AI Verdict

Lexus LXvsTata Nexon EV

Our AI verdict

It's a close call

These two are built for entirely different buyers and budgets. The Lexus LX is a full-size, 4WD luxury diesel flagship with a 10-airbag safety suite, four-zone climate control and a 700 Nm engine, while the Tata Nexon EV is a compact, zero-emission city EV at roughly 5% of the LX's price with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and useful connected-car features. Choose the LX for space, off-road capability and opulence, or the Nexon EV for affordability, running costs and everyday urban efficiency.

Lexus LX

500d with Ash Open Pore Sumi Black Trim

₹2.64 - ₹2.93 Cr

Ex-showroom price

Monster Torque & Power
The LX's 3.3L twin-turbo V6 diesel churns out 304 bhp and 700 Nm, dwarfing the Nexon EV's 127 bhp and 215 Nm output.
Serious Off-Road Hardware
Full-time 4WD, a centre differential lock, 44°/45° approach/departure angles and adjustable ride height make the LX a genuine off-roader, none of which the front-wheel-drive Nexon EV offers.
First-Class Cabin Comfort
Four-zone automatic climate control, all-seat cooling/ventilation, a 10-way memory driver seat and leather upholstery give the LX a lounge-like interior far beyond the Nexon EV's fabric seats and single-zone AC.

AI Match

50%

It's a tie

Performance
88%
Comfort
92%
Luxury & Interior
95%
Technology
70%
Safety
80%
Ownership
55%
Practicality
90%
Value
30%

Tata Nexon EV

Creative Plus 30.0 kWh

₹11.63 - ₹17.89 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Dramatically Lower Price
At ₹12.49 lakh ex-showroom versus the LX's ₹2.64 crore, the Nexon EV costs a fraction of the price, making it accessible to a completely different buyer segment.
Zero Tailpipe Emissions & Cheap Running Costs
As a full electric with a 30 kWh battery and CCS2 fast charging (10-80% in 56 mins), the Nexon EV skips diesel fuel costs entirely, unlike the LX's 80-litre diesel tank.
Top Crash-Test Rating
The Nexon EV carries a 5-star Bharat NCAP adult and child safety rating, while the LX's NCAP rating is listed as not tested.

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

Tell us how you drive. Your daily use changes the recommendation.

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Tata Nexon EV

92% Match

For everyday city driving, the Nexon EV's low running cost, compact size, and easy parking make it far more practical than a massive, expensive diesel SUV like the LX.

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Why Nexon EV for you?

Running Costs

Electric power means near-zero fuel cost per km compared to running a 3.3L diesel V6, which is ideal for daily stop-go commuting.

Compact & Easy to Park

At under 4m length with a 5.3m turning radius, the Nexon EV is far easier to manoeuvre and park in city traffic and tight spaces than the massive 5.1m LX.

Price Accessibility

Priced at a fraction of the LX's ex-showroom cost, the Nexon EV is a realistic daily commuter purchase for most buyers.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Lexus LX and Tata Nexon EV stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Lexus LX

Tata Nexon EV

What the shape reveals

The Lexus dominates on raw performance, luxury and safety hardware thanks to its size and price bracket, while the Nexon EV claws back ground on technology (connected app features, OTA updates) and clearly wins on value and ownership costs, reflecting the massive price and segment gap between a full-size luxury SUV and a compact EV.

Monster Torque & Power

The LX's 3.3L twin-turbo V6 diesel churns out 304 bhp and 700 Nm, dwarfing the Nexon EV's 127 bhp and 215 Nm output.

Serious Off-Road Hardware

Full-time 4WD, a centre differential lock, 44°/45° approach/departure angles and adjustable ride height make the LX a genuine off-roader, none of which the front-wheel-drive Nexon EV offers.

Dramatically Lower Price

At ₹12.49 lakh ex-showroom versus the LX's ₹2.64 crore, the Nexon EV costs a fraction of the price, making it accessible to a completely different buyer segment.

Zero Tailpipe Emissions & Cheap Running Costs

As a full electric with a 30 kWh battery and CCS2 fast charging (10-80% in 56 mins), the Nexon EV skips diesel fuel costs entirely, unlike the LX's 80-litre diesel tank.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Lexus LX

Strengths for those who prioritise power, greener running and features.

Monster Torque & Power
The LX's 3.3L twin-turbo V6 diesel churns out 304 bhp and 700 Nm, dwarfing the Nexon EV's 127 bhp and 215 Nm output.
Serious Off-Road Hardware
Full-time 4WD, a centre differential lock, 44°/45° approach/departure angles and adjustable ride height make the LX a genuine off-roader, none of which the front-wheel-drive Nexon EV offers.
First-Class Cabin Comfort
Four-zone automatic climate control, all-seat cooling/ventilation, a 10-way memory driver seat and leather upholstery give the LX a lounge-like interior far beyond the Nexon EV's fabric seats and single-zone AC.
Airbag-Loaded Safety Net
10 airbags including driver/passenger knee airbags versus the Nexon EV's 6 airbags gives the LX far more occupant protection hardware.
Massive Presence & Practicality for Big Groups
At 5100mm long with a 2850mm wheelbase and three rows of seating, the LX offers vastly more interior space and a 952km driving range than the compact, 2-row Nexon EV.

Tata Nexon EV

Strengths for those who prioritise value, range and safety.

Dramatically Lower Price
At ₹12.49 lakh ex-showroom versus the LX's ₹2.64 crore, the Nexon EV costs a fraction of the price, making it accessible to a completely different buyer segment.
Zero Tailpipe Emissions & Cheap Running Costs
As a full electric with a 30 kWh battery and CCS2 fast charging (10-80% in 56 mins), the Nexon EV skips diesel fuel costs entirely, unlike the LX's 80-litre diesel tank.
Top Crash-Test Rating
The Nexon EV carries a 5-star Bharat NCAP adult and child safety rating, while the LX's NCAP rating is listed as not tested.
Smarter Connected-Car Features
Remote AC control, remote lock/unlock, geo-fencing, find-my-car and OTA updates via a companion app are all present on the Nexon EV, features the LX's spec sheet lists as unavailable.
Long Battery & Motor Warranty
Tata backs the Nexon EV with an 8-year/160,000km battery and motor warranty, a long-term ownership assurance not detailed for the LX.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension
Front Suspension Double Wishbone Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Twist Beam with Dual Path Strut
Advanced Suspension Features Ride Height Adjustment No

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels
Wheels Alloy Wheels Steel Rims
Front Tyres 265 / 50 R22 215 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres 265 / 50 R22 215 / 60 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre Alloy
Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Warranty

Battery Performance

Off Road essentials
Approach Angle 44 Degree
Departure Angle 45 Degree

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof Electrically Adjustable Sunroof No
Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start Yes Yes
Parking Assist 360 Degree Camera Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors Front & Rear Rear
Cruise Control Yes No

Mileage	ARAI: 6.9 kmpl \| User Reported: 8 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Type	3.3L F33A-FTV
Engine	3346 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 3 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	304 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	700 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Idle Start/Stop	No
Emission Standard	BS 6
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 8 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed	210 kmph

Pure Electric Driving Mode	No
DC Fast Charging		10-80 % : 56 mins, 50 kW charger
AC Fast Charging		10 - 100 % : 4 hrs 18 mins, 7.2 kW charger
Driving Range	952 km	325 km
Officially Certified Range (km)		275 km MIDC Certified Range
Charging Options		3.3 kW AC Wall Box
Charger Connection Type		CCS2
Portable EV Charging Cable		Yes
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)		No
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)		No
Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack		IP67
Charging Indicator On Light Bar		No
AC Regular Charging		10 - 100 % : 10 hrs 30 mins, 15 A plug point

Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	4WD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	No
Limited Slip Differential	No
Differential Lock	Centre	No
Drive Modes		3
Terrain Modes		No

Length Width Height	5100 mm * 1990 mm * 1895 mm	3995 mm * 1802 mm * 1625 mm
Wheelbase	2850 mm	2498 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.9 metres	5.3 metres
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)		No
Ground Clearance	205 mm (unladen)	205 mm (unladen)

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / 100,000 kms	3 Years / 125000(whichever is earlier)
Battery Warranty		8 Years / 160000(whichever is earlier)
Motor Warranty (In Years)		8
Motor Warranty (In Kilometres)		160000(whichever is earlier)

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Twist Beam with Dual Path Strut
Advanced Suspension Features	Ride Height Adjustment	No

Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	265 / 50 R22	215 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	265 / 50 R22	215 / 60 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Alloy
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Fuel Type		Electric
Battery		Lithium Ion, 30 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		127 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		215 Nm
Idle Start/Stop		No
Electric Motor		Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)
Acceleration		0-100 km/h in 9.2 seconds (claimed)
Power Transfer Type		No

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		No
ADAS		No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Automatic Emergency Braking	No
Lane Functions		No
Rear Collision Assist		No
Blind Spot Detection	Yes
High-beam Assist	Yes	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	Yes
Automatic Park Lock		No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		No
Clutch Lock		No
Video Recording		No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes

Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Child Safety Rating		5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Seatbelts		Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	Yes
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam		No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch		Yes
Third Row Middle Seat Safety		No
Collapsible Steering Column		No
Breakdown Assistance Call Button		Yes

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	No	No
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		No
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)		No
Multi-collision Brake		No
Brake Disc Wiping		No

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Third row AC: Blower with Vents on Roof)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	No	No

Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Fuel Fillers Lid		Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	Yes	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	No
Rear Wiper	Yes	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Chrome Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Boot Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Piano Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Co-Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers	Yes	No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper		No

Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade		No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	Yes	No

Approach Angle	44 Degree
Departure Angle	45 Degree

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	60:40	No
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest	Audio controls & Cup holder	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	No
Ventilated Seats	All Seats (Cooled)	No
Split Third Row Seat	50:50
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Driver Armrest	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	No
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest		No

Infotainment Screen	LCD Display	7" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6+ Speakers	4 Speakers
AM/FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility, DVD Playback	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility, Type-A Wired Connectivity, Smart Watch Connectivity
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	Yes	Yes
WiFi Hotspot	No
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
GPS Navigation System	Yes	No
Wireless Charger	Yes	No
Voice Assistant		Google Assistant
Speed Dependent Volume		Yes

Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	7" Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer		Digital
Tachometer	Analogue
Clock	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Distance to Empty
Heads Up Display (HUD)	Yes	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster		No
Low Battery Warning		Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge		Yes
Tyre Position Display		No

Bottle Holder in Doors		All Doors
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	No
Sunglass Holder	Yes	No
Rear Parcel Tray		No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	No
Third Row Cup Holders	Yes
Lockable Glovebox		No
Umbrella Storage in Door		Yes
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	2 Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	No
Bootspace	174 L	350 L with 4 hooks
Boot Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	No
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard		No

Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Additional Steering Features	No	No

Headlights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & Halogen - Rear	No
Ambient Interior Lighting	Yes	No
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Button Controlled Front LED Cabin lamps,
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	Yes	No
Taillights	LED	LED
Welcome and Goodbye Animation		No
Reflectors		Yes
Sequential Turn Indicators		No
Illuminated Logo		No

Over The Air (OTA) Updates	No	Yes
Emergency Call Button	No	Yes
Find My Car	No	Yes
Geo-fence	No	Yes
Check Vehicle Status via App	No	Yes
Remote AC: On / Off via App	No	Yes
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	No	Yes
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	No	Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop		Yes
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	No	No
Connected Car App		Yes
Vehicle Tracking Via App		Yes
Digital Key		No
Service Reminder Via App		Yes
Home-to-Car Connectivity		Yes

Interior	Dual Tone (Ivory, Mellow White / Black, Black, Garnet / Black, Sunflare Brown / Black)	Dual Tone (Ocean & Black)
Grille Design		EV Specific Grille
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Spoiler		Yes
Wrappings		No
Scuff Plates	Metallic	No
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	Yes
Rub-strips	No	Black
Body Kit	No	No
Exhaust		No
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Diffuser		No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning		Yes

Lexus LXvsTata Nexon EV

Lexus LX

Tata Nexon EV

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

What the shape reveals

Strengths that matter every day.

Lexus LX

Tata Nexon EV

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Battery Performance

Off Road essentials

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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