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2021 Lexus NX vs 2015-2020: 1st vs 2nd generations compared

The 2021 Lexus NX doesn’t look that different, but it’s all new outside, in and under. See what’s changed in this side by side comparison.

2nd gen
1st gen
The second generation NX looks familiar, but it has a completely new body and platform, the TNGA-K shared with the Toyota RAV4.
2nd gen
1st gen
The design basics are the same, but the new NX has smoother surfaces and less prominent creases.
2nd gen
1st gen
The Lexus swoosh (driving lights) are now integrated into the main headlight unit instead of being separate.
2nd gen
1st gen
With the latest ES, and now the NX, Lexus have actually made the spindle grille good looking.
2nd gen
1st gen
Under the hood, there's a 2.4L turbo I4 (up from 2L), a 2.5L hybrid (from the RAV4) and the 2.5L plug-in hybrid (also from the RAV4).
2nd gen
1st gen
Riding on the TNGA-K platform, the NX should be much more fun to drive.
2nd gen
1st gen
The big design change at the rear are the full width taillights.
2nd gen
1st gen
And the Lexus badge is replaced by the brand name spelled out.
2nd gen
1st gen
There are big changes to the interior.
2nd gen
1st gen
The awful Lexus Remote Touch infotainment system is replaced by a big new touchscreen (a 9.8-in screen is standard, but the 14-in screen is what you see here). And there's also fully digital instruments too. Welcome to 2020 Lexus!
2nd gen
1st gen
Again the seats on the F-Sport have plenty of bolstering.

2021 Lexus NX (second generation)



2018 Lexus NX (first generation facelift)