Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  NX cruzin - 2016 Lexus NX 200t
  By Kenneth McKain - November 21 - 2:57 pm

  Absolutely love the styling of this car and the paint is fantastic... I got metal flake red. My car is brand new so Im still getting used to it but I have only two minor complaints so far...there is no digital clock available and the front seat storage is not as good as in my old 09 RAV 4. The interior fit and finish is fantastic and I love the cream color leather seats trimmed in black... goes great with the car.

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  Very Happy!! - 2016 Lexus NX 200t
  By Frank Merritt - March 8 - 2:07 pm

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  Happy Wife, Happy Life - 2016 Lexus NX 200t
  By Sal D. - October 28 - 9:51 pm

  First of all, I dont get it when people whine about the car AFTER they buy it. Thats what due diligence is for. Want leather - get the upgrade; concerned about cargo space - open the liftgate and scope it out; want a little snazz - get the F Sport like we did with red and black interior and trade off on the material. That said, theres really nothing not to like about the car. I dont pay much attention to race track details like acceleration time zero to sixty, just how the car moves and handles in normal driving conditions, and theres enough power and nimbleness to get you through 99% of what youll experience on the road every day. Love the seat memory system and the power liftgate. No complaints anywhere else. Weve had the car for over three months now, and best of all, wife loves it, which makes my day.

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  New 2016 NXt AWD first drive and impressions - 2016 Lexus NX 200t
  By Jim.logemann@gmail.com - October 13 - 9:51 pm

  Great car! Picked it up new a week ago and have had the pleasure of driving around town and a snow trip up to Flagstaff for a ski trip. It handles great around town and performed just as well on the 400 mile round trip to break in the AWD on snow. The car handles like a dream and very similar to the older 2008 328i I previously owned. I was pleasantly surprised how well the SUV handled the elevation change from 1000 feet up to 9500 feet. The turbo is flawless and at all times felt adequately powered. Several times I was surprised I was traveling too fast and had to use the cruise control to not break the law. The AWD performed well on the nasty road up to the ski slopes. I was deciding between this SUV and Subaru offerings. I feel I made the right decision and could not tolerate a 10 week wait for a 3.6 liter alternative. This SUV is extremely comfortable and a joy to drive. All riders tell me how sweet this Lexus drives. This is my 4th Lexus and the best so far.

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  1 year and counting - 2016 Lexus NX 200t
  By bill campion - November 7 - 3:58 pm

  I like the car a lot. The performance is fine, I guess if I were in a huge hurry to get tickets and stuff I would love to have 400 HP under the hood but the little 4 does just fine. Put it into Sport and it dose react to the gas pedal a bit faster but then I like the good gas mileage it gets in ECO. The BMW we sold was getting around 12 mpg, or less in town, this car has been up around 20 mpg in town whats not to like about that. It rides much better than the BMW did but then they are 2 very different types of cars. This is one very nice car to go for a drive in even if it is just to go to Walmart for orange juice. Even on the lousy roads here in San Diego the car rides very nice, in my wives old car it was like being in a fight getting bounced around on the rough roads now it is more like a spirited argument. Wish they would get the roads fixed but that is a whole different subject. The car is actually my wifes car, as was the BMW, and she uses it mostly to go to church and pick up the grandkids, 7, 6 and 13 from school everyday and she loves it. One thing she really likes is the powered lift back now she doesnt have to try and reach the gate to close it, push a button and down it goes. She is quite small, 411", and everything is still easy for her to use, I am 61" and it is very comfortable for me to drive also. All of the technology stuff is great I guess, all I do is put on the Jazz station and enjoy the sound system Lexus has put together in the car. I havent even hooked my phone to the Bluetooth only because I really dont want to be bothered if I am not at work. The attachment points for car seats for the kids could be a little easier to get to , but still not a big ordeal as with some other cars. It has been just a little over a year now and the car is doing just great. Have run it up to Los Angles a couple of times and it ran great. Put on the cruse control, turn on the breeze and turn up the radio and 27 MPG shows up on the dash read out, not to bad for 75 to 80 MPH average, coming back this last weekend we hit traffic, actually we drove thru a parking lot that stretched from Long Beach to San Diego, and it still got 30 MPG. Nice car, lousy traffic. There is one thing that I dont like and it is the piece of trim on the on the console. It looks like a nice padded piece that runs the length of the console, it is not padded very much and it hits the side of my knee and it is real uncomfortable. If it was wider it wouldnt be a problem, a small thing but it still drives me nuts.

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  Getting there in style - 2016 Lexus NX 200t
  By P Karam - May 26 - 9:07 am

  There is no dispute on luxury and reliability. Its a Lexus. I have had mine just over a week, and so far its a fun vehicle, handles well, comfortable, agile and luxurious. However, in as much as it is a Lexus it does fall short in a couple areas. 1/The fuel tank is too small and that is a complain on both of my previously owned Lexus both the GS350 and the RC350 and now the NX. 300 miles is just plain inadequate. And dont expect 30 MPG, if you have a heavy foot. My other grief is safety related. Lexus boasts safety so why cant I get 1 safety package with everything, Pre collision with pedestrian detection, dynamic radar cruise, Blind spot, Lane departure alert with steering assist, Backup and overview camera in one package, not spread all over different packages. If safety is #1, lets put it all together. Lastly the cargo compartment is short a few inches. I literally had to wait over one month for mine. They could not find a white AWD F model fully loaded with pre collision which was a must have for me(Even though no one has proven that it stops itself). I had to settle for AWD with luxury package and no lane departure alert, no power rear seats. Otherwise it would have to be special order without December to remember deal. I will review further in the next month or so.

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  Great Little Car - 2016 Lexus NX 200t
  By Winton Woods - May 18 - 6:29 pm

  I bought this car for my wife and put a red bow on it to surprise her. Weve had lots of cars over the years but this is her favorite. Its our first Lexus and we have no disappointments. My only problem is that I think the seats are hard but Im sure I will get used to it.

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  NX F SPORT IMPRESSIONS AFTER THE FIRST FEW WEEKS - 2016 Lexus NX 200t
  By 6406nb - March 13 - 10:59 pm

  I am currently in week three of driving the NX. I came from a V-6 powered car and this is my first turbo anything. My initial thoughts are its really cool and extremely personal. The seats grip you securely and the controls are all very easy to access. I dont quite understand the logic of some of the design which is not as direct or simple to use as some other brands. But I knew this full well going in and have pretty much gotten used to it. The technology guy at the dealer didnt help much, and there are some things you learn by chance, or even by hitting a button accidentally. The turbo is subtle--the car is by no means a rocket. It is quiet and surefooted. I dont know if I would ever own it, but do enjoy how special it looks even compared to a non-F Sport NX. Please note you cannot get ventilated seats on the F-Sport if this is a big deal for you. In addition you cant get some of the latest technology on this version vs the standard one --items such as overhead camera, emergency braking, rain sensing wipers and radar cruise. Handling is nimble and the car is a great size and easy to park. There is very little wind noise. Mileage has been in the lower 20s and I have been experimenting with regular gas but it states very emphatically on the gas cap that you need to use premium. So far I dont notice too much difference, but plan to try premium for awhile to see if I get a mileage boost. BTW the hybrid version is very slow and much more expensive. Also they need to go back to an overhead sunglass compartment which i have noticed they did on the new RX. Places to put "stuff" is not very well thought out at all. But in summary, so far so good. I think we will enjoy this and the all wheel drive should be a great benefit and comfort when the weather turns again.

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  Pride & Joy - 2016 Lexus NX 200t
  By Don Zien - July 15 - 10:28 pm

  I am approaching 2 years on my NX F Sport lease. Every time I walk up to it I enjoy the gleaming silver lining paint and alloy wheels and the contrast with the red trimmed seats. As cars continue to get larger, it is the perfect size for me a lot like the original RX 300s I had. Today the RX is gigantic and there is a new even longer one coming out. I enjoy just about all aspects of the NX but there are some things that should be mentioned: 1. The safety technology is just now being included in the 2018 F Sport model such as lane departure and active cruise and braking. To put it in perspective, there are Toyota models including the Corolla that had this before the NX F Sport. 2. Until the 2018 model you couldnt get ventilated seats on the F Sport--only heated seats. 3. It seems Lexus is committed to the touch pad idea. They made it larger on the 2018 and I believe they are even incorporating it on their new flagship LS model thats coming out. Who decided this is the best tool for safe driving and use selection in the car? That should be interesting for the older LS demographic to try and learn. 4. I am not a big fan of the 4 cylinder engine or its drone. It doesnt get good mileage and requires premium fuel. It seems to me there are a number of 4 cylinder turbos like from Korea that dont require premium fuel. I am a reasonable driver and rarely get above 24 miles per gallon. Even on the highway. 5. Regarding the heated steering wheel, it should be the whole wheel not just the 9 & 3 positions. The switch for the wheel is not logically located way down low to the left. It should be on the steering wheel. And you have to reactivate it every time you start the car. 6. No one uses the SOS button up above. Lexus just wants you to subscribe. Put the sunglass holder back up there. All that said I love the car and would get another one--maybe the hybrid next time. Its something different, fun, unique and cool.

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  Sporty luxury - 2016 Lexus NX 200t
  By Lynn Mitchell - March 20 - 2:41 am

  This car is a dream to drive. Responsive, sporty, fun, luxurious.