Fresh for 2015, the Lexus NX mid-sized crossover comes in two distinct flavours. The hybrid NX 300h mixes electric and petrol power, while the NX 200t is the first model to use Lexus’ sporty new 2.0-litre petrol turbo engine.
The Lexus NX 300h comes with five levels of equipment, all of which deliver on Lexus’ promise of luxury, comfort and state-of-the-art user-friendly technology. The NX 200t however, comes exclusively in the dynamic F SPORT specification, reflecting its performance focus.
NX is the first model to have Lexus’ millimetre-wave, radar-controlled Pre-Crash Safety system and Adaptive Cruise Control as standard on all versions. Other features include a wireless charging tray to let driver and passenger recharge their electronic devices, and for the first time, a new Remote Touch Interface with a touchpad control.
Further features include a Panoramic View Monitor, a comprehensive multi-information display (incorporating a G-sensor and boost meter on the NX 200t), head-up display, blind spot monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
The NX 300h S, the entry point to the range, is available with front-wheel drive only; all other NX 300h models will have all-wheel drive, equipped with a second electric motor on the rear axle.
In recent Euro NCAP crash testing, the NX scored the maximum five-star rating and proved the best-performing model in its class
Lexus NX price
- NX 300h S FWW £29,995
- NX 300h SE AWD £31,995
- NX 300h Luxury AWD £35,245
- NX 300h F Sport AWD £37,495
- NX 300h Premier AWD £42,995
- NX 200t F Sport AWD £38,595
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Lexus NX specifications
- Standard features of the NX 300h S include:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- LED low-beam headlights and daytime running lights
- Pre-Crash Safety system and Adaptive Cruise Control
- Dual zone climate control
- Eight-speaker audio system
- Lexus Media Display with Remote Touch controller
- DAB digital radio
- 60/40 folding rear seats
- Electric, folding door mirrors
- Drive Mode Select
- Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
- Hill Assist Control
- Eight airbags
- USB multimedia port
- Remote double door locking
- Speed-sensitive automatic door locking
SE grade adds:
- All-wheel drive
- Integrated roof rails
- 18-inch alloys
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Heated front seats
- Towing capacity (1,500kg braked, 750kg unbraked trailer)
Luxury grade adds:
- Leather seat trim
- LED fog lamps
- Rear privacy glass
- Heated, electrically adjustable front seats
- Silver trim inserts and scuff plates
- Parking sensors
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Smart Entry
The NX 300h F Sport adds:
- 18-inch alloys with two-tone finish
- Headlights with LED high and low beam functions
- F Sport heated electric front seats with lumbar support
- F Sport suspension with performance dampers
- Electric steering column adjustment
- Power tailgate
- Wireless smartphone charger
Premier model builds on the Luxury specification with
- 18-inch alloys with dedicated design
- Headlights with LED high and low beam functions
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Heated and ventilated front seats with lumbar support
- Driver’s seat position memory
- Mark Levinson audio system
- Card key
- Lexus Premium Navigation
- 360-degree panoramic view
- Automatic high beam
- Lane Keep Assist
- Head-up Display
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Heated steering wheel
Lexus NX options and option packs
Lexus Navigation is available as an option (£995) on all S, SE, Luxury and F Sport grades, with the more sophisticated Lexus Premium Navigation system (£1,995) additionally offered for F Sport.
The NX 300h Luxury can be specified with a Convenience Pack (£495), comprising the new wireless smartphone charger and power-operated tailgate). Customers can add a sunroof (£1,000) to the F Sport and Premier NX models and Lexus’s Adaptive Variable Suspension system (£750) can added to the F Sport specification. Across the board, metallic paint is a £645 option.
The NX 200t F Sport mirrors the options found on the NX 300h F Sport.
No memory seats,Mark Levinson or HUD on F Sport? Quite dissapointing.
Hi I am getting my 5th Lexus next week an IS 250 SEI, you could say I like them! The main reason I have had 4 previous IS’s is I like the V6 engine and full automatic gearbox the combination gives as refined and smooth drive as any car on the market. The second reason for buying Lexus is the almost Standard Leather upholstery across the range with a full specification and no need to up spec. I am a bit disappointed that all the new models have cvt gearboxes with Leather and all other standard features being upgrades. The loss of the V6 is also a great shame as the new IS hybrid four cylinder and CVT are not in the same league as the old versions.
Hi Alexander,
It’s great to hear you’re a real Lexus fan. Sorry you’re not completely satisfied with the CVT transmission. Have you tried one? You might be pleasantly surprised? E-CVT transmissions are used for optimum efficiency whatever the driving conditions, by constantly analysing vehicle speed, road conditions, engine power and driver input, it selects the optimal (most efficient) gear ratio for that precise moment.
If you’d like to test drive a Lexus E-CVT, do let us know.
Many thanks.
If you’re coming from a traditional automatic gearbox the CVT may take a little getting used to at worst. Personally I think the most recent one used in the IS 300h is absolutely flawless.
I have to admit that the new virtual gearbox (E-CVT with simulated paddle shift) is absolutely awesome!
I took a GS300h out for a test drive and it is simply the best car I have ever driven; smooth acceleration with a simulated change down to slow the car without touching the brakes or hitting the B mode on the CVT. I have driven Audi’s, Mercs and BMW’s but this new drivetrain is incredible!
I have a Lexus at the moment and am looking to change as it’s 3 years old and has 130k km on the clock and so I took out a Merc and Audi to make sure I was making the right choice…..most definitely!
However, do I go for the GS300h or wait for the NX?? For the price and spec of the GS, it is disappointing that all the toys are extras……a bit too Teutonic for my liking…
Hi Neil
Thanks for your post and it was good to hear your feedback regarding your recent test drive in a Lexus GS 300h. We will of course pass this onto the product team. We did also pass on your comments about the options as Lexus does differ by providing high levels of equipment as standard and being very competitive in vehicle to vehicle comparisons, (there are only eight options available in the price list for example). Turning to your dilemma about which to choose, we are expecting the NX to be in dealer showrooms from October if this helps and more details will be revealed over the coming months. Let us know if you have any specific questions though.
I am seriously interested in an NX for my wife. Will probably go for the Luxury and upgrade with SatNav and power tailgate, as in my RX Hybrid.
I can’t remember Lexus being this serious about making an entry since the LS400! One thing is the in-your-eye styling inside-and-out, but to price it so low and with a hybrid drive-train that allows AWD at almost no extra cost/complexity is a strong point as well. I’m looking forward to see all the options trickle into the next update of the IS.
Does the 300h only come with automatic gearbox, or is it available in manual drive? Also, is 2WD available as an option on the higher grade cars??
Hi Jack,
Thanks for taking the time to contact us.
The Lexus NX will have an automatic gearbox, no manuals for this model. The 2WD is only available on the entry grade.
Hope this helps!
I’ve been in the Toyota camp for the last 7 years and I have just ordered my first Lexus – the IS300h F-sport so roll on July when it arrives. I dare say this NX will be getting a good review in 3 years time when I consider changing the IS. I don’t generally get that excited over the new car but having had an IS on demo I am seriously ticking the days off the calendar.
Will the Adaptive Cruise Control bee Full stop start. Having driven one recently, it’s a make or break requirement?
Hi Andy,
Thanks for your post. We have double checked this spec query with the product team and they have confirmed that the system can only be operated above 50 kph, but once set it will operate down to zero kph, so the answer is yes to your query.
Hope this helps.
Thank you – Could i just check it will start again after the stop – in other words will it then stop and start in say a traffic jam that’s going forward very slowly? If so I’ll really look forward to that 🙂
Hi Andy,
The vehicle will start moving forward again if it is stationary for less than 5 seconds, but anything above 5 seconds will result in the ACC system automatically cancelling itself. This will then need to be reset but this would have to be when the vehicle speed is above 50kph.
Hope this helps clarify but let us know if you have any other questions.
Thank you Kerry
That is very useful and i like the idea.
Just a suggestion for the production guys having used a VW Golf with DSG it will sit in traffic for longer and follow the car in front when in stop start traffic and is brilliant to use. It might be good if a greater delay than 5 seconds could be introduced 🙂
Thanks
Andy
Thank you for your feedback about this Andy. We have passed this back to the product team.
Why, what is the difference? I have seen the + and – paddles on the steering column, but I’m not sure what they’re for.
Simulated shift points. Ask your local dealer about them and give them a try. They work really well. 🙂
What is the CO2 on this vehicle.
I am interested for my next company vehicle, strongly considering the Luxury spec
Hi Nick
Thanks for your post and for your interest in the new Lexus NX.
In terms of CO2, the final figure has yet to be confirmed but if it helps we will be targetting less than 120 g/km of CO2 when it is launched in October for the hybrid model.
Hope this helps and let us know if you have any other questions.
Less than 120 g/km of CO2, for Both models 2WD and 4WD?
Hi Xaver
That would be correct. The final figures will be released soon but less that 120 g/km of CO2 for both configurations.
Hi Xaver
Apologies but it is not confirmed that both figures will be below 120 g/km CO2 so my previous reply was incorrect. We will publish these on our Lexus Blog as soon as the final figures have been confirmed.