Lexus NX vs Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid

The Lexus NX starts from $59,900 before on-road costs, while the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid opens at $59,990. That makes the Lexus NX the more affordable entry point by $90.

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 $65,890 and $65,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid by roughly $6,700 in fuel alone.

Both the Lexus NX and Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Lexus NX and 82% for the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Lexus NX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Lexus NX and 10 in the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the Lexus NX misses.

The Lexus NX features a 14-inch touchscreen, while the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid gets a 15.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus NX stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid counters with panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Lexus NX uses a Petrol producing 152kW and 243Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 315kW and 580Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 315kW vs 152kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus NX measures 4,660mm long on a 2,690mm wheelbase, 140mm shorter than the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid at 4,800mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Lexus NX and 620L in the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid, giving the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid a 100L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,650kg. That 350kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,739/year for the Lexus NX and $399/year for the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid. That is a $1,340 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $1,739 (Lexus NX) vs $399 (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,340 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus NX) / 7yr (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid).