Geely EX5 vs Lexus NX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Geely EX5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Lexus NX at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Geely EX5 and 91% for the Lexus NX, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Geely EX5, 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 Geely EX5 and 8 in the Lexus NX.

Recalls on our record

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.

Feature Showdown

The Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-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 Geely EX5 stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Lexus NX. The Lexus NX counters with head-up display, power tailgate, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 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 Lexus NX has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 45mm shorter than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely EX5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the Lexus NX a 218L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX5's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.4 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 Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 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: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus NX). Capped-price servicing: no data (Geely EX5), 4 years (Lexus NX).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $71,700) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Lexus NX: more power (179kW against 160kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 302L).

The Verdict

Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 72

The Lexus NX scores 79 to the Geely EX5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Lexus NX ahead by 16 points), reliability (Lexus NX ahead by 16 points), safety (Lexus NX ahead by 11 points). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 520L in the Lexus NX. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Lexus NX.

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