Lexus NX vs Land Rover Defender Comparison

    Lexus NX

    Land Rover Defender

    2024 Lexus
    NX
    vs
    2024 Land Rover
    Defender
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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.
    0.0
    7.6
    7.9
    0.0
    Based on the Lexus NX F SPORT AWD
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Awards
    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
    Warranty
    4 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $71,600 - $89,900
    $92,626 - $317,592
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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)

    Specs

    Type
    MULTI POINT F/INJTURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ
    Size (cc)
    24871997 - 5000
    Size (L)
    2.5L3.0L, 4.4L, 5.0L, 2.0L
    Induction
    INLINE 4DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 32
    Power
    140kW183kW - 467kW
    Power RPM
    60004000 - 6000
    Torque
    239Nm400Nm - 750Nm
    Torque RPM
    43001250 - 2500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    149.5 - 15.5

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