2020 Lexus NX 300 Review

The 2020 Lexus NX 300 is a desirable small-luxury SUV that's comfortable and spacious enough for adult passengers and packed with all sorts of standard (and optional) safety features. For 2020, it gets added standard safety equipment via the Lexus Safety System+ 2.0, plus a Mark Levinson premium sound system is offered for the first time. What's more, we like the seats, the interior materials are plush, and the cabin layout is nice. Unfortunately, there are some big drawbacks worth noting, too.

While the cabin is roomy, the NX's cargo space is limited, especially with the rear seats in place. The sloping rear hatch minimizes cargo space even further, putting it well behind rivals. Up front, the infotainment interface still uses Lexus' touchpad system, which can be distracting and frustrating to use. Lexus has added Android Auto smartphone integration for 2020 at least. It joins Apple CarPlay, so now pretty much all smartphone users can more easily mirror their phone's apps on the infotainment display.

In the end, the 2020 NX 300 isn't our least-favorite SUV, but it isn't a class leader either. It has good value compared to similarly priced rivals and plenty of desirable standard safety features — so for some shoppers, it might be worth a look.

The 2020 Lexus NX 300 is a five-passenger compact SUV available in two trim levels: the standard NX 300 and the NX 300 F Sport. It comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (235 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) and a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional. The NX 300h hybrid is reviewed separately.