Overview
The 2016 Lexus NX 300h SUV fares well in the compact SUV segment. Adding $4,755 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Lexus NX 300h Hybrid carries a base price of MSRP of $39,720 and is offered in a single trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.5L Inline-4 supported by a 245-Volt electric system. Mated to a CVT, it makes 194 horsepower. The combined fuel economy improves from 25 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 33 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. Performance of the Lexus NX 300h hybrid remains at par with the gasoline variant, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 MPH in 8.8 seconds. Lexus offers the same 10 colors for the Lexus NX 300h hybrid. The NX 300h mainly competes against less expensive rivals such as the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid.
