2020 Lexus NX 300h Review

Comfortable, quiet and available with plenty of high-tech safety features, the 2020 Lexus NX 300h is an appealing small luxury SUV that also happens to get great fuel economy. For 2020, it gets updates such as the addition of lane departure warning, lane keeping assist and forward collision mitigation, all as standard. It's also equipped with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration this year, which is a welcome addition.

Inside, the NX is relatively spacious, especially for the driver, but there's limited cargo capacity behind the rear seats. The sloping rear roofline means it'll be hard to load large items in the trunk. Plus, it creates a pretty big blind spot. And for buyers concerned with in-car tech, the standard Lexus infotainment system will be a sore spot. It's difficult to use, with lots of buttons and a frustrating touchpad that's probably our least favorite on the market.

Tech and cargo issues aside, we do like the 300h. It's one of the most efficient small luxury crossover SUVs you can buy. It's also an intriguing choice compared to the standard NX 300 — the small increase in initial cost can be offset at the pump over time. It's worth a look if you want a solidly constructed and easy-to-drive luxury crossover that also gets more than 30 mpg in combined city and highway driving.