2019 Lexus NX 300 Luxury

The NX 300 is Lexus's compact SUV, the one you cross-shop with the Audi Q5 and BMW X3. It's a quiet, comfortable cruiser that soaks up highway miles with ease, though it's not the sportiest in its class. The cabin is nicely finished and the front seats are supportive, but rear legroom is a bit tight for taller passengers. Cargo space is about average for the segment, and the rear seats fold flat to expand the load area. The Luxury trim adds leather upholstery and a power liftgate over the base model, for a more polished everyday feel. The 2.0L I4 makes 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, routed through a six-speed automatic to all-wheel drive for all-weather confidence. Expect around 24 mpg combined on premium fuel, which is typical for a compact luxury SUV with this much power.