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2016 Lexus NX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2016 Lexus NX is a quiet carryover year with no major product changes. It keeps the same turbo, F SPORT, and hybrid lineup introduced for 2015.
About the 2016 Lexus NX
1st generation NX (AZ10), second model year, before the later mid-cycle refresh.
Lexus positions the NX as a small luxury SUV for buyers who want bold styling, a carefully finished cabin, and a choice between stronger turbo power or hybrid efficiency. Its core appeal is not maximum cargo room or outright sportiness, but a distinctive look, upscale materials, quiet road manners, and easy daily drivability. Compared with more conservative rivals, the NX aims to feel younger, more expressive, and more design-led without giving up Lexus comfort and dependability.
The NX 200t is the main gas model, with a 235-hp turbo engine, LED low-beam headlights, synthetic leather, and a 7-inch infotainment screen. The 200t F SPORT adds more aggressive styling, sport seats, and firmer suspension tuning, while the 300h pairs a 2.5-liter engine with electric motors for smoother, more fuel-efficient driving.
2016 Lexus NX specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd w/Multi-Mode | Automatic, ECVT | Auto, 6-Spd w/Multi-Mode |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 35 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 31 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 235 hp | 194 hp | 235 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 152 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 1500 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 54.6 cu-ft | 53.7 cu-ft | 54.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.1 in | 36.1 in | 36.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2016 Lexus NX compared with the 2015 model?
No major product changes arrived for 2016. The NX carried over with the same basic design, engines, cabin, and three-version lineup introduced for 2015.
Was the 2016 Lexus NX redesigned?
No, the 2016 Lexus NX was not redesigned. It was the second model year of the first-generation NX and remained largely unchanged from its 2015 launch configuration.
Which 2016 Lexus NX is the hybrid?
The 2016 NX 300h is the hybrid. It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motors with a combined output of 194 horsepower.
How is the 2016 NX 200t F SPORT different from the regular NX 200t?
The 2016 NX 200t F SPORT uses the same 235-hp turbo engine as the regular 200t but adds sport-tuned suspension, more aggressive exterior details, sport seats, paddle shifters, and performance displays.
Is the 2016 Lexus NX meaningfully different from the 2015 model?
No, the 2016 NX is not meaningfully different from the 2015 model in its main hardware or features. Model-year changes alone are not a strong reason to favor one over the other.
2016 Lexus NX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Lexus NX.
4.2
2016 Lexus NX
(231 reviews)
“Lexus as a company requiring a subscription to their Enform service in order to keep my remote start service is complete BS. I should not have to pay an extra annual fee in order to be able to remotely start my car from my key fob. I do not care about any of the other services Enform offers, or the vehicle reports. I know how to maintain a vehicle and am not an idiot.”
“Controls are too complicated and not easily readable by someone my age. Option over kill!”
Sources
- pressroom.lexus.com — Lexus 2015 Nx 200T 300H Product News
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2016 Lexus Nx 200T Luxury Utility Turbocharged
- pressroom.lexus.com — Releases / Lexus+2016+Nx+300H+Compact+Luxury+Utility+Hybrid
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2017 Lexus Nx Nx Hybrid Crossover Clutter
- lexus.com — Models / 2016 / My16 Lexus NX 200t and Lexus NX 200t Fsport and Lexus NX 300h Brochure