2020 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid

The 2020 Lexus NX Hybrid comes with a single trim known as the NX300h and is priced decently at $38,335. The features on offer are great and the features to price ratio is well calibrated. There are some exquisite luxury features that are only found on Lexus cars and the Hybrid NX300h gets a lot of it.

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The 2020 Lexus NX300h, of course, has a hybrid powertrain and does decently well in the fuel economy side. Because of the fact that only the electric motors run the car at low speeds, the MPGs are higher at 33 MPG in the city and as the vehicle needs more power on highways, the engine kicks in and the MPG number drops to 30.

Both the RAV4 and NX300H are almost neck and neck. The Tiguan comes last in city MPG rating and doesn’t shine at highway as well compared to the 2018 NX Hybrid. The CR V LX being the lightest, is the most efficient on highways.

“The NX's high-quality, ever fashionable interior is a retreat, and its front seats are among the most comfortable.” –Car and Driver

Seating and Comfort

The Lexus NX Hybrid is a 5-seater crossover with 71.6 cubic feet of passenger volume feet because of the fact that it is shorter. The front and rear headroom is about 38.2 inches and 38.1 inches respectively ad impressive front legroom of 42.8 inches.

On paper at least, the LX 300H is the one with the least amount of overall usable passenger volume, which eats up the volume inside the cabin a bit. The legroom, headroom and shoulder room are comparable to the rivals when it comes to real-world though. Yet the cabin doesn’t feel claustrophobic. The Tiguan being a genuine 7-seater offers the most amount of passenger volume at about 124 cubic feet. The legroom for second-row seats is long at 40.6 inches for the CR V-LX, which is almost four inches more than the 2018 Lexus NX Hybrid.

Interior Features

• Drive mode select.
• Black leather with Shimamoto wood inlays.
• Dual-zone climate control.
• Nuluxe interior trim.
• Driver seat and steering memory adjustment functionality.
• The leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob.
• High-resolution color 8-inch LCD multimedia display.
• Heads up display.
• Q/wireless charging.
• 14 speaker Mark Levinson premium sound system.
• Backup camera with dynamic gridlines.
• Roof rails.
• Illuminated scuff plates.
• Bluetooth technology.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Subscription-free traffic and weather.
• Siri eyes-free.
• Eight-airbag system.
• Blindspot management and towing support.

Infotainment display features

The 2020 Lexus NX Hybrid is equipped with a 7-inch VGA screen and has some interesting infotainment features which actually can’t be found on Toyota cars like the controls for Air conditioning system, an Enhanced GPS system for better accuracy, etc. The features include:

• DAB/AM/FM radio
• Scout GPS Link with the Lexus touchpad navigation system.
• Equalizer presets and settings for the audio.
• Controls for media input and USB smartphone connectivity.
• E-store for downloadable apps.
• Info option shows real-time power distribution of the car’s powertrain, trip history and other info regarding the battery status, optimal usage, etc.
• In-display controls for driver side AC and dual-zone climate control along with seat heating and ventilation.

Cargo Volume

The cargo volume for the Lexus NX Hybrid is 17.7 cubic feet when the second-row seats are up It offers 54.6 cubic feet behind the first-row seats when the second-row seats are down.

As can be seen from the table, the 2018 Lexus NX 300H has the lowest cargo volume of 17.7 cubic feet when the second-row seats are not folded and will increase to 54.6 cubic feet when it is lowered. The Honda CRV-LX has the highest cargo space at 39 cubic feet and increases to 76 cubic feet, which is the highest among the rivals.

Towing Capacity

The 2020 Lexus NX Hybrid has the towing capacity of 1500 lbs., which is not too much but sufficient to pull some decent weight of about three superbikes with a trolley to their home, i.e., the race track. Although the 2018 Lexus NX 300h being a hybrid AWD crossover, sadly the towing capacity is on the lesser side of the spectrum, thanks to the lesser torque on offer.

The Volkswagen Tiguan has the highest towing capacity of 2200 lbs, again thanks to its higher torque output. The CR V-LX and the 2018 Lexus NX Hybrid shares the same capacity of 1500 lbs. The RAV4, however, has a bit more torque going to the wheels to tow 200 lbs. more than the Lexus NX Hybrid.

“The 2020 Lexus NX is extroverted outside, comfortable inside, and more familiar by the year.” –The Car Connection

Design and Dimension

The Lexus Hybrid is the widest at 73.6 inches and the shortest has the lowest ground clearance (Helps it to handle well). The headroom on paper might seem less but the roof is scooped out for better headroom. The wheelbase is proportionate to the other dimensions and stands at about 105 inches.

The NX300h is the widest among the competition and that translates directly into the wider cabin space inside. It is also the car with the lowest height and least ground clearance of 64.8 and 6.7 inches respectively. It might be cumbersome for off-road duties but it offers better stability than its rivals at high speeds but the Tiguan is on a different level though.

Exterior Features

• Automatic Tri-projector beam headlamps with the automatic level adjuster by sensing the vehicle’s weight
• Powered foldable rear-view mirrors.
• 18-inch rims on all four wheels.
• Multi slat front grille.
• Mirror integrated turn signals.
• Panoramic sunroof, shark fin antenna.
• Smart access.

The 2020 Lexus NX 300h is packed with all sorts of safety goodies like Lexus Enform w/Safety system, which is exclusive to premium Lexus cars only which includes stolen car locator, Emergency assistance button (SOS), 24 Hour roadside assistance and automatic pre-collision notification. Other safety features include:

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• ABS and Driveline Traction Control
• Side Impact Beams
• Dual Stage Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Forward Collision
• Lane Keep Assist Lane Keeping Assist
• Lane Keep Assist Lane Departure Warning
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
• Dual Stage Driver and Passenger Front Airbags
• Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Driver Knee Airbag and Passenger Cushion Front Airbag
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Outboard Front Lap and Shoulder Safety Belts
• Back-Up Camera

Lexus NX 300h vs Toyota RAV4 LE Hybrid

This Japanese car shares the same internals as that of the Lexus NX300h and comes with fewer features and lower price tag. The design is quite different though. Nonetheless, it’s a solid performer overall and almost everything you need is present.

Lexus NX 300h vs Volkswagen Tiguan S

The Volkswagen Tiguan S is the only German competitor here in this group and is the bigger sibling of a regular Tiguan. The highlight though is its 2.0L TSI motor from the house of Volkswagen and to be honest it’s a gem. Very responsive to throttle inputs and great tractability but suffers from less fuel economy figures among the lot here.

Lexus NX 300h vs Honda CR-V LX

The Honda brand is another giant when it comes to Automobile industry I.C Engine production capacity of the world. With its CR V-LX, they are just able to tick most of the right boxes when it comes to this car. It is indeed feature-loaded and the engine is very refined. The looks could have been better to few but it’s a personal choice.

The Tiguan S is, of course, the most spacious and is the only 7-seater and the FWD vehicle over here and shines in its engine department The RAV4 is like a twin brother for the Lexus NX300H with lower price tag and the Honda CR V-LX is a bit different and unique in the segment.

The Lexus NX 300h is a very luxurious, safe and feature-loaded car. Anyone getting this car wouldn’t be disappointed with the price that they pay. The engine, however, is tuned to deliver good drivability and great fuel economy in a city and it’s not a bad thing either. The engine is decently powerful. But if you are someone looking for a crossover with a very powerful engine, you need to look away. However, this “Nimble Crossover” is for the bold people who want to show the society that had a bit of success in their life and is naturally cautious.