Lexus NX vs Mazda CX-90

The Lexus NX starts from $71,700 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-90 opens at $66,100. That makes the Mazda CX-90 the more affordable entry point by $5,600.

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 $72,710 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus NX by roughly $4,560 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.

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The Lexus NX features a 9.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-90 gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus NX stands out with head-up display, heated front seats, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-90. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus NX gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-90 offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Lexus NX and 3-zone in the Mazda CX-90.

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 Mazda CX-90 responds with a Petrol making 254kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Mazda CX-90 has the clear power advantage at 254kW vs 179kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mazda CX-90 is 0.8s 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, 460mm shorter than the Mazda CX-90 at 5,120mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Lexus NX and 257L in the Mazda CX-90, giving the Lexus NX a 263L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1141L vs 2025L. The Mazda CX-90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mazda CX-90 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg 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 $2,337/year for the Mazda CX-90. That is a $912 annual difference in favour of the Lexus NX.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus NX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-90). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus NX)—.