2016
Lexus NX 300h

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$39,720

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Available trims

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FWD 4dr

Starts at

$39,720

35 City / 31 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

72 month/70,000 miles

Warranty

Gas/Electric I-4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr

Starts at

$41,310

33 City / 30 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

72 month/70,000 miles

Warranty

Gas/Electric I-4

Engine

All Wheel Drive

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Notable features

Five-seat crossover SUV slots below RX 350

Turbo NX 200t or hybrid NX 300h

Front- or all-wheel drive

F Sport model available (NX 200t)

The good & the bad

The good

Cabin quality

Relatively roomy backseat

Many standard features, upscale options

Fuel efficiency with either drivetrain

Responsive transmission in NX 200t

The bad

Engine/transmission response in NX 300h

Mushy brakes in NX 300h

Smallish cargo area

Usability of navigation system

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Expert 2016 Lexus NX 300h review

Our expert's take

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Vehicle Overview

The 2016 Lexus NX 200t crossover SUV and its hybrid variant, the NX 300h, slot below the RX in Lexus’ lineup. It seats up to five people and competes with the Acura RDX, BMW X3 and Audi Q5.
New for 2016
The NX gains subscription-based Lexus Enform Remote, which allows owners to use their smartphone to do things like unlock the doors or start the engine. Lexus Enform Service Connect provides maintenance alerts, warning light notifications and a vehicle health report that’s accessible from an app or website.
Significant Standard Features

235-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with six-speed automatic transmission (NX 200t)
2.5-liter four-cylinder and electric motors make 194 hp total and work with a continuously variable automatic transmission (NX 300h)
Front-wheel drive
17-inch alloy wheels
Spoiler
Heated side mirrors
Automatic air conditioning
Split-folding rear seat
Power front seats
Bluetooth streaming audio
IPod connectivity
Backup camera
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

All-wheel drive
18-inch wheels
Navigation system
Auto-dimming side mirrors
Power liftgate
Power moonroof
Heated steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Ventilated front seats
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
Lane departure warning
Precollision system with adaptive cruise control

2016 Lexus NX 300h review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

235-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with six-speed automatic transmission (NX 200t)
2.5-liter four-cylinder and electric motors make 194 hp total and work with a continuously variable automatic transmission (NX 300h)
Front-wheel drive
17-inch alloy wheels
Spoiler
Heated side mirrors
Automatic air conditioning
Split-folding rear seat
Power front seats
Bluetooth streaming audio
IPod connectivity
Backup camera
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

All-wheel drive
18-inch wheels
Navigation system
Auto-dimming side mirrors
Power liftgate
Power moonroof
Heated steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Ventilated front seats
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
Lane departure warning
Precollision system with adaptive cruise control

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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Lexus NX 300h base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Overall rating: 5/5
Combined side rating front seat: 5/5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 4/5
Overall side crash rating: 5/5
Rollover rating: 4/5
Side barrier rating: 5/5

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 4/5

16.1%

Risk of rollover

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 4/5

16.1%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

4 years / 50,000 miles

Corrosion

6 years

Powertrain

6 years / 70,000 miles

Battery

8 years / 100,000 miles

Maintenance

1 years / 10,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase.

Basic

2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase. Coverage begins after completion of the 4-year / 50,000 new vehicle Basic Warranty.

Dealer certification

161-point inspection

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Most recent

By Rtglick

Owns this car

February 11, 2018

Well designed
Very comfortable - great design - navigation system leaves room for improvement - exterior styling is great - great ride comfort , seating and interiors .
Purchased a Used car

Used for Commuting

Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 4.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 4.0

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By mushroom from fresh meadows, NY

Owns this car

September 4, 2016

an awesome car but awful GPs
I've driven many different cars and i love this hybrid it's comfortable and beautiful, the mpg is good (could be a bit better i thought for a hybrid) drives nice, quiet.. but for an expensive brand this company uses absolutely the worst GPS system!!! it's so frustrating for someone like me who has no sense of direction and
rely on my GPS full time. it does not tell you the correct time with traffic (which it should because i pay for satellite) and it doesn't re-route you if there's heavy traffic like all my other cars did, can't choose min toll, never re-route to a side roads plus when i know my roads and i'm on a straight line home it tries to put me back on the highway to go 3 miles further to get home it's ridiculous!! this company needs to use a different GPS system, the MDX even cheap FORD has a better system!!
Purchased a New car

Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 4.0

Value 4.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Lexus NX 300h?

The 2016 Lexus NX 300h is available in 1 trim level:

(2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Lexus NX 300h?

The 2016 Lexus NX 300h offers up to 35 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2016 Lexus NX 300h?

The 2016 Lexus NX 300h compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:

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Is the 2016 Lexus NX 300h reliable?

The 2016 Lexus NX 300h has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Lexus NX 300h owners.

Is the 2016 Lexus NX 300h a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Lexus NX 300h. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5

Based on 2 reviews

Comfort: 5.0
Interior: 5.0
Performance: 4.5
Value: 4.0
Exterior: 5.0
Reliability: 4.5

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