Maserati Grecale vs Lexus NX

The Maserati Grecale starts from $114,900 before on-road costs, while the Lexus NX opens at $59,900. That makes the Lexus NX the more affordable entry point by $55,000.

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 $126,390 and $65,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus NX by roughly $3,420 in fuel alone.

Both the Maserati Grecale and Lexus NX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Maserati Grecale and 91% for the Lexus NX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Maserati Grecale and 8 in the Lexus NX.

The Maserati Grecale features a 11.9-inch touchscreen, while the Lexus NX gets a 14-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Maserati Grecale stands out with head-up display and panoramic roof that you will not find on the Lexus NX. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Maserati Grecale uses a Turbo petrol mild hybrid producing 221kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The Lexus NX responds with a Petrol making 152kW and 243Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Maserati Grecale has the clear power advantage at 221kW vs 152kW. In the real-world sprint, the Maserati Grecale is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Maserati Grecale measures 4,716mm long on a 2,888mm wheelbase, 56mm longer than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Maserati Grecale generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 600L in the Maserati Grecale and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the Maserati Grecale a 80L advantage.

For towing, the Maserati Grecale leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,650kg. That 850kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,423/year for the Maserati Grecale and $1,739/year for the Lexus NX. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Lexus NX.

Estimated annual total: $2,423 (Maserati Grecale) vs $1,739 (Lexus NX). The Lexus NX saves you roughly $684 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 100,000km (Maserati Grecale) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX). The Lexus NX has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus NX).