Lexus NX300H vs Lexus UX250H

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Lexus NX300H
Lexus NX300H

2022 price

Lexus UX250H
Lexus UX250H

$47,880 - $59,990

2023 price

Summary

2022 Lexus NX300H
2023 Lexus UX250H
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.5L

Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
6.9L/100km (combined)

4.5L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Still some road noise
  • Some fiddly dashboard switchgear remain
  • Australian road tuning would make it even better

  • Tight rear-seat and luggage space
  • Poor side/rear vision
  • Grabby brakes
2022 Lexus NX300H Summary

One of the great, unsung success stories over the last few years has been the Lexus NX.

Out since 2014, it turned Toyota's ailing luxury brand around, connecting with buyers gravitating towards luxury midsized SUVs like the BMW X3, Audi Q5, Mercedes GLC and Volvo XC60. Today, no school run is complete without them!

Now there's an all-new one. And, as Lexus' bestseller by far, any new NX is a big deal. The recipe is much the same – including petrol, turbo and hybrid versions – but with fresher and better ingredients. Plus, there's also a new plug-in hybrid flagship to really shake things up.

Is it time to cancel your order for that German, British or Swedish luxury midsized SUV? Keep reading to find out...

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2023 Lexus UX250H Summary

Most cars get secretly cheapened as they travel through their model lifecycles.

Yes, while facelifts often usher in headline advances like updated electronics and more equipment to boost attention, in too many cases, engineers are forced to cut costs, especially where they cannot be very easily detected, such as with removed sound-deadening, inferior carpet quality and deleted minor items, like bonnet struts. Hello, latest Ford Ranger!

Every cent saved is extra profit made.

Now, we cannot tell at what level – if any – the penny-pinchers pilfered the Lexus UX for its Series II update last year, but the completely unexpected result is a small SUV/crossover that feels and drives noticeably better than before.

Keep reading to find out how and why. 

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