One thing we’ve been able to piece together after watching literally all the Lexus NX reviews we could find is that the sporty, aggressive styling is not matched by the driving experience. It’s apparently not the worst out on the road, but it’s far off the pace of the class leaders.
This view is strengthened by the latest review, courtesy of CarBuyer, in which Mat Watson does a good job of pointing out the car’s foibles, as well as its qualities. It has plenty of each, though, and the end conclusion is still a bit tricky to peg down.
Yes, it’s a worthy buy in the sector, but no it won’t ever manage to get anywhere near a Porsche Macan or BMW X3 in terms of the driving experience, nor will it be able to match their efficiency.
Lexus insists on not offering a diesel in the NX, which is a real shame because Europeans still prefer them to hybrids.