Jaecoo J8 vs Lexus NX

The Jaecoo J8 starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Lexus NX opens at $71,700. That makes the Jaecoo J8 the more affordable entry point by $11,710.

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 $65,989 and $78,870 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jaecoo J8 by roughly $6,835 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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

The Jaecoo J8 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Jaecoo J8 stands out with panoramic roof, ventilated seats, V2L and Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the Lexus NX. The Lexus NX counters with Mark Levinson audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jaecoo J8 gets leather-appointed upholstery while the Lexus NX offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Jaecoo J8 and 2-zone in the Lexus NX.

The Jaecoo J8 uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 315kW and 580Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout.

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 Jaecoo J8 has the clear power advantage at 315kW vs 179kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jaecoo J8 measures 4,820mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 160mm longer than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 200L in the Jaecoo J8 and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the Lexus NX a 320L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 738L vs 1141L. The Jaecoo J8 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Jaecoo J8 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $58/year for the Jaecoo J8 and $1,425/year for the Lexus NX. That is a $1,367 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J8.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J8) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX). The Jaecoo J8 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus NX).