2020 Lexus NX vs. 2020 Lexus RX

Looking for an affordably-priced and amply-equipped Lexus SUV for sale near Colts Neck? At Ray Catena Lexus of Monmouth, we’re here to help you compare all your options so you make an informed buying decision. Compare the 2020 Lexus NX and 2020 Lexus RX with us to see which of these SUVs offers the kind of interior space, performance, and features that you need from your next SUV! Still have questions? Reach out to us or visit our Lexus dealership in Oakhurst!

2020 Lexus NX vs. RX: Interior Dimensions

The Lexus NX interior is as spacious and refined as you’d hope a compact luxury SUV to be for your Holmdel driving needs. It is a bit smaller than the midsize RX interior, but it still offers plenty of room, as you’ll note below:

• 42.8 inches / 36.1 inches front / rear legroom
• 17.7 cubic feet / 54.6 cubic feet of cargo space (seats down / up)
• 72.0 cubic feet of total passenger volume
• Seating for up to 5 passengers

The Lexus RX interior offers enough space for you and 4 of your friends to adventure around Toms River, not unlike the Lexus NX, but it also offers an optional third row for a total of seven seats. Standard Lexus RX dimensions offer more passenger volume as well as available luxury features, like more premium speakers:

• 44.1 inches / 38.0 inches of legroom (front / rear)
• 18.4 cubic feet / 56.3 cubic feet of cargo space (seats down / up)
• 100.0 cubic feet of passenger volume
• Seating for up to 7 passengers

2020 Lexus NX vs. RX: Power

With front-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive available, there’s nowhere around Brick you can’t take the Lexus NX! A standard 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine and the following specs also add a punch of power, not to mention ample fuel efficiency, too:

• 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque
• EPA-estimated 22/28 city/highway mpg
• 6-speed automatic transmission

Like its younger sibling the NX, the new Lexus RX boasts your choice of AWD or FWD. Unlike the NX, the RX boasts a standard 3.5L V6 engine and the following standard specs:

• 295 hp and 268 lb-ft of torque
• EPA-estimated 20/27 city/highway mpg
• 8-speed automatic transmission

2020 Lexus NX vs. RX: Safety Features

From integrated mirror turn signals to LED headlights, and even available adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS), there are plenty of similarities between the Lexus NX and Lexus RX with regard to safety features. Still, these two Lexus luxury SUVs offer some key safety differences, including:

• The NX has earned a 5-Star NHTSA Overall Crash Rating and includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
• The RX has earned a 4-Star NHTSA Overall Crash rating and includes Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM), as well standard second-row side airbags and standard driver/passenger knee airbags.

Explore the Lexus NX and RX in Oakhurst

Still unsure if the Lexus NX or RX is the right vehicle for your unique needs? Compare the Lexus NX and RX more with the experts here at Ray Catena Lexus of Monmouth! You can reach out to us by phone to ask us specific questions, and we’ll be happy to further assist you!  Want to see how much a Lexus RX vs. NX will cost you? Make use of our payment calculator, and then apply for financing. We can’t wait to get you behind-the-wheel of the luxury SUV that’s the right size for you!

*2019 model pictured.