Lexus NX300H vs Toyota Yaris Cross
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Lexus NX300H

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2022 price

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Toyota Yaris Cross

$31,790 - $41,280

2026 price

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Summary

2022 Lexus NX300H

2026 Toyota Yaris Cross

By Byron Mathioudakis

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.5L

Inline 3, 1.5L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

6.9L/100km (combined)

3.8L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Powertrain choice
Cabin presentation
Design

Cute exterior packaging
Park it anywhere
Hybrid boost hides low outputs

Dislikes

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

Cabin is ageing
Missing some features for price point
Model-year upgrades are too modest

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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2026 Toyota Yaris Cross Summary

Toyota’s smallest SUV has picked up a few subtle styling and tech tweaks as part of a minor model year update.

It goes up against familiar names like the Nissan Juke and Kia Stonic in the light SUV segment, as well as hybrid rivals like the newer Suzuki Fronx and Chery Tiggo 4.

But does the Toyota still have enough appeal this late in its life cycle?

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Deep dive comparison

2022 Lexus NX300H 2026 Toyota Yaris Cross

Verdict

The all-new NX is a massive step forward over its popular predecessor.

In every way, it is an improvement, with better refinement, comfort, performance, efficiency, safety and choice.

Indeed, look out, Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Volvo: the NX has finally come of age. If we were in the market for a luxury medium-sized SUV, we'd definitely have the Lexus on our shortlist, especially the incredibly efficient hybrids.

Europe, you've been warned.

Verdict

The Toyota Yaris Cross Urban is a city-savvy SUV that’s easy to park, nimble in traffic, and relatively fun to drive. It’s cute as a button on the outside, but the cabin doesn’t quite match the price, and some of the tech feels a little behind the times compared to rivals. The hybrid powertrain definitely earns it points but is it worth the jump in price over its rivals? A hesitant yes, because who doesn't like efficiency? But it needs a cabin upgrade to stay truly competitive in our market.

Lexus NX300H vs Toyota Yaris Cross What's the difference?

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Lexus NX300H vs Toyota Yaris Cross
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