Lexus NX Hybrid

Name: 2017 Lexus NX Hybrid
Brand: Lexus

EPA MPG: 32 mpg

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EPA MPG: 32 mpg

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CR's Take

The NX is a pleasant compact luxury SUV. Handling is responsive, and the ride is firm. The cabin is quiet. The NX 300h hybrid gets an impressive 29-mpg overall, but it feels underpowered and tends to be noisy during acceleration or hill-climbing. The NX 300's 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder provides ample acceleration and delivers 24 mpg overall. Snazzy details lend the interior a high-tech appeal and anime style, but the cockpit is snug. Elbow room is a bit tight, and the styling compromises rear visibility and crimps cargo space. The fussy touchpad that's used to interact with the infotainment screen is frustrating and distracting to operate. FCW and AEB with pedestrain detection are optional.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2017 Luxury compact SUVs Ratings

2017 Lexus NX Hybrid

$ NA

EPA MPG 32 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2017 Acura RDX

$12,025 - $15,150

EPA MPG 22 mpg

Road test

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2017 Audi Allroad

$13,900 - $16,525

EPA MPG 25 mpg

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2017 Audi Q5

$9,100 - $15,725

EPA MPG 22 mpg

Road test

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2017 BMW X3

$9,450 - $12,375

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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2017 BMW X4

$13,450 - $15,875

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2017 Cadillac XT5

$11,675 - $15,100

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2017 Infiniti QX50

$9,400 - $10,500

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2017 Jaguar F-Pace

$6,425 - $14,975

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2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

$6,625 - $9,350

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2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

$7,900 - $17,825

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2017 Lexus NX

$15,750 - $18,025

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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2017 Lincoln MKC

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC

$11,525 - $19,350

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

$ NA

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$12,325 - $21,350

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$9,775 - $13,225

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD

2.5-liter 4 hybrid (194 hp)

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Model History

2022-Present

Current Generation

The redesigned NX may look similar to the previous model, but it has evolved beneath the surface. We think the hybrid, badged the NX 350h, is the best version with its 38 mpg overall fuel economy. A plug-in hybrid with 37 miles of electric range is also available. The NX's handling is responsive though short of sporty, while the ride is firm but mostly comfortable. The snazzy cabin is impeccably furnished but narrow, and outward visibility is hampered by thick roof pillars and small windows, particularly toward the rear. A new touchscreen infotainment system replaces the previous NX's fussy touchpad setup. But, we're bothered by the NX's frivolous electronic interior door releases, unintuitive gear selector, and the low center dash vents. All NXs come standard with FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, RCTW, LCA, LDW, LKA, ACC, and automatic high beams. Several previously optional features became standard for 2025 including a power liftgate, auto rain-sensing wipers, and Lexus Intuitive Parking Assist -- a system which warns drivers of approaching objects while parking and can apply the brakes to reduce the risk of a parking collision. Lexus also added two USB type-C ports to the front console. Front-wheel drive versions were added in 2026.

2015-2021

2015 Redesign Year