Comparison: Ground clearance Lexus NX vs. competitors 2025
Ground clearance is the distance between the lowest point on a Lexus  NX's undercarriage and the ground.It is an important factor to consider when driving off-road or in areas with rough terrain, as a higher ground clearance allows this  to clear obstacles more easily.With it’s 
 wheelbase  of 2690 mm and 
 height  of 1670 mm, 
 the Lexus  NX has a ground clearance of 185 mm. The highest ground clearance you can find amongst similar vehicles has Dacia  Bigster hybrid 155  (DJF ), which is 35 mm more than the NX 350h  -  
220 mm.To give an example, the Dacia  has a 35 mm higher ground clearance compared to the Lexus , giving the Dacia an advantage in this aspect. On the other hand, the worst ground clearance in the " vehicle" category is the Suzuki  Swace 1.8 Hybrid , which is 135 mm - that makes it 50 mm less than the Lexus  in question.Height-wise, the Lexus outperforms the rival by 210 mm.
 
Lexus NX - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?
Lexus NX generations| Generation year | Ground clearance | 
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| NX, Model year 2014 (AZ1) | 185  mm | 
| NX, Model year 2017 (AZ1 (1. Facelift)) | 185  mm | 
| NX, Model year 2021 (NX AZ2) | 185  mm | 
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            NX, Model year 2014  (AZ1)
            185 mm
          
          
        
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            NX, Model year 2017 ) (AZ1 (1. Facelift)
            185 mm
          
          
        
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            NX, Model year 2021  (NX AZ2)
            185 mm
          
          
        
         
The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (AZ1) from 2014 and last generation (NX AZ2) from 2021 is 0cm mm.
The ground clearance of the current generation of NX is 185 mm.
The ground clearance compared to other Lexus models
Ground clearance:  NX vs. other models by Lexus| Variant name | Ground clearance | 
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| NX | 185  mm | 
| RX | 183  mm | 
| UX | 160  mm | 
| LM | 152  mm | 
| ES | 150  mm | 
| UX e | 140  mm | 
| RC | 135  mm | 
| RC F | 130  mm | 
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            NX
            185 mm
          
          
        
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            RX
            183 mm
          
          
        
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            UX
            160 mm
          
          
        
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            LM
            152 mm
          
          
        
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            ES
            150 mm
          
          
        
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            UX e
            140 mm
          
          
        
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            RC
            135 mm
          
          
        
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            RC F
            130 mm
          
          
        
         
How does the ground clearance of the Lexus NX compare to it's nearest competitors?
Ground clearance: Lexus NX vs. similar cars| Car model | Ground clearance | 
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| Dacia Bigster 2025 | 220  mm | 
| Lynk & Co 01 2024 | 206  mm | 
| Toyota Highlander 2021 | 202  mm | 
| Dacia Jogger 2022 | 200  mm | 
| Lexus NX 2021 | 185  mm | 
| Suzuki Across 2020 | 180  mm | 
| Honda ZR-V 2023 | 180  mm | 
| Mazda CX-60 2022 | 176  mm | 
| Renault Symbioz 2024 | 169  mm | 
| Mazda CX-80 2024 | 165  mm | 
| WEY Coffee 01 2022 | 160  mm | 
| GWM WEY 05 2024 | 160  mm | 
| Toyota C-HR 2024 | 154  mm | 
| Lexus LM 2023 | 152  mm | 
| Lexus ES 2021 | 150  mm | 
| MG MG3 2024 | 148  mm | 
| Renault Rafale 2024 | 145  mm | 
| MG HS/EHS 2021 | 145  mm | 
| Lexus CT 2011 | 140  mm | 
| Hyundai IONIQ 2016 | 140  mm | 
| Suzuki Swace 2020 | 135  mm | 
| Mazda 2 Hybrid 2024 | 135  mm | 
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                            150 mm
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