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2021 Lexus NX
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$37,610
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$25,370
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8.8
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Overview
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L 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
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.5L 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
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
3,940 lbs
3,552 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
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
7.1 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
Length
182.7 in
179.1 in
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
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
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.4 ft
36 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum 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
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Atomic Silver
Cadmium Orange
Caviar
Eminent White Pearl
Matador Red Mica
Nebula Gray Pearl
Nori Green Pearl
Eternal Blue Mica
Jet Black Mica
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Standard Interior Materials
Black, NuLuxe 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
Sun/Moonroof
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
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
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 Engine Start
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
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
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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