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

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
41,050
Updated: 
09 Jan 2022
$
34,890
Updated: 
20 Jan 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Automated Manual
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.50gals
11.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Grecian Water
#0041AF
Cadmium Orange
#A1250E
Cloudburst Gray
#4E5054
Redline
#A0151A
Nori Green Pearl
#4B5137
Atomic Silver
#ABAAB8
Caviar
#2E2E2E
Eminent White Pearl
#F2F2F2
Color: 
Mineral Blue
#84A2C2
Cityscape Green
#6B716B
Aurora Black Pearl
#464646
Snow White Pearl
#D8DADC
Fire Orange Metallic
#C03C37
Runway Red
#7E181A
Graphite Gray
#6D6F70
Steel Gray
#BDBDBE

Electric

Battery: 
18.1-kWh
Full Charge Range: 
37mi
Top Speed: 
130mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
5.60s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Wide range of available powertrains,
new interior is more luxurious,
generous standard driver assistance features.

Cons
Handling isn't as thrilling as some rivals,
most powerful PHEV powertrain carries a substantial cost,
cabin could be quieter.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Classy cabin
Good fuel economy
Peppy powertrains

Cons
Unsettled ride
Small overall cargo space
Cluttered infotainment screens

By: 
usnews.com

PROS
Grabby shape
Striking interior with contrast colors
Massive infotainment screens
Turbo-4 power
Hybrid and plug-in options

CONS
Divisive looks, maybe?
No sport even in F Sport
Artificial feel in hybrids
Lexus warranty just average

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
Perky optional plug-in hybrid powertrain,
futuristic appearance,
well-equipped from EX trim up.

Cons
Base powertrain is pretty poky,
buzzy engine sounds under heavy throttle,
not as fuel efficient in our testing as last year's model.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Smooth and quiet ride quality
High fuel economy
Spacious seating and cargo area for a compact car

Cons
Slow acceleration
No option for all-wheel drive
Can get unsettled when driving over bumps or around turns

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
41.00mpg
53.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
37.00mpg
45.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
1.60L
Torque: 
195ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower: 
240hp
at 6 000rpm
139hp
at 5 700rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.00Feet
35.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
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: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
SmartAccess* with push-button Start/Stop
Leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob
Adaptive Cruise Control
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Leatherette steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
183.50in
174.00in
Width: 
73.40in
71.80in
Height: 
65.40in
60.80in
Ground Clearance: 
6.30in
Wheel Base: 
105.90in
107.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.34
40.50
Rear Head Room: 
38.51
39.50
Front Leg Room: 
40.96in
41.50in
Rear leg room: 
36.09in
39.80in
Front Hip Room: 
56.32in
45.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.30in
56.20in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.50in
53.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.90in
55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
46.90cu.ft
63.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
22.70cu.ft
22.80cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
16.00degrees
15.20degrees
Angle of Departure: 
25.00degrees
27.40degrees
Curb Weight: 
4080.00lbs
3071.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
no
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
7.0-in multi-information display

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Auto-dimming heated outside mirrors with auto tilt-down in reverse
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
Hands-Free Entry
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

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

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson struts with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers,
Rear Suspension: 
double-wishbone type with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers,
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual-zone climate control with interior air filter, smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
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: 
Bluetooth®* and USB* smartphone connectivity
9.8-in multimedia touchscreen display
Voice Command
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
10-speaker
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control
10.3" infotainment display size
Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system
8 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
USB connection
USB with external media control
3 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Roof rails
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 X 7.5 In.
18 x 7.5 in
Wheels more: 
Run Flat Tires
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
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 Brakes
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Solid Disc
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 Monitor* with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert*
Lexus Safety System+* 3.0: Intelligent High Beams*
Lexus Safety System+* 3.0: Road Sign Assist*
Lexus Safety System+* 3.0: Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist*
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection* and Intersection Support *
LED Headlamp
Post-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

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

Colors

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