AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a mid-size suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.
Specifications
Engine
2.4L Turbo I4
Horsepower
275 hp
Torque
268 lb-ft
0–60 mph
7.7 sec
Top speed
112 mph
Drivetrain
AWD
Seats
7
Combined MPG
23 mpg (20 city / 27 hwy)
Range
385 miles
MSRP
$54,000
Body style
Mid-Size SUV
The verdict
What's good
Three-row seating fits genuine adult passengers in the second row
Turbo engine delivers smooth linear power without the surge of some rivals
NVH insulation at freeway speeds noticeably calmer than rivals at this price
Standard safety tech suite is more comprehensive than most mid-size competition
What's not
Third-row access requires folding second row which is slow and awkward
Fuel economy from the turbo four falls behind hybrid competitors in class
Infotainment touchscreen responsiveness still a weak point versus German rivals
Towing capacity modest versus traditional body-on-frame mid-size SUVs
The engine
T24A
2.4L Turbo I4
Lexus' 2.4-liter turbo-four brings genuine muscle to the NX and RX — punchy and quick-spooling, it replaced older V6s with more torque and a more eager character.
Part of Toyota's latest Dynamic Force engine family, engineered for high efficiency and used in performance applications right up to the GR Corolla's three-cylinder cousin's bigger sibling.
Dynamic Force engines chase over 40% thermal efficiency, among the best of any production engine.
It gives the NX and RX more torque than the V6s they replaced.
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The six sub-scores behind the 82 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value