Lexus NX 350h vs Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mercedes GLC | The Honest Verdict

Quiet, confident, and clever — the 2025 Lexus NX 350h proves you don’t need a loud badge to compete with Europe’s best. 👉 Full Review: https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial... Fast Forward 00:00 Intro 00:48 Overview 01:27 Competitors 01:34 Pricing and specs 02:05 Service and warranty 02:19 Lexux Encore program 02:51 Exterior design 04:00 Engine 05:22 Interior review 06:58 Storage 07:57 Infotainment & safety 10:59 Passenger space 13:16 Luggage space 14:02 On the road 17:58 Verdict The Lexus NX doesn’t shout – it whispers luxury. And people still listen. A decade in, this quiet achiever has become a staple of the brand, outselling plenty of louder rivals. The NX 350h Sports Luxury is the most popular grade, so we hit the road to see if it really deserves the spotlight. At $79,100 plus on-roads, the hybrid NX goes head-to-head with the German elite – think Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC – but undercuts most on price. Built on Toyota RAV4 bones and battling Tesla’s Model Y for sales supremacy, it might just be the smart buyer’s secret weapon. With a plush interior, strong hybrid tech, and Lexus’ best-in-class ownership perks (including the Encore program and valet servicing) the NX 350h isn’t just polished, it’s pampering. Some people will argue it’s just a glorified Toyota RAV4 – so we took it upon ourselves to answer that question… Subscribe for the latest advice, reviews and comparison tests 👍 https://www.youtube.com/user/carsales... STAY UP TO DATE & CONNECT WITH US AT http://carsales.com.au   / carsales.com.au     / carsalescomau     / carsalescomau   ---------------------------------------------------------------------- carsales - Australia's #1 for cars Whatever badge on your bonnet, we want you to know, we love cars.🚗 Shamelessly so. That’s why we pooled our decades of passion and know-how into one, easy to get to place. So for helpful advice, reviews, comparison tests and everything cars, like and subscribe to the official carsales YouTube channel today. https://www.youtube.com/user/carsales... #carsaleschannel #lexus #lexusnx