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Lexus NX

Among its peers in the subcompact class, the 2020 Lexus NX is among the larger and most SUV-like offerings, which will help its appeal to buyers who don’t want to feel like they’re driving a slightly taller hatchback. For example, the BMW X1 and Lexus’s own UX SUV both hide their SUV-ness with carlike ride and handling and a seating height so low that you might as well be driving a car. The NX is decidedly an SUV, and a nice one at that, with soft leather upholstery, comfortable seats, plenty of cargo space, and a wide range of available options. Unfortunately, its exterior styling and interior design are both aging and in need of an overhaul to keep up with newcomers such as the new Audi Q3, the stylish Cadillac XT4, and the spunky Volvo XC40.