Pros
- Arguably the class leader for build quality and reliability.
- Thanks to Toyota underpinnings, affordable parts and maintenance.
- Offers everything expected from this category.
- Not the predictable choice compared to the Euro alternatives.
We wouldn't...
We'd be cautious
We would...
Should you buy a Lexus NX, of course you should, in fact, this is THE premium medium sized used SUV you should buy,
Like any used car, make sure it has a full and thorough service history and have a full pre-purchase inspection carried out but, will you get one?...
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While Lexus has an incredible and well deserved reputation for quality and reliability, even when used, when it comes to premium medium SUVs, European brands such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes Benz consistently outsell the Japanese manufacturers NX model.
The NX is aimed squarely at the likes of the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Mercedes Benz GLC however, this being an incredibly competitive segment, the Volvo XC60, a couple of Land Rover or Range Rover models and even a Porsche are potential competitors and just like the host of European counterparts, the NX is available in a host of different flavours.
While there is a newer 2nd generation NX available, this cheat sheet will be focussing on the first generation or 2014 to 2021 AZ10 NX and even within this generation, you’ll have a choice between pre and post update iterations.
Visually very little changed with the update but the safety tech, equipment and even mechanical equipment and suspension were given attention.
There is then a choice of two powertrains, one a Hybrid, the other not and, depending on the model and trim spec, are both available as either front or all wheel drive.
In terms model designations, it is quite easy to understand, pre-update the non-hybrid is named the NX200t, post-update it was renamed NX300, while the hybrid has always been the NX300h.
As far as the trim spec options, again quite easy to navigate, three levels spread across Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury (details below) with a
While Lexus has an incredible and well deserved reputation for quality and reliability, even when used, when it comes to premium medium SUVs, European brands such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes Benz consistently outsell the Japanese manufacturers NX model.
The NX is aimed squarely at the likes of the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Mercedes Benz GLC however, this being an incredibly competitive segment, the Volvo XC60, a couple of Land Rover or Range Rover models and even a Porsche are potential competitors and just like the host of European counterparts, the NX is available in a host of different flavours.
While there is a newer 2nd generation NX available, this cheat sheet will be focussing on the first generation or 2014 to 2021 AZ10 NX and even within this generation, you’ll have a choice between pre and post update iterations.
Visually very little changed with the update but the safety tech, equipment and even mechanical equipment and suspension were given attention.
There is then a choice of two powertrains, one a Hybrid, the other not and, depending on the model and trim spec, are both available as either front or all wheel drive.
In terms model designations, it is quite easy to understand, pre-update the non-hybrid is named the NX200t, post-update it was renamed NX300, while the hybrid has always been the NX300h.
As far as the trim spec options, again quite easy to navigate, three levels spread across Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury (details below) with a special edition thrown in to keep things exciting.
However, like any premium brand, there were also a host of optional enhancement packs available.
Interestingly, the NX shares a host of mechanical components such as its engine and transmission as well as its base platform with the Toyota RAV4 (Lexus being Toyotas premium brand), which translates to affordable NX easy to access parts and similar if not the same maintenance costs.
While Lexus has an incredible and well deserved reputation for quality and reliability, even when used, when it comes to premium medium SUVs, European brands such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes Benz consistently outsell the Japanese manufacturers NX model.
The NX is aimed squarely at the likes of the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Mercedes Benz GLC however, this being an incredibly competitive segment, the Volvo XC60, a couple of Land Rover or Range Rover models and even a Porsche are potential competitors and just like the host of European counterparts, the NX is available in a host of different flavours.
While there is a newer 2nd generation NX available, this cheat sheet will be focussing on the first generation or 2014 to 2021 AZ10 NX and even within this generation, you’ll have a choice between pre and post update iterations.
Visually very little changed with the update but the safety tech, equipment and even mechanical equipment and suspension were given attention.
There is then a choice of two powertrains, one a Hybrid, the other not and, depending on the model and trim spec, are both available as either front or all wheel drive.
In terms model designations, it is quite easy to understand, pre-update the non-hybrid is named the NX200t, post-update it was renamed NX300, while the hybrid has always been the NX300h.
As far as the trim spec options, again quite easy to navigate, three levels spread across Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury (details below) with a special edition thrown in to keep things exciting.
However, like any premium brand, there were also a host of optional enhancement packs available.
Interestingly, the NX shares a host of mechanical components such as its engine and transmission as well as its base platform with the Toyota RAV4 (Lexus being Toyotas premium brand), which translates to affordable NX easy to access parts and similar if not the same maintenance costs.
Exterior:
2015 – 2016 models were issued Service bulletins due to the indicator lights malfunctioning. However, the NXss that were affected should’ve had this problem resolved by now.
There have been reports of Certain Driving Assistance features glitching out, for example, the AEB is known to activate itself randomly and slow the car down without any driver input.
There have also been some reports of the door locks being faulty or just failing altogether. Some owners have experienced delays when trying to unlock the door so it can’t be opened straight away, whereas others haven’t been able to open the door at all.
There are very sporadic reports of the sunroof not being cooperative or just staying open when trying to close it.
Interior:
There have been plenty of complaints about the usability of the infotainment system.
There are a few sporadic reports of the screen freezing or glitching out after Apple CarPlay or Android Auto has been installed.
Also, apparently, the electrics can be prone to act up a bit as well, a few owners have reported cases of either the Electric Windows, Headlights or Air Conditioning not working.
Mechanically:
In something of a first, we could not uncover any common faults as such.
There are odd sporadic reports of coil pack or minor cooling system annoyances on very high and poorly maintained examples however, even these are rare.
Mechanically, the NX is potentially the most reliable vehicle not only in this segment but any segment.
Recalls:
Exterior:
2015 – 2016 models were issued Service bulletins due to the indicator lights malfunctioning. However, the NXss that were affected should’ve had this problem resolved by now.
There have been reports of Certain Driving Assistance features glitching out, for example, the AEB is known to activate itself randomly and slow the car down without any driver input.
There have also been some reports of the door locks being faulty or just failing altogether. Some owners have experienced delays when trying to unlock the door so it can’t be opened straight away, whereas others haven’t been able to open the door at all.
There are very sporadic reports of the sunroof not being cooperative or just staying open when trying to close it.
Interior:
There have been plenty of complaints about the usability of the infotainment system.
There are a few sporadic reports of the screen freezing or glitching out after Apple CarPlay or Android Auto has been installed.
Also, apparently, the electrics can be prone to act up a bit as well, a few owners have reported cases of either the Electric Windows, Headlights or Air Conditioning not working.
Mechanically:
In something of a first, we could not uncover any common faults as such.
There are odd sporadic reports of coil pack or minor cooling system annoyances on very high and poorly maintained examples however, even these are rare.
Mechanically, the NX is potentially the most reliable vehicle not only in this segment but any segment.
Recalls:
Exterior:
2015 – 2016 models were issued Service bulletins due to the indicator lights malfunctioning. However, the NXss that were affected should’ve had this problem resolved by now.
There have been reports of Certain Driving Assistance features glitching out, for example, the AEB is known to activate itself randomly and slow the car down without any driver input.
There have also been some reports of the door locks being faulty or just failing altogether. Some owners have experienced delays when trying to unlock the door so it can’t be opened straight away, whereas others haven’t been able to open the door at all.
There are very sporadic reports of the sunroof not being cooperative or just staying open when trying to close it.
Interior:
There have been plenty of complaints about the usability of the infotainment system.
There are a few sporadic reports of the screen freezing or glitching out after Apple CarPlay or Android Auto has been installed.
Also, apparently, the electrics can be prone to act up a bit as well, a few owners have reported cases of either the Electric Windows, Headlights or Air Conditioning not working.
Mechanically:
In something of a first, we could not uncover any common faults as such.
There are odd sporadic reports of coil pack or minor cooling system annoyances on very high and poorly maintained examples however, even these are rare.
Mechanically, the NX is potentially the most reliable vehicle not only in this segment but any segment.
Recalls:
Body Styles
5 door Wagon
Engines
2.0 litre 4-cylinder engine (NX200t Luxury, NX200t F Sport, NX200t Sports Luxury, NX300 Luxury, NX300 F Sport, NX300 Sports Luxury, NX300 Crafted Edition)
2.5i/105kW Hybrid 4-cylinder hybrid (NX300h Luxury, NX300h F Sport, NX300h Sports Luxury, NX300h Crafted Edition)
Power
175kW – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder engine (NX200t Luxury, NX200t F Sport, NX200t Sports Luxury, NX300 Luxury, NX300 F Sport, NX300 Sports Luxury, NX300 Crafted Edition)
114kW – 2.5i/105kW Hybrid 4-cylinder hybrid (NX300h Luxury, NX300h F Sport, NX300h Sports Luxury, NX300h Crafted Edition)
Torque
350Nm – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder engine (NX200t Luxury, NX200t F Sport, NX200t Sports Luxury, NX300 Luxury, NX300 F Sport, NX300 Sports Luxury, NX300 Crafted Edition)
210Nm – 2.5i/105kW Hybrid 4-cylinder hybrid (NX300h Luxury, NX300h F Sport, NX300h Sports Luxury, NX300h Crafted Edition)
Transmissions
6-speed Sports Automatic (NX200t Luxury, NX200t F Sport, NX200t Sports Luxury, NX300 Luxury, NX300 F Sport, NX300 Sports Luxury, NX300 Crafted Edition)
6-speed Constantly Variable Transmission (NX300h Luxury, NX300h F Sport, NX300h Sports Luxury, NX300h Crafted Edition)
Fuel Consumption
5.6 – 7.9L / 100km
Length
4630 – 4640mm (5 door Wagon)
Width
1845 – 1870mm (5 door Wagon)
Height
1630 – 1645mm (5 door Wagon)
Wheelbase
2660mm (5 door Wagon)
Kerb Weight
1790 – 1895kg (5 door Wagon)
Towing
750kg (unbraked), 1000kg (braked)
ANCAP Ratings
5 stars (tested 2017)
Body Styles
5 door Wagon
Engines
2.0 litre 4-cylinder engine (NX200t Luxury, NX200t F Sport, NX200t Sports Luxury, NX300 Luxury, NX300 F Sport, NX300 Sports Luxury, NX300 Crafted Edition)
2.5i/105kW Hybrid 4-cylinder hybrid (NX300h Luxury, NX300h F Sport, NX300h Sports Luxury, NX300h Crafted Edition)
Power
175kW – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder engine (NX200t Luxury, NX200t F Sport, NX200t Sports Luxury, NX300 Luxury, NX300 F Sport, NX300 Sports Luxury, NX300 Crafted Edition)
114kW – 2.5i/105kW Hybrid 4-cylinder hybrid (NX300h Luxury, NX300h F Sport, NX300h Sports Luxury, NX300h Crafted Edition)
Torque
350Nm – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder engine (NX200t Luxury, NX200t F Sport, NX200t Sports Luxury, NX300 Luxury, NX300 F Sport, NX300 Sports Luxury, NX300 Crafted Edition)
210Nm – 2.5i/105kW Hybrid 4-cylinder hybrid (NX300h Luxury, NX300h F Sport, NX300h Sports Luxury, NX300h Crafted Edition)
Transmissions
6-speed Sports Automatic (NX200t Luxury, NX200t F Sport, NX200t Sports Luxury, NX300 Luxury, NX300 F Sport, NX300 Sports Luxury, NX300 Crafted Edition)
6-speed Constantly Variable Transmission (NX300h Luxury, NX300h F Sport, NX300h Sports Luxury, NX300h Crafted Edition)
Fuel Consumption
5.6 – 7.9L / 100km
Length
4630 – 4640mm (5 door Wagon)
Width
1845 – 1870mm (5 door Wagon)
Height
1630 – 1645mm (5 door Wagon)
Wheelbase
2660mm (5 door Wagon)
Kerb Weight
1790 – 1895kg (5 door Wagon)
Towing
750kg (unbraked), 1000kg (braked)
ANCAP Ratings
5 stars (tested 2017)
Body Styles
5 door Wagon
Engines
2.0 litre 4-cylinder engine (NX200t Luxury, NX200t F Sport, NX200t Sports Luxury, NX300 Luxury, NX300 F Sport, NX300 Sports Luxury, NX300 Crafted Edition)
2.5i/105kW Hybrid 4-cylinder hybrid (NX300h Luxury, NX300h F Sport, NX300h Sports Luxury, NX300h Crafted Edition)
Power
175kW – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder engine (NX200t Luxury, NX200t F Sport, NX200t Sports Luxury, NX300 Luxury, NX300 F Sport, NX300 Sports Luxury, NX300 Crafted Edition)
114kW – 2.5i/105kW Hybrid 4-cylinder hybrid (NX300h Luxury, NX300h F Sport, NX300h Sports Luxury, NX300h Crafted Edition)
Torque
350Nm – 2.0 litre 4-cylinder engine (NX200t Luxury, NX200t F Sport, NX200t Sports Luxury, NX300 Luxury, NX300 F Sport, NX300 Sports Luxury, NX300 Crafted Edition)
210Nm – 2.5i/105kW Hybrid 4-cylinder hybrid (NX300h Luxury, NX300h F Sport, NX300h Sports Luxury, NX300h Crafted Edition)
Transmissions
6-speed Sports Automatic (NX200t Luxury, NX200t F Sport, NX200t Sports Luxury, NX300 Luxury, NX300 F Sport, NX300 Sports Luxury, NX300 Crafted Edition)
6-speed Constantly Variable Transmission (NX300h Luxury, NX300h F Sport, NX300h Sports Luxury, NX300h Crafted Edition)
Fuel Consumption
5.6 – 7.9L / 100km
Length
4630 – 4640mm (5 door Wagon)
Width
1845 – 1870mm (5 door Wagon)
Height
1630 – 1645mm (5 door Wagon)
Wheelbase
2660mm (5 door Wagon)
Kerb Weight
1790 – 1895kg (5 door Wagon)
Towing
750kg (unbraked), 1000kg (braked)
ANCAP Ratings
5 stars (tested 2017)
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Battery 10 years / unlimited km
Service Intervals
15,000 km / 12 months
Should you buy a Lexus NX, of course you should, in fact, this is THE premium medium sized used SUV you should buy,
Like any used car, make sure it has a full and thorough service history and have a full pre-purchase inspection carried out but, will you get one? Because, as sales figures show, most people keep buying other brands.
Interestingly, when it comes to feats of engineering like cameras, high end hi-fi equipment and musical instruments, complex electronics, architecture, watches, even the most intricate and precise edible delicacies, Japan is regarded as the world leader and there’s no hesitation when it comes to equating Japanese manufacturing with being arguably the best in the world.
Yet, when it comes to cars, again something Japan is renowned for, no matter how often Lexus tops reliability and customer satisfaction surveys, no matter that Lexus prove time and time again that they can match and often beat their competitors in every facet of the automotive experience, the sales figures show that people would rather spend their hard earned cash on brands that are known to be, to put it kindly, a bit disappointing.
That’s the power of marketing and image, no matter how good the Lexus NX is are, chances are, you’re just going to buy something European anyway, such a shame.
Should you buy a Lexus NX, of course you should, in fact, this is THE premium medium sized used SUV you should buy,
Like any used car, make sure it has a full and thorough service history and have a full pre-purchase inspection carried out but, will you get one? Because, as sales figures show, most people keep buying other brands.
Interestingly, when it comes to feats of engineering like cameras, high end hi-fi equipment and musical instruments, complex electronics, architecture, watches, even the most intricate and precise edible delicacies, Japan is regarded as the world leader and there’s no hesitation when it comes to equating Japanese manufacturing with being arguably the best in the world.
Yet, when it comes to cars, again something Japan is renowned for, no matter how often Lexus tops reliability and customer satisfaction surveys, no matter that Lexus prove time and time again that they can match and often beat their competitors in every facet of the automotive experience, the sales figures show that people would rather spend their hard earned cash on brands that are known to be, to put it kindly, a bit disappointing.
That’s the power of marketing and image, no matter how good the Lexus NX is are, chances are, you’re just going to buy something European anyway, such a shame.
Should you buy a Lexus NX, of course you should, in fact, this is THE premium medium sized used SUV you should buy,
Like any used car, make sure it has a full and thorough service history and have a full pre-purchase inspection carried out but, will you get one? Because, as sales figures show, most people keep buying other brands.
Interestingly, when it comes to feats of engineering like cameras, high end hi-fi equipment and musical instruments, complex electronics, architecture, watches, even the most intricate and precise edible delicacies, Japan is regarded as the world leader and there’s no hesitation when it comes to equating Japanese manufacturing with being arguably the best in the world.
Yet, when it comes to cars, again something Japan is renowned for, no matter how often Lexus tops reliability and customer satisfaction surveys, no matter that Lexus prove time and time again that they can match and often beat their competitors in every facet of the automotive experience, the sales figures show that people would rather spend their hard earned cash on brands that are known to be, to put it kindly, a bit disappointing.
That’s the power of marketing and image, no matter how good the Lexus NX is are, chances are, you’re just going to buy something European anyway, such a shame.
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