Predicted 5-Year Cost to Own: $47,881
Brought forward with an edgy exterior and a legit yes-to-luxury interior, the 2020 Lexus NX never forgets to follow its Lexus lineage. That means more than just bringing build quality that’s clockwork in its accuracy and reliability that is second-to-none. The NX also promises day-to-day money-saving efficiency and inspired long-term resale value — the cornerstones of a 5-Year Cost to Own winner.
More than just another luxury compact SUV, the NX possesses both energy and variety, offering both a 235-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder model and a less-powerful hybrid version that comes standard with all-wheel drive and 33/30 (city/highway) mpg.
We make the case for both 2020 NX models in our Expert Review, saying, “The NX’s turbocharged 2.0-liter engine is both lively and fuel-efficient, although it does sound a bit coarse under hard acceleration. Hybrid models weigh more and so acceleration is a tad slower, but not glacial. Inside, the NX’s cabin is as hushed as any Lexus sedan, with abundant creature comforts as only Lexus can do them.”
Growing up in the shadow of the ready-to-take-on-all-comers Lexus RX, the NX doesn’t shout out about its strengths. Instead it simply appears and wins you over with its soul-satisfying luxury interior, its sharp-edged shape and spindle grille, and its employment of Lexus Safety System 2.0+ to enhance your peace of mind. So easy to drive and equipped with all the first-tier luxury cues — 17-inch wheels, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, standard Alexa/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration (rarer than you’d think in a luxury vehicle).
All this sets the stage for the Lexus NX, but it’s the brand’s inherent and legendary quality, reliability and resale value that secure the small SUV a spot at the top of our 5-Year Cost to Own ladder.
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2nd Place: 2020 Acura RDX
Predicted 5-Year Cost to Own: $51,884
A benchmark for reliability and resale value, the Acura RDX brings a high-value argument to the competitive market in small-yet-elegant SUVs. Learn more about the RDX or find one for sale near you
3rd Place: 2020 Lincoln Corsair
Predicted 5-Year Cost to Own: $52,423
Quiet, stylish, and easy to ensconce yourself in, the all-new 2020 Corsair picks up where the MKC left off in terms of Lincoln compact SUV luxury. Learn more about the Corsair or find one for sale near you
