2020 Lexus NX

When you first look at the SUV, it may take you a second to realize it's a Lexus. The tapered taillights, angular body-lines, L-Shaped running lights, and jutting spindle-shaped grille make the NX a showcase of latest Lexus design, along with its scratch-resistant varnish.

The 2020 NX comes with three trim levels, named NX 300, NX 300 F SPORT, and NX 300 Luxury. The exterior is available in seven colors, including Eminent White Pearl, Atomic Silver, Caviar, Matador Red Mica, Blue Vortex Metallic, and Cadmium Orange.

A turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine is standard in the Lexus NX 300. It creates 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, delivering power to either the front or all four wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The latest gadgets of the F Sports NX 300 include displays for driver information related to maximum g-force, performance data, and a turbocharger boost. You can also use an adaptive variable suspension as an option.

According to Lexus, the F Sport NX 300 possesses a “race-inspired” interior. We must admit - the NuLuxe Arctic White simulated leather feels terrific. There's also a dismissible vanity mirror built inside the center console. The interior is roomy - the trim has snug, comfortable front seats, and inside you'll find the voice recognition system, adjusting knobs for stereo sound and tuning, and driver assistance features. The infotainment set-up includes an accessible 10.3-inch exhibit with split-screen capability, Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay and Enform Wi-Fi with a 1-year free 4-GB trial period.

Rear seat arrangements offer surprisingly spacious legroom, and you'll also be able to recline the seatback for napping. Lexus provides air conditioning vents for the rear compartment. The Lexus NX has 17.7 cubic feet in cargo space behind its rear seats; plenty for an SUV considering that you'll use less than 13.3 cubic feet unless you're packing the trunk to its roof!

The 2020 NX secures a 5-star crash protection rating overall. Its forward visibility is enhanced by comparatively thin windshield pillars, front quarter glass, and door-mounted side mirrors. To help maneuver your Lexus NX, you'll find accessible front and rear sensors for parking, rear cross-traffic alert with blind-spot monitoring, and top-down limited camera. This safety system in the 2020 model is standard. The updates also add low-light pedestrian detection, road sign recognition, lane-centering assist system, and advanced driving assistance system.