Lexus NX Vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison

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This is the new Mazda CX-5 vs Lexus NX comparison for 2020. This comparison is justified by the impression of luxury, specifically the top range CX-5. If you’ve ever been inside the current generation of the CX-5 especially the top range variant, you’ll know that it has luxury aspirations. On the other hand the Lexus NX is an increasing well known luxury model gaining popularity but relatively late in it’s model cycle. Likewise if you’ve ever been inside any NX you’ll understand why it has always been considered a luxury model.

Mazda CX-5 vs Lexus NX exterior design: The CX-5 is a good looking modern interpretation of an SUV and it doesn’t look ‘cheap’. Does the CX-5 look like a luxury SUV? In many ways yes. For example, the paint quality and selection is very nice but the rear end lights don’t give any upmarket pretension. The Lexus NX is based on the superseded Toyota RAV4 but clearly you wouldn’t associate the two models. The NX has a luxury look, even ignoring the badge.

Mazda CX-5 vs Lexus NX interior: The CX-5 interior is a nice and modern place to be in (top model grade) filled with soft touch plastic or leather and high quality hard plastics. With color option for the leather trim in cream has the most luxury ambience. The NX is a very nice place to be in and it does have the edge on the Mazda in materials. The design language is shared amongst other Lexus so it does look familiar and best described as sports luxury. However it is looking a little old and an initially confusing design to look at.

Mazda CX-5 vs Lexus NX engines and technology: The Lexus NX has 2 main engine options, a powerful 2 litre turbo and the Hybrid. The suite of safety systems is dependent on model grade. Likewise the Mazda has the equivalent systems and double the engine options including a diesel and powerful turbo petrol but missing a Hybrid option. Although nice to have a powerful engine any SUV with a decent performing genuine hybrid engine is going to win a comparison as it is the future at least until battery technology catches up.

Mazda CX-5 Vs Lexus NX street cred comparison: Although a Lexus badge doesn’t have the prestige as some European manufacturers as a new car but as a used car the Lexus brand has much more cred and demand compared to a 2nd hand European car brand. In comparison, the Mazda doesn’t have the same sort of cred.

The conclusion and winner of the Mazda CX-5 vs Lexus NX comparison is probably a draw. The CX-5 is a great package as it looks and feels like a luxury model (top model grade only) unfortunately the Lexus NX has something that makes it looks and feel more upmarket. The Lexus may be ultimately more expensive than the Mazda however as per their price points, a purchaser would  logically only compare the top range CX-5 or an entry level NX. At the price point the Lexus Hybrid engine in the NX – the flavor of the decade will outweigh the good of the CX-5. We think it would be tough decision.

Mazda CX-5	Lexus NX
Engines
IL4 Cylinder Petrol DOHC EFI VVT 2.0 Litre (1996cc) Claimed 114Kw @ 6000RPM Claimed 200Nm @ 4000RPM	4 Cylinder Petrol Hybrid 2.5 Litre (2487cc) DOHC EFI VVT Electric motor – N/A Claimed 114-147Kw @ 5700RPM Claimed 210Nm @ 4200RPM
IL4 Cylinder Petrol 2.5 Litre (2488cc) DOHC Engine EFI Claimed 138Kw @ 5700RPM Claimed 250Nm @ 4000RPM	IL4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol 2.0 Litre (1998cc) DOHC VVT EFI IC Claimed 175Kw @ 5600RPM Claimed 350Nm @ 1650RPM
IL 4 Cylinder Twin Turbo Diesel DI CR EFI 2.2 Litre (2191cc) Claimed 129Kw @ 4500RPM Claimed 420Nm @ 2000RPM
IL4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol 2.5 Litre (2488cc) DOHC VVT EFI IC Claimed 170Kw @ 5000RPM Claimed 420Nm @ 2000RPM
Weight
FROM 1511 Kg Towing capacity up to 1800kg	FROM 1835 Kg Towing capacity up to 1000kg
Fuel capacity & consumption
Up to 58 litres IL4 2.0 Petrol 6.9 Lts per 100km AVG IL4 2.5 Petrol 7.5 Lts per 100km AVG IL4 2.2 Diesel 6 Lts per 100km AVG IL4 2.5 Turbo Petrol 8.2 Lts per 100km	Up to 56-60 litres IL4 2.0 Turbo Petrol 7.9 Lts per 100km AVG IL4 2.5 Petrol Hybrid 5.6 Lts per 100km AVG
Other specifications
6 speed auto or manual Overall height/width 1675/1840 Overall length/wheelbase 4550/2700 4WD system: FWD or On demand AWD ANCAP Safety: 5/5	6 speed auto or CVT Auto Overall height/width 1645/1870 Overall length/wheelbase 4640/2660 4WD system: 2WD or AWD ANCAP Safety: 5/5
Capability
Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) 188mm Water Fording depth xxmm Max	Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) 190mm Water Fording depth xxmm Max
Performance
	IL4 2.0 Turbo Petrol : 0-100kph 7.3 secs IL4 2.5 Petrol Hybrid : 0-100kph 9.2 secs
Pricing
2020 $30,880 – 51,330 AUD 2018 $28,750 – 49,990 AUD 2014 $28,990 – 52,490 AUD 2013 $28,990 – 45,490 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!	2020 $55,700 – 76,814 AUD 2019 $57,200 – 76,900 AUD (Hybrid only) *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!