Lexus LX vs Nissan ARIYA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Lexus LX. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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 Lexus LX features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus LX stands out with panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus LX gets leather upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Lexus LX and 2-zone in the Nissan ARIYA.

Drivetrain

The Lexus LX uses a Petrol producing 305kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus LX is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Lexus LX measures 5,100mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 505mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus LX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 487L in the Lexus LX and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Lexus LX a 21L advantage. The Lexus LX seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Lexus LX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,750kg 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 Nissan ARIYA's turning circle is 1.3 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Lexus LX costs about $3,392 a year (11.9 L/100km) and electricity for the Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus LX) and 5 years / Unlimited (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: 4 years (Lexus LX), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).

Where each one leads

The Lexus LX: more power (305kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (487L against 466L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 750kg).

The Nissan ARIYA: the lower starting price ($55,840 against $167,700).

The Verdict

Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 61

The Nissan ARIYA scores 73 to the Lexus LX's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 45 points), performance (Lexus LX ahead by 31 points).

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