Comparison - Lexus NX 300h Base Hybrid - vs - Mazda CX-5 2016

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General

Other Names:

Also called:

--

Also called:

CX-5 Maxx

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

44,405

Updated:

01 Dec 2016

31,694

Updated:

01 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Year:

2015

2016

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

14.80gals

15.30gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Atomic Silver

#ABAAB8

Eminent White Pearl

#F2F2F2

Fire Agate Pearl

#503D39

Matador Red Mica

#730527

Meteor Blue Mica

#476178

Nebula Gray Pearl

#4F5052

Obsidian

#090909

Silver Lining Metallic

#BBBDBA

Color:

Blue Reflex Mica

#343761

Crystal White Pearl Mica

#E6E6E8

Deep Crystal Blue Mica

#242F4F

Jet Black Mica

#000000

Meteor Gray Mica

#4A5575

Sonic Silver Metallic

#BBB9BA

Soul Red Metallic

#78191F

Titanium Flash Mica

#75755A

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2015 Lexus NX Hybrid has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 24 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Reviewers say the 2015 Lexus NX Hybrid’s standard four-cylinder engine, electric motor and automatic transmission don’t make it feel particularly fast, although some say that it offers swift acceleration from a stop.

The NX gets outstanding fuel economy for the class, earning an EPA-estimated 35/31 mpg city/highway. Some test drivers like the NX 300h's poised handling, but others say that there is quite a bit of body lean in turns and the ride is more tuned for comfort over bumpy roads than agility through fast corners

The 2015 Lexus NX 300h features a handsome, intelligently built cabin, according to critics. While some think that the NX hybrid’s faux metal trim looks tawdry, most appreciate the high-end materials used elsewhere in the car. Critics report that the front seats are comfortable and roomy, and the rear seats provide ample head- and legroom. The NX Hybrid's cargo space is a bit low for the class.

"The NX300h deserves to be a strong contender in the compact luxury crossover segment." -- AutoWeek

"In other words, if you're single or a couple without kids, the 2015 Lexus NX 300h is a new compelling entry in a segment admittedly filled with other compelling entries. If your priority is to find the most fuel-efficient of those, though, your choice might have become a lot easier." -- Edmunds

Pros
Excellent fuel economy for the class

Cons
Slow acceleration
Limited cargo space
Regenerative brakes don't operate smoothly

By:

cars.usnews.com

The 2015 Lexus NX 300h is an all-new model

The 2015 Lexus NX 300h hybrid is a distinctive entry in the compact luxury crossover segment, boasting excellent fuel economy, impeccable cabin quality, eye-catching styling and a surprisingly sporty driving experience.

Not only is there an abundance of compact luxury crossovers on the market now, it's hard to pick one we wouldn't recommend. It also just got a bit harder, thanks to Lexus and its entry with the generally impressive all-new NX. However, while the regular turbocharged version struggles to stand out appreciably from its rivals when it comes to fuel economy and performance, the 2015 Lexus NX 300h hybrid version certainly does.

Perhaps to no one's surprise, the company that is almost synonymous with luxury hybrids has produced by far the most fuel-efficient luxury compact crossover. Through its combination of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and multiple electric motors powered by a nickel-metal hydride battery pack, the NX 300h is capable of returning a Lexus-estimated 32 mpg combined with all-wheel drive. The only other hybrid in the segment ? the Audi Q5 ? manages 26 mpg combined, while diesel-powered entries (the other fuel-efficient alternative) are in that same ballpark. This fuel economy advantage does come with a trade-off, however. The NX 300h is one of the slowest vehicles in its class -- alternatively fueled or otherwise.

Pros
Class-best fuel economy
Generous backseat room for the segment
Impeccable cabin construction
Copious high-tech features.

Cons
Small cargo capacity
Pokey acceleration
Potentially distracting Remote Touch interface.

By:

edmunds.com

Lexus should have been finding the fairway with the NX, no doubt about it. Between the current crop of usual diesel suspects and the near-future prospect of plug-in electric runners, there was an opportunity for Lexus to present its tried and tested hybrid tech as a desirable and common-sense source of power for a compact SUV.

In practice swings, many of the constituent parts are still there, it being supremely quiet, strikingly handsome, nicely appointed, typically well equipped and – in hybrid form – efficient, especially in regard to the rising concern about NOx emissions.

But elsewhere, Lexus has failed to make a sufficiently strong case. Its crossover is too aloof to pedal, too tempestuous to sit in and, in this trim, too expensive to seriously consider, given its rivals.

Lexus fans will continue to celebrate the brand’s short game, played considerately, smoothly and in a veiled hush. To crossover buyers at large, it’s predictably one-dimensional.

Pros
The striking appearance
Typically upmarket interior
Crisp and quiet in traffic

Cons
Brusque ride
Detatched hybrid powertrain
Poor hybrid motorway economy

By:

autocar.co.uk

When you're shopping for crossover SUVs, it can seem like they are all just different flavors of bland. The Mazda CX-5 breaks that mold. It has an engaging driving character, yet it still gives you pretty much everything you're looking for, including great fuel economy. Let's take a closer look at what makes this Mazda tick.

the Mazda CX-5 receives a refresh in the form of minor styling tweaks, improved interior materials, revised suspension tuning, added sound insulation and an updated infotainment interface. New options include LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert and lane departure warning, while Bluetooth is now standard across the board. Additionally, a midyear update brings separate 2016.5 models (production after January 2016) that include a standard rearview camera (except manual-transmission Sport), standard heated seats for the Touring trim and standard navigation for both Touring and Grand Touring

Pros
Sporty driving feel that makes you feel secure while cornering
Engines earn great fuel economy
Spacious seating in both rows
Many desirable safety features

Cons
Subpar stereo sound quality, even with the Bose upgrade
Weak acceleration with base engine.

By:

edmunds.com

Mazda, the maverick, does so much with so little. The Hiroshima-based company almost singlehandedly keeps the affordable-sports-car-flame flickering with the MX-5 and, for the most part, has resisted intertwining its operations with other automakers in ways that would help growth but almost certainly blur its focus. There’s no large pickup or truck-based SUV channeling fat profits into the company coffers, covering the tab for poorly conceived, money-losing offerings elsewhere in the lineup (if Mazda had any). Small in scale compared with other mainstream brands, Mazda’s every model must stand on its own

the 2016 CX-5’s updates at its Los Angeles auto show unveiling, but it’s worth repeating that most of them focus on the cabin and things that the driver and passengers interact with most. In general, the refreshed CX-5’s interior details are classier. There are nicer materials and tasteful accent trim on the dashboard and console. The armrests are more comfortable

Pros
Excellent steering, upgraded cabin design and materials, continuous improvement at its best.

Cons
Sport mode perhaps a bit too sporty, engine idle is grainy.

By:

caranddriver.com

The Mazda CX-5 ushered in a new era for large SUVs when it was first released back in 2012. With sporty handling, an attractive interior and class leading practicality, it proved that family motoring didn’t have to be boring

For some time the CX-5 was our default choice in this class, but just recently the launch of some newer and more practical rivals has changed the landscape somewhat. Buyers now have the choice of cars such as the brilliant Skoda Kodiaq (available in both five and seven-seat form), along with a host of slightly smaller, but still suitably practical, choices like the Seat Ateca, Peugeot 5008 and VW Tiguan.

But as the increasingly congested SUV class gets more and more competitive, the question is: can the Mazda CX-5 rise to the top once again? Read on to find out exactly how it compares, and which engines, trims and options we recommend.

Therefore, to counter this European onslaught, Mazda has treated its compact SUV to a comprehensive refresh. The design team claims boosts in design, interior quality, performance and driving dynamics, so, despite having a near identical footprint and dimensions to its predecessor, this model is a very different proposition.

Pros
Stylish interior
Comfortable ride
Well equipped

Cons
Not so rewarding to drive
Some rivals have more boot space
No seven-seat option

By:

whatcar.com

The Mazda CX-5 is a good-looking, reliable crossover that's solidly built, reasonably efficient and fun to drive

One of the very best crossovers you can buy, the Mazda CX-5 is well made, really enjoyable to drive and good-looking too. Recent upgrades have improved the interior ambience and upped the technology levels so it's now on a par with rivals.

The CX-5 came at a crucial time for Mazda. Launched during a tricky period, the company was lacking serious competitors in important market sectors, the fashionable SUV had to be a true saviour. Mazda poured money into a new platform, all-new engines, and a selection of lightweight, fuel-saving technologies - and named the whole package SkyActiv. Happily, the gamble paid off, and the CX-5 is a brilliant crossover. It combines all of Mazda's new tech to great effect and the resulting car is good-looking, practical, impressively efficient, but almost uniquely for a car in this sector, it's fun to drive.

The CX-5's success helped to put Mazda back in the black and the package of SkyActiv technologies has gone on to star across most of the company's range.

Pros
Sharp to drive, good looking, improved interior

Cons
Could be more spacious, limited engine line-up, load floor isn't flat

By:

autoexpress.co.uk

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport Safety remains among the very best medium SUVs in class, despite stiffer competition of late

The Mazda CX-5 is not exactly a car that has slipped under anyone’s radar here at CarAdvice. Since it launched in 2012 it has consistently ranked as one of our favourite medium SUVs. Its facelift at the start of 2015 only enhanced the appeal.

Our stance to the car has long been reflected in the sales charts too. The Mazda CX-5 is, more often than not, Australia’s top-selling SUV of any sort, and almost always in the overall monthly top 10.

But the medium SUV segment just keeps on booming — no part of the new vehicle market is growing faster — and a swathe of new rivals just keep on launching. First it was the Hyundai Tucson, then the new Kia Sportage. The past few months have also brought with them updates to the Toyota RAV4, Ford Kuga and Subaru Forester

As you can read in our recent comparison test against the Hyundai and Kia — a veritable battle of the class heavyweights — the Mazda still holds up pretty well. But the general consensus is that it’s no longer the undisputed class champion.

Pros
Clever cargo area solutions
MZD Connect infotainment system
Good fuel economy
Excellent and affordable safety tech

Cons
Cloth seats are lacking support
Base 2.0 engine is modest
Warranty term shorter than key rivals

By:

caradvice.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

35.00mpg

24.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

31.00mpg

30.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

Torque:

152ft-lbs

at 4 400rpm

185ft-lbs

at 3 250rpm

Horsepower:

194hp

at 5 700rpm

184hp

at 5 700rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

39.04Feet

36.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

182.30in

179.30in

Width:

73.60in

72.40in

Height:

64.80in

67.30in

Ground Clearance:

6.90in

8.50in

Front Track:

63.10in

62.40in

Rear Track:

63.40in

62.50in

Wheel Base:

104.70in

106.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.20

39.00

Rear Head Room:

38.10

39.00

Front Leg Room:

42.80in

41.00in

Rear leg room:

36.10in

39.30in

Front Hip Room:

55.10in

55.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.30in

57.50in

Rear Hip Room:

53.90in

53.70in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.30in

55.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

53.70cu.ft

65.40cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1500lbs

2000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.70cu.ft

34.10cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

28.70degrees

19.30degrees

Angle of Departure:

24.50degrees

22.70degrees

Curb Weight:

4055.00lbs

3589.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Low fuel level warning

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 one-touch power windows

1 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

8 -way power passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Leatherette

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height adjustable passenger seat

8 -way power driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

6 -way power driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Multi-level heating driver seat

Leather

Height adjustable driver seat

Bucket front seats

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts

Reclining rear seats

Split-folding rear seatback

Rear ventilation ducts

Folding with storage center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

MacPherson strut front suspension

Rear Suspension:

rear stabilizer bar

Multi-link rear suspension

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Leather steering wheel

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Cargo area light

Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger

Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

USB with external media control

8 total speakers

USB connection

Radio data system

Speed sensitive volume control

9 total speakers

Auxiliary audio input

Bose premium brand speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Pre-Collision System w/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

Intuitive Parking Assist

Blind Spot Monitor w/Auto-Dimming, Reverse Tilt, Heated and Memory Mirrors

Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*

Airbag Deployment Notification*

Post-collision safety system

Rear center 3-point belt

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Electronic brakeforce distribution

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system

Rear Parking Sensors

Rear height adjustable headrests

Options

Packages:

Preferred Accessory Package

Navigation Package

Comfort Package

Luxury Package

Premium Package

Grand Touring Technology Package

Exterior Options:

Mudguards

Door Edge Guards

Body Side Moldings

Rear Bumper Protector

Reverse Tilt, Heated and Memory Mirrors

18" Wheels w/All-Season Tires

LED Headlamps w/o Auto High Beams

Power Tilt and Slide Moonroof

Power Rear Door

Auto-Dimming, Reverse Tilt, Heated and Memory Mirrors

Wheel Locks

Paint Protection Film

Clear Film Front Paint Protection Package

Trailer Hitch Receiver

Wheel Locks

Clear Film Rear Bumper Top Protection

Rear Bumper Guard

Roof Rack Side Rails

Crystal White Pearl Mica Paint Charge

Interior Options:

Illuminated Door Sills

Cargo Mat

Cargo Net

Smart Access Key Gloves

Auto-Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror w/Homelink Universal Transmitter and Compass

Leather Heated Steering Wheel

Qi-Compatible Wireless Charger

All-Weather Floor Mats

60/40 Power Folding Rear Seats

Heated/Ventilated Front Seats

Auto-Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror w/Homelink Universal Transmitter

Door Sill Trim Plates

All-Weather Floor Mats

Cargo Net

Carpeted Cargo Mat

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink

Retractable Cargo Cover

Cargo Tray

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, leather

#464646

Creme, leather

#B3A18A

Creme, leatherette

#C5B39C

Flaxen, leatherette

#A07E64

Color:

#363636

Black, leather

#D0C9C6

Sand/Parchment, leather

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Comparison - Lexus NX 300h Base Hybrid - vs - Mazda CX-5 2016

General

Also called:

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Also called:

CX-5 Maxx

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

Comparisons