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Lexus NX

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 78% Detailed ratings

Price $44,050 – $55,300 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.2 – 10.6 L/100km

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For 2018, the Lexus NX has been somewhat redesigned, while the turbocharged, four-cylinder NX 200t has been renamed the NX 300. Powerplants are unchanged, including that of the hybrid NX 300h, as are the various packages, such as the F SPORT option that helps accentuate the NX’s sporty nature. Although the starting price is less than $50,000, your bill can reach more than $65,000 if you choose the NX 300h Executive.

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2026 Lexus NX 350h: The Eternal Debate Between Driving Pleasure and Reliability

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Review: 2015 Lexus NX

For all the years Lexus has been building great cars—it's 25 and counting, for those keeping score at home—it has never been known for edgy designs. That's something it hopes to change with the 2015 NX, a crossover that takes the Lexus design handbook and throws it right out the …

Test Drive: 2015 Lexus NX

Graeme Fletcher gets his hands on the all-new Lexus NX, a crossover that breaks the luxury brand's traditionally conservative mold. This segment originally appeared on Episode 15 of Motoring 2015.

The Car Guide rating 78%

Pros

Exciting lines (if you like them)
Choice of vibrant colours
Guaranteed reliability
Impeccable finish

Cons

Requires super unleaded fuel (NX 300)
Hybrid is pricey
Price climbs fast when you add options
Style isn't a crowd-pleaser

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	10/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	6/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	8/10

What's new in 2018

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