2025 Lexus UX Hybrid vs NX Hybrid - Mesa, AZ

The Lexus UX is a subcompact crossover SUV perfect for families seeking luxury-level performance and high-quality materials in their next vehicle. While the compact NX offers more space for passengers and cargo, it's still larger than the UX, the smallest SUV in Lexus’s lineup. But which one is the right fit for you? This brief comparison will help you decide.

Performance

The hybrid Lexus UX delivers 196 horsepower via its hybrid powertrain system. On the other hand, the NX offers multiple performance options, starting with the NX 250’s 203-horsepower engine, a turbocharged inline-4 engine producing 275 horsepower, and hybrid variants with either 204 horsepower or 304 horsepower for the plug-in hybrid model. To find your ideal performance match, we recommend test-driving both the UX and NX to experience which one aligns best with your driving preferences.

Appearance

As the smallest crossover in the Lexus lineup, the UX has a more compact design compared to the larger NX. The UX sits lower and features a sleeker, more angled hood, while the NX maintains a more traditional SUV styling. For those drawn to a bold and unconventional look, the UX offers a sharp, modern appearance. Both models are available in F Sport handling variants with sportier exterior upgrades. Wheel sizes differ too: the UX offers up to 18-inch wheels, while the NX provides up to 20-inch options, including 20-inch split-5-spoke alloy wheels with either a black or dark gray metallic finish.

Features

When it comes to technology and interior features, the UX and NX have some notable differences. The UX comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen, upgradeable to a 12.3-inch version. In contrast, the NX offers a massive 14-inch touchscreen with Cloud Navigation and Destination Assist, along with many other advanced features. Both interiors are finished with premium materials, though the NX adds available Black Prism or Black Open-Pore wood trim not found in the UX. Both SUVs come equipped with the Lexus Safety System 3.0 across all trims, but the NX includes additional features like Intuitive Parking Assist with automatic braking.

Visit our Lexus dealership to explore both of these exceptional models. You can also schedule a test drive to experience their performance firsthand.