Toyota Prius vs Lexus NX Hybrid
Overview | |
MSRP$27,450 | MSRP$40,160 |
Average price$15,409 | Average price$37,597 |
Listings5863 | Listings1809 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryAfter decades of being the frumpy leader of the fuel-efficiency movement, the Prius emerges as one of the better-looking new cars to hit the market recently. This fifth-generation revelation in looks is then backed up by a huge jump in power without sacrificing any of the fuel-sipping ways of the earlier model. Add in impressive standard safety features and a reasonable suite of interior tech and comfort goodies, and you have an impressive hatchback that just now happens to be a hybrid. | |
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 | |
Engine2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower194 hp @ 5700 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity0.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City57 | MPG City33 |
MPG Highway56 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower | Horsepower194 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity0.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City57 | MPG City33 |
MPG Highway56 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.8 cu ft | Cargo Space16.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3097 lbs | Curb Weight4180 lbs |
Height55.9 in | Height64.8 in |
Length181.1 in | Length182.3 in |
Width70.2 in | Width83.9 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase104.7 in |
Maximum Payload860 lbs | Maximum Payload895 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,450 | $40,160 |
Average price | $15,409 | $37,597 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | After decades of being the frumpy leader of the fuel-efficiency movement, the Prius emerges as one of the better-looking new cars to hit the market recently. This fifth-generation revelation in looks is then backed up by a huge jump in power without sacrificing any of the fuel-sipping ways of the earlier model. Add in impressive standard safety features and a reasonable suite of interior tech and comfort goodies, and you have an impressive hatchback that just now happens to be a hybrid. | 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 | 2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 194 hp @ 5700 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 57 | 33 |
MPG Highway | 56 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 194 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower | 194 hp @ 5700 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 57 | 33 |
MPG Highway | 56 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.8 cu ft | 16.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3097 lbs | 4180 lbs |
Height | 55.9 in | 64.8 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 83.9 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 104.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | 895 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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