8.2
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 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Lexus NX
Mazda CX-5
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NX
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2024 Mazda
CX-5
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.2
7.7
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Based on the Lexus NX SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID 2WD
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
275 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
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4 year
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
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)
- Premium Paint (+$795)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 239Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4300 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 10.5 - 13 | |
