MID-WAY through its lifecycle, the Lexus NX has cemented its position as the brand’s most popular model by far, and just about edges the more established Audi Q5 into fourth place among Australia’s best-selling luxury medium SUVs.
With pricing as sharp as the many creases on its bodywork and heaps of standard kit, it is easy to see why Australians with the budget for a top-end medium SUV from the mainstream brands are tempted to cross over into premium territory.
The case is even more compelling with the mid-spec NX300 F Sport variant tested here, which became much more affordable due to the availability of front-wheel-drive since the NX range was facelifted in 2017.