The NX is smaller than its German and Japanese rivals, though it’s bigger than those makers’ pint-size SUVs.
For some buyers, it may be the ideal recipe.
The BMW X3 is an appealing, low-stress crossover with good features and strong turbocharged engines.
The Mercedes GLC has more design flair and can be had with healthy AMG power for a hefty price.
Infiniti’s QX50 has a high-tech engine, but it feels like it’s playing catch up with other luxury brands.
The Jaguar E-Pace is small but has an upmarket feel that appeals, and its styling is top-notch.
We like the Acura RDX for its impressive dynamics, but its user interface is also complicated.
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The dramatic lines on the Lexus NX keep it a compelling rival to pint-size luxury SUVs from BMW and Mercedes, but it could be more spacious. |
The 2020 Acura RDX is a stylish, strong-performing crossover SUV worthy of a place on any shopping list. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is comfortable and quiet, with few rivals in among small luxury crossovers. |
The 2019 Infiniti QX50 is a beautiful package of technological innovations—in places visible and not visible. |
The 2019 Jaguar E-Pace is a strong, fun-to-drive entry to a red-hot city luxury crossover market. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $36,720 | $37,600 | N/A | $36,650 | $38,900 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 22 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | |
| Engine | ||||
| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | N/A | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | N/A | Small Station Wagon | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD |
| Style Name | ||||
| NX 300 FWD | FWD | N/A | PURE FWD | P250 AWD |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | N/A | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | N/A | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | N/A | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2020 Lexus NX vs. 2020 Acura RDX | 2020 Lexus NX vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class | 2020 Lexus NX vs. 2019 INFINITI QX50 | 2020 Lexus NX vs. 2019 Jaguar E-Pace | |
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