Lexus NX: 1st Gen vs AZ20
Verdict
At RM287,199 versus RM395,888, the Lexus NX 1st Gen is RM108,689 cheaper and still has the stronger driving numbers: 235 hp, 350 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds against the Lexus NX AZ20’s 184 hp, 221 Nm and 7.7 seconds. The AZ20 answers with a Petrol Hybrid/REV powertrain, a longer 2,690 mm wheelbase, auto emergency braking and a five-year warranty. But its 520-litre boot and seven airbags trail the first-gen’s 550 litres and eight airbags.
Pick the Lexus NX 1st Gen if you want the cheaper car, stronger output, quicker acceleration and the bigger boot.
Pick the Lexus NX AZ20 if you want the Petrol Hybrid/REV powertrain, auto emergency braking and the longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus NX 1st Gen RM287,199; Lexus NX AZ20 RM395,888
- Power and torque: 235 hp/350 Nm; 184 hp/221 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: 7.1 seconds/200 km/h; 7.7 seconds/200 km/h
- Wheelbase: 2,660 mm; 2,690 mm
- Boot space: 550 litres; 520 litres
- Airbags and AEB: 8 airbags/no AEB listed; 7 airbags/AEB fitted
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 287,199✓ | RM 395,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Power | 235 hp✓ | 184 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 221 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 s✓ | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 183 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Boot space | 550 L✓ | 520 L |
| Fuel tank | 56 L | 55 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 830 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
1st Gen
- RM108,689 lower listed price
- Quicker 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Bigger 550-litre boot
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Shorter three-year warranty
- Petrol-only fuel type here
AZ20
- Petrol Hybrid/REV powertrain
- Auto emergency braking is fitted
- Longer five-year warranty
- RM108,689 higher listed price
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 520-litre boot
1st Gen vs AZ20 FAQ
Is the Lexus NX 1st Gen or Lexus NX AZ20 better?
For price, power, acceleration and boot space, the Lexus NX 1st Gen is better. The Lexus NX AZ20 is the better pick for auto emergency braking, a five-year warranty and the Petrol Hybrid/REV powertrain.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus NX 1st Gen is listed at RM287,199, while the Lexus NX AZ20 is RM395,888. That makes the AZ20 RM108,689 more expensive.
Which one is quicker?
The Lexus NX 1st Gen is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds versus 7.7 seconds for the Lexus NX AZ20. Both have a 200 km/h top speed.