Lexus Nx 2020 Redesign

Fortune doesn’t essentially favor the daring in the compact crossover section — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks in part to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Nonetheless, automakers strive to make their small SUVs distinct. The Lexus Nx 2020 Redesign stands out by bringing high-end luxury features and a couple of distinctive engines to this typically price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply last yr, the Lexus Nx 2020 Redesign is without doubt one of the newer entries in this segment. As such, all the latest security options are available, from a surround-view parking camera to ahead collision warning system that may determine pedestrians. In contrast to some opponents, most of these features can solely be ordered on the highest trim level, however at least you may get them. Additionally accessible are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digital camera and ventilated entrance seats — rare choices in this class.

We also like that the Lexus Nx 2020 Redesign provides two alternative powertrains in case you aren’t satisfied with the base turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in combined driving (the standard engine earns 28 mpg); at the other, a turbocharged 2.0-liter with an additional 80 horsepower. Watch out, however: Once you start checking the options boxes, the Lexus Nx 2020 Redesign might be substantially costlier than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that cannot be disabled and disappointing supplies quality additionally might give prospective consumers pause.

The Lexus Nx 2020 Redesign is a five-passenger compact crossover that costs a bit more than most rivals. It is sold in 4 trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The bottom L mannequin looks like an ideal deal till you realize that it’s a custom-order mannequin and you will have to attend for it to be constructed. You’ll discover the LS at practically any dealer, however it’s costlier and does not add much. Best to skip straight to the LT, which is just a bit more expensive and contains extra options and entry to additional choices. If you need the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier contains all of it.

Three engines are supplied on the Lexus Nx 2020 Redesign. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automated transmission. A more highly effective turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is optional and comes normal with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Additionally elective is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed computerized. Both of these engines may be ordered on LT and Premier trim levels.