Lexus NX vs Lexus RX

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Lexus NX
Lexus NX

$63,400 - $96,000

2025 price

Lexus RX
Lexus RX

2024 price

Summary

2025 Lexus NX
2024 Lexus RX
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.5L

Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
1.3L/100km (combined)

5.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Misses out on a few items for a flagship model
  • Not as flashy inside as rivals
  • Plug-in hybrid powertrain won't win over everyone

  • Noisy hybrid powertrain
  • Missing some standard gear
  • Firm ride
2025 Lexus NX Summary

The Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport is a well-specified and plush-looking medium SUV that has a plug-in hybrid powertrain - a first for the brand.

On paper, it seems to tick the boxes for size, luxury and efficiency but we've been testing the flagship grade to see if it's a winning combo in real life.

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2024 Lexus RX Summary

The Lexus RX holds broad appeal. Families with a bit of money that don’t need a third seating row, older people who love the brand and want a bit of space, and people stepping up into the premium marque from a mainstream brand are all potential buyers. 

The fifth-generation version that launched in early 2023 proved to be a significant step up over the previous RX.

Lexus made it more dynamically capable, and there’s been a sharpened focus on refinement, value-for-money and safety credentials. 

We spent three weeks getting to know the most affordable RX - the entry-grade Lexus RX350h Luxury two-wheel drive - to see whether it’s worth putting it at the top of your premium family SUV shopping list.

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