2021 NX Interior
The interior spaces of vehicles in this class are as far-flung from traditional off-road SUVs as you can get. There are no extra grab handles and hard rubber flooring. Instead, you get sleek styling, plush carpets, and luxury materials. The interior of the NX is a stylish place to sit in, but we'd expect nothing less from Lexus. The material choices are impressive, and even the synthetic leather proffered on the base trim feels close to the real thing. We did spot a few hard plastic bits, but even those were of good quality. The dashboard layout is ergonomic in the sense that it is easy to reach the controls from both the driver and passenger side, but we feel that there's a clutter of buttons that can get difficult to navigate while driving. The features list is good, however, and Luxury models feel precisely as the name suggests.
2021 NX Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
There's enough space for five occupants within the confines of the Lexus NX's cabin. The head and legroom in the front are ample, and six-footers should not find any problems getting comfortable. Front passengers get ten-way power-adjustable seats as standard and the driver has access to a power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel. The standard seats are great for everyday use, but the F Sport seats add a bit of extra bolstering for those who desire a bit more support. In the rear, things get a bit tighter. The rear legroom is decent, but the NX's sloping roofline can impede taller occupants from having a relaxing time. Visibility out the front is good, the driving position is elevated and confident, and the overall space is good.
2021 Lexus NX Interior Dimensions:
| Lexus NX Trims | NX 300 | NX 300 F SPORT | NX 300h | NX 300 Luxury | NX 300h Luxury | NX 300h F SPORT Black Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 38.2 in. | 38.2 in. | 38.2 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38 in. | 38 in. | 38 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 42.8 in. | 42.8 in. | 42.8 in. | 42.8 in. | 42.8 in. | 42.8 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. |
| Hip Room, Front | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. |
| Hip Room, Rear | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
Lexus did a fine job when choosing the interior materials for the 2021 NX. The base model is offered with NuLuxe seating material in your choice of Creme, Glazed Caramel, Black, or Rioja Red. All of these choices are paired with Dark Umber trim. The F Sport comes with metallic Sport trim and NuLuxe upholstery in either Arctic White, Black, or Circuit Red. The Luxury gets perforated leather upholstery in Creme or Black with Linear Black Shadow wood trim. The F Sport also includes a perforated leather shift knob, steering wheel. black headliner, and aluminum pedals.
2021 NX Trunk and Cargo Space
There might be space for five adults, but there won't be space for all their stuff. The Lexus NX offers surprisingly little in the way of storage space when compared to similar rivals. There's only 17.7 cubic feet of space behind the second row, which is minuscule compared to the 29.5 cubic feet you get in the Acura RDX or the more than 37 cubes on offer in the Toyota RAV4. Still, this is enough space for a decent run to the grocery store. Thankfully, the rear seats fold down in a 60/40 split for a total space of 54.6 cubic feet. Hybrid models suffer from a slight storage space penalty and only offer 16.8 cubes behind the rear seats, or 53.7 cubes the first row seats. Small items can be stored in the glove box, center console storage bin, and front seatback pockets. There are also four shallow door pockets, a shelf underneath the center dashboard, and four cup holders.
2021 Lexus NX Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2021 NX Infotainment and Features
Features
Lexus is a luxury brand and, as such, doesn't skimp on standard features. The base model features tech and luxury equipment including SmartAccess with push-button start, an illuminated entry system, dual-zone climate control with a smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode, ten-way power-adjustable front seats, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, and remote engine start. The F Sport adds a perforated leather shift knob and heated steering wheel, F Sport front seats with enhanced bolsters, a black headliner, aluminum pedals, and active sound control. Luxury variants add a perforated leather interior, a Lexus memory system for the driver, heated and ventilated front seats, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a power tilt-and-slide moonroof. All models get driver assistance tech such as pre-collision warning with pedestrian detection, a rearview camera, lane tracing assist, road sign assist, dynamic radar cruise control, intelligent high beams, lane departure warning with steering assist, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic assist.
Infotainment
The base and F Sport feature an eight-inch touchscreen display controlled via touchpad, voice command, or steering wheel controls. Infotainment features include Bluetooth and USB smartphone connectivity, Wi-Fi connectivity, Amazon Alexa compatibility, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and an eight-speaker premium sound system. Luxury models feature a larger 10.3-inch display with built-in navigation and dynamic voice command. Images are clearly projected, and the menus easy enough to understand, but we found the touchpad controller a bit iffy. New buyers can also go for a ten-speaker Lexus premium sound system or a 14-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.