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2024 Lexus NX 250 review
Do you really need a hybrid in your Lexus NX? For buyers on a budget, the answer might just be no.
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Scott Collie
Lexus NX vs Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
Lexus NX
Volkswagen Tiguan
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2024 Lexus
NX
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2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan
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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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8.0
7.8
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Based on the Lexus NX 2WD + ENHANCEMENT PACK
Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
TowingFuel Efficiency
55L
275 km
58L - 60L
354 to 576 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$71,600 - $89,900
$40,990 - $73,790
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable ride
- Sharp starting price
Misses
- Lacking punch of turbo alternatives
- Missing features that should be standard
- Start/stop system not the smoothest
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbocharged engine
- Recent price cuts improve equation
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside fresher rivals
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 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3500 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 239Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4300 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 9.6 - 16 | |
