2025 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2025 Lexus NX 250 Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Palisade

2025 Hyundai
Palisade

MSRP*: $36,800 to $54,100
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2025 Lexus
NX 250

MSRP*: $40,815 to $44,340
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MPG - City 19 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 86.4 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 203 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 196.7 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 77.8 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.1 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 39.3 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.1 in
Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Palisade than in the Lexus NX 250. The Hyundai Palisade will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 250.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Palisade as you will with the Lexus NX 250, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Hyundai Palisade is somewhat more expensive than the Lexus NX 250.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Palisade is much wider than the Lexus NX 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Hyundai Palisade, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Lexus NX 250.

Handling
The Hyundai Palisade has the same turning radius as the Lexus NX 250, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Hyundai Palisade is clearly the choice over the Lexus NX 250 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Palisade greatly out-muscles the Lexus NX 250.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Hyundai Palisade does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Lexus NX 250.

Utility
The Hyundai Palisade offers greater seating capacity than the Lexus NX 250, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Hyundai Palisade, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus NX 250.