The 2023 Lexus NX 250 and the 2023 Acura RDX are both impressive luxury SUVs. We’re going to have to zoom in on their most prominent features to tell which one comes out on top. In this article, we compare their core features, entertainment features, infotainment systems, and other internal components to help you decide which of these new models is better suited to you.
Trim Levels and Core Feature and Option Comparison
In this section, we take a look at the trim levels, engine options, transmissions, drivetrain options, and suspension systems of the 2023 Lexus NX 250 and the 2023 Acura.
The 2023 Lexus NX 250
The 2023 Lexus NX 250 is an exceptionally fuel-efficient and capable luxury SUV that rolls onto the showroom floor in the Base, Premium, and Luxury trim levels. It’s powered by a 2.5L four-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The combination grants this luxurious SUV 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, with mpg ratings of 26 on city streets and 33 on the highway. It’s available in front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models.
The all-wheel-drive system is remarkably efficient compared with its competitors, as it only drops the fuel efficiency by a single mile per gallon for each rating type. Every trim level comes with a unified double wishbone strut suspension system, which greatly increases ride cushioning, granting a particularly luxurious ride feel. This SUV can also tow up to 2,000 pounds.
The 2023 Acura RDX
The 2023 Acura RDX is a strong luxury SUV, with many features restricted by trim level. It’s available in five different trims: the Standard, Technology, A-Spec, Advance, and A-Spec Advance versions. All five versions of this luxury SUV are powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder tied to a 10-speed automatic transmission. That combo grants the SUV 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, with 22 mpg in town and 28 mpg on the open road.
The A-Spec versions have mileage ratings of 21 per gallon in the city and 26 per gallon on the highway. All trim levels are available in front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive formats. Its suspension is a unified multi-link strut suspension system. This impressive SUV can tow up to 1,500 pounds.
Verdict on the Core Feature Comparison
The 2023 Lexus NX 250 has better gas mileage than the 2023 Acura RDX, which will save drivers a significant amount of money in the long run. The engine on the NX 250 is so efficiently constructed that the vehicle can tow 500 pounds more than the Acura RDX, despite its lower horsepower and torque ratings. Finally, the suspension system on the Lexus NX 250 for the 2023 model year grants a superior ride feel. The suspension system on this RDX is the same as on most non-luxury sedans. The 2023 Lexus NZ 250 wins this section of the competition in every respect.
Entertainment, Infotainment, and Cabin Comparison
The cabin features and options make most of the difference between a non-luxury vehicle and a luxury vehicle. Here we see which luxury SUV comes out on top in terms of user-friendliness, high-tech features, and comfort.
The 2023 Lexus NX 250
The entertainment system at every trim level of the 2023 Lexus NX 250 is a 10-speaker version with streaming audio, voice activation, and speed-compensated volume control programming. The radio data system in this SUV is augmented with external memory control. The system’s reception is exceptional. It makes use of a window grid antenna and a roof-mounted antenna simultaneously, ensuring superior signal fidelity. The infotainment system on the 2023 NX 250 is a 9.8-inch version with satellite radio and GPS navigation capabilities.
Standard interior features in this luxury SUV include a dedicated driver information center with a high-definition LCD monitor, distance-pacing stop-and-go cruise control, heated eight-way power-adjustable front seats with two-way power-adjustable lumbar supports, one-touch up-and-down power windows, a Wi-Fi Connect mobile hotspot, voice-activated dual-zone automatic air conditioning, auto-locking doors, and leatherette, piano black, and metal-look interior trim. The upholstery is NuLuxe synthetic leather, and the gear shifter is made of leather and metal-look material.
Interior options include gorgeous genuine wood interior trim, a leather and metal-look auto-tilt-away steering wheel, a head-up display, a redundant digital speedometer, genuine leather upholstery, a 14-inch dedicated display GPS navigation system, a power steering column, and Kick automatic opening and closing doors. Heated and ventilated versions of the front seats are also available, as are memory settings for the door mirrors, driver’s seat, and steering wheel.
The 2023 Acura RDX
This RDX comes standard with a nine-speaker sound system with speed-compensated volume control. Its nine-inch infotainment system has Acura-Link connected services, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and satellite radio. This SUV bears a single fixed antenna. An upgrade to a 16-speaker sound system is available, as are upgrades to voice recognition capacity, GPS capability, and smart device app mirroring capability.
Standard interior features for this Acura include cruise control, a day-night auto-dimming rearview mirror, auto-locking doors, one-touch up-and-down power windows, and leatherette interior trim. Further standard interior features include heated eight-way power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone air conditioning, a manually tilting and telescoping steering column, and driver’s seat and side-view mirror memory settings. The 12-way and 10-way power-adjustable front seats are optional, as are heated rear seats, multizone automatic climate control, and perforated Milano premium leather interior trim.
Verdict on the Cabin Comparison
The 2023 Lexus NX 250 comes with more and, in most cases, superior interior features compared with those of the 2023 Acura RDX. The RDX is only ahead in terms of the sound system and seating options but not its standard features. That said, the NX 250 has superior sound system signal fidelity and ventilated — not just heated — seat options. All things considered, the 2023 NX 250 stands head and shoulders above its competition in this section.
It’s abundantly clear that the 2023 Lexus NX 250 leads the pack in terms of core and cabin features alike. Please feel free to reach out to us at Longo Lexus of El Monte, California, to find out more about this wonderful luxury SUV. Our courteous and attentive staff will gladly help you configure a 2023 NX 250 to suit your lifestyle, needs, and desires.
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