2nd Generation (2022+) Lexus NX Megathread (NX 200, 250, 350, 350h and 450h+)

[mikeavelli]

“Is the 2025 Nissan Murano a BETTER new luxury SUV than a Lexus RX 350?” 🤡
LMAO

He LOVES to target Lexus with non Luxury brands He doesn’t use Acura. The data should be good

FYI i haven’t driven the new Murano but did check. one out. The interior is (gasp) fabulous. No lie

 

[Motor]

 

[Kennyth]

So is 2026 NX carryover no refresh? seems long since released in 2022. Not having 12in MID and standard front LED signal is crazy for luxury SUV.

 

[sl0519]

So is 2026 NX carryover no refresh? seems long since released in 2022. Not having 12in MID and standard front LED signal is crazy for luxury SUV.

Didn’t you see their sales hitting record highs? Maybe the question should be, why people keep buying their stuff despite their laziness? This kind of buying behavior only tells the manufacturer: “If I can work less hard and still have no competition, why bother improving?” So really, this is what the market has raised - who’s to blame?

 

[CRSKTN]

They will do the absolute bare minimum.
sales numbers will be a countdown to a minimum effort refresh

 

[Deusex]

Didn’t you see their sales hitting record highs? Maybe the question should be, why people keep buying their stuff despite their laziness? This kind of buying behavior only tells the manufacturer: “If I can work less hard and still have no competition, why bother improving?” So really, this is what the market has raised - who’s to blame?

Until competition catches up with better product and prices and then its goodbye Lexus. Lets take Intel for example no innovation for years, basically a monopoly no one could match them. And now competition AMD is making better and cheaper product gaining market share very quiuckly. Same possibility for Lexus, nothing is forever especially if you dont care about your own customers/product. the posssible future competition is Chinese cars.

 

[sl0519]

Until competition catches up with better product and prices and then its goodbye Lexus. Lets take Intel for example no innovation for years, basically a monopoly no one could match them. And now competition AMD is making better and cheaper product gaining market share very quiuckly. Same possibility for Lexus, nothing is forever especially if you dont care about your own customers/product. the posssible future competition is Chinese cars.

Haha, stuck in Intel’s quad-core hell for ages, I finally made the jump to AMD just not too long ago. Better product longevity for future upgrade path, and I can even go X3D later. All hail Lisa Su, forever the GOAT!

 

[Motor]

2026 LEXUS NX ADDS GRADES AND DRIVETRAIN - Lexus USA Newsroom

PLANO, Texas (Aug. 28, 2025) – For the 2026 model year, the NX line receives minor changes. All NX 350h models are now available in Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) configurations in addition to the existing All-Wheel Drive (AWD) offering. The F SPORT Handling grade is now available on hybrid models...

pressroom.lexus.com

• NX 350h models are now available with Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
• F SPORT Handling grade now available on all powertrain configurations
• New Premium grade available on 450h+ model
• Starting MSRP of $45,470 (includes DPH)

 

[Tragic Bronson]

2026 LEXUS NX ADDS GRADES AND DRIVETRAIN - Lexus USA Newsroom

PLANO, Texas (Aug. 28, 2025) – For the 2026 model year, the NX line receives minor changes. All NX 350h models are now available in Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) configurations in addition to the existing All-Wheel Drive (AWD) offering. The F SPORT Handling grade is now available on hybrid models...

pressroom.lexus.com

• NX 350h models are now available with Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
• F SPORT Handling grade now available on all powertrain configurations
• New Premium grade available on 450h+ model
• Starting MSRP of $45,470 (includes DPH)

Lexus adds trims, announces pricing for popular 2026 NX

While the range now counts 16 different variants, including more F Sport grades for the hybrids, it's good-bye to the base NX 250

driving.ca

No more NX250 with the 2.5 motor, but they figure all those buyers are wanting the FWD hybrid

 

[Levi]

Luxury FWD SUV……🤦‍♂️

 

[Motor]

Missed opportunity to bring the NX Overtrail to North America. The F Sport Handling should’ve been offered from the get go. A slight nip tuck to the front and rear would’ve been nice.

 

[mikeavelli]

NX spanks RDX per edmund’s

https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2025-lexus-nx-vs-acura-rdx-spec-comparison.html

 

[Motor]

 

[Gecko]

NX 350h F SPORT would be the one to get, IMO. I like the 450h+ but the 350h is great, substantially less expensive, and much lighter while still getting great MPG.