2021辆雷克萨斯NX Hybrid

The NX is now six years old, and while Lexus has done a lot to keep it competitive, the basic layout of the drivetrain is problematic. We like the idea of having an AWD system with no mechanical links, but the system is rendered moot once the batteries are drained. Newer SUVs are currently leading the way, offering plug-in capability, which is more useful considering what most SUVs and crossovers spend their time doing. Still, the NX has a lot going for it. It doesn't look nearly as old as it is. It looks much better than a lot of brand-new SUVs and crossovers. It's also a generally practical, comfortable, and luxurious car. The old hybrid powertrain is the only fly in the ointment. Oh, and don't forget the horrible touchpad interface. We'd wait for the next-generation NX, which can't be that far off. Toyota is a leader in hybrid and alternative fuel technology, and a brand-new Lexus NX Hybrid SUV model with all the latest tech is sure to be a winner in the US.

The base NX 300h has an MSRP of $40,160, increasing to $46,610 for the NX 300h Luxury. The 300h F Sport Black Line Edition retails for $46,810. That makes the NX relatively competitive from a cost perspective, as the newest car in the segment, the BMW X3 hybrid, retails for just under $50,000. The price of each 2021 Lexus NX Hybrid quoted here excludes the destination charge of $1,025.