The Lexus NX returns substantially unchanged for 2024. It continues to offer compact luxury SUV buyers a wide range of models and engines, including a hybrid and plug-in hybrid option.
Like all Lexus products, the NX holds its value well, has an exceptional reputation for reliability, and comes brimming with the latest luxury and technology features. It faces off against rivals like the Genesis GV70, Lincoln Corsair, Infiniti QX50, and Acura RDX.
The NX offers two F Sport trims, one on the NX 350 and the other on the plug-in hybrid NX 450h. Although technically packages, Lexus posts them on their consumer site as trims, so we follow suit accordingly.
2024 Lexus NX 250: $40,205 (FWD), $41,805 (AWD)
The entry-level NX 250 isn’t big on power, equipped with the same 2.5-liter engine found in many Toyota models. It develops 203 horsepower and comes paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Equipped with the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 suite of driver assists, the NX 250 touts forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with steering assist, and automatic high beam headlights.
There’s also a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, and a system to detect when it’s unsafe to make a left turn across traffic and apply the brakes.
Safe Exit Assist watches for cars or bikes approaching from the rear. When detected, the system warns exiting passengers with an audible alert and prevents the doors from opening until the coast is clear.
Lexus Safety Connect can call for help in the event of an accident or help police locate a stolen car. It’s a subscription service with a 10-year free trial period.
The NX may be entry-level, but it’s far from sparse. The price includes 18-inch 15-spoke alloy wheels, bi-LED auto on/off headlights, roof rails, and heated outside mirrors with tilt-down in reverse and driver’s side auto-dimming feature.
Lexus’ SmartAccess allows the driver to unlock the doors and start the car without removing the key fob from their purse or pocket.
Inside the NX 250, we find NuLuxe synthetic leather upholstery, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with 2-way power lumbar support, an 8-way power passenger seat, and heated front seats.
Dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, a leather-wrapped shift knob, one-touch up/down power windows, and a 60/40-split power-folding rear seat are also included.
The NX infotainment setup includes a 9.8-inch touchscreen with cloud-based navigation, Lexus assistant (say the words “Hey, Lexus” to activate), SiriusXM satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and wireless integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The system also serves as the display for the rear backup camera.
A 10-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System is standard.
Optional packages for the NX 250 include the Premium Package, which adds heated and ventilated front seats, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, driver’s seat memory (includes mirror and steering wheel positions), rain-sensing wipers, a hands-free power liftgate, a power moonroof, and Intuitive Parking Assist (front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking).
Individual options include a 14-inch multimedia touchscreen upgrade, a hands-free power rear liftgate, a power moonroof, a heated steering wheel, heated wiper blade de-icers, a fast response interior heater, and a head-up display.
The list goes on to include a digital rearview mirror, a panoramic 360-degree monitor, lane-change assist, front cross-traffic detection, steering wheel touch sensors, rain-sensing wipers, Lexus Digital Key (turns your phone into a key), a wireless charging pad, and a 1,800-watt, 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus NX 250 costs $40,205. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $759. See 2024 Lexus NX 250 models for sale near you
2024 Lexus NX 250 includes:
- Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 – The NX 250’s impressive standard safety and driver-assist systems keep everyone onboard safe and even look out for other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
- Power front seats – The NX 250 provides driver and passenger with 8-way adjustable heated power seats. The driver also gets power lumbar support.
- Dual-zone automatic climate control – The NX 250’s climate controls let front-seat occupants create their climate zones.
2024 Lexus NX 350 AWD: $43,965
The NX 350 builds off the NX 250, bringing standard all-wheel drive (AWD) and a more powerful engine. The NX 350’s 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine generates 275 hp and seems a better fit for the NX, giving it the expected performance when dropping 40 large on a luxury SUV.
The NX 350 adds Active Noise Control, which works to quiet the cabin, and Active Sound Control, which uses the audio speakers to enhance the engine’s sound when accelerating.
The NX 350 gets a few more optional packages and features.
The Luxury Package includes the Premium Package (see NX 250), then adds perforated leather upholstery, a 10-way power driver’s seat with 4-way power lumber support, a 14-inch multimedia touchscreen, a head-up display, adaptive LED headlights, and ambient interior lighting.
Individual options beyond the NX 250’s list include power-folding heated rear seats, 20-inch alloy wheels, triple-beam LED headlights with washers and built-in cornering lights, and a panoramic glass roof.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus NX 350 costs $43,965. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $830. See 2024 Lexus NX 350 models for sale near you
2024 Lexus NX 350 includes:
- All-wheel drive – Standard AWD gives the NX 350 superior grip on wet and dry pavement.
- Turbocharged engine – The NX 350’s turbocharged engine can propel it from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.6 seconds.
- Available Mark Levinson Audio – The Mark Levinson audio system pumps 1,800 watts through 17 speakers for a magnificent audio experience.
2024 Lexus NX 350h AWD: $43,805
The NX 350h builds off the NX 350 with a hybrid motor setup combining a 2.5-liter gas engine and continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with two electric motors. The total output of 239 hp gives this hybrid kick while returning an EPA-estimated 39 mpg combined-fuel-economy figure.
Optional is Lexus’ Advanced Park self-parking assistant, which can automatically parallel or perpendicular park or pull the NX out of tight parking spots.
Otherwise, the NX 350h mirrors the NX 350’s content and options.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus NX 350h costs $43,805. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $827. See 2024 Lexus NX 350h AWD models for sale near you
2024 Lexus NX 350 F Sport Handling AWD: $49,065
The NX 350 F Sport Handling turns the dial up on performance, building off the NX 350 with aggressive exterior styling, rain-sensing wipers, 20-inch F Sport gloss black alloy wheels, and an Adaptive Variable Suspension containing adaptive dampers and stiffer springs.
The F Sport cabin gains an F Sport steering wheel, F Sport seats with enhanced side bolsters, multi-adjustable headrests, and a head-up display.
The F Sport Handling Luxury Package adds heated and ventilated sport front seats, a power liftgate, Intuitive Parking Assist, adaptive LED headlights, ambient interior lighting, and memory for the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and mirrors.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus NX 350 F Sport Handling costs $49,065. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $926. See 2024 Lexus NX 350 F Sport Handling AWD models for sale near you
2024 Lexus NX 350 F Sport Handling includes:
- Adaptive suspension – The F Sport Handling includes stiffer springs, adaptive dampers, and thicker anti-roll bars that help lessen lean in sharp curves.
- Sport seats – Thickly bolstered sport seats hold occupants firmly in place.
- Head-up display – This feature projects essential data onto the windshield, allowing drivers to see it without taking their eyes off the road.
2024 Lexus NX 450h+ AWD: $58,655
The NX 450h+ is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). It uses the same 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and twin electric motors as the NX 350h, but with an output of 302 hp, a 3.3 kW onboard charger, and an 18.1 kWh battery pack giving it a 37-mile all-electric range.
The NX450h+ battery can reach full charge in about 4 hours using a standard 220-240-volt/32 amp Level 2 home charger. Upgrade to the optional 6.6 kW onboard charger, and the time to full charge drops to 2.5 hours. The NX 450h+ cannot use a Level 3 DC fast-charging station.
Befitting its top-of-the-line status, Lexus gives the NX 450h+ more standard equipment, mostly pulling features from the other trims’ optional equipment packages.
Standard upgrades over the NX 350h include perforated and quilted leather upholstery, power heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, adaptive LED headlights, a power moonroof, and rain-sensing wipers.
A hands-free power liftgate, head-up display, ambient interior lighting, 10-way power driver’s seat with 4-way power lumbar support, Black Open Pore wood trim, Intuitive Parking Assist, and the 14-inch multimedia touchscreen are also included.
The Mark Levinson audio system, Advanced Park, a digital rearview mirror, Digital Key, the panoramic view monitor, triple beam LED headlights, and a 6.6 kW onboard charger remain optional.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus NX 450h+ costs $58,655. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,107. See 2024 Lexus NX 450h+ AWD models for sale near you
2024 Lexus NX 450h+ includes:
- Heated and ventilated front seats – Seat heaters keep occupants warm and toasty in the winter, while built-in fans keep folks cool and dry in the summer.
- EV range – With its 18.1-kWh battery pack, the NX 450h+ can travel up to 37 miles solely on electric power. If your daily drive is less than that, you may never need to fill up with gas.
- 14-inch touchscreen – The larger multimedia touchscreen means easier to see and operate maps, icons, and touch controls.
2024 Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport Handling AWD: $59,905
The NX 450h+ F Sport Handling includes all the features from the NX 450h+, minus its leather seats, which get swapped out for heated and ventilated sport seats covered in NuLuxe upholstery.
The NX 450h+ F Sport Handling gains similar features from the NX 350h F Sport Handling, such as an adaptive suspension, F Sport styling, a heated perforated-leather steering wheel, and 20-inch gloss black alloy wheels.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport Handling costs $59,905. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,130. See 2024 Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport Handling AWD models for sale near you
