2024 TOYOTA RAV4 VS LEXUS NX COMPARISON
Summary
TLDRIn this video, a detailed comparison is made between the 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE and the 2024 Lexus NX 350h. Highlighting differences in features, design, and performance, the host discusses aspects such as the RAV4's front-wheel drive and lighter feel versus the NX's hybrid engine and luxury trim. Notable distinctions include the NX's refined interior, larger infotainment screen, and tighter build gaps, while the RAV4 offers a more budget-friendly option with good value. Viewers are encouraged to weigh the pros and cons to determine which vehicle suits their needs.
Takeaways
- đ The video compares the 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE and the 2024 Lexus NX 350h, two different vehicle models.
- đ The RAV4 XLE is a front-wheel drive model with fewer options but offers great value for the price.
- đ The Lexus NX 350h is a hybrid and a luxury model, offering more options and a higher level of refinement compared to the RAV4.
- đĄ The NX has more advanced features such as Fark lamps and headlight washers, which are not available on the RAV4.
- đ§ The build quality of the NX appears to be tighter with better gaps in the bumper area compared to the RAV4.
- đ The RAV4 comes with Michelin 17-inch wheels, while the NX has 20-inch ones, and the NX includes wind-flat tires.
- đȘ The interior of the RAV4 has hard plastics and fabric seats, whereas the NX features more refined materials and leather seats.
- đ The NX has a more upscale exterior design with chrome accents and a sleeker roofline compared to the RAV4's more boxy design.
- đ The NX offers a more comfortable and plush seating experience with NuLuxe synthetic leather, while the RAV4 has fabric seats.
- đ The cargo space in the RAV4 is slightly larger and more utilitarian, while the NX's cargo area, though smaller, includes a cargo net.
- đ The NX hybrid's battery is located under the second-row seats, which may affect the available space for passengers and storage.
Q & A
What are the two vehicles being compared in the video?
-The two vehicles being compared are the 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE and the 2024 Lexus NX 350h.
What type of drivetrain does the 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE have?
-The 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE has a front-wheel drive system and is not equipped with all-wheel drive.
What are some of the differences in the exterior features between the RAV4 and the NX?
-The NX has more upscale features such as fancier headlights with Fark lamps, headlight washers, and tighter body gaps. The RAV4, on the other hand, has a more basic exterior with 17-inch Michelin wheels compared to the 20-inch wheels on the NX.
What kind of wheels does the 2024 Lexus NX 350h come with, and what type of tires?
-The 2024 Lexus NX 350h comes with 20-inch wheels and wind-flat tires, which means they do not require a spare tire.
How does the interior of the RAV4 XLE compare to the NX in terms of materials and features?
-The RAV4 XLE has fabric seats, hard plastics, and basic features, while the NX has more refined materials, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a more luxurious feel overall.
What type of infotainment screen does the NX have, and is it an optional feature?
-The NX has a large 14-inch infotainment screen as an optional feature, with a smaller screen being the standard.
How does the seating comfort in the second row of the NX compare to the RAV4?
-The second row of the NX has seats that are a bit smaller but still comfortable, with good legroom. The RAV4 has a slightly larger second-row space.
What is the difference in cargo space between the RAV4 and the NX?
-The RAV4 has a larger cargo space with measurements around 37 inches in length, 41 inches in width, and 31 inches in height. The NX has a slightly smaller cargo space with around 36.75 inches in length, 39 inches in width, and 28 inches in height.
Does the RAV4 come with a spare tire, and what about the NX?
-The RAV4 does come with a spare tire, while the NX does not include a conventional spare tire or jack, and these need to be purchased separately.
What is the position of the battery in the NX hybrid compared to the RAV4?
-In the NX hybrid, the battery is located at the back of the vehicle, whereas in the RAV4, the battery is positioned at the front.
How does the video creator suggest viewers decide between the RAV4 and the NX?
-The video creator suggests that viewers consider their needs for luxury features, all-wheel drive, and budget to decide between the RAV4 and the NX.
Outlines
đ Vehicle Comparison Introduction
The video script begins with an introduction to a comparison between the 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE and the 2024 Lexus NX 350h. The presenter emphasizes the differences in vehicle features, such as the RAV4 being a front-wheel drive with fewer options and the NX being a luxury hybrid model with more advanced features. The script also mentions the importance of subscribing and liking the video for updates and asks viewers to consider the vehicles' distinct characteristics, including the RAV4's lighter and more agile feel versus the NX's luxury and technology features.
đ In-Depth Look at Vehicle Features
The second paragraph delves into the specific features of both vehicles, highlighting the RAV4's standard equipment like Michelin 17-inch wheels and the NX's 20-inch wheels with run-flat tires. The presenter notes the differences in exterior design, such as the NX's more refined body lines and chrome accents, and the RAV4's simpler, more functional appearance. Interior comparisons are also made, with the RAV4 featuring fabric seats and basic amenities, while the NX boasts higher-quality materials, a larger infotainment screen, and a more luxurious feel overall.
đ Measuring Interior Space and Comfort
In the third paragraph, the script focuses on the measurement of the interior space of both vehicles, comparing the headroom and legroom in the second row. The presenter notes that while the NX has a smaller second-row space, it still offers comfortable seating with ample cushioning. The cargo area measurements are also discussed, with the RAV4 showing a slightly larger cargo space compared to the NX. The presenter also mentions the absence of certain features in the RAV4, such as a cargo net, and the presence of a spare tire.
đ§ Engine Compartment and Final Thoughts
The final paragraph wraps up the comparison by showcasing the engine compartments of both vehicles, pointing out the layout differences and the placement of the battery in the NX hybrid. The presenter invites viewers to share their preferences between the RAV4 and the NX in the comments and offers to answer any questions. The script ends with a call to action for likes, comments, and shares, and a sign-off for the next video.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄRav 4 XLE
đĄLexus NX 350h
đĄFront-wheel drive
đĄHybrid vehicle
đĄLuxury model
đĄTrim levels
đĄMichelin tires
đĄWind-flattened tires
đĄHeadlight washers
đĄBody lines
đĄCargo area
Highlights
Introduction to a comparison video between the 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE and the 2024 Lexus NX 350h.
The RAV4 XLE is front-wheel drive only and has fewer options compared to the Lexus NX 350h, which is a hybrid and luxury model.
The RAV4 XLE is noted for being a great value vehicle with a lighter and more peppy feel compared to the Lexus NX.
The Lexus NX 350h features more advanced headlights, including Fark lamps and headlight washers, not available on the RAV4.
The build quality of the Lexus NX is highlighted by tighter gaps and seamless design compared to the RAV4.
Differences in wheel size and type between the RAV4's 17-inch Michelin wheels and the NX's 20-inch ones with run-flat tires.
The RAV4 has a more basic exterior with integrated turn signals on the side mirrors, while the NX features chrome accents for a more luxurious look.
The Lexus NX has more stylish body lines and badging, including the hybrid and all-wheel drive indicators.
The RAV4's interior is described as having hard plastics and fabric seats, which are surprisingly comfortable despite being a budget-oriented vehicle.
The NX's interior is more refined with better quality plastics, power windows, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The NX offers a more luxurious seating experience with nulux synthetic leather and better padding compared to the RAV4's fabric seats.
The NX features a large 14-inch infotainment screen as an option, providing more technology and comfort for the driver.
The second-row seating in the NX is slightly smaller than in the RAV4, but still offers a comfortable legroom.
The RAV4 has a larger cargo area with better space utilization, while the NX includes a cargo net and lacks a spare tire.
Measurements of the cargo area in both vehicles are provided, showing the RAV4 has a larger capacity.
The RAV4's engine compartment is clean and easy to access, while the NX hybrid has its battery in the rear, unlike the NX turbo's front battery placement.
A call to action for viewers to share their preferences between the RAV4 and NX in the comments, and to ask questions for further discussion.
Transcripts
hi everybody Welcome to the video
surprise of the day today's video
surprise on the 2024 toota rap 4 versus
the 2024 Lexus NX so I'm going to do a
quick comparison these are two different
vehicles in mind before we get started
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first of all we have two different
Vehicles here uh this is the total we
have four on the left it's a 2024
XLE and it's front-wheel drive only it's
not all-wheel drive and it has fra seats
and stuff like that not a lot of options
in particular although you get a really
great vehicle for the price so if you're
looking for Rav 4 maybe you want to look
at the Rav 4 XLE just front-wheel drive
it feels lighter and more peppier and on
the right we have our 2024 Lexus NX 350h
yes it's a hybrid and also it's the
luxury model so it's little bit more
option out compared to the Rav 4 so I'm
not going to able to compare the engine
and the horsepower because definitely
different uh size engines in particular
with the hypers system and this one in
particular you can see the headlights
little more fancy on the NX side you got
the Fark lamps on the NX you don't get
the option on the R 4 and let's go for
the higher trim models and also seems
that you also get the headlight washers
and the F lamps as well and I want to
point out one thing that I noticed
instantly the gaps are bigger on the
bumper area and this one actually
protrudes out a little bit on the rap
4 and the NX that gaps are Tighter and
it's perfect seamless all right another
thing I want to point out is you know
since this is not the higher in rap 4 uh
you got you do come with these Michelin
17in Wheels compared to these 20in ones
you find out the NX which is only wind
flat tires so you get the conventional
tires on the rap four so you have to
deal with the wind flat and also you
just notice that the side mirrors on the
R 4 and you know it works had the
transal integrated and it has some black
Plastics and suchu like that but if you
look on the NX there's a little Chrome
piece you know plastic looks more nicer
and I do have an option uh with the body
side moding so disregard that
that's on the NX not on the rap
4 so looking at this point of view what
do you see so the Body Lines looks
pretty nice on the NX a lot of fancy
Body Lines right and also the Lexus
badging in the back you got the NX 350h
as in hybrid all-wheel drive and this is
a Rav 4 so this the total emblem this is
the blackout emblem package which I
didn't like but they included it so so I
don't care if to pay extra and this is
The XLE model all right so and this one
in particular is front-wheel drive like
I mentioned before but you notice that
the NX has a little bit more styling so
look at the back over here you notice
this ordinary is pretty much flat the
roof line is more flat on the R 4 say
compared to the NX and also you see the
back over
here slopes down and the you know
it doesn't as look as slopey as this one
you see the roof line actually goes down
and also you see the Chrome on the NX
makes it a little bit more
fancy right you know and some people I
know don't like Chrome you could block
those Chrome out if you like but they
come up that way and also on the rap 4
you get the chrome exhaust tips this is
a hybrid NX so you're not going to see
the Chrome tips let's take a quick peek
on the interior here yes sorry that it's
a some T lotion a little bit on the
doors so hard plastics pretty much on
the driver side door over here you got
the power windows power locks you have a
little storage area on the bottom here
as well too and the seats you do have
the different adjustments including
lumbar support as well too so very
similar in size overall as well and I'll
post that in the
video and you can see the fabric SE are
not really that bad uh way better than
the Le seats so these uh seats are a
little bit more better in The XLE models
and this one has the the package with
the p with the roof the sun roof but
it's not a panel roof you had to get the
panel if you want to um XS or
limited and yeah it the dash and
everything works well for most families
or people that just wanted this
particular vehicle a steering wheel
doesn't have any special leather or
anything like that in particular so
pretty much a basic vehicle with The XLE
model better than the Le the base right
so for the The XLE model pretty much you
know a budget type of oriented vehicle
which is a great value for the people
that are fraldi or Frugal don't want to
spend a whole lot on the vehicle this
one gets you there from point A to point
B and some little extra things like the
the sunroof is nice you can see two in
the front and also three in the back as
well
too you can see that over
here okay so
now okay so taking a look at the second
row over here you notice the nice fabric
seats in particular and also you got the
the reder floor mats so that's an option
and lot of them are included in the in
the purchase by the way so it's not like
we could have decided to add it so our
the dealer we bought it at had the the
weather formats so we did put a cover on
the headrest here uh didn't want to get
a dirty or anything in that particular
so I just want to point that out those
are not included in the original
purchased and plenty of room on the the
wp 4 as you can see in
here okay so another thing to note is
actually these fabric seats are pretty
good overall I mean it's pretty
comfortable it's not rough hard or
anything and that and toota pretty much
nailed it with the right amount of a
cushion in the seats and you do have a
little opening in the back if you want
to you know you back up your vehicle but
it's still hard to look through the back
rear window so that quarter panel is
definitely a blind spot in a way so does
have a back back up camera and which is
a great thing to have
nowadays so let's look at the NX here so
the NX is this one in particular the
driver side door and notice that the
plastic is a little bit more refined
better quality plastic power windows
power
locks and this one has the option
packages like the Mart lson sound system
and also has the leather WRA steering
wheel and this one's going to have a
little bit more quality seats as well
too you will see because uh this one is
the luxury uh Trim in particular so the
seats definitely going to be more nicer
and better quality and nice stitching as
well so notice that you can't really
compare fabric seats with leather seats
and such like that and not all the seats
all parts of the seats are really
leather actually they call it nulux
which is a synthetic leather but it do
last quite long um
I this color is black in particular
which looks really great low maintenance
not much to do on it headliner is really
similar to say the rap
4 so not the soft touchy ones I do have
a dash Can setup on my uh NX so because
there's I tap the power in another video
I had that one in particular uh if
you're owning an NX or like to tap the
the rear viiew uh nightmare day and
Nightmare you could look at that video
and you know pretty much gloss block
some people like the gloss block on a
dash some people don't but it comes with
gloss block and you know this one has a
lot of technology I mean the
infotainment screen you can see is
humongous 14 inch is option all right so
the basic one is a lot smaller and uh
you know if you wanted a uh
vehicle that's nicer better interior
more comfortable the seats have more
padding than say the Rav 4 then maybe
the NX is the one you want to look for
so it doesn't matter if you choose the
upper end NX or the lower end NX the
seats are still have a lot of cushion
very plush seats in particular two in
the front three in the back uh so the NX
what I understand is a little bit
smaller on the second row so overall the
vehicles are not too much different in
size in particular so let me show you
the the second row seats over
here
and you can see that and the battery for
the hyper system lives under the second
row seats by the way so the little
filter you have to maintain let float
this thing out uh the sun shade on the
side you can see
better and by looking at it I don't know
you can really tell the seats are a
little bit smaller Lake room is good
enough on the second row I don't see a
major loss in leg room I'm not going to
measure every single bit because
definitely Lexus and Toyota actually has
all those numbers including a lot of
other uh car reviewers mentioned the
numbers but I'm just going to show you
some basic measurements so but I
actually like the the NX the ride is you
know with the 20 in it's going to give
you a fmer ride they do come in 18inch
Wheels as well too so you know you want
a little bit softer ride you don't don't
mind a little more body row then you
want to look at the 18in wheel so the
rap 4
XLE right so this is not all-wheel drive
model and actually the front wheeel
drive feels lighter so even though you
don't get the all-wheel drive you're not
going to deal with snow and stuff like
that uh the season then no need to buy
the the all-wheel drive unless you
really want to go ski or something that
in particular and that's my opinion uh
if you have a need for all-wheel drive
definitely you want to go go for
all-wheel drive but some Vehicles come
with all-wheel drive like the hyper
system in particular so a lot of little
things here you can notice the bumper
plastic maybe say cheap plastic you
could say that in a way too uh but very
boxy like uh exterior if you're looking
at say the Rav 4 so definitely not too
fancy not over the top and the little
metal thing in the back it's not really
metal it's painted plastic by the way
the little bar up top of the
emblem and if you compare say to say the
NX over here uh the NX is going to be
more upscale you know look right it's
going to look similar in a way to the RX
that just came out as well too and you
notice that this one has the the sensors
very noticeable Plastics look a little
bit better although they're different
color little bit more higher
um Quality I would say so let's do some
measurements here
and so on the rap 4 I mean it's close to
48 and 3/4 right I mean you know I don't
have a helper to hold the other side of
the measuring tape so that's what I
measure on the second row in particular
over here all right and it's pretty hard
to hold the camera and measure at the
same time or even there's not enough
room to do the tripod in and in
particular right
now and on top of that all right so the
seats are you know nice very comfortable
even on the second row and I sat in the
second row as well too and you also have
uh the armrest Fold It Down okay so how
much head room do you get on the second
row over here in particular right so
suppose you measure it like in my case
uh doing one-handed I get about 37 and a
half in
particular pretty reasonable none of the
vehicles have problem with head room
because I'm not really that tall I'm
about 5'6 and even about 6 feet you
shouldn't have a major problem so I'm
going to measure out from this side on
NX and you could see you know it's very
comfortable on the second row as well
too and my measurement
over here without somebody helping me on
the other side it's about 40
47 47 and 3/4 I guess if that's right
it's true that the the N NX is about one
inch shorter than the rap four in terms
of second row space so without a doubt
you know my measurement is not
scientific it's not 100% perfect but is
a little bit bigger on the R 4 in
particular okay so I went back and
measured the NX unfortunately I didn't
measure initially so that number came
out to
be around 36 or so 36 so 36 Ines uh so
the head room is a little bit less then
say the r four was probably like 37 and
3/4 maybe something like that all right
uh let's look at the wp four again in
the cargo area so we get around 37 let's
call that 37 Ines you know if you're
going to put Caro and put in the center
and that's the
maximum um length for the cargo area I
guess you're going to get so notice that
also it's pretty straight on the ra four
one thing I want to note is basically on
the ra for there was no cargo net I
didn't know that until we purchased did
the aftermarket ones just doesn't work
well so that's why we have the little uh
buckets we say
containers so that's something to note
does have a spare tire so we're
measuring the back over here and I do my
best to hold the measuring tape so it's
about what 40 and a quarter if I'm not
mistake 41 I could just call it at 41
over here call 41 in on the width
and I'm just arbitrarily choosing that
area and the height I don't know makes a
major difference but it's around uh
about 31 or so 31 Ines so that have a
reference point cargo area is definitely
a little bit bigger as well better
utilization of space and capacity so
also on the W 4 you had the button you
could just press on then the lift gate
will shut down well go down actually in
fact so that's something that
simple all right so let's look at the NX
so NX does come with a cargo net no one
uh no conventional spear when flat tires
as well too you could flow inflator kit
and no Jacks are included by the way you
have to buy that separately if you
wanted
it and I'm going to take this cargo net
out yes I have the weather tech mat I
don't have the Lexus one just wanted to
point out the lip is better on the sides
that's why I have that one I'll put a
link in description interested in
getting one so measurement all right on
the length of the cargo area on the NX
cames up to
be yeah it's a little bit less than 37
you know maybe 36 and
3/4 you're not going to be 100% Acura my
measurement so give her a take a little
bit so just wanted to point that out so
be a little bit
less and I'm going to align this thing
to the
side you know hooks it's about
39 and that one could be a little bit
off I could tell you that but that's not
the narrow part I could find on the NX
so that's going to be a little smaller
as well also the
height so the height of the car
area is let's say it's about 28 in so
and again a little bit less so those are
the major differences between the two
vehicles when I was shopping around as
well too I like to know that information
I didn't do any and since I wasn't able
to really do a engine review because
these two are different vehicles I do
want to show you the engine compartment
this is the Rav 4 the batter is actually
in the front and you know so everything
is pretty much much well laid out as
well too very clean very easy to access
as well too and this is the NX it has uh
struts holding up uh compared to the
prop rod on the Rav 4 the battery is
actually in the back of the vehicle on
the NX hybrid but on the NX turbo which
is the gasoline one NX 250 as well is
going to be in the front let me know in
the comments which one will you choose
the Rav 4 or will you choose say the NX
so and also at the same time you have a
comment to share or question please post
it below and do my best to answer at the
same time since I have both
vehicles and hopefully this video is
informative helpful and gives you some
ideas and information that you could use
really appreciate that thumbs up comment
and shares please leave it below and I
see you next time have a good one bye
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