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Lexus NX
Pinnacle compact executive crossover combining Japanese luxury craftsmanship, 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency, and sub-2,500 cc KRA tax savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Lexus NXRange Rover Velar
Mandai score
8.5/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 8,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
NX 300h F Sport / NX 200t Luxury / NX 350h Version L
Velar P250 / D240 / P400e R-Dynamic HSE
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 1110 km a tank
13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,640 mm (AZ10) / 4,660 mm (AZ20)
4,803 mm
Width
1,845 mm (AZ10) / 1,865 mm (AZ20)
1,930 mm
Height
1,645 mm (AZ10) / 1,660 mm (AZ20)
1,665 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm (AZ10) / 2,690 mm (AZ20)
2,874 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm – 190 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
Boot space
500 L (AZ10) / 545 L (AZ20, 1,436 L folded)
673 L (1,731 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,700 kg (NX 200t) / 1,790 kg (NX 300h) / 2,010 kg (NX 450h+ PHEV)
1,875 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 8AR-FTS Turbo / 2.5L 2AR-FXE Hybrid / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid / 2.5L PHEV
2.0L P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV
Power
235 hp (NX 300) / 197 hp (NX 300h) / 243 hp (NX 350h) / 304 hp (NX 450h+)
250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)
Torque
350 Nm (NX 300) / 270 Nm (NX 300h) / 391 Nm combined (NX 450h+)
365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)
Drivetrain
FWD or E-Four Electric AWD
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
0–100 km/h
7.1 sec (NX 300) / 9.2 sec (NX 300h) / 7.7 sec (NX 350h) / 6.0 sec (NX 450h+)
5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)
Top speed
180 km/h – 200 km/h
217 km/h – 240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
18.5 km/L (NX 300h) / 21.0 km/L (NX 350h) / 12.5 km/L (NX 200t/300) / 14.2 km/L (NX 250) / 55.0 km/L equiv. (NX 450h+ PHEV)
13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)
City
17.5 km/L (NX 300h) / 20.0 km/L (NX 350h) / 9.8 km/L (NX 200t/300) / 11.5 km/L (NX 250) / 75–87 km EV range (NX 450h+ PHEV)
10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)
Highway
19.5 km/L (NX 300h) / 22.0 km/L (NX 350h) / 15.0 km/L (NX 200t/300) / 16.8 km/L (NX 250) / 19.5 km/L (NX 450h+ hybrid mode)
15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)
Tank size
60 L (NX 200t/300) / 56 L (NX 300h) / 55 L (AZ20 NX 250/350h/450h+)
82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
121 g/km (NX 300h) / 107 g/km (NX 350h) / 178 g/km (NX 300) / 29 g/km (NX 450h+)
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Lexus NX (AZ10 Facelift & AZ20 Series)
Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Compact Crossover
5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS II), Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
Engine sizes
1,998 cc (2.0T 8AR-FTS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A) / 2,493 cc (2.5L 2AR-FXE)
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)
Transmission
6-Speed Auto / 8-Speed Direct Shift / e-CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD, AWD, or E-Four Electric All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Ground clearance
175 mm – 190 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
Source market
Japan (JDM RHD Spec) / UK
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
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- Stunning minimalist exterior design with flush door handles.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax bracket advantage across major engine lines.
- Cavernous 673 L cargo capacity.
What’s not so good
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- Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
- Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.