Land Rover Defender vs Lexus NX Comparison

    Land Rover Defender

    Lexus NX

    2024 Land Rover
    Defender
    vs
    2024 Lexus
    NX
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
    0.0
    8.0
    8.0
    0.0
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P500 V8 (368kW)
    Based on the Lexus NX 2WD + ENHANCEMENT PACK
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Awards
    The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Lexus NX.
    '23
    Best 4WD SUV
    Towing
    Fuel Efficiency
    89L - 90L
    303 to 1152 km
    55L
    275 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    4 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $92,402 - $217,282
    $71,600 - $89,900
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Production Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Eight seats, eight cylinders – ooft.
    • Heaps of space and tech
    • Looks like it will eat other cars
    Misses
    • Nearly double the price of base 130
    • Awkward rear proportions
    • Thirsty, expensive to service
    Scott Collie
    Head of Content
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Solid build quality
    • Comfortable ride
    • Sharp starting price
    Misses
    • Lacking punch of turbo alternatives
    • Missing features that should be standard
    • Start/stop system not the smoothest

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
    • Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,040)
    • Secure Tracker (+$910)
    • Smoke Pack (+$65)
    • Premium Paint (+$1,750)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJMULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 50002487
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L2.5L
    Induction
    TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4INLINE 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3216
    Power
    183kW - 386kW140kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 60006000
    Torque
    550Nm - 650Nm239Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 25004300
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 15.514

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