“The vehicle is excellent and dependable. The ride is very quiet and comfortable. Sound system and hook up with electronics is easy and excellent.”
2019 Lexus NX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Lexus NX is a light update rather than a redesign. Its most important change is standard Apple CarPlay across the lineup.
About the 2019 Lexus NX
1st generation (2015-2021), second year after the 2018 refresh.
Lexus positions the NX as a bold-looking small luxury SUV that mixes a high seating position, quiet-road comfort, and standard safety tech with more dramatic styling than many rivals. It is aimed more at daily comfort and upscale feel than sharp handling, and it gives buyers a choice between turbo gas power and a no-plug hybrid. The NX’s big draw is its combination of standout design, Lexus cabin quality, and city-friendly size.
The NX 300 is the core model, pairing a 235-hp turbo engine with a quiet cabin, an 8-inch screen, synthetic leather upholstery, and a standard safety suite. The F SPORT keeps the same engine but adds firmer suspension tuning, more supportive seats, and sportier styling. The NX 300h focuses on smooth, efficient driving with a 194-hp hybrid system and standard all-wheel drive.
What changed, by category
Tech
Apple CarPlay was added to the standard 8-inch touchscreen system across the NX lineup.
Styling
A limited Black Line special edition based on the NX 300 F SPORT joined the range during the model year.
2019 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 | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 33 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 30 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 | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Lexus NX have Apple CarPlay?
Yes. Apple CarPlay is standard across the 2019 NX lineup and works through the standard 8-inch multimedia system.
Was the 2019 Lexus NX redesigned?
No. The 2019 NX largely carries over the design, chassis, and powertrains from the refreshed 2018 model; its main lineup-wide update is Apple CarPlay.
What is the 2019 Lexus NX Black Line edition?
The Black Line is a limited special edition based on the NX 300 F SPORT. It joined the range during the 2019 model year and focused on distinct styling touches rather than a major mechanical change.
Did the 2019 Lexus NX engines change from 2018?
No. The NX 300 retains its 235-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the NX 300h retains its 194-hp hybrid system with standard all-wheel drive.
Is the 2019 NX 300 F SPORT more powerful than the regular NX 300?
No. Both use the same 235-hp turbocharged engine. The F SPORT adds firmer suspension tuning, supportive sport seats, paddle shifters, extra drive modes, and more aggressive styling.
2019 Lexus NX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Lexus NX.
4.1
2019 Lexus NX
(226 reviews)
“Great safety features, excellent performance and better than expected fuel economy.”
“The Lexus NX300h is a very good vehicle for overall comfort and ride. It handles very nicely in traffic was well as on the open road. The mileage is great with the fact that it is a hybrid. The all wheel drive is nice during those times when the road conditions aren't that good due to snow, ice or even rain. It's a Lexus so the quality is there both in build and materials with great fit and function.”