The SUV is a popular type of vehicle on the road today as many drivers appreciate these vehicles for their excellent performance, dependability, and spaciousness. If you have your heart set on a Lexus SUV, you may be wondering if the 2024 Lexus NX or the 2024 Lexus RX is best for your daily needs.
Is the 2024 Lexus NX or the 2024 Lexus RX Bigger?
In terms of pure size, the Lexus RX is a moderately larger vehicle than the Lexus NX. The RX is 192.5 inches long, 75.6 inches wide, and 67.3 inches tall, with a 112.2-inch wheelbase. The NX, on the other hand, is 183.5 inches long, 73.4 inches wide, and 65.4 inches tall, and has a 105.9-inch wheelbase.
Although both models can seat five passengers, the interior dimensions for each SUV prove to be different. The RX offers 41.1 inches of front legroom and 37.4 inches of rear legroom, while the NX has 41 inches of front legroom and 36.1 inches of rear legroom. That said, the NX offers a bit more cargo room; the RX has a maximum cargo volume of 46.2 cubic feet and the NX has 46.9 cubic feet.
Trim Levels
The NX trims are the base 250, 250 AWD, 350 AWD, 350h AWD, 350 F SPORT Handling, 450h+ AWD, and 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD. The RX trim levels for 2024 are the 350, 350 Premium, 350 Premium+, and 350 Luxury (each with an FWD or AWD drivetrain), as well as the 350h AWD, 350h Premium AWD, 350h Luxury AWD, 350h Premium+ AWD, 450h+ Luxury, 350 F SPORT Handling AWD, and 500h F SPORT Performance AWD.
The powertrain configurations for each model vary based on trim level. For example, the base NX 250 has a 2.5L I4 engine, while the NX 350 has a 2.4L turbocharged I4 engine. The electrified NX models have a 2.5L I4 engine with a hybrid or plug-in hybrid electric drive. The RX 350 models have a 2.4L turbocharged engine, and the hybrid RX has a 2.5L in-line 4-cylinder engine with Lexus Hybrid Electric Drive. The PHEV RX has a 2.5L in-line 4-cylinder engine with Lexus Plug-in Hybrid Electric Drive, and the RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD gets the most power at 366 horsepower with a 2.4L Turbo in-line 4-cylinder engine with Lexus Hybrid Electric Drive.
Seating
Flexible cargo capacity is one of the biggest benefits of driving an SUV. The RX models all have 40/20/40 split-folding and reclining rear seats, along with heated front seats, and eight or ten-way power-adjustable front seats. On the other hand, 60/40 power-folding heated rear seats are an optional upgrade for NX models like the 350 AWD and 350h AWD.
Check Out Both the 2024 NX and RX in Greenwich, CT
For some drivers, a larger SUV is a better option, especially when that vehicle has flexible seating capacity and internal cargo space. To take a closer look at the RX or the NX, drop by DARCARS Lexus of Greenwich in Greenwich, CT today.
You can get to know these models further at our Lexus dealership, like in this Lexus RX 350 color guide and Lexus NX trim level comparison.
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