Is the 2025 Lexus NX a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 36.1 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- Price: 16% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 13 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 | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.1 in, top 50% |
| Worth the money | No | 16% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 13 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 38.6 in | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 22.7 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the NX a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,965 | Median $48,995 | 189 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 203 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 183.5 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the NX a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 33 mpg, top 10% of 151
Is the NX a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.1 in clearance, 65.4 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 38.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the NX a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.1 in clearance. Top 50% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 250 AWD, 8.1 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the NX worth the money?
No. Priced 16% above cars like it.
- Price, 250 FWD
- $40,965
- Predicted price
- $35,213
- Gap
- +$5,752 (+16%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the NX a good buy?
No. 13 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX 250 FWD | $40,965 | 11.4 cents | 46.9 cu ft | 203 hp |
| Kia Sportage Hybrid LX FWD | $28,790 | 7.4 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 227 hp |
| Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Active | $29,515 | 6.8 cents | 60.8 cu ft | 210 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD | $32,850 | 8.2 cents | 69.8 cu ft | 219 hp |
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue AWD | $33,465 | 8.4 cents | 80.0 cu ft | 231 hp |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV LT FWD | $33,600 | 5.3 cents | 57.2 cu ft | 220 hp |
| Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport FWD | $34,650 | 8.0 cents | 76.5 cu ft | 204 hp |
| Alfa Romeo Tonale AWD | $36,495 | 9.3 cents | 50.5 cu ft | 285 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL FWD | $37,800 | 8.9 cents | 79.6 cu ft | 231 hp |
Compared with 1,144 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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