The 2016 Lexus NX 200t comes equipped with a 235-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel drive and 17-inch wheels. Heated side mirrors, a backup camera and a spoiler are also standard.

The bottom line for the 2017 Lexus NX 200t is decent, despite the lack of cargo space and the odd remote touch system. You get unique styling and it's easy to drive. But we still recommend checking out the competition. These include the Acura RDX, BMW X3, and Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.

The littlest Lexus SUV takes aim at the luxury-subcompact-crossover status quo with a posh cabin, refined ride, and optional hybrid propulsion.

There are essentially two powertrains in the lineup: a 235-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 paired with a 6-speed automatic in the NX 200t; and a 194-hp hybrid powertrain in the NX 300h.

Nimble Crossover Lexus NX. The Nimble Crossover is the point where a luxury mid-size saloon meets a capable off-road vehicle. Its smaller, more wieldy size makes it a perfect tool for both urban and country routes.

Compact luxury crossover SUV

Popular locations of Lexus vehicles are being produced in the follow places: Tahara, Japan - LS, GS, IS, GX, RX, & NX. Toyota City, Japan - ES, LX, LFA, & LC. Kitakyushu, Japan - CT, HS, & RX.

Lexus has also discontinued the front-wheel drive NX 200t for 2017.

And the Lexus lineup offers a more sleek and sophisticated exterior design, something you expect from a luxury vehicle. Of course, Toyota has a few sports cars, and some of their top-tier offerings have excellent performance. But the Lexus brand goes above and beyond in most cases.

Japan The NX was constructed in Japan in the Lexus Miyata plant (below) using techniques pioneered in the development of the IS saloon.

The base NX250 model comes with a 203-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder, while the NX350 is powered by a 275-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter. Both come with an eight-speed automatic transmission. However, the NX250 can be had with either front- or all-wheel drive, and the NX350 has all-wheel drive standard.

The 2017 Lexus NX 200t is a compact luxury SUV offered with all-wheel drive and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. A hybrid version is available in the form of the NX 300h model.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada): Lexus NX, NX Hybrid, RX, & RX Hybrid. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc. (Georgetown, Kentucky, United States): Lexus ES.

Since Lexus is the luxury division of Toyota, maintenance and repairs are cheap, relatively speaking. RepairPal ranked Lexus in sixth place overall for its low ownership costs. Lexus owners spend about $551 per year on maintenance and repairs, though costs grow as vehicles age.

Lexus squeaked by BMW as the most-shopped luxury brand in the fourth quarter of 2021, a spot the German brand had held for the past three years, according to the Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch™ report. But Tesla is right behind both.

In fact, Lexus ranked as the #1 brand in J.D. Power's 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, while BMW ranked far lower at #15. And this isn't just a one-off occurrence - this is the Lexus brand's tenth time in 12 years ranking as the number one most dependable brand according to J.D. Power's study.