Comparison - Kia Niro EX 2023 - vs - Lexus NX 350 2022

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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
44,550
Updated: 
04 Feb 2023
$
41,550
Updated: 
09 Oct 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Steel Gray
#8D8D8F
Snow White Pearl
#FCFCFC
Graphite Gray
#7D7F81
Aurora Black Pearl
#262626
Runway Red
#D01B21
Fire Orange Metalic
#FC7266
Mineral Blue
#8498AC
Cityscape Green
#4E554E
Color: 
Caviar
#2E2E2E
Eminent White Pearl
#F2F2F2
Nori Green Pearl
#4B5137
Atomic Silver
#ABAAB8
Grecian Water
#0041AF
Cadmium Orange
#A1250E
Cloudburst Gray
#4E5054
Redline
#A0151A

Electric

Battery: 
64.8 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
253mi
Full Charge Time: 
7.5 hr.with 240V Charger

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Decent driving range,
handsome design inside and out,
generous standard features.

Cons
Tepid acceleration,
banal handling,
not eligible for governmental EV rebates.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Long list of standard features
Offers a lot of the latest technology and driver assist features
Smooth ride and quiet cabin
Relatively roomy cargo area

Cons
Doesn't provide much excitement from behind the wheel
Front seat padding is a bit too firm for ideal comfort

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Roomy and attractive cabin
Many desirable standard features
Strong fuel economy

Cons
Dull handling
Less cargo space than most competitors

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
29.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.40L
Torque: 
188ft-lbs
at 6 000rpm
317ft-lbs
at 1 700rpm
Horsepower: 
201hp
at 9 000rpm
275hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet
38.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leatherette steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
174.00in
183.50in
Width: 
71.90in
73.40in
Height: 
61.80in
65.40in
Ground Clearance: 
5.90in
Wheel Base: 
107.10in
105.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.50
38.30
Rear Head Room: 
38.10
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
41.50in
41.00in
Rear leg room: 
36.90in
36.10in
Front Hip Room: 
53.30in
56.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.30in
56.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.70in
52.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.40in
54.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
63.70cu.ft
46.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
22.80cu.ft
22.70cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
15.70degrees
16.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.80degrees
25.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3803.00lbs
4035.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Ventilated passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
10-way power passenger seat
2 memorized driver seat settings
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
10-way power driver seat
Leatherette
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Leatherette
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual Zone Front Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
10.3" infotainment display size
7 total speakers
USB with external media control
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
1 subwoofer(s)
Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system
10 Total Speakers
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 7.0 in
18 X 7.5 In.
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Run Flat Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Turn Signal Mirrors

Options

Packages: 
Cold Area Package
Towing Package
Exterior Options: 
Mudguards
Power Tilt And Slide Moonroof
Door Edge Guards
Premium Paint
Power Rear Door W/Kick Sensor
Auto Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
Activity Mount
Rear Puddle Lamp
Side Puddle Lamp
Paint Protection Film By 3M
Body Side Moldings
Rear Bumper Protector
Alloy Wheel Locks
Door Edge Film By 3M
Interior Options: 
Universal Tablet Holder
Cargo Net
Carpet Cargo Mat
Illuminated Cargo Sill
Illuminated Door Sills
Key Gloves W/Lexus Logo
All-Weather Cargo Mat
All-Weather Floor Liners
Key Gloves W/F Logo

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black/Rich Cream, leatherette
#252525
Rioja Red, leatherette
#8C3140
Black, leatherette
#252525
Palomino, leatherette
#D2A174