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2021 Lexus NX 300 review

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Customer rating

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

22 city, 27 highway, 24 combined

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What is new for the 2021 Lexus NX 300?

  • NX 300 trims have been upgraded with Power Hatch/Deck Lid and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
  • The F-Sport trim now comes with Blind Spot Monitor as standard equipment.
  • The Base trim now comes with Blind Spot Monitor and Cruise Control as standard equipment.
  • The Luxury trim now comes with Leatherette Seats as standard equipment.

2021 Lexus NX 300 trims

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Base:

  • 235-hp, 258-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
  • Rear Defroster
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Power Seats
  • Power Mirrors
  • Traction Control
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
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F-Sport:

Luxury:

  • Includes all features available on the F-Sport
  • Memory Seats
  • A/C Seats
  • Leather Seats
  • Sunroofs
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Navigation System
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Lexus NX 300 features and specs

Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Mark Levinson Sound
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

235

Torque (ft-lbs)

258

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

15.9

Wheelbase

104.7"

Overall length

182.7"

Width

73.6"

Height

64.8"

Leg room

F 42.8"/R 36.1"

Head room

F 38.2"/R 38.1"

Front tires

P225/65HR17

Rear tires

P225/65HR17

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

200/2000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

2021 Lexus NX 300 FAQ


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