On our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test route, an all-wheel-drive NX350 delivered 28 mpg but a hybrid NX350h returned only 34 mpg. The plug-in-hybrid NX450h+ is rated at 38 mpg city and 33 mpg highway, and the EPA estimates its battery pack holds enough electrons to provide up to 37 miles of electric-only driving range before needing to be recharged. The turbocharged NX350's highest ratings are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. The entry-level NX250 is rated as high as 26 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.

Tested: Lexus NX450h+ Is a Fancy RAV4 PrimeĪccording to the EPA, the most fuel-efficient NX model is the hybrid NX350h, which earned ratings of 41 mpg city and 37 mpg highway.

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The F Sport trim comes with an adaptive suspension system that firms up the ride and delivers a bit more poise, but even so, the NX isn't on the same footing as the BMW X1 when attacking twisty tarmac. While it didn't blow us away with its handling prowess, we noted that the NX's ride was compliant, and with enough prodding, we were able to generate a few backroad smiles. Our first test drive was with a mid-range NX350, which snapped off a reasonably brisk 6.6-second 60-mph run. Both hybrids come standard with all-wheel drive. In our testing, the range-topping NX450h+ hit 60 mph in 5.6 seconds while the NX350h needed 7.6 seconds to accomplish the same feat.

The more exciting option is the NX450h+, which borrows its 302-hp plug-in-hybrid powertrain from the RAV4 Prime. Two different hybrid options are on the menu, starting with the NX350h, which pairs two electric motors with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder for 239 horsepower.

However, the NX250 can be had with either front- or all-wheel drive, and the NX350 has all-wheel drive standard. Both come with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The base NX250 model comes with a 203-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder, while the NX350 is powered by a 275-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter. For buyers looking for a more menacing appearance and more performance upgrades, the NX350 F Sport is similarly priced and available with the Luxury package. We'd suggest adding the Luxury package, which includes premium equipment such as the larger 14.0-inch infotainment display, quilted leather upholstery, cloud-connected navigation, upgraded interior ambient lighting, 20-inch wheels, four-way adjustable lumbar support for the driver, and adaptive headlamps. Selecting the mid-range NX350 brings a 275-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder, which offers more appropriate performance. The NX starts at just over $40,000, but that base model may be too spartan for some luxury shoppers.

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