Should I Buy the Lexus NX 300 or 200?

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You can choose based on your preference. The NX-200t is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine and a 6AT transmission, while the NX300h features a 2.5L engine with an ECVT transmission. Below are the relevant details: NX200t: The NX200t utilizes Lexus's first self-developed 2.0T turbocharged direct-injection engine, codenamed 8AR-FTS. Its maximum power output is 238 horsepower at 4800-5600 rpm, with a peak torque of 350 Nm at 1650-4000 rpm. NX300h: The NX300h hybrid model employs a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine, codenamed 2AR-FXE, delivering 155 horsepower and 210 Nm. The hybrid system consists of front and rear motors, with the front motor producing a maximum of 143 horsepower and 270 Nm, and the rear motor generating up to 68 horsepower and 139 Nm. The combined power output of the hybrid system is 197 horsepower (145 kW), paired with a 6-speed ECVT electronic continuously variable transmission.