Compare 2021 Lexus NX 300 vs. NX 300 Luxury

The Lexus NX is a composed, elegant, and comfortable luxury SUV. The NX 300 belongs to the class of compact luxury SUVs, and it stands out among its peers for multiple reasons. Along with its exceptional comfort and smooth, quiet ride, the Lexus NX is also a top pick for its safety features. In 2021, the Lexus NX gains even more safety technology, including auto-dimming exterior mirrors and a blind-spot monitoring system. The trim that kicks off the lineup is the NX 300, which is the base trim level. The NX 300 comes with many standard features. The amenities added to the top trim, Luxury, are available as add-on items to the base trim.

Performance

The NX 300 and the Luxury are both powered by the same gasoline-based engine. Both trim levels have a 2.0L turbo engine with four cylinders. Their engine is capable of 235 HP, and it produces slightly less than 260 LB-FT in torque. An automatic transmission with six speeds is included on both trim levels. The base and Luxury trims both get front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is available.

Appearance

An elegant but still athletic appearance is a highlight of the NX 300 and the NX 300 Luxury. The base trim has 17-inch wheels, but you have the option of getting 18-inch wheels instead, which are standard on the Luxury trim level. Some additional exterior styling cues are added to the Luxury to give it a sleeker and more luxurious design. Upgraded headlights are added to the Luxury trim and available for the base NX 300. The Luxury trim level also adds a power liftgate.

Features

Many features are standard on the NX 300, which gets an eight-inch touchscreen interface with Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, and Apple CarPlay. An eight-speaker audio system also comes with the base trim. The base trim’s list of standard safety technology includes adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane departure intervention, blind-spot monitoring, and forward collision mitigation. The Luxury trim level has a handful of additional items to build on the base level’s offerings. Also included with the Luxury are upgraded leather upholstery and a navigation system integrated with the infotainment display. Heated and ventilated front-row seats are included as well, and the Luxury trim upgrades to a premier 14-speaker audio system by Mark Levinson. A 360-degree parking camera is added to this trim’s list of safety tools.

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MSRP excludes delivery, processing and handling fee of $1,025, which may be subject to change at any time. Excludes taxes, title, license and optional equipment. Dealer price will vary.

* EPA-estimated MPG. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.