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
Lexus NX vs Ford Escape Comparison
Lexus NX
Ford Escape
2024 Lexus
NX
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2024 Ford
Escape
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.6
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Based on the Lexus NX F SPORT AWD
Based on the Ford Escape ST-LINE PHEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
275 km
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year
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MSRP
$71,600 - $89,900
$36,490 - $54,940
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious interior
- Smooth powertrain
- Useable EV range
Misses
- Interior a bit drab
- Steep premium over petrol ST-Line
- Ford is discontinuing it
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)
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 1999 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 167kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5700 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 239Nm | 210Nm - 387Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4300 | 3100 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 9.3 - 13 | |
