Lexus NX vs MG MG4 Urban

Price and cost per week

On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on standard features per $10,000: 2.5 per $10,000 on RRP (18 of 18 standard) for the Lexus NX; 5.2 per $10,000 on RRP (17 of 18 standard) for the MG MG4 Urban. On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on price per kw: $401 per kW on RRP for the Lexus NX; $280 per kW on RRP for the MG MG4 Urban. On the rated figures, the MG MG4 Urban leads on price per litre of boot: $138 per litre of boot on RRP for the Lexus NX; $86 per litre of boot on RRP for the MG MG4 Urban. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Lexus NX at 5 stars (2022) and the MG MG4 Urban at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Lexus NX and 87% for the MG MG4 Urban, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the MG MG4 Urban, against 6 on 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 7 in the MG MG4 Urban.

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 and range

The rated figures side by side: electric range and fuel use with the battery depleted for a plug-in hybrid or range extender, the km each battery-electric car adds overnight on its own onboard charger, and the DC time in the window each document prints.

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 NX features a 9.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the MG MG4 Urban gets a 12.8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus NX stands out with head-up display, power tailgate and Mark Levinson audio: features our data doesn't list for the MG MG4 Urban. The MG MG4 Urban counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus NX gets synthetic leather upholstery while the MG MG4 Urban offers pu leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Lexus NX and 1-zone in the MG MG4 Urban.

Drivetrain

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 MG MG4 Urban responds with a Electric making 118kW and 250Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The Lexus NX has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 118kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus NX is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Lexus NX measures 4,660mm long on a 2,690mm wheelbase, 265mm longer than the MG MG4 Urban at 4,395mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 Urban generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Lexus NX and 382L in the MG MG4 Urban, giving the Lexus NX a 138L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1141L vs 1266L.

The Lexus NX turns in a 11.4 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG MG4 Urban's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Lexus NX costs about $1,575 a year (5 L/100km, at $2.10/L premium petrol) and electricity for the MG MG4 Urban about $725 a year (16.1 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity).

The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.

Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Lexus NX) and 10 years / 250,000 km* (MG MG4 Urban). Capped-price servicing: 4 years (Lexus NX), no data (MG MG4 Urban).

Where each one leads

The Lexus NX: more power (179kW against 118kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 382L).

The MG MG4 Urban: the lower starting price ($32,990 against $71,700) and the longer warranty not tied to dealer servicing (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 76

The Lexus NX scores 79 to the MG MG4 Urban's 76 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Lexus NX ahead by 18 points), value (MG MG4 Urban ahead by 14 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Lexus NX, 382L in the MG MG4 Urban.

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