Among mid-size premium SUVs available in Australia, the Lexus NX is outsold only by the electric Tesla Model Y.

Launched in 2022, the second-generation NX has really resonated with Australian buyers, proving more popular than rivals from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
There’s a sprawling range of NXs on offer, with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive, four powertrains (two petrols, one hybrid and one plug-in hybrid) and four trim levels (base, Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury).
A hefty chunk of the NX range undercuts even the cheapest BMW X3 or Mercedes-Benz GLC, which along with the…