2019 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid

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Rating7.3

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Compact Hybrid SUV
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$38,835
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on February 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Responsive brakes

Challengers offer higher fuel efficiency

Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, and Lexus Enform Remote are now standard

Sporty appeal

Subpar cargo space

Superb paint finish

Lackluster acceleration

Specs & Features

$38,835

price

194 hp @ 5700 rpm

horsepower

152 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable Transmission

transmission

2.5L 4cyl AWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2019 Lexus NX 300h SUV might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its usefulness must not be overlooked. The NX 300h uses its 2.5L Inline-4 engine and dual-motor hybrid system and a Nickel Metal Hydride battery to produce 194 horsepower. This gives the NX 300h a 0-60 of 9.1 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the 2019 NX 300h achieves a combined fuel economy of 31 MPG. As part of the compact SUV, the NX 300h competes with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the Nissan Rogue Hybrid. It offers a standalone trim with an MSRP of $38,835.

Buying Advice

With a standalone trim, there isn’t much choice given by the brand however you can concern yourself with the optional packages. We think the $4,705 Luxury Package and the $1,860 Navigation Package would go perfectly with the base NX 300h. If you want something cheaper, you can trade the Luxury Package with Comfort Package for $980 at the expense of several features.

Trims

    Base
    $38,835 onwards
    • 17-inch silver painted aluminum wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Nuluxe interior trim

Compare to similar cars

Price

$38,835

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.32

Horsepower

194 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque

152 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

Capacity

5

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$23,490- $35,200

hybrid

7.4

139 hp @ 5700 rpm

195 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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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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$23,800- $35,700

Gasoline

6.11

170 hp @ 5600 rpm

203 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$16,490- $22,990

Gasoline

6.88

130 hp @ 6300 rpm

118 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm

5

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$27,700- $32,990

hybrid

7.1

176 hp @ 6000 rpm

262 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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$27,850- $35,850

hybrid

7.82

219 hp @ 5700 rpm

163 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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$34,700- $42,900

Gasoline

6.96

228 hp @ 5000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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$37,520- $49,180

hybrid

7.15

306 hp @ 5800 rpm

215 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

8

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2019 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.6 sec14.8 sec122 mph
    7 sec15.4 sec112 mph
    2019 Audi Q3

    Ranked #1

    7 sec15.2 sec130 mph
    7.4 sec15.7 sec117 mph
    8.5 sec16.5 sec125 mph
    8.5 sec16.3 sec-

    2019 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      33 mpg30 mpg31 mpg14.8 gal.488.4/444 mi.
      52 mpg49 mpg50 mpg11.9 gal.618.8/583.1 mi.
      41 mpg38 mpg40 mpg14.5 gal.594.5/536.5 mi.
      33 mpg35 mpg34 mpg14.5 gal.478.5/507.5 mi.
      29 mpg28 mpg29 mpg17.2 gal.576/537.6 mi.
      26 mpg32 mpg28 mpg14.9 gal.387.4/476.8 mi.

      2019 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        182.3 in.73.6 in.64.8 in.6.7 in.104.7 in.
        192.5 in.75.8 in.68.1 in.8 in.109.8 in.
        184.5 in.72.4 in.67.8 in.7.4 in.106.5 in.
        183.7 in.72.4 in.66.8 in.7 in.108.3 in.
        183.1 in.72.6 in.65.4 in.7 in.107.3 in.
        180.9 in.73 in.67 in.8.1 in.105.9 in.

        2019 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16.8 cu.ft.71.6 cu.ft.53.7 cu.ft.
          26.9 cu.ft.100.6 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.144.9 cu.ft.83.7 cu.ft.
          29.9 cu.ft.103.2 cu.ft.63.5 cu.ft.
          37.6 cu.ft.98.9 cu.ft.69.8 cu.ft.
          2019 Audi Q3

          Ranked #5

          23.7 cu.ft.108.6 cu.ft.48 cu.ft.

          2019 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            53.7 cu.ft.16.8 cu.ft.53.7 cu.ft.-
            61.4 cu.ft.27.3 cu.ft.61.4 cu.ft.-
            83.7 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.83.7 cu.ft.-
            54.5 cu.ft.19.4 cu.ft.54.5 cu.ft.-
            89.7 cu.ft.26.9 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.74 ft.
            69.8 cu.ft.37.6 cu.ft.69.8 cu.ft.-

            2019 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1500 lbs.895 lbs.4180 lbs.
              2019 Audi Q3

              Ranked #1

              4400 lbs.1091 lbs.3905 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1340 lbs.4398 lbs.
              2800 lbs.973 lbs.3106 lbs.
              1750 lbs.1210 lbs.3710 lbs.
              1500 lbs.1315 lbs.3755 lbs.

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