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 "medium SUV" category is the Renault Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 , which is 145 mm - that makes it 40 mm less than the Lexus in question.Height-wise, the Lexus outperforms the rival by 57 mm.

Lexus NX - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?

Lexus NX generations
  • NX, Model year 2014 (AZ1) 185 mm
  • NX, Model year 2017 ) (AZ1 (1. Facelift) 185 mm
  • 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

Lexus NX vs other current cars by Lexus
  • 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

How does the ground clearance of the Lexus NX compare to it's nearest competitors?

Lexus NX vs. similar cars
  • daciaDacia Bigster 2025 220 mm
  • Lynk & Co 01 2024 206 mm
  • toyotaToyota Highlander 2021 202 mm
  • mitsubishiMitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2021 191 mm
  • lexusLexus NX 2021 185 mm
  • smartsmart #1 2022 182 mm
  • suzukiSuzuki Across 2020 180 mm
  • hondaHonda ZR-V 2023 180 mm
  • mazdaMazda CX-60 2022 176 mm
  • volvoVolvo EX40 2024 175 mm
  • volvoVolvo C40 2021 171 mm
  • volvoVolvo EC40 2024 171 mm
  • bmwBMW iX1 2022 170 mm
  • ZEEKR X 2024 170 mm
  • renaultRenault Symbioz 2024 169 mm
  • bmwBMW iX2 2024 167 mm
  • GWM WEY 05 2024 160 mm
  • weyWEY Coffee 01 2022 160 mm
  • toyotaToyota C-HR 2024 154 mm
  • renaultRenault Rafale 2024 145 mm
  • mgMG HS/EHS 2021 145 mm

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Body type
SUV
Length
4890 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1695 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Boot capacity
461 l
Weight
2040 kg
Doors
5
Ground clearance
183 mm (-1%)
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