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2019 Lexus NX
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$36,485
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.6
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2019 Mazda CX-5
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$24,350
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8.6
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

2018-2020 Lexus NX Front View Driving
2018-2020 Lexus NX Dashboard
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Front View
Rear View
Dashboard
36
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
235 hp @ 4800 rpm
187 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm
186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39.8 ft
36 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/65HR17
P225/65HR17
Rear Tire
P225/65HR17
P225/65HR17
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
28 MPG
City
22 MPG
25 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.0 Tons/yr
6.3 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
14.8 gallons
Cruising Range City
349.8 miles
370 miles
Cruising Range Highway
445.2 miles
458.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Height
64.8 in
65.4 in
Max Width
73.6 in
72.5 in
Front Width
62.2 in
62.8 in
Rear Width
62.2 in
62.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
106.2 in
Ground Clearance
6.9 in
7.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.8 in
41 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.2 in
39.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.3 in
57.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.1 in
55.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.1 in
39.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.1 in
39 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.3 in
54.8 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.9 in
55.3 in

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
3,940 lbs
3,541 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
54.6 ft³
59.6 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
17.7 ft³
30.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
17.7 ft³
30.9 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Atomic Silver
  • Autumn Shimmer
  • Blue Vortex Metallic
  • Caviar
  • Eminent White Pearl
  • Matador Red Mica
  • Nebula Gray Pearl
  • Silver Lining Metallic
  • Eternal Blue Mica
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Snowflake White Pearl Mica
  • Sonic Silver Metallic
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Creme, Leather Seat Trim
  • Creme, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Glazed Caramel, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Rioja Red, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Optional
Standard
Seat Memory
Optional
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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