Lexus NX: 1st Gen Facelift vs AZ20
Verdict
The Lexus NX 1st Gen Facelift is the sharper-numbered buy: 235 hp, 350 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds beat the Lexus NX AZ20’s 184 hp, 221 Nm and 7.7 seconds. It also has a 550-litre boot and RM439 road tax. The AZ20 counters with a newer-generation body that is 30 mm longer, 40 mm taller and has a 30 mm longer wheelbase, but it costs RM82,000 more. For Malaysia, this is speed and luggage space against newer packaging and hybrid/REV fuel type.
Pick the Lexus NX 1st Gen Facelift if you want the quicker AWD NX with more torque, a bigger boot and lower yearly road tax.
Pick the Lexus NX AZ20 if you want the newer-generation NX with petrol hybrid/REV fuel type and the longer wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus NX 1st Gen Facelift RM313,888; Lexus NX AZ20 RM395,888
- Power and torque: Lexus NX 1st Gen Facelift 235 hp/350 Nm; Lexus NX AZ20 184 hp/221 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus NX 1st Gen Facelift 7.1 s; Lexus NX AZ20 7.7 s
- Size: Lexus NX 1st Gen Facelift 4,630 mm long/1,630 mm tall; Lexus NX AZ20 4,660 mm long/1,670 mm tall
- Wheelbase and boot: Lexus NX 1st Gen Facelift 2,660 mm/550 L; Lexus NX AZ20 2,690 mm/520 L
- Road tax: Lexus NX 1st Gen Facelift RM439 a year; Lexus NX AZ20 RM830 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 313,888✓ | 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 | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 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 Facelift
- Quicker 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 235 hp and 350 Nm outputs
- Bigger 550-litre boot
- Shorter 2,660 mm wheelbase
- Petrol only, not petrol hybrid/REV
- Lower 1,630 mm height
AZ20
- Longer 2,690 mm wheelbase
- Petrol hybrid/REV fuel type
- Taller 1,670 mm body
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 520-litre boot
- Higher RM830 yearly road tax
1st Gen Facelift vs AZ20 FAQ
Is the Lexus NX 1st Gen Facelift or Lexus NX AZ20 better?
The Lexus NX 1st Gen Facelift is better for performance, boot space and road tax. The Lexus NX AZ20 is better if you want the newer-generation body, petrol hybrid/REV fuel type and longer wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus NX AZ20 costs RM82,000 more than the Lexus NX 1st Gen Facelift, at RM395,888 versus RM313,888.
Which one is faster?
The Lexus NX 1st Gen Facelift is faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds against the Lexus NX AZ20’s 7.7 seconds. Both have a 200 km/h top speed.