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2024 Lexus NX 250 review
Do you really need a hybrid in your Lexus NX? For buyers on a budget, the answer might just be no.
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Scott Collie
Lexus NX vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison
Lexus NX
Toyota RAV4
2024 Lexus
NX
vs
2024 Toyota
RAV4
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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
8.0
8.3
0.0
Based on the Lexus NX 2WD + ENHANCEMENT PACK
Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
275 km
55L
264 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$71,600 - $89,900
$42,260 - $58,360
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable ride
- Sharp starting price
Misses
- Lacking punch of turbo alternatives
- Missing features that should be standard
- Start/stop system not the smoothest
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Plenty of interior space
- Cheap servicing
Misses
- Droning petrol engine
- Slow, beeping power tailgate
- Orange highlights aren't for everyone
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)
NA
Colours Available
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 131kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 239Nm | 221Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4300 | 3600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 14 | |
