Lexus NX vs Subaru Uncharted

The Lexus NX starts from $59,900 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Uncharted 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.

The Subaru Uncharted qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Lexus NX, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Lexus NX and Subaru Uncharted hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Subaru Uncharted 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 8 in the Subaru Uncharted. The Subaru Uncharted adds a 360-degree camera that the Lexus NX misses.

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 Subaru Uncharted gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Uncharted counters with heated front seats and V2L that the Lexus NX does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus NX gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Subaru Uncharted offers synthetic leather.

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 Subaru Uncharted responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 252kW and 438Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 152kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Uncharted is 4.0s 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, 125mm longer than the Subaru Uncharted at 4,535mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Uncharted generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Lexus NX and 403L in the Subaru Uncharted, giving the Lexus NX a 117L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX) vs 5 years (Subaru Uncharted). The Subaru Uncharted has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus NX) / 5yr (Subaru Uncharted).