Price:Starts at $34,965 with a dealer’s invoice price of $32,692. Price as tested is $40,640 including $4,725 in options (F Sport luxury trim, onboard navigation and advanced electronic safety items) and a $950 factory-to-dealer shipment charge. Dealer’s price as tested is $37,990.

Engines/transmissions:2.0-liter, four-cylinder, 16-valve gasoline engine with variable-valve timing (235 horsepower, 258 foot-pounds of torque). The engine is linked to a six-speed automatic transmission that also can be operated manually.

Fuel economy:I averaged an overall 25.8 miles per gallon city and highway.

Ride, acceleration and handling:It gets good marks in all three.

Head-turning quotient:The styling is aggressive with high fit-and-finish inside and out, which probably is why it stays on the bestseller list despite its marginal utility.

Trims:It is available with standard front-wheel or optional all-wheel drive. There essentially are two trim levels - base and the F Sport package used for this column. The hybrid 300h is a separate entry.

Capacities:Seating is for five people. Cargo capacity with all seats in place is 17 cubic feet. Maximum cargo storage is 54.6 cubic feet. The NX can be equipped to tow up to 2,000 pounds. Fuel capacity is 15.9 gallons. Premium gasoline is required.

Safety:Standard equipment includes ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes, four-wheel anti-lock brake protection, emergency braking assistance, traction and stability control, post-collision safety system, side and head air bags.

Bottom line:This is the perfect luxury urban runabout for small, affluent families.

— Warren Brown