.0 in |
Length182.3 in | Length180.9 in |
Width83.9 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase104.7 in | Wheelbase105.9 in |
Maximum Payload895 lbs | Maximum Payload1295 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2500 lbs |
2021 Lexus NX Hybrid for Sale
Shop Now2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime for Sale
Shop NowOverview | ||
MSRP | $40,160 | $40,300 |
Average price | $37,463 | $40,349 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 6.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 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. | Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are perfect transition models for people who want to try an electric car but are not ready to completely give up the convenience of a gasoline engine. Enter the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime, a PHEV with an estimated 42 miles of electric range and a total estimate of almost 600 miles of travel between stops for electricity or gasoline. The RAV4 Prime arrived for the 2021 model year and there are no major changes for 2022. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 302 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 194 hp @ 5700 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 18.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 33 | 40 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 36 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 12 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 302 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower | 194 hp @ 5700 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 12 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 18.1 kWh | |
MPG City | 33 | 40 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.8 cu ft | 33.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4180 lbs | 4235 lbs |
Height | 64.8 in | 67.0 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 180.9 in |
Width | 83.9 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 105.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 895 lbs | 1295 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 2500 lbs |
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