When it comes to SUV crossovers, many buyers have to choose between functionality and sporty performance. The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is a different kind of SUV however. Engineers at Mercedes-Benz engineers have managed to make the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class the best of both worlds. The car features a spacious cabin and luggage space, ensuring that this sporty SUV is a very practical car as well. The 2022 Lexus NX is also a good-looking SUV crossover with a rather higher ground clearance than most of the SUVs in this category. This clearance helps when it comes to navigating dirt roads but it affects the ride dynamics of this crossover. Let us look at these two vehicles and choose which of the two is the better SUV.
With sporty good looks and a stylish interior, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class will turn heads anywhere young. The 2022 model features sporty lines and a retouched front grille that further enhances its sporty heritage. The GLA-Class also comes with a great interior that is filled with premium materials. Seats are leather-trimmed and give this distinguished SUV a classy look. The 2022 Lexus NX comes with a large roomy cabin. Although this SUV is in the luxury vehicles category, it is however not as luxurious as one would expect. For example, the 2022 NX’s cabin features subpar materials that lower the premium feel of this car. This is a common problem with all Lexus models and not just the NX.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class comes with plenty of tech and safety features that will excite any discerning tech lover. Infotainment is via a 10-inch display that can take both voice and touch commands. The GLA-Class also comes with Bluetooth® connectivity, allowing you to seamlessly stream songs from your phone to the car’s audio system. When it comes to the 2022 Lexus NX, an 8-inch infotainment system comes standard with upgrades available. Although satisfactory, the build quality of the infotainment system is wanting.
The 2022 GLA-Class is motivated by a 2-liter turbocharged engine which ensures that this SUV crossover never lacks power. The GLA-Class however does not lose its sporty nature and this SUV is composed even when going around corners. Ride quality is superb and the cabin is a quiet place even under high revs. The Lexus NX on the other hand comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and while the SUV is adequately powered, it will not be enough for car enthusiasts. The 2022 NX struggles with performance, due in part to the awkward design that raises it higher than most other SUVs.
When you compare the Lexus NX and the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, it is clear that the 2022 GLA-Class is the better vehicle. It features plenty of tech as standard and delivers a significantly better ride quality than the 2022 NX. For this reason, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Classeasily wins this comparison.
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