Lexus NX
The compact SUV in the Lexus lineup stands out from the competition with an awesome chassis and excellent reliability. Styling is quite modern both inside and out. Additionally, it’s one of the rare Lexus vehicles to offer a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. The NX 300 model is rated at 235 horsepower, while the gas-electric NX 300h uses a 194-horsepower hybrid system that burns less than 7.5 L/100 km on average.
Lexus NX
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$47,100 |
| Fees | CA$2,115 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$886/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 194 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 2,5 l I-4 |
| Power | 154 hp @ 5,700 rpm (115 kW) |
| Torque | 155 lb·ft @ 4,200 – 4,400 rpm (210 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 141 hp (105 kW) |
| Torque | 199 lb·ft (270 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 67 hp (50 kW) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
| Energy | 1.6 kWh |
| Voltage | 245 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | Series-Parallel |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Compact luxury SUV, Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid |
| Assembly | Tahara, JP |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 7.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 746 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 175 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/65R17 |
| Rear tires | P225/65R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,640 mm (183″) |
| Width | 1,845 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,645 mm (65″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm (105″) |
| Weight | 1,896 kg (4,180 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 476 l and 1,521 l |
| Fuel tank | 56 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.1 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 4/10 |
| Driving | 5/10 |
| Overall | 5/10 |
| Average | 62%(view ratings) |

