The Lexus NX, a small SUV based mostly on the Toyota RAV4, has been round in its present type since 2022, and it hasn’t modified all that a lot since its introduction. For 2026, it is… nonetheless about the identical as earlier than. Nonetheless, Lexus has made some attention-grabbing adjustments to the trim and powertrain line-up. The adjustments imply that the NX now has a notably larger beginning worth. Concurrently, although, the shuffle has additionally resulted within the entry-level hybrid, the NX 350h, is cheaper than final yr.
Goodbye, NX 250. Hey, NX 350h With FWD
The model of NX that Lexus dropped was the NX 250. This mannequin was arguably the closest to its Toyota-branded cousin because it used the identical naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine making simply 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The shortage of energy did imply that the NX 250 had a moderately enticing beginning MSRP of $41,965, or $43,115 with the $1,150 vacation spot cost.
With the NX 250 gone, the following most reasonably priced NX turns into the NX 350h hybrid. The NX 350 would have taken that spot, however Lexus introduced the value down on the hybrid as a result of it added a front-wheel-drive model. Up till final yr, it was solely each accessible with all-wheel drive. Due to the brand new powertrain, you will get an NX 350h beginning at $45,765, or $46,765 with the $1,295 vacation spot cost. That is truly $660 lower than final yr’s mannequin. The all-wheel-drive model is $890 greater than final yr’s, too.
Now after all, the bottom NX 350h is considerably greater than the NX 250 was, however you do get extra to your cash. It has the identical 2.5-liter four-cylinder, however it’s augmented with an electrical motor, or two with all-wheel-drive. This brings energy as much as 240 hp, which is much more than the 219-hp RAV4 hybrid (though it’s amusing to notice that the RAV4 hybrid now has all-wheel drive as normal). The hybrid powertrain permits the NX 350h to get 40 mpg mixed (with front-wheel drive), too, which is a large enhance over the NX 250’s 28 mpg. Hybrid consumers can even select a brand new F Sport Dealing with trim. That is the range-topper, and it contains sportier exterior styling, extra pronounced seat bolsters, and adjustable shocks for improved trip and dealing with.
The NX 350h Is not The Solely Model With A Value Lower
Lexus additionally made its plug-in hybrid NX cheaper, too. It nonetheless has all-wheel drive, however it’s now accessible within the Premium trim, a step under the outdated start line of Luxurious. Now the NX 450h+, with its 304-horsepower hybrid powertrain and 37 miles of electrical vary, has a base MSRP of $59,105, which involves $60,400 with vacation spot. That is a worth discount of $3,140 over final yr’s least expensive NX 450h+.
The one trim that hasn’t modified considerably is the NX 350. It is the one non-hybrid trim left, however it will get a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder, the one engine within the line that is not shared with the RAV4. It makes 275 hp and 317 lb-ft, and it is solely supplied with all-wheel-drive. It barely prices anymore than the NX 350h at $46,120, or $47,415 with vacation spot. So in the event you worth efficiency over gasoline financial system, it is a sensible alternative over the common hybrid.