Lexus NX 250 vs. Lexus NX 300
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Highlights
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$40,965
Starting MSRP
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$37,610
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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203 hp
Horsepower
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235 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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203 @ 6600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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235 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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184 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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258 @ 1650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P235/60HR18
Front Tire Size
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P225/65HR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P235/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P225/65HR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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184 in
Length, Overall
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183 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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72 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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38 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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65 in
Height, Overall
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65 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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106 in
Wheelbase
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105 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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39 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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23 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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18 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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47 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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55 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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3,660 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,940 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2025 Lexus NX 250 or the 2021 Lexus NX 300?
The 2025 Lexus NX 250 is more reliable than the 2021 Lexus NX 300 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2025 NX 250 versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2021 NX 300.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2025 Lexus NX 250 or the 2021 Lexus NX 300?
The 2025 Lexus NX 250 is more fuel efficient than the 2021 Lexus NX 300 with 28 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Lexus NX 250 or the 2021 Lexus NX 300?
The 2021 Lexus NX 300 is cheaper than the 2025 Lexus NX 250 with a $37,610 starting MSRP versus a $40,965 starting MSRP.
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