2026 Lexus NX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest 2026 Lexus NX change is a broader electrified lineup: the NX 350h adds front-wheel-drive versions, while hybrid F SPORT Handling and plug-in hybrid 450h+ Premium grades join the range. This is a light trim-and-drivetrain update, not a redesign.
About the 2026 Lexus NX
2nd generation (2022-present), fifth model year, no major refresh.
Lexus positions the NX as a compact luxury SUV that mixes sharp styling, a driver-focused cabin, and a broad choice of powertrains, including gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions. Its core appeal is everyday luxury in a city-friendly size: quiet road manners, an upscale interior, strong safety tech, and easier electrified ownership without moving up to a larger SUV. Against rivals, the NX leans more toward comfort, efficiency, and Lexus reliability than all-out sportiness.
The gas-powered NX 350 has a turbocharged engine and standard AWD, while the NX 350h focuses on fuel efficiency and the NX 450h+ provides 37 miles of estimated electric driving range. F SPORT Handling trims add adaptive suspension and a firmer, more athletic setup; Luxury trims emphasize leather, upgraded lighting, and richer cabin materials.
What changed, by category
2026 Lexus NX specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 42 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | 21 mpg | 42 mpg | |||
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 38 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 38 mpg | 38 mpg | 28 mpg | 38 mpg | |||
| Horsepower | 275 hp | 275 hp | 275 hp | 275 hp | |||||||
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft | 169 lb-ft | 169 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft | 169 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 46.9 cu-ft | 46.9 cu-ft | 46.9 cu-ft | 46.9 cu-ft | 46.9 cu-ft | 46.9 cu-ft | 46.9 cu-ft | 46.9 cu-ft | 46.9 cu-ft | 46.9 cu-ft | 46.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.1 in | 36.1 in | 36.1 in | 36.1 in | 36.1 in | 36.1 in | 36.1 in | 36.1 in | 36.1 in | 36.1 in | 36.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 37 | 37 | 37 | ||||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | |||||||||||
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| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Lexus NX redesigned?
No. The 2026 Lexus NX remains part of the second generation introduced for 2022, with targeted trim and drivetrain updates rather than a redesign or major styling refresh.
What changed on the 2026 Lexus NX compared with the 2025 model?
The 2026 NX adds front-wheel-drive NX 350h versions, a 350h F SPORT Handling grade, and a 450h+ Premium plug-in hybrid grade. The NX 250 and NX 250 Premium leave the lineup, and every 450h+ gains a dual-voltage charging cable.
Does the 2026 Lexus NX 350h have front-wheel drive?
Yes. For 2026, the NX 350h lineup includes front-wheel drive as well as AWD; the hybrid was previously AWD-only.
What's new for the 2026 Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid?
The 2026 NX 450h+ gains a new Premium grade and dual-voltage charging cables across the plug-in hybrid lineup. The previous 450h+ continues under the 450h+ Luxury name, and the F SPORT Handling grade's power moonroof changes from standard to optional.
Did Lexus discontinue the NX 250 for 2026?
Yes. The NX 250 and NX 250 Premium leave the lineup for 2026, making the turbocharged, AWD NX 350 the remaining gas-only model.
Sources
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2026 Lexus Nx Adds Grades And Drivetrain
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2025 Lexus Nx Adds Color Convenience And Connectivity
- pressroom.lexus.com — All New Lexus Nx Ushers In New Era Of Design
- lexus.com — Models / 2025 / MY25 LEXUS NX Brochure
- pressroom.lexus.com — Vehicle / 2026 Lexus Nx
- pressroom.lexus.com — Vehicle / 2026 Lexus Nx Hybrid
- pressroom.lexus.com — Vehicle / 2026 Lexus Nx Phev