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Lexus NX

From Lexus's first turbo, the NX 200t, to its first plug-in hybrid, the NX 450h+.12

Researched November 9, 2026 from 27 sources

At a glance

0200400
148–324 hpPower
0510
5.6–8.6 s0–60 mph
0125250
200–209 km/hTop speed
0250500
206–430 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
1,620–2,130 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.123710

Engine
2.0–2.5 L inline-fours; gasoline, turbo, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options3
Layout
Front engine; front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive3
Gearbox
6- or 8-speed automatic; CVT/eCVT on selected versions3
Built at
Miyata/Tahara, Japan; Cambridge, Canada; Bidadi, India (gen 1 CKD)34

The story

NX means Nimble Crossover and sits between UX and RX. Launched in 2014 for surging premium SUV demand, it drew design cues from urban sports gear. Generation two added the NX 450h+, Lexus's first plug-in hybrid.234

2013: LF-NX previews urban sports gear design20132014: Beijing debut, Miyata production20142015: NX 200t gives Lexus its first turbo20152017: NX 200t becomes NX 30020172021: GA-K reinvention and first plug-in20212022: Cambridge joins the production map · NX 450h+ records 5.6 seconds to 60 mph20222024: Overtrail adds 15 mm and all-terrain tires20242026: Sixth-generation hybrids and DC charging2026 Lexus LF-NX concept: 2013Lexus LF-NX conceptLexus NX (first generation) (AZ10): 2014–2021AZ10Lexus NX (second generation) (AZ20): 2021–presentAZ20 20122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones134
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YearWhat happened
2013Lexus LF-NX concept
2014–2021Lexus NX (first generation) (AZ10)
2021–presentLexus NX (second generation) (AZ20)
2013LF-NX previews urban sports gear design
2014Beijing debut, Miyata production
2015NX 200t gives Lexus its first turbo
2017NX 200t becomes NX 300
2021GA-K reinvention and first plug-in
2022Cambridge joins the production map
2022NX 450h+ records 5.6 seconds to 60 mph
2024Overtrail adds 15 mm and all-terrain tires
2026Sixth-generation hybrids and DC charging
  1. 2013

    LF-NX previews urban sports gear design

    Frankfurt and Tokyo hosted the LF-NX, previewing an NX design inspired by watches, bikes and fashion.4

  2. 2014

    Beijing debut, Miyata production

    The first NX debuted at Beijing in April. Miyata production began on August 8, followed by the UK launch in October.34

  3. 2015

    NX 200t gives Lexus its first turbo

    The UK's NX 200t arrived in March as an AWD F Sport, giving Lexus its first turbo model. A 2015 F Sport AWD test recorded 0–60 mph in 6.9 seconds.14

  4. 2017

    NX 200t becomes NX 300

    The facelift renamed the turbo model NX 300, revised the grille and lights, and grew the Premium Navigation screen from 7 to 10.3 inches.35

  5. 2021

    GA-K reinvention and first plug-in

    The June 11 debut brought Lexus's first plug-in, the NX 450h+. GA-K lowered the center of gravity 20 mm and raised rigidity 30%; suspension was also new.236

  6. 2022

    Cambridge joins the production map

    Canadian production was set for early 2022; Cambridge joined Miyawaka and Tahara in Japan on the second-generation NX's assembly map.23

  7. 2022

    NX 450h+ records 5.6 seconds to 60 mph

    The 2022 F Sport test logged 5.6 seconds to 60 mph. Its 18.1-kWh battery offered 60 km EPA range; a 6.6-kW charger cut full recharging to 2.5 hours.7

  8. 2024

    Overtrail adds 15 mm and all-terrain tires

    Europe's Overtrail added a 15 mm suspension lift, all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels and exclusive Moon Desert paint; ground clearance reached 200 mm.8

  9. 2026

    Sixth-generation hybrids and DC charging

    The refresh brings sixth-generation hybrids, a 23-kWh NX 450h+ battery, provisional EV range over 96 km and DC charging; Europe is due in spring 2027.9

Every generation

  • Lexus LF-NX concept
    Lexus LF-NX concept2013
  • Lexus NX (first generation)
    AZ102014–2021
  • Lexus NX (second generation)
    AZ202021–present

Power over the years

From 195 hp to 324 hp in 13 years.

0100200300400 20142016201820202022202420262028 hp 2014 · 195 hp · UK NX 300h FWD/AWD; rated 56 mpg2015 · 235 hp · NX 200t (UK launch)2022 · 203 hp · NX 250 FWD; 0–60 mph 8.2 s2022 · 239 hp · NX 350h AWD; tested 0–60 mph 7.0 s2022 · 275 hp · NX 350 AWD; tested 0–60 mph 7.3 s2022 · 302 hp · NX 450h+ F Sport; 0–60 mph 5.6 s2026 · 240 hp · Canada NX 350h2026 · 304 hp · Canada NX 450h+2027 · 244 hp · NX 350h (2027 preview)2027 · 303 hp · UK NX 450h+ (provisional)2027 · 324 hp · NX 450h+ (2027 preview) 324 hp NX 450h+ (2027 preview) 195 hp UK NX 300h FWD/AWD; rated 56 mpg
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YearHorsepowerModel
2014195UK NX 300h FWD/AWD; rated 56 mpg
2015235NX 200t (UK launch)
2022203NX 250 FWD; 0–60 mph 8.2 s
2022239NX 350h AWD; tested 0–60 mph 7.0 s
2022275NX 350 AWD; tested 0–60 mph 7.3 s
2022302NX 450h+ F Sport; 0–60 mph 5.6 s
2026240Canada NX 350h
2026304Canada NX 450h+
2027244NX 350h (2027 preview)
2027303UK NX 450h+ (provisional)
2027324NX 450h+ (2027 preview)

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • NX 200 (first generation)

    Standard

    NX 200 (first generation)

    148 hp

  • Standard

    NX 300h S / SE / Luxury / Premier (UK)

    2014

    195 hp
  • NX / F Sport / Takumi (2019 UK grades)

    Standard

    NX / F Sport / Takumi (2019 UK grades)

    2019

  • Performance

    NX 200t F Sport (UK)

    2015–2017

    235 hp

  • Special

    NX 300h Sport (UK)

    2017

  • Special

    NX 300 / 300h Black Sequence

    2018

  • Special

    NX 300 Bronze Edition

    2020

    235 hp

  • Limited

    NX 300 Black Line

    2020

    235 hp

  • Limited

    NX 300 F Sport Black Line

    2019

    235 hp

  • Limited

    NX 300h F Sport Black Line

    2021

    194 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Original NX: low roof, cab-forward stance and flared arches around a diamond-shaped body.4
  • Second generation: pinched double-angle grille and checkmark-shaped running lights.7
  • Second generation: full-width rear lighting and block LEXUS lettering.2
  • NX 450h+: two filler flaps identify the plug-in hybrid.15

Year by year

  1. 2017 facelift

    Reworked bumper brings deeper side intakes; grille bars reach the lower lip, and front/rear indicators become sequential.5

  2. 2017 facelift

    Rear bumper gains spindle shapes; longer lamps get black garnish. NX 300 has larger chrome exhaust surrounds; NX 300h gets satin-chrome trim.5

  3. 2022 model year

    Second generation is longer, wider and taller, with LEXUS lettering replacing the rear L badge and a full-width tail lamp.23

  4. 2026 (Canada)

    NX 350h gains F SPORT 2/3 and NX 450h+ gains F SPORT 2; black trim and painted wheel arches sharpen their appearance.13

  5. 2027 refresh (Europe)

    Frameless grille and twin-bar front indicators arrive; rear lamps repeat an L motif around an illuminated Lexus logo.9

Against its rivals

  • Audi Q5 2.0T

    NX vs Audi Q5 2.0T

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    NX6.9 s
    Audi Q5 2.0T6.9 s
    1

  • NX vs Acura RDX Advance AWD (2020)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    NX7.3 s
    Acura RDX Advance AWD (2020)6.8 s
    12

  • NX vs Mazda CX-60 PHEV Takumi

    0–100 km/h lower is better

    NX6.3 s
    Mazda CX-60 PHEV Takumi5.8 s
    22

Prices

Value today $31.5K–$39.6K27

Price when newValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 20142016201820202022202420262028 Value today: $31,539–$39,584 2019 · $48,575 · US 300 F Sport Black Line FWD2020 · $44,710 · US 300 Black Line FWD2022 · $37,950 · US base, NX 250 FWD; excl. delivery2022 · $41,550 · US base, NX 350; excl. delivery2022 · $41,050 · US base, NX 350h; excl. delivery2022 · $55,560 · US base, NX 450h+; excl. delivery2026 · $40,026 · Canada 350 Premium; C$1 ≈ US$0.73 2015 · £29,945 · UK NX 300h S, 2015 MY; approx $1.60/GBP at 2014 launch
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2015Launch price$47,912UK NX 300h S, 2015 MY; approx $1.60/GBP at 2014 launch
2019Price when new$48,575US 300 F Sport Black Line FWD
2020Price when new$44,710US 300 Black Line FWD
2022Price when new$37,950US base, NX 250 FWD; excl. delivery
2022Price when new$41,550US base, NX 350; excl. delivery
2022Price when new$41,050US base, NX 350h; excl. delivery
2022Price when new$55,560US base, NX 450h+; excl. delivery
2026Price when new$40,026Canada 350 Premium; C$1 ≈ US$0.73
2026Value today$31,539–$39,584

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Sonny Harper's 3-minute NX scene”
    • “Kingo's parking problem, directed by the Russos”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 3 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 27 sources
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  8. THE NEW LEXUS NX OVERTRAIL: RECHARGE YOUR INNER BATTERY newsroom.lexus.eu
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  22. Mazda CX-60 vs Lexus NX vs Volvo XC60: 2022 group test review | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
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  24. LEXUS TAKES ON MISSION TO SAVE THE WORLD IN “MOONFALL” newsroom.lexus.eu
  25. KUMAIL NANJIANI STARS IN NEW LEXUS AND MARVEL STUDIOS’ “ETERNALS” SPOT newsroom.lexus.eu
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