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The Lexus NX is a vehicle of firsts for the luxury brand from Toyota. It was the first compact crossover from Lexus, the first with a turbocharged engine, and the first example of a more extreme design language. This new, aggressive exterior styling is now showing up on other Lexus models, like the new RX 350 F Sport we tested earlier this month.
While some won?t like the big, “hourglass” grille up front, it?s starting to grow on others as it sets itself apart from the crowd. Over the weekend, we drove the hybrid variant, the 2016 Lexus NX 300h.
What?s New For 2016"
New for 2015, the Lexus NX carries over unchanged for 2016 except for some new colors and expanded smartphone capability. Features & Options
The 2016 Lexus NX 300h ($41,310) comes loaded with luxury features like eight-way power front seats, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 8-speaker premium audio, HD Radio, rear climate vents, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. It also comes with 17-inch wheels, automatic LED headlights, LED foglights/running lights/taillights, rear privacy glass, heated mirrors, and keyless ignition and entry.
Options on this tester included the Premium package ($2,670) that adds 18-inch wheels, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, and driver memory settings. The Navigation package ($1,875) included a navigatio...