2020 Lexus NX 300h review
Lexus NX 300h highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Great hybrid powertrain
- Spacious and quiet interior
- Smartphone integration
Cons
- Cargo capacity is underwhelming
- Infotainment touchpad controller can become annoying
Mileage (EPA estimate)
33 city, 30 highway, 31 combined
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Premium-feel hybrid crossover
If you’re shopping for a luxury SUV with a hybrid powertrain, take a closer look at the five-seat 2020 Lexus NX 300h. Delivering ride enjoyment for families and friendship groups, the 2020 NX 300h offers a premium-feel cabin with spacious dimensions and plenty of passenger luxuries. Standard all-wheel drive will offer you additional agility in challenging driving conditions. Part of the first NX generation introduced for 2015, the 2020 model year NX 300h gets more standard driver aids and additional smartphone integration services.
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What is new for the 2020 Lexus NX 300h?
- The NX 300h is available in a new trim called the Luxury.
- NX 300h trims have been upgraded with Memory Seat(s), Blind Spot Monitor, Heated Steering Wheel, A/C Seat(s), Front Seat Heaters, Leather Seats, Sunroof(s), Turbo Charged Engine, CD Audio, and Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
- Remote Start, DVD Video System, and Mark Levinson Sound features are now available as options on select trims.
2020 Lexus NX 300h trims
Base:
- 194-hp, 152-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- Cruise Control
- Rear View Camera
- Lane Departure Warning
- Smart Key
- Overhead Airbags
- Side Airbags
- Leatherette Seats
- Traction Control
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Luxury:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- Memory Seats
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Heated Steering Wheel
- A/C Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Sunroofs
- Navigation System
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5 reasons to buy the 2020 Lexus NX 300h
1. Hybrid powertrain
Enjoy more time for yourself and the things that matter to you with the 2020 NX 300h. This powertrain setup features a 2.5L four-cylinder gas engine with onboard electric motors and CVT delivery, for a total power output of 194 hp. With further between fill-ups and no need to plug in either, this 2020 NX 300h crossover gets a pleasing EPA-estimated 31 mpg combined.
2. Spacious passenger dimensions
Traveling with your friends, family, or colleagues is comfortable and refined in the 2020 NX 300h. Up front, your crew gets power-adjustable front seats and 42.8 inches of legroom. To the rear, they’ll enjoy seat recline functionality and 36.1 inches of legroom. Every base trim model gets standard NuLuxe® upholstery and two full sets of rear-row LATCH anchors for the fitting of child and infant seats.
3. Connectivity tech
The 2020 NX 300h has a long list of standard connectivity technology, so you’ll always be able to call ahead, connect online, and play the songs or stories your passengers love the most. An eight-inch display screen and intuitive voice recognition commands allow you to manage your in-cabin systems with ease. Online apps and playlists are quickly accessed via Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ functionality. With Bluetooth® connectivity and a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot too, you can effortlessly make hands-free calls on the move, while your crew can stay connected online.
4. Standard all-wheel drive
When the going gets tough, all-wheel drive steps in. Pave a confident path through challenging weather or road conditions with the standard all-wheel drive 2020 NX 300h. Use your power distribution over four wheels, and the NX 300h’s 6.7 inches of standard ground clearance for traction and stability as you travel across rainy trails or dirt roads.
5. Mark Levinson audio package
For a truly unique sound experience pick a 2020 NX 300h with the available Mark Levinson® premium surround sound audio system. Featuring 14 strategically placed speakers and a powerful 835-watt amplifier, it delivers rich, detailed sound throughout the NX 300h cabin. Crafted to reproduce sound as the artist intended, why not experience it for yourself, to elevate your everyday commute?
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Lexus NX 300h features and specs
Base 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- A/C Seat(s)
- Blind Spot Monitor
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Mark Levinson Sound
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Sunroof(s)
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
194
Torque (ft-lbs)
152
Engine type
Hybrid
Fuel capacity
14.8
Wheelbase
104.7"
Overall length
182.3"
Width
73.6"
Height
64.8"
Leg room
F 42.8"/R 36.1"
Head room
F 38.2"/R 38.1"
Front tires
P225/65HR17
Rear tires
P225/65HR17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
150/1500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Lexus NX 300h FAQ
The 2020 Lexus NX 300h is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 33 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Luxury: 33 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
The 2020 Lexus NX 300h has a maximum towing capacity of 1500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2020 Lexus NX 300h:
- Luxury
- Sunroof(s)
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Blind Spot Monitor
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