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2021 NX 300 Premium Trim Level!

Robert, 04/01/2021
updated 10/14/2024
2021 Lexus NX 300 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
31 of 34 people found this review helpful

I bought this car January 24th 2021 brand new from Lexus! It’s my first luxury suv and it’s been a pleasure to own ever since. It comes with very comfortable seats the ride feels smooth like butter! It handled bumps and most pot holes on the road very well. The power is adequate for a vehicle of its weight, I do wish it just had a little more power at times, but it’s nothing to have stoped me from buying this suv. Passing on the highway is a breeze with confidence. I currently have about 1,550 miles and I’m getting about 22.5 MPG in the city, which is not bad when comparing other SUV’s in its class. I definitely recommend the premium package or higher, since you get lots of features that are nice to have. Overall this is a great vehicle for a single person or couple with one or two children. I definitely recommend!! Go out and test drive one for yourself. It’s worth every penny! **** Review Update 10/09/2022 ***** My NX 300 has 16,000 miles of trouble free miles. I have driven this SUV to Arizona, San Diego, Palm Springs just to name a few. It’s been a pleasure to own this SUV since new, compared to other cars I’ve owned in the past. I definitely still recommend this model to anyone wanting a reliable compact SUV!!! I’m so thankful I kept this particular model, since the new redesigned second generation has had a lot of issues. This first generation is bulletproof all the way!!! ******* Review Update 10/13/2024 ******* I have owned my NX since new back in January 2021. It’s been an amazing SUV, I have always had it serviced at Lexus and it still runs like the first day I drove it off the lot. I currently have approximately 32,300 miles and it’s been very reliable, it’s only gone in back to Lexus for maintenance, that’s it nothing more. I still recommend this model it’s very reliable!!! Looking forward to many years of trouble free happy driving!

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Great Luxury Small SUV

Dale Hobbs, 02/20/2021
2021 Lexus NX 300 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful

I really like this vehicle. My daughter has a RX350 which really turned on the Lexus quality and features, but the NX300 fit our needs better. Beautiful interior, smooth ride, and looks that set it apart from other vehicles in its class. Once you get used to the info system, its fine. Also, the speak function prividea everything you need- climates media, phone. Only issue that I don't like- when using Apple Play for navigation via USB, the speak function is disabled,. but I have to research that a bit more. Overall, I am very satisfied.

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new to lexus, 12/23/2020
2021 Lexus NX 300 F SPORT 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
29 of 32 people found this review helpful

With covid it sure made things different on shopping and working a deal ( sometimes easier as you call walk away much easier) test drove and bought .. car drives so smooth and has alot of electronic ... i would recommend this vehicle so far , only have owned a week . dealer worked with me and never felt pressured . touch pad is a little different and i was concerned from reviews i read , but so far am getting used to it and was not a deal breaker like some reviewed

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Dependable NOT Exciting

TABSINGS , 11/11/2023
2021 Lexus NX 300 F SPORT 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Love the features in my F-sport. Purchased the F-sport with hopes it would satisfy my desire for cornering, pickup and speed w/o the cost of maintenance. (Previous BMW owner). What I learned. This car is a great car for someone who wants luxury in a tight and snug cabin having no expectations of crisp maneuverability and responsiveness. It’s a lovely SUV. If you haven been in the past a BMW, Porche, or Tesla owner, DON’t DO IT. I tried with 3 different Lexus vehicles only to flip them within a year back to a BMW. I’m done trying with the “tried and true” Lexus that will last forever as long as you keep the regular maintenance up and will stick with “Driving Machines” that you just know after the warranty has run out, you’d better have a special car account for guaranteed future costly repairs. I have accepted that I need a fast, responsive car that corners extremely well with speed.

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Excellent Reliable SUV!

Bobby, 11/24/2022
2021 Lexus NX 300 Luxury 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is my first Lexus SUV, I have owned it since new in 2021. It’s been an amazing SUV! Very reliable and comfortable. DONT listen to the negative reviews left on this SUV, people just like to complain without even owning one. Love this SUV, it’s a lot more reliable than the new second gen.

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