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2022 Lexus NX (overview)

After sitting back and watching the rest of the luxury-subcompact SUV scene mature over the past few years, the Lexus NX is getting back in the game with a modernization of its own. The 2022 model is completely new and its styling is more streamlined than the outgoing generation's, featuring LED headlamps and a windshield with a more aggressive rake. Although the NX shares its chassis and powertrains with the Toyota RAV4, the Lexus more closely resembles the brand's small UX crossover, albeit taller and wider. Lexus will likely offer the 2022 model with two different gasoline-powered engines and also two different hybrids, one of which is a plug-in. The freshly minted 2022 NX will pose a bigger threat to rival small luxury-brand SUVs—namely the Audi Q3, the BMW X1, and the Mercedes-Benz GLA-class—than its predecessor did.

NX250, $40,000 (est)
NX350, $43,000 (est)
NX350h, $47,000 (est)
NX450h+, $51,000 (est)

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Unlike the last-generation model, which was offered with either of two engines, the 2022 NX will have four powertrain options. The base NX250 model will come with a 203-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder while the NX350 will be powered by a 275-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter; both come with an eight-speed automatic, but the while the NX250 can be had with either front- or all-wheel drive, the NX350 has all-wheel drive standard. Two different hybrid options are on the menu, starting with the NX350h, which pairs two electric motors with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder for 239 horsepower. The more exciting option is the top-spec NX450h+, which borrows its 302-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain from the RAV4 Prime. Both hybrids come standard with all-wheel drive. When we get a chance to test drive the NX's various configurations we'll update this story with driving impressions and test results.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

There's no word yet from the EPA on the 2022 NX's fuel-economy ratings. Nor have we had the chance to test the redesigned SUV on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test route. Lexus claims the plug-in NX450h+ will offer up to 36 miles of electric driving per charge, but the EPA has not weighed in on that estimate yet.

2022 lexus nx interior.

Cabin design takes a big leap forward with the new NX, with a more modern look and classier materials. The outgoing model offered one of the more spacious cabins in the luxury-subcompact crossover segment, but according to Lexus the new model offers even more passenger room in the rear seat—and additional cargo space as well. Optional features include a panoramic sunroof, heated rear seats, an ambient interior lighting system with 64 different color choices, and black open-pore wood trim.

2022 acura rdx (overview)

The 2022 Acura RDX doesn't have the same luxury cachet as its classmates, but it's stylish and more affordable. Acura acts as Honda's classier counterpart, which earns it some points in reliability, but not so much for its prestige, especially compared with rivals such as the Porsche Macan and Mercedes-Benz GLC-class. Although both those vehicles are better to drive and offer more performance options than this Acura, the RDX does have a peppy turbocharged engine and an available all-wheel-drive system that elevates its athleticism. While its automatic transmission can be a bit passive and the A-Spec package is largely cosmetic, we appreciate the crossover's generous luggage capacity and standard features. The 2022 RDX isn't particularly premium or especially sporty, but it is a really good value for what it is.

FWD, $39,425.
SH-AWD, $41,225.

Every RDX is powered by a 272-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive (or "SH-AWD" in Acura-speak).

The RDX has competitive EPA fuel-economy ratings that approach the mid-20s, with the front-drive model getting slightly higher city and highway estimates than the all-wheel-drive one.

2022 acura rdx interior.

Inside, the center stack is a little busy, with a lot of buttons, a touchpad, and a large rotary drive-mode selector sitting front and center. The version we tested had the A-Spec package's flashy red seats and several other exclusive styling bits. While the cabin's notable build quality and desirable standard features (ambient lighting; power-adjustable, heated front seats; dual-zone climate control) were appreciated, the RDX fails to feel luxurious.

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