Lexus NX

Name: 2026 Lexus NX
Brand: Lexus

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The redesigned NX looks similar to the previous model, but beneath the surface there’s a quicker, more fuel-efficient, and swankier vehicle. It’s a pleasant all-around small luxury SUV, even though Lexus still hasn’t managed to capture the engaging driving experience—nor the strong road-test scores—of the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, two main rivals.

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Safety

CR Safety Verdict: Best

5 / 5

Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
Meets all CR Core Safety Requirements.
Meets all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.

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Safety

CR Safety Verdict: Best

5 / 5

Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
Meets all CR Core Safety Requirements.
Meets all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.

Critical Active Safety Features

AEB-P

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Safety

CR Safety Verdict: Best

5 / 5

Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
Meets all CR Core Safety Requirements.
Meets all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.

Critical Active Safety Features

AEB-P

Standard

AEB-H

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BSW

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RCTW

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2026 Lexus NX

$44,775 - $63,130

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$45,100 - $54,850

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$49,995

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$52,800 - $66,800

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$50,900 - $65,900

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2025 BMW X4

$55,300 - $79,100

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$44,800 - $62,800

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2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

$61,600 - $80,900

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2026 Lexus NX Hybrid

$41,955 - $57,805

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2026 Lexus NX Plug-in Hybrid

$57,810 - $62,830

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$60,300 - $64,450

54 miles

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD

2.4-liter 4 turbo (275 hp)

8-speed automatic

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Basic 4 years/50,000 miles
Drivetrain 6 years/70,000 miles
Corrosion 6 years/unlimited miles
Roadside Aid 4 years/unlimited miles
Maintenance 1 years/10,000 miles

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Model History

2022-Present

Current Generation

The redesigned 2022 Lexus NX looks much like the outgoing model, but beneath that familiar design is a raft of improvements. The cabin is completely transformed, with a more modern instrument panel, larger infotainment screen, and increased passenger space. There are four powertrains available: a base engine that's less powerful than before, a stronger turbocharged choice, a hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid. A 9.8-inch infotainment screen and wireless phone connectivity is standard, and there is an available 14-inch screen. Both options use Lexus new next-gen multimedia interface. An optional 10-inch head-up display is new, putting key travel information right in the driver's view. Lexus claims that head- and legroom have increased for all passengers. Every 2022 NX comes standard with the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 suite of active driver assistance features, including FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, and RCTW. Several previously optional features became standard for 2025 including a power liftgate, auto rain-sensing wipers, and Lexus Intuitive Parking Assist -- a system which warns drivers of approaching objects while parking and can apply the brakes to reduce the risk of a parking collision. Lexus also added two USB type-C ports to the front console. The base NX 250 was dropped after the 2025 model year.

2015-2021

2015 Redesign Year

Lexus finally enters the luxury compact SUV market with the Toyota RAV4-based NX. Lexus's first turbo engine, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder mated to a six-speed automatic, works well and delivers 24 mpg overall. The NX 300h hybrid uses a 194-hp engine with a CVT, and its 29 mpg overall makes it the most fuel efficient SUV we've ever tested. The NX delivers a sportier, less cushy driving experience than the larger RX. The interior is adorned with nice stitching but some cheap touches are evident, and the cabin is very tight, with compromised visibility. The dash gets a multipurpose center screen controlled by a fussy touchpad that requires a distracting level of focus to manipulate. Changes for 2018 included standard forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. Changes for 2020 include standard Android Auto compatibility.