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2023 Lexus NX 350h Sports Luxury review
The electrified NX350h is perhaps the pick of the Lexus NX litter thanks to its smooth, efficient hybrid powertrain.
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William Stopford
2022 Lexus NX vs 2024 BMW X3 Comparison
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Based on the Lexus NX SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID 2WD
Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
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Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
275 km
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Flexible, efficient hybrid powertrain
- Long feature list
- Much-improved infotainment
Misses
- 20-inch alloys affect ride quality
- Polarising e-latch door handles
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
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Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 239Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4300 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
