7.6
2025 Lexus NX review
The mid-sized premium SUV segment continues to evolve, but the Lexus NX remains atop the sales charts. Is it our top pick though?
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James Wong
2023 Lexus NX vs 2024 Land Rover Defender Comparison
Lexus NX
Land Rover Defender
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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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Based on the Lexus NX F SPORT AWD
Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Lexus NX. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
55L
275 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1179 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks sharp
- Strong standard spec
- F Sport seats are lovely
Misses
- Not as sporty as you'd expect
- Noisy engine, cabin
- Gets thirsty around town
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turns heads
- Ginormous boot
- Effortless highway cruiser
Misses
- Only has five seats
- Large rear blind spots
- More standard equipment expected
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)
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L, 4.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 239Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4300 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
