Lexus has made a few minor adjustments to the NX for the 2025 model year, with the crossover bringing additional gear and becoming a bit more expensive than its predecessor.
The changes are modest, as they include the new Copper Crest paint finish. Inside, two USB-C ports were added to the center console. All versions can be specified with a wireless charging pad, and the Luxury trim level can be specified with a Macadamia interior.
On top of these, the Japanese automaker also says that the electric tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, and parking assist with automatic braking are standard. Speaking of the safety systems, all versions feature 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 offering comprises the Standard, Premium, Luxury, and F Sport Handling trim levels. Depending on the chosen grade, customers can choose between a plethora of exterior paint finishes, 18- and 20-inch wheels, Black, Rioja Red, and Palomino interiors with NuLuxe upholstery on the first two grades and leather on the Luxury, ambient lighting, available moonroof or panoramic glass roof, 9.8- or 14-inch infotainment system, smartphone connectivity, digital key, head-up display, etc.
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Powering the NX 250 is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 203 hp (206 ps/151 kW) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque and comes with an eight-speed transmission. The front-wheel drive model can reach 60 mph (97 kph) in 8.2 seconds, and the all-wheel drive is four-tenths slower. The combined fuel consumption is 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km).
The NX 350 (AWD) features a 2.4-liter turbocharged unit with an eight-speed gearbox. It enjoys 275 hp (279 ps/205 kW) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque, needs 6.6 seconds to 60 mph, and returns 24 mpg (9.8 l/100 km) combined.
Lexus' NX 350h (AWD) combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder unit with two electric drive motor generators for a total system output of 240 hp (243 ps/179 kW). The company says it returns 39 mpg (6 l/100 km) and takes 7.2 seconds to reach 60 mph.
Last but not least, the NX 450h+ (AWD) plug-in hybrid builds on the aforementioned variant, adds a larger battery and an upgraded powertrain, and has 304 hp (308 ps/227 kW), with the 0-60 mph taking an estimated six seconds flat.
Pricing for the 2025 Lexus NX 250 starts at $41,765, which makes it $1,160 more expensive than the 2024 model. The NX 350 starts at $45,525, $1,160 more. The NX 350h and the NX 450h+ are $1,460 and $2,385 more expensive, respectively, and they can be ordered from $46,075 for the former and $62,290 for the latter. All prices exclude the destination charge and dealer fees.
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