Comparison - Toyota Highlander Limited 2016 - vs - Lexus NX 300h Base Hybrid

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Toyota Highlander Limited 2016

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

37,651

Updated:

02 Dec 2016

44,405

Updated:

01 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2016

2015

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

19.20gals

14.80gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Alumina Jade Metallic

#979797

Blizzard Pearl

#FBF8F9

Creme Brulee Mica

#A5A49B

Midnight Black Metallic

#3B3A41

Nautical Blue Metallic

#4A495D

Ooh La La Rouge Mica

#90646C

Predawn Gray Mica

#434043

Shoreline Blue Pearl

#313C4D

Silver Sky Metallic

#868A93

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

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Comfortable and pleasing to drive, the 2016 Toyota Highlander is a no-brainer pick for a three-row family crossover. It also earns our top rating

Regardless of trim level, the Highlander stands out by virtue of its spacious and comfortable cabin. Second-row seating is a choice of three-across bench seating or captain's chairs with a side table. The refined V6 and smooth six-speed automatic transmission deliver effortless acceleration and make the Highlander one of the quickest big crossovers around. There are also plenty of contemporary tech tools and smartphone-integrated services, anchored by an 8-inch high-resolution touchscreen display in the higher trim levels

The Highlander packs enough goodness that we've made it one of our top picks for a three-row crossover this year. But it's not the only model worth checking out. The Highlander's main rival, the Honda Pilot, is fully redesigned this year and is more upscale and carlike than in prior years. The Ford Explorer is also updated this year and offers a similar range of prices and features plus a strong turbocharged V6 option. There's also the handsome-looking Dodge Durango or the three-row Hyundai Santa Fe, the latter of which stacks up nicely against the Highlander across the board. All of them are competent family vehicles, but the Highlander certainly earns its well-deserved reputation for all-around goodness
pros
Refined interior appointments
Quiet, compliant ride
Smooth and strong V6 engine
Seating for up to eight, functional cabin design.

cons
Lackluster four-cylinder engine
Third-row seat isn't as roomy as those in some other top rivals

By:

edmunds.com

The 2016 Toyota Highlander isn't all that exciting to look at or to drive, but it's very versatile and handsome enough to be a great minivan alternative

The Highlander may look a little more rugged than it has in the past; yet it's still more closely related to Toyota's cars than to its rugged trucks like the 4Runner. The Highlander stands as a more civil, family-friendly alternative to the 4Runner or a more spacious alternative to the RAV4

In its latest generation, the Highlander lineup has become a little more truck-influenced from the outside, with the maw-like grille and exaggerated wheel wells and sills offering more than a faint hint of rugged cues. Inside, the cabin is all car, although there are a few fine details borrowed from Toyota's trucks, some Teutonic-themed dash action, and a pleasing jumble of lines and textures.

Pros
Wide range of powertrains
Flexible second row
Easy third-row access
Good connectivity

Cons
Design is better, but still bland
Just-adequate powertrains
Somewhat busy dash design
Hybrid only delivers if you drive gingerly

By:

thecarconnection.com

The Toyota Highlander's reasonable price and ample list of advanced safety features make it one the best value propositions in the class. You won't find any other midsize SUV at its roughly $30,000 price point with this many active safety features. On top of that, its interior is made with upscale materials, and the ride is hushed

the Highlander's driving dynamics are comfortable but dull. It’s base four-cylinder engine is unusual for the class, as most rivals have a standard V6. You can add a V6 engine to the Highlander, but you’ll pay about $1,400 to do so. With its base engine, the Highlander’s fuel economy is above average for the class. You’ll get even better gas mileage with the optional V6 engine. If you want a better driving experience and a more potent engine in the base model, look to the Honda Pilot. There’s a modest $35 difference in price between it and the Highlander, and the Pilot handles much better through turns. You’ll also get the V6 engine standard – just not the active safety features. And if you’re a fan of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, the Pilot has them in all but the base trims. You can’t get either with Toyota – at any trim level

Pros
Lots of standard active safety features
Above-average fuel economy
Comfortable and quiet on the highway

Cons
Dull performance and handling
Cramped third-row seat

By:

cars.usnews.com

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

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

19.00mpg

35.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

25.00mpg

31.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.50L

2.50L

Torque:

248ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

152ft-lbs

at 4 400rpm

Horsepower:

270hp

at 6 200rpm

194hp

at 5 700rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.70Feet

39.04Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

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:

191.10in

182.30in

Width:

75.80in

73.60in

Height:

70.10in

64.80in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

6.90in

Front Track:

64.40in

63.10in

Rear Track:

64.20in

63.40in

Wheel Base:

109.80in

104.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.50

38.20

Rear Head Room:

39.60

38.10

Front Leg Room:

44.20in

42.80in

Rear leg room:

38.40in

36.10in

Front Hip Room:

57.10in

55.10in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.30in

57.30in

Rear Hip Room:

57.10in

53.90in

Rear Shoulder room:

59.60in

55.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

83.20cu.ft

53.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

13.80cu.ft

16.70cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.00degrees

28.70degrees

Angle of Departure:

23.10degrees

24.50degrees

Curb Weight:

4354.00lbs

4055.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Bucket front seats

8 -way power driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Leather

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

Rear Seats Features:

folding rear seatback

Manual folding bench third row seats

Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Reclining rear seats

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts

Reclining rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Leather steering wheel

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Turn signal in mirrors

Leather steering wheel

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

12 total speakers

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

Adjustable speed sensitive volume control

Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

USB with external media control

8 total 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:

Remote anti-theft alarm system

First Aid Kit

Glass Breakage Sensor

VIP RS3200 Plus Security System

Glass Breakage Sensor

Post-collision safety system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

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

Options

Packages:

Protection Package

Preferred Accessory Package

Protection Package

Preferred Accessory Package

Navigation Package

Comfort Package

Luxury Package

Premium Package

Exterior Options:

Mudguards

Alloy Wheel Locks

Paint Protection Film

Rear Bumper Applique

Drop Hitch Receiver

Rear Bumper Protector

Special Color

Cross Bars

Cross Bars and Side Rails

Towing Receiver Hitch w/Wire Harness

Door Edge Guards

Rear Bumper Protector

Body SIde Molding

Running Boards

Clear Paint Protection - Hood Package

Clear Paint Protection - Door Package

Accent Stripe

Body Side Moldings

Running Boards

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

Interior Options:

All-Weather Floor Mats and Cargo Liner

Carpet Mats w/Lipped Cargo Mat

Carpet Floor Mats and Cargo Liner

Wireless Headphones

Cargo Net

Carpet Floor Mats and Carpet Cargo Mat

Retractable Cargo Cover

Cargo Cover

Rear-Seat Blu-Ray DVD Entertainment System

2nd Row Captain's Chairs

Carpet Floor Mats, Carpet Cargo Mat, All Weather Floor Mats

10" Overhead DVD Player (moonroof vehicles)

Connectivity Package (4 Piece)

Carpet Mats w/Lipped Cargo Mat

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

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Ash, cloth

#7D7C7C

Black, cloth

#282828

Color:

Black, leather

#464646

Creme, leather

#B3A18A

Creme, leatherette

#C5B39C

Flaxen, leatherette

#A07E64

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Comparison - Toyota Highlander Limited 2016 - vs - Lexus NX 300h Base Hybrid

General

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

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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

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