Lexus NX (AZ10) Crossover (2014-2021)

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Product Overview

Lexus NX (chassis code AZ10) is a compact crossover in production from 2014 to 2021. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 2.0 to 2.5 liters.
The NX was broadly available with a 2.5L petrol hybrid drivetrain marketed as NX 300h and a 2.0L turbocharged petrol drivetrain marketed initially as NX 200t but "upgraded" to NX 300 after the minor facelift in 2017.
This facelift hardly touched on the body panels, with the most notable difference being the appearance around the front bumper.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 31% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Reliable engines
  • Low fuel consumption
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Bland design
  • Can't go offroad
  • Not much space inside
  • Poor handling

What external reviewers found***

External score 56% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Decent performance
  • Impressive cross-country pace
  • Decent infotainment system
  • Good standard equipment
Cons
  • Poor infotainment
  • Lack of space in the boot
  • Poor towing capacity
  • Lacks petrol or hybrid power
  • Lacklustre rear-seat tech
  • Remote touch pad controller is distracting to use
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Specifications

200t200t AWD300300 AWD300h300h AWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity555 L / 19.6 cu-ft ~ 1600 L / 56.5 cu-ft555 L / 19.6 cu-ft ~ 1600 L / 56.5 cu-ft501 L / 17.7 cu-ft501 L / 17.7 cu-ft475 L / 16.8 cu-ft ~ 1520 L / 53.7 cu-ft475 L / 16.8 cu-ft ~ 1520 L / 53.7 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity60.0 L / 15.9 gal60.0 L / 15.9 gal60.0 L / 15.9 gal60.0 L / 15.9 gal56.0 L / 14.8 gal56.0 L / 14.8 gal
Passengers5
Payload610 kg / 1345 lbs540 kg / 1190 lbs522 kg / 1151 lbs522 kg / 1151 lbs455 kg / 1003 lbs490 kg / 1080 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Offroad | Approach Angle17.2 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle24.5 deg
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size225/65 R17225/60 R18225/65 R17, 225/60 R18225/65 R17, 225/60 R18225/60 R18235/55 R18 100V, 225/60 R18 100H
Turning Circle12.1 m / 39.7 ft11.4 m / 37.4 ft12.1 m / 39.7 ft12.1 m / 39.7 ft12.1 m / 39.7 ft12.1 m / 39.7 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door Crossover5-door Crossover5-door Crossover5-door Crossover5-door hybrid Crossover5-door hybrid Crossover

Dimensions

Ground Clearance185 mm / 7.3 in185 mm / 7.3 in175 mm / 6.9 in175 mm / 6.9 in185 mm / 7.3 in185 mm / 7.3 in
Size | Height1645 mm / 64.8 in1645 mm / 64.8 in1646 mm / 64.8 in1646 mm / 64.8 in1645 mm / 64.8 in1645 mm / 64.8 in
Size | Length4630 mm / 182.3 in4630 mm / 182.3 in4638 mm / 182.6 in4638 mm / 182.6 in4630 mm / 182.3 in4630 mm / 182.3 in
Size | Width1845 mm / 72.6 in1845 mm / 72.6 in1869 mm / 73.6 in1869 mm / 73.6 in1845 mm / 72.6 in1845 mm / 72.6 in
Track Width | Front1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear1580.0 mm / 62.2 in1580.0 mm / 62.2 in1580.0 mm / 62.2 in1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight1630.0 kg / 3593.5 lbs1810.0 kg / 3990.4 lbs1787.0 kg / 3939.7 lbs1837.0 kg / 4049.9 lbs1790.0 kg / 3946.3 lbs1785.0 kg / 3935.3 lbs
Wheel Size7J x177.5J x 187.0J x 17, 7.5J x 187.0J x 17, 7.5J x 187.5J x 187.5J x 18
Wheelbase2660 mm / 104.7 in2660 mm / 104.7 in2659 mm / 104.7 in2659 mm / 104.7 in2660 mm / 104.7 in2660 mm / 104.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h7.3 sec7.1 sec7.4 sec7.2 sec9.2 sec9.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph6.9 sec6.7 sec7.0 sec6.8 sec8.7 sec8.7 sec
CO2 Emission178 g/km183 g/km117 g/km121 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.330.340.340.340.340.32
Fuel Economy7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (combined) | 10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway)7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (combined) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway)5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (combined) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6 b
Engine8AR-FTS8AR-FTS2AR-FXE2AR-FXE
Engine | Bore86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:112.5:112.5:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc
Engine | Power238.0 hp / 177.5 kW @ 4800 rpm238.0 hp / 177.5 kW @ 4800 rpm238.0 hp / 177.5 kW @ 4800-5600 rpm238.0 hp / 177.5 kW @ 4800-5600 rpm155.0 hp / 115.6 kW @ 5700 rpm + 68.0 hp / 50.7 kW (electric motor)155.0 hp / 115.6 kW @ 5700 rpm + 68.0 hp / 50.7 kW (electric motor)
Engine | Specific Output119.1 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in119.1 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in119.1 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in119.1 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in62.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in62.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in98.0 mm / 3.9 in98.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Torque350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1650-4000 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1650-4000 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4200-4400 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4200-4400 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylindermulti-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylindermulti-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal15.9 gal14.8 gal
Transmission | Gears6-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic ECT-iAutomatic ECT-ieCVTeCVT

Production

Availability2015 ~ 20172015 ~ 20172017 ~ 20212017 ~ 20212014 ~ 20172014 ~ 2021

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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 42%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
Lexus has axed the 194bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged NX200t for 2018, leaving the hybrid 300h tested here as the only option. The interior remains a highlight, even if the instrument dials still sit unusually low and the enlarged infotainment screen, now 10.3in, sits awkwardly atop of the dash. In low-speed traffic the NX300h remains a cut above its un-electrified rivals thanks to ability to glide off the mark silently.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful hybrid powertrain
  • Impressive cross-country pace
Cons
  • Raucous under acceleration
  • Poor infotainment

autoexpress[2]

Reviewer score 60%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The NX is 4,630mm long, 1,845mm wide and 1,645mm tall. That makes it almost exactly as long as the Audi Q5. It's a strict five-seater, but thanks to the sloping roofline, occupants in the back of the NX don't get as much headroom as in a BMW X3. Boot capacity stands at a rather cramped 475 litres, although that can be extended to 1,520 litres by lowering the split-folding rear seat. The NX stands out with a usefully wide boot opening and a totally flat load area.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Low running costs
  • Good standard equipment
  • Decent infotainment system
Cons
  • Lacks petrol or hybrid power
  • Poor towing capacity

autoexpress[3]

Reviewer score 43%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The NX 300h uses a non-turbo 2.5-litre petrol engine and an electric motor that's fed by a nickel-metal hydride battery pack mounted under the boot floor for a total of 195bhp. The two different power sources are managed by a CVT continuously variable automatic transmission, so there are no gears to switch between. The ride is fine, although bigger bumps aren't dealt with quite as deftly as in the Volvo, but the NX mostly covers bad roads with a decent level of comfort. Infotainment is poor, not as good to drive as Volvo, CVT transmission is still not the greatest.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Decent performance
  • Decent infotainment
  • Good standard equipment
Cons
  • Infotainment isn’t as good as Volvo
  • Not as practical as the XC60

carmagazine[4]

Reviewer score 59%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
Most expensive NX overall, as the NX200t is only available in F-Sport specification. The 235bhp NX turbo scampers 0-62mph in 7.1sec – a whole 2.1 sec faster than the 220bhp Lexus NX hybrid's 9.2sec time. With the transmission set to manual and keen to paddleshift at every reasonable command, this is no Porsche Macan but it shows plenty of promise.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic fuel economy
  • Lots of standard equipment
Cons
  • Only available in F-Sport

carmagazine[5]

Reviewer score 64%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
All but the entry-level NX 300h S feature a new E-Four four-wheel drive system as standard. Total system output is 195bhp, with enough instant torque – 199lb ft from the front electric motor alone. The origami intricacy of the exterior is mirrored on the inside by the multi-layer dashboard. Material quality is excellent throughout, and neat options include a Mark Levinson hifi and a wireless charging pad for smartphones.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Decent infotainment system
Cons
  • Lacklustre rear-seat tech
  • Lack of space in the boot

pcmag[6]

Reviewer score 69%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The all-wheel-drive NX 300h uses Lexus' E-Four system to run the rear wheels with a second electric motor. Between the powertrain and regenerative braking, it provides best-in-class fuel efficiency at an estimated 31mph combined. We found the large display layout and design easy to learn, but the remote touch pad controller is distracting to use while driving.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Best-in-class fuel efficiency
  • Responsive steering
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Remote touch pad controller is distracting to use

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References

  1. ^ Lexus NX300h 2018 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/lexus/nx/first-drives/lexus-nx300h-2018-review. 2018-01-29. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  2. ^ Lexus NX review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/lexus/nx. 2019-01-07. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  3. ^ Volvo XC60 vs Lexus NX. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volvo/xc60/107974/volvo-xc60-vs-lexus-nx. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  4. ^ Lexus NX200t (2015) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/lexus/lexus-nx-200t-2015-review/. 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  5. ^ Lexus NX 300h Luxury E-Four (2014) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/lexus/lexus-nx-300h-luxury-e-four-2014-review/. 2014-09-26. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  6. ^ 2020 Lexus NX 300h Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/2020-lexus-nx-300h. 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2022-03-10.

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