
The luxury CUV segment has suddenly become crowded with new models, complete redesigns and significant refreshes. The result is that the Lexus NX, now just 4 years old, feels behind the times. The recent flood has brought us an all-new XC60, QX50, X3, Q5, Stelvio, RDX, F-Pace, Velar and the GLC and Macan are just a hair older. To keep the NX up to date the engineers at Lexus crafted a new front end, a tweaked rear end, a new infotainment system and kept the price well below the European competition. Is that enough to make the NX competitive in this new and very hot segment? Let’s find out.