2020 Lexus NX 300 Review
Price Range: $22,896 - $34,590





+166
Below Average
7.0
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
When it comes to providing a quiet and comfortable ride experience, the 2020 Lexus NX 300 excels among luxury crossover SUVs. Performance places it midpack in the segment, and its smaller cargo capacity and high cost compared to more capable and spacious SUVs knock it down a few more pegs. But the biggest drawback is the frustrating infotainment interface, which might be the worst in the industry
2020 Lexus NX 300 Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- New driver safety features, including low-light pedestrian detection, bicyclist detection and lane centering assist
- New Android Auto smartphone integration
- Mark Levinson premium sound system is now available
- Part of the first NX generation, originally introduced for 2015 as the NX 200t
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Lexus NX 300 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.74 per gallon for premium unleaded in Iowa.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Iowa
$189/mo for NX 300 Base
NX 300 Base
vs
$167/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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Lexus NX 300 Reviews
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LEXUS NX is a sweet spot for many...
5 out of 5 starsSmart Buyer , 11/26/2019
2020 Lexus NX 300 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Very refined smaller SUV that feels bigger when operating; terrific quality as usual from LEXUS; base model feels well equipped with power tilt telescoping steering wheel, power rear door & power folding exterior rear view mirrors..safety features are great but we feel blind spot monitors and heated seats should be standard. Don’t miss the sunroof, rarely used anyway; eminent white over … glazed caramel is beautiful. Premium fuel requirement should be carefully considered. Premium vinyl seating surfaces are better than leather in our opinion. Test drive before buying Cadillac, Acura, Audi or BMW
Checks off all the boxes
4 out of 5 starsOscarcat, 05/25/2020
2020 Lexus NX 300 Luxury 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
The 2020 NX300 Premium package checked all the boxes that my wife wanted. Motion activated tailgate [she calls it the hands full feature], parking assist, lane keep assistance. For the most part reviews are written predominantly by 30-something males. Yes the BMW had a sportier feel but at the cost of high maintenance, rough riding run flat tires and expensive repairs. Originally she … wanted leather but the Nulux feels like ultra-suede which feels soft and comfortable. Resale value is excellent and repairs to our last Lexus generally were few and far between, unlike my BMW's. We bought it for her 90% it spends in an urban driving environment and 10% open road where granted, you can push a German car and have fun.
Great Compact SUv
5 out of 5 starsRen, 11/24/2019
2020 Lexus NX 300 F SPORT 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Recently purchased our 2020 NX300 F Sport and we are absolutely pleased. It’s big enough for our family of 3 and would still work perfectly if we decided to add a 4th. We chose the red leather interior with black leather in the back seats and they are beautiful. We wanted an SUV that wasn’t too big in order to avoid struggling with parking since we live in the city so this size was … perfect for us. Very pleased so far.
You could do a lot worse.
4 out of 5 starsMike, 12/02/2020
2020 Lexus NX 300 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I considered several more expensive brands like Mercedes and BMW in this price range and chose the Lexus NX because of its' reliability and resale value. I've had it for 18 months and have experienced no problems. The touch pad is not as bad as it's made out to be. You get used to it. The ride is pretty smooth as long as you are on decent roads. The most valid criticism I've heard is … that it's not that sporty or fun to drive. True, but it's pleasant enough and quiet inside. Don't expect loads of space if you're packing for a vacation. This is better for a couple or a one child family. Power is more than adequate, especially in the Sport mode. The base model is very affordable and a good choice if you don't want a load of expensive features like automatic rear seats or an illuminated entry. You get plenty of goodies as standard equipment. Although this car is expensive to repair, it is cheaper to maintain than its German rivals and did not cause a huge increase in my insurance premium.
2020 NX 300 Highlights
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $36,720 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $189/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 17.7 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the NX 300 models:
- Lexus Safety System+ 2.0
- Helps mitigate accidents by alerting you when a front collision is imminent or when you deviate from your lane.
- Blind-Spot Monitor
- Alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot and warns about approaching cross-traffic when backing up.
- Lexus Enform Safety Connect
- Lets you connect with roadside assistance and can contact the authorities in case of a collision or stolen vehicle.
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover16.1%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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