Lexus has introduced several minor adjustments to the NX for its 2025 model year, enhancing the crossover with additional features and slightly raising its price compared to the previous iteration.
The updates are subtle, including the introduction of the new Copper Crest paint option. Inside, the center console now hosts two additional USB-C ports. All variants can now be equipped with a wireless charging pad, while the Luxury trim offers the option of a Macadamia interior.
Moreover, Lexus has made significant strides in safety features, with standard inclusions such as an electric tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, and parking assist with automatic braking.
Notably, all versions boast an array of advanced safety systems, including pre-collision with pedestrian detection, risk-avoidance emergency steering assist, left turn oncoming vehicle detection and braking, lane tracing assist, dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist, proactive driving assist, and road sign assist.
The NX lineup comprises the Standard, Premium, Luxury, and F Sport Handling trim levels. Depending on the chosen grade, customers can select from various exterior paint options, 18- and 20-inch wheels, and interior color schemes such as Black, Rioja Red, and Palomino, with NuLuxe upholstery on the first two grades and leather on the Luxury.
Other available features include ambient lighting, a moonroof or panoramic glass roof, a 9.8- or 14-inch infotainment system, smartphone connectivity, a digital key, and a head-up display.
Powering the NX 250 is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine generating 203 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed transmission. The front-wheel-drive model can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds, while the all-wheel-drive variant takes four-tenths longer. Combined fuel consumption is rated at 28 mpg.
The NX 350 (AWD) boasts a 2.4-liter turbocharged unit paired with an eight-speed gearbox, delivering 275 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds and achieves a combined fuel economy of 24 mpg.
Lexus’ NX 350h (AWD) combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric drive motor generators, producing a total system output of 240 hp. The model achieves an estimated 39 mpg and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds.
Finally, the NX 450h+ (AWD) plug-in hybrid variant features a larger battery and an upgraded powertrain, offering 304 hp and an estimated 0-60 mph time of six seconds flat.
The 2025 Lexus NX 250 starts at $41,765, marking a $1,160 increase compared to the 2024 model. Similarly, the NX 350 starts at $45,525, while the NX 350h and NX 450h+ are priced at $46,075 and $62,290, respectively. These prices exclude destination charges and dealer fees.
