Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Lexus NX

The Jeep Grand Cherokee starts from $65,950 before on-road costs, while the Lexus NX opens at $59,900. That makes the Lexus NX the more affordable entry point by $6,050.

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 $72,545 and $65,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus NX by roughly $5,415 in fuel alone.

The Lexus NX holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Adult occupant protection scored 81% for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and 91% for the Lexus NX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Jeep Grand Cherokee and 8 in the Lexus NX.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus NX gets a 14-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee stands out with heated front seats that you will not find on the Lexus NX. The Lexus NX counters with wireless charging and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee uses a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS producing 210kW and 344Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters to a 4WD layout.

The Lexus NX responds with a Petrol making 152kW and 243Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 152kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee measures 4,914mm long on a 2,964mm wheelbase, 254mm longer than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Grand Cherokee generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1067L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the Jeep Grand Cherokee a 547L advantage.

For towing, the Jeep Grand Cherokee leads with a 2,813kg braked capacity vs 1,650kg. That 1,163kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,822/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and $1,739/year for the Lexus NX. That is a $1,083 annual difference in favour of the Lexus NX.

Estimated annual total: $2,822 (Jeep Grand Cherokee) vs $1,739 (Lexus NX). The Lexus NX saves you roughly $1,083 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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