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Used 2016 Lexus NX 200t Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

i was hoping to fall in love....

Bill, 04/22/2016
2016 Lexus NX 200t 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful

First, let me say that the NX200 will be a great choice for many drivers. Especially those who had an RX300 in the past, as i did, and found that their RX450 (or 350) is larger than they'd like. (and heavier too). I've been a little frustrated with the way that Lexus has evolved. The front grill is apparently designed with a younger generation in mind. And car chassis keeps getting longer and wider, and less fun to drive. So, i anticipated the NX eagerly, as the "fix". Don't get me wrong. The NX is fun to drive. Smooth. Handles well. Accelerates nicely. And has the smaller footprint for parking and driving around town. 2 problems are deal killers for me: 1) the cabin cargo area is too small for my large dog. And specifically, not tall enough. The RX300, while much smaller than my RX450, had a much taller cargo area than the 450. The cargo height problem is much worse on the NX, making it a show stopper. 2) The other concern is that the front seats on the NX curve forward at the top, in a way i'm not fond of. I could have gotten used to the seats, but the cargo area was a killer. Ironically, much smaller SUVs, like the BMW X1, are better in cabin height - which is surprising. And certainly the Audi Q5 and Mercedes GLC.... let alone the Subaru Forester offer far more viable choices for me and my dog. Frustrating as i'm a big Lexus fan of many years. YMMV (your mileage may vary)

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car Ever

Steve-O, 02/08/2021
2016 Lexus NX 200t 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car is rated as a compact but it has plenty of room. I replaced my older RX 350 with this one and have no regrets!! The interior is very comfortable and I managed to snag the rare Blue VIetex color. I have no problem recommending this vehicle to anyone looking for a small to mid sized crossover.

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4 out of 5 stars

first Lexus

mark kopp, 12/08/2016
2016 Lexus NX 200t 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Overall a great vehicle. Nice ride. Good in snow. A little slow off the mark and brakes a a tad grabby but overall I recommend it

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3 out of 5 stars

Look at a RAV4 or CPO RX350

AlabamaAnchor, 10/19/2017
2016 Lexus NX 200t 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful

The NX200t is a fine vehicle...but I don't think you quite get optimal bang for bucks. Make no mistake, this isn't as posh as the RX...not by a long shot. A few exposed bolts in the lower console, cheap looking trim, and an extremely complex nav system are a few drawbacks. Cargo space is so-so. My advice? Either buy a loaded out RAV4 (they share the same platform) or get a two year old RX350. I kept mine 16 months and traded for a GS350 (and took a bloodbath) but the GS feels like a luxury car.

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Bought - Sent it Back

MicheleZ, 04/14/2017
2016 Lexus NX 200t 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 27 people found this review helpful

My husband and I bought the Lexus NX thinking that this would suit us better now that we were "empty nesters" and no longer needed the larger size of our previous Lexus RX, but still wanting the luxury and height of an SUV. After driving the car for a day we quickly realized that this SUV was far was luxurious! The front bucket seats curved in at the shoulders and the headrest was designed in such a way that it pushes the driver's head forward causing constant neck discomfort. There were a couple of other factors that caused us concern regarding this SUV (e.g. the touch pad for the multimedia screen and the limited side rear view when you are attempting to change lanes), but with time we could have probably learned to overcome these novelties. Thankfully the dealership took back the Lexus NX and we ended up with a 2017 BMW X3...which has given us the luxury, comfort, and size that we were looking for all along. I would like to say that I will one day go back to a Lexus since I was a happy driver of a Lexus RX for the past 8 years, but right now my heart is with BMW.

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