7.6
2025 Lexus NX review
The mid-sized premium SUV segment continues to evolve, but the Lexus NX remains atop the sales charts. Is it our top pick though?
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James Wong
Lexus NX vs Audi Q5 Comparison
Lexus NX
Audi Q5
2024 Lexus
NX
vs
2024 Audi
Q5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.6
7.9
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Based on the Lexus NX F SPORT AWD
Based on the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e QUATTRO S LINE PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
275 km
54L - 70L
108 to 560 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$71,600 - $89,900
$67,900 - $113,984
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks sharp
- Strong standard spec
- F Sport seats are lovely
Misses
- Not as sporty as you'd expect
- Noisy engine, cabin
- Gets thirsty around town
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A bit of a sleeper
- Excellent ride quality, driving dynamics
- Exudes understated luxury
Misses
- Expensive compared to the 45 TFSI
- Some strange spec omissions
- Wish there was a touch more EV range
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
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Colours Available
The Audi Q5 is available with the following colour options:
- Arkona White (NEW)
- Brilliant Black
- District Green metallic
- Floret Silver metallic
- Manhattan Grey metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Glacier White metallic
All metallic colour options cost $1531.
The SQ5 and Q5 Sportback remove:
- Brillant Black
but adds:
- Chronos Grey metallic
- Ultra Blue metallic
- Daytona Grey pearl effect
All metallic colour options cost $1990 for Sportback models, however the SQ5 receives exterior paint free of charge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 1968 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 120kW - 270kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3250 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 239Nm | 370Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4300 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 9.6 - 15.5 | |
