Is the 2020 Lexus NX a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 36.1 in. Class median 38.4 in.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 6.9 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: 6.9 in clearance. Top 87% of 125.
- Good buy: 3 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 vs $121 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.9 in, top 87% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 7% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 3 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the NX a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.1 in | Median 38.4 in | 126 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in | Median 38.8 in | 125 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 17.7 cu ft | Median 21.6 cu ft | 134 | No |
Is the NX a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,870 | Median $37,060 | 134 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 235 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | Yes |
| Length | 182.3 in | Median 189.7 in | 128 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.8 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the NX a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Class median $121.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 134 SUVs
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 40% of 130
Is the NX a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.9 in clearance, 64.8 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.9 to 69.5 in tall | 118 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.2 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.8 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the NX a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.9 in clearance. Top 87% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 300 AWD, 6.9 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the NX worth the money?
Yes. Priced 7% below cars like it.
- Price, 300 FWD
- $36,870
- Predicted price
- $39,700
- Gap
- -$2,830 (-7%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the NX a good buy?
No. 3 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX 300 FWD | $36,870 | 12.8 cents | 54.6 cu ft | 235 hp |
| Jeep Cherokee High Altitude FWD | $31,600 | 12.3 cents | 54.7 cu ft | 270 hp |
| Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT AWD | $34,895 | 12.3 cents | 75.7 cu ft | 260 hp |
| Ford Escape Titanium 4WD | $36,835 | 12.3 cents | 65.4 cu ft | 250 hp |
Compared with 981 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2020.
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