The Lexus NX competes now in a hyper-competitive segment that arrived overnight.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Class and BMW X3 are stalwarts of the segment, and very good in their own rights, although we'd probably give the edge to the Benz for its body style (but beware of the color selection).
Audi's Q5 will be all new next year, so we'll withhold judgement and comparison until we have more time in those cars.
The Acura RDX is a sleeper in the segment because of its age, even though it's a very good crossover with strong V-6 power.
The Volvo XC60 may be an old car by now, but it's still among the safest and most attractive.
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The Lexus NX is a new direction for Lexus and a capable, smooth crossover that could use a little more smoothing around the corners. |
The 2017 Acura RDX is one of the smoothest, most responsive-driving compact crossover SUVs—even though it prioritizes practicality. |
The 2017 Audi Q5 soldiers on with good space and carlike handling; it's still one of the better luxury SUVs, despite its age. |
The 2017 BMW X3 continues its run as one of the best compact luxury SUVs on the market—even in the face of much newer competition. |
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class makes a terrific combination of the features and practical needs most buyers want in an attractive package. |
The 2017 Volvo XC60 is a near-luxury contender at near-luxury prices. Its safety might be its biggest strong suit, which it rightly deserves. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $35,285 | $35,670 | $40,900 | $40,050 | $39,150 | $40,950 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 22 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
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| NX Turbo FWD | FWD | 2.0 TFSI Premium | sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle | GLC 300 SUV | T5 FWD Dynamic |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2017 Lexus NX vs. 2017 Acura RDX | 2017 Lexus NX vs. 2017 Audi Q5 | 2017 Lexus NX vs. 2017 BMW X3 | 2017 Lexus NX vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class | 2017 Lexus NX vs. 2017 Volvo XC60 | |
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