davepdc

Hi guys-
I currently own an Acura RDX and am interested in the NX but believe the cargo area might be a non-starter based on reviews, but wanted to double check. Can anyone provide a couple measurements for me? I need to fit a dog crate into the back. It's a special crate for SUVs, I took a photo of this for reference:
https://i.imgur.com/8mu8qfj.jpg


The crate has a base of 36" W x 30" L/D x 26" H. It actually tapers toward the top (to help fit in with sloping rear seats/lift gate) so the top dimensions are 36" W x 17" L/D x 26" H.

There's obviously some guess work without trying to put this in the vehicle, so the three main questions are:

1. Is the floor, with seats up, at least 36"W x 30" L/D ?
2. Is the height of the opening height at least 26" ?
3. Is the distance from the top of the seat to the back of ~ closed gate 17" ?


Thanks for any help! I went to the nearest dealership here today but they didn't have one for me to look at, so trying to avoid an hour drive to the next one.

David

jimp

page 11 post #151 of the specs thread has the measurments

davepdc

Ah thank you for that! Ok so it's going to be close. It looks like what I really need is the length of the piece that holds the shelf. That will give me a better idea of the severity of slope of seats/door.

I've marked the measurement I need if anyone has an NX they could pull the measurement from. Thank you!

corradoMR2

The measurement you're asking shows for a more than adequate amount of room. However, you need further measurements since apart from the sloping rear glass, the roof curves on the inside from left to right decreasing the height from 26 1/4" in the middle to about 25 1/4". The span to this lower point across the opening is ~30". It's going to be close. See pics.

To be more certain, you'll need to take these exact measurements (your pic below), then I can double-check for you.

davepdc

First, thank you taking such great photos. I tried to take a few photos for measurement in the dark and they're not great; but here's what I've got:






It's kind of awkward shape but I think I've gotten all the key dimensions down. I appreciate the help!

corradoMR2

^^^ That's good info. Image is chopped but assuming the height is 25.5" ?

corradoMR2

It's tight... With the rear seats at a normal incline, I don't see the dog crate fitting (pic below) and the unfortunate thing is we're talking a quarter or half an inch where the 17" dimension of the crate would hit the rear glass. If the seat is reclined more upright, it creates about an additional 1/2" at the floor allowing you to push the crate further inward making the crate possibly fit (not hitting the rear glass). Also, the 28" across on center ends at a point in the ceiling where it's just over 25.5" blocking the seat belt opening for the middle passenger but it does fit here (barely).

If the crate is a make-or-break decision for the NX, I would strongly suggest making the trip to the dealer and testing it out. You may also want to test it without any carpet to save another 1/8"-3/16". (My measurements were with the Lexus cargo mat)

Good luck and keep us posted!

davepdc

Thanks again for doing all that work. More than I could possibly have hoped for. I feel like it's close enough just to break my heart when it doesn't fit by a quarter inch. But, it's also close enough to make a trip out to double check. I'll try this upcoming weekend and post an update.

thanks again!

typocl

Am I the only one who wants to see a picture of his dog? That cage looks like it can hold bigfoot...

Lexinator

Me too! Would like to see that pup

Jetstar

I compared dimensions of the NX300h with the RX450h on the Lexus site. Most interior dimensions were similar; leg room, shoulder, hip, etc. However, the cargo room behind rear seats really surprised me. It's 16.7 cu ft for the NX300h, and it's 40.0 cu ft for the RX450h. Can it really be 140% more for the RX?

corradoMR2

Based on my RX ownership and MEASUREMENTS HERE, the RX does not add up to be almost 3x the size of the NX. The only logical conclusion I have come up with is the full cargo space volume is closer to the high 20s cu ft while the 17 cu ft cargo is based on the volume underneath the rigid tonneau cover. This is also consistent with the 450-500L measurement of the NX from the European standard which measures beneath the tonneau cover.

Another case in point . A Honda Fit is rated at 16.6 cu ft, same as the NX??? Again, common sense prevails here showing the NX clearly much larger in volume.

It's too bad Lexus USA and Canada are not advertising the true cargo volume behind the seats like the rest of the competition does where their figures are between 26-32 cu ft. People who shop based on stats alone where cargo is a priority, will quickly dismiss the NX.

spwolf

corradoMR2 your posts are always so useful... pictures tell full story here.

corradoMR2

Thanks spwolf. In fact, I've contacted Lexus Canada and they're looking into it.

KJL

hey guys

Just wondering how many suitcases can you fit in NX's trunk? (without the top cover) is the trunk deep enough to keep the suitcases standing up? anyone got maximum loading pic?

thanks!