Lexus NX vs Jaecoo J8

The Lexus NX starts from $71,700 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J8 opens at $59,990. 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 $78,870 and $65,989 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 Lexus NX features a 9.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Jaecoo J8 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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

The Lexus NX uses a Hybrid producing 179kW and 239Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 seconds.

The Jaecoo J8 responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 315kW and 580Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels.

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

Boot space is 520L in the Lexus NX and 200L in the Jaecoo J8, giving the Lexus NX a 320L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1141L vs 738L. 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 $1,425/year for the Lexus NX and $58/year for the Jaecoo J8. That is a $1,367 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J8.

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