CUPRA Tavascan vs Lexus NX

The CUPRA Tavascan starts from $66,490 before on-road costs, while the Lexus NX opens at $71,700. That makes the CUPRA Tavascan the more affordable entry point by $5,210.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $73,139 and $78,870 respectively.

The CUPRA Tavascan qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Lexus NX, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The Lexus NX holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the CUPRA Tavascan. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the CUPRA Tavascan and 91% for the Lexus NX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the CUPRA Tavascan, against 6 on the Lexus NX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the CUPRA Tavascan and 8 in the Lexus NX.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The CUPRA Tavascan features a 15-inch touchscreen paired with a 5.3-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 Lexus NX counters with head-up display and Mark Levinson audio that the CUPRA Tavascan does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the CUPRA Tavascan gets cloth upholstery while the Lexus NX offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the CUPRA Tavascan and 2-zone in the Lexus NX.

The CUPRA Tavascan uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 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 CUPRA Tavascan has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 179kW. In the real-world sprint, the CUPRA Tavascan is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The CUPRA Tavascan measures 4,644mm long on a 2,766mm wheelbase, 16mm shorter than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the CUPRA Tavascan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the CUPRA Tavascan a 20L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1550L vs 1141L.

For towing, the Lexus NX leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX). The CUPRA Tavascan has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus NX).