The 2026 Lexus NX lineup with a couple of welcome additions. Perhaps the biggest news is the addition of a front-drive variant for the NX 350h and the new Premium trim for the NX 450h+. These expand the range, giving consumers more ways to configure this popular luxury crossover, all while lowering its price point. The F Sport Handling trim also sees expanded availability to the hybrid models. This adds specially tuned performance dampers and the Adaptive Variable Suspension for sharper handling.
F Sport models continue to sport a distinct style on the 2026 Lexus NX. These include Dark Graphite Aluminum ornamentation, front sport seats, a sport steering wheel, aluminum pedals, scuff plates, and a unique digital gauge cluster. On the outside, F Sport models feature a unique grille, black exterior accents, and black 20-inch alloy wheels. Every model comes with the Lexus Interface with either a 9.8-inch or 14-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0.
2026 Lexus NX: Choose Your Power
On the powertrain front, the NX offers three options, including a hybrid and plug-in hybrid. For 2026, the NX 350 returns with a 2.4-liter turbo-four making 275 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic remains the only transmission option. The NX 350h uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid system with 240 hp. Meanwhile, the NX 450h+ has the same system with a high-capacity traction battery and standard AWD for a total output of 304 hp. What about the NX 250? Well, that’s gone for 2026, making the NX 350 and NX 350h the entry points to the NX lineup.
In terms of efficiency, the NX 350h sits at the top with an EPA-estimated rating of up to 42/38/40 mpg city/highway/combined. The heavier NX 450h+ checks in at 34 mpg combined. However, it can travel 37 miles in all-electric mode. Finally, the NX 350 has a rating of 21/28/24 mpg, making it the least efficient member of the lineup.
Source: Lexus
