Overview
The 2018 Lexus NX 300h SUV fares well in the compact luxury SUV segment. Adding $950 to the price of the standard gasoline AWD variant, the Lexus NX 300h hybrid carries a base price of MSRP of $38,335 and is offered in a single AWD 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 24 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 31 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 6.9 seconds. Lexus offers the same 12 colors for the Lexus NX 300h hybrid. The NX 300h mainly competes against less expensive rivals such as the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and the Nissan Rogue Hybrid.
