BMW iX2 vs Lexus NX
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 65
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 12 Nov 2026, price 6 Sep 2026
BMW iX2
22 of 27 standard · 2 optional · 3 no dataFrom
$79,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 230kW
- Energy use
- 20.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 525L
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Lexus NX
22 of 27 standard · no option data · 5 no dataFrom
$71,700
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- Hybrid
- Power
- 179kW
- Economy
- 5 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 520L
Top CarSorted Score, 79 vs 65
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$79,900RRP
- with the Lexus NX's standard kit: at least $79,900 (1 option priced only inside packages)
1 added option
- Premium Audio: priced only inside the Enhancement (Z1T)
$71,700RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
BMW iX2 xDrive30
$79,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $346 a week in repayments ($79,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Lexus NX NX350h Luxury
$71,700
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $309 a week in repayments ($71,700 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Lexus NX starts $8,200 lower on RRP.
The BMW iX2 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Lexus NX does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
Matching the Lexus NX's standard equipment means adding extra-cost options to the BMW iX2, and one is priced only inside a package whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$309/wk(≈$1,337/mo)
Estimate on the Lexus NX at $71,700 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iX2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BMW iX2. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the BMW iX2 and 6 on the Lexus NX.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
BMW iX2
- REC-006090 · published 2 Oct 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, a component of the brake booster system may have been incorrectly welded and could break.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
Lexus NX
- REC-006214 · published 13 Dec 2024Due to a programming issue, the Adaptive High Beam System (AHS) LED units (high beam) and AHS ECUs (Electronic Control Unit) may incorrectly detect the signals for switching from low beam to high beam.Year range on the notice: 2023
- REC-005731 · published 20 Jul 2023Due to a manufacturing defect, the DC-DC converter that supports charging the 12V battery may short circuit and overheat resulting in a vehicle fire.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- REC-005525 · published 12 Sep 2022Due to a software issue, the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- 7 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
64.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BMW iX2 features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus NX gets a 9.8-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BMW iX2 stands out with Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Lexus NX. The Lexus NX counters with Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the BMW iX2 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Lexus NX offers synthetic leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The BMW iX2 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 494Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds.
The Lexus NX responds with a Hybrid making 179kW and 239Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.
The BMW iX2 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 179kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW iX2 is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The BMW iX2 measures 4,554mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 106mm shorter than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW iX2 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 525L in the BMW iX2 and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the BMW iX2 a 5L advantage.
For towing, the Lexus NX leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Lexus NX's turning circle is 1.2 m tighter, 11.4 m against 12.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX2 costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Lexus NX about $1,425 a year (5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus NX). Capped-price servicing: no data (BMW iX2), 4 years (Lexus NX).
Where each one leads
The BMW iX2: more power (230kW against 179kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (525L against 520L).
The Lexus NX: the lower starting price ($71,700 against $79,900) and the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 1,200kg).
The Verdict
Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 65
The Lexus NX scores 79 to the BMW iX2's 65 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Lexus NX ahead by 29 points), performance (BMW iX2 ahead by 21 points).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$309/wk(≈$1,337/mo)
Estimate on the Lexus NX at $71,700 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iX2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BMW iX2 and Lexus NX?
The Lexus NX is the cheapest at $71,700 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BMW iX2 by $8,200.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Lexus NX holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for BMW iX2, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The BMW iX2 has the largest boot at 525L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Lexus NX has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The BMW iX2 makes the most power at 230kW. The BMW iX2 is quickest to 100km/h in 5.6s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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