2019 Lexus NX 300

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Rating6.4

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$36,485 - $40,125
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Modern and sophisticated design

Infotainment controls are distracting

Completely redesigned

Luxurious cabin

Throttle response is not great

Wide range of powertrains

Does not feel as fast as rivals

Specs & Features

$37,885

price

235 hp @ 4800 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

Compact luxury crossover SUVs have been selling like hotcakes and the 2019 Lexus NX 300 is an excellent choice if style and comfort are your priorities. It also comes with the famed reliability reputation of the brand and hence is one of the easiest luxury cars to maintain. The seats are very comfortable, you get a lot of excellent features and a decent set of powertrains that are efficient. 

Starting at an MSRP of $37,520, it is priced at the segment that gives it ample competition in the form of the BMW X1, the Volvo XC40, and the Mercedes Benz GLA Class. All of these have enjoyed a fair share of the market and continue to do so. Let us see what everyone else around the block has to offer, and how the Lexus fares with respect to the competition. 

Buying Advice

Our advice would be to go with the F sport trim which is powered by a more powerful engine with generates 235 hp. This also gets you better seats, a nice set of wheels, and a different design for the grille and bumper. As for options, we would pick the rear-seat entertainment package and the power liftgate.

Trims

    Base
    $36,485 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 235 hp @ 4800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7 sec
    • Top Speed: 124 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg
    F Sport
    $38,725 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 235 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$36,485- $40,125

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.41

Horsepower

235 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

Capacity

5

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$33,995- $49,610

Gasoline

7.06

245 hp @ 5500 rpm

275 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$50,450- $60,450

Gasoline

7.66

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$52,800- $59,550

hybrid

8.02

321 hp @ 6300 rpm

289 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

7

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$37,400- $47,500

Gasoline

7.48

272 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$41,000- $54,650

Gasoline

7.72

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$40,000- $55,800

Gasoline

7.73

310 hp @ 6800 rpm

266 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

7

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$31,995- $43,600

Gasoline

6.03

197 hp @ 6300 rpm

192 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$41,695- $65,895

Gasoline

6.37

310 hp @ 6600 rpm

271 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$36,650- $45,450

Gasoline

6.95

268 hp @ 5600 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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2019 Lexus NX 300 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.2 sec15.7 sec124 mph
    5.4 sec--
    5.5 sec14.3 sec144 mph
    5.7 sec14.2 sec140 mph
    2019 Audi Q5

    Ranked #4

    5.9 sec14.9 sec-
    2019 BMW X3

    Ranked #5

    6 sec15.2 sec130 mph

    2019 Lexus NX 300 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg15.9 gal.349.8/445.2 mi.
      26 mpg35 mpg30 mpg14.5 gal.377/507.5 mi.
      29 mpg28 mpg29 mpg17.2 gal.576/537.6 mi.
      25 mpg31 mpg28 mpg14.8 gal.370/458.8 mi.
      24 mpg36 mpg28 mpg14.5 gal.348/522 mi.
      26 mpg27 mpg27 mpg19.4 gal.504.4/523.8 mi.

      2019 Lexus NX 300 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        182.3 in.73.6 in.64.8 in.6.9 in.104.7 in.
        208.9 in.79.9 in.75.8 in.9.1 in.121.1 in.
        205.1 in.79.9 in.77 in.9.9 in.122 in.
        204.3 in.78.8 in.69.9 in.7.7 in.120.9 in.
        200.6 in.77.2 in.68.6 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        196.9 in.78.1 in.73.6 in.8.7 in.115 in.

        2019 Lexus NX 300 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          17.7 cu.ft.71.6 cu.ft.54.6 cu.ft.
          18.9 cu.ft.-120.1 cu.ft.
          30.9 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.59.6 cu.ft.
          16.5 cu.ft.98 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.
          24.8 cu.ft.159.6 cu.ft.56.8 cu.ft.
          33.5 cu.ft.145.4 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.

          2019 Lexus NX 300 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            54.6 cu.ft.17.7 cu.ft.54.6 cu.ft.-
            15.1 cu.ft.18.5 cu.ft.56.5 cu.ft.110 ft.
            69.8 cu.ft.37.6 cu.ft.69.8 cu.ft.-
            76.5 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.-
            48 cu.ft.29.7 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.-
            115.9 cu.ft.30.9 cu.ft.59.6 cu.ft.-

            2019 Lexus NX 300 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2000 lbs.895 lbs.3940 lbs.
              8500 lbs.1710 lbs.5576 lbs.
              8201 lbs.1841 lbs.4751 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1794 lbs.4974 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1775 lbs.4839 lbs.
              7400 lbs.1405 lbs.5695 lbs.

              2019 Lexus NX 300 SUV Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              1

              Recalls

              0

              Investigations

              37

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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