Those looking for a vehicle with the performance of a sports car with the capability of an SUV should undoubtedly consider the Lexus NX crossover. See how the NX compares against the Audi Q5 and visit Longo Lexus to test drive one.
Performance
Lexus NX
The Lexus NX comes with two different powertrains: a standard 238-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo-4 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, or hybrid using a specially tuned 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine with a two-motor hybrid system and all-wheel drive.
Audi Q5
The standard Q5 sports a 2.0-liter turbo-4 as its base engine, rated at 252 horsepower with 273 lb-ft of torque mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with standard all-wheel drive.
Comfort and Convenience
Lexus NX
Each Lexus NX is equipped with a Lexus Display Audio system with 8-inch color display, Scout GPS Link navigation, Remote Touchpad controls and an 8-speaker Premium Sound System. It also features Bluetooth technology, Siri Eyes Free, subscription-free traffic and weather and the Lexus Enform suite of apps, including Safety Connect, Service Connect, Remote and Destination Assist.
Available options include a power rear door, Touch-Free Power Rear Door, heated front seats and steering wheel and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Other available convenience features include a Navigation System with Lexus Enform App Suite 2.0, rain-sensing wipers and the Lexus Memory System.
Audi Q5
The Premium Q5 includes power front seats, windows and locks, a proximity key, leather upholstery, xenon headlights, satin finish roof rack and low-speed automatic emergency braking.
The Premium Plus model adds a power panoramic moonroof (which was previously standard on all models), LED headlights, blind-spot monitors, and automatic braking when backing up. The Prestige model goes full-tilt with 20-inch alloy wheels and 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio.
Safety and Tech
Lexus NX
The Lexus NX is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 2018 Top Safety Pick, earning best-possible scores in all categories, including crashworthiness, crash avoidance and mitigation and child seat anchors ease of use. Also, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave it a 5-Star Overall Rating.
All models of the 2018 NX come standard with a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Lane Keep Assist, All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Intelligent High Beams. Available options include a Panoramic View Monitor and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Intuitive Parking Assist.
Audi Q5
The NHTSA gave the Q5 a five-star overall rating including a four-star score for rollover safety, which is typical for SUVs. The IIHS named the Q5 a Top Safety Pick, and low-speed automatic emergency braking is standard on all models.
All Q5s include the expected airbags and stability control, plus a system that begins closing windows and the optional moonroof if a collision is detected, plus it’s also able to automatically brake to prevent an accident at speeds under 52 mph.
Pricing
Lexus NX
Starts at $35,985 MSRP
Audi Q5
Starts at $41,500 MSRP
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