Lexus NX Hybrid interior
The materials feel expensive and the design is well thought out. Unfortunately there’s lots of wobble in the centre console. Otherwise, it’s well put together.
Style
Whilst it’s not quite as striking as the exterior, inside the NX continues to stand out compared to it’s German alternatives.
With contrasting colours, funky seats and a variety of metallic and wood detailing to choose from, the NX is not a boring place to sit. This theme carries on through to the back, although it definitely feels a lot darker. Unfortunately, the panoramic sun-roof doesn’t come as an option on the standard NX and has to be added to both the F-Sport and Takumi packs.
If you’re after something more premium, the Takumi pack is the trim to go for. Wood accent details and the Mark Levenson hi-fi are exclusive to this pack. It might not deliver sporty driving thrills, but the F-Sport pack comes with two-tone seats, aluminium pedals and a sporty steering wheel for a more athletic look.
Overall the NX is really well built and feels solid, as you’d expect a Lexus to be. However, the model we tried had a lot of wiggle in the centre console.
The layout of the interior is all designed around the driver, with the infotainment screen and climate settings angled slightly towards you. Compared to the previous model that had 78 buttons in the front cabin, the new NX now has 45. So the cabin feels less clustered.
If you’re not too sure on the NX interior, you might find that the Volvo XC60 is more to your liking, with a more minimalist design.
- Cash
- £38,250
- Monthly
- £463*
- Used
- £37,930
Infotainment
All models come with a 7-inch digital instrument display for the driver and the graphics on here are clear and easy to read. There are two choices of centre touchscreen available, the 10-inch VGA as standard, and the 14-inch HD with a faster CPU. Both are responsive and easy to use, however the larger 14-inch is quicker and has a slightly crisper image.
As to be expected these days, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both available as standard. Whilst Apple users can connect wirelessly via bluetooth or with a cable, Android users will need to physically plug in their phones. That’s a shame really, because the optional wireless charging pad tray is cleverly designed, and can be tucked away into the dash to hide your phone. It’s a rather neat touch.
The new Head-up-display is the party piece of the NX. Not only can you see your speed and directions, but you can even see driving modes and driver aids as you select them. It’s rather neat.
The reduced button count means that the fan speed is adjusted using a touch sensitive slider underneath the centre touchscreen. This can be fairly frustrating to adjust as you’re moving along, but the temperature can be set using a more conventional dial. This could’ve been thought out a bit better, but it’s not a dealbreaker. If needs be, you can program the buttons on the steering wheel to adjust the climate settings instead, and this works quite well.
- Cash
- £38,250
- Monthly
- £463*
- Used
- £37,930
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