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Best Lexus NX Model Years (Ranked) in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
2025 Lexus NX 350h (AZ20)
Direct answer

The 2025 Lexus NX 350h is the best NX model year, with the 2022 NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid at #2 and the 2022 NX 350 F Sport at #3. The 2025 NX 350h pairs 240 combined system horsepower with 39 combined mpg, and NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for it.

At a glance

#PickPowertrainBest for
12025 Lexus NX 350h (AZ20)2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid with 240 combined system horsepower; 0-60 in 7.2 secondsHybrid mileage with the newest NX standard equipment
22022 Lexus NX 450h+ (AZ20)304-horsepower 2.5-liter plug-in hybrid; 0-60 in 6.0 secondsShort commutes on electric power, and the quickest NX
32022 Lexus NX 350 F Sport (AZ20)2.4-liter turbo 4-cylinder with 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft, 8-speed automatic; 0-60 in 6.8 secondsThe quickest gas NX, with the sport-tuned F Sport
42021 Lexus NX 300 (AZ10)2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder with 235 hp and 258 lb-ftThe last and best-equipped first-generation turbo NX
52020 Lexus NX 300h (AZ10)2.5-liter hybrid with 194 combined system horsepower and standard AWD-i all-wheel driveA used hybrid NX with the fewest owner complaints of the first generation here
62025 Lexus NX 350 (AZ20)2.4-liter turbo 4-cylinder with 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft; 0-60 in 6.6 secondsThe newest turbo NX with the 2025 standard features
72016 Lexus NX 200t (AZ10)2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder with 235 hp and 258 lb-ft, 6-speed automaticThe cheapest turbo NX on this list
82022 Lexus NX 250 (AZ20)2.5-liter 4-cylinder with 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft, 8-speed automatic; 0-60 in 8.2 seconds (FWD)The lowest-priced second-generation NX
92017 Lexus NX 200t F Sport (AZ10)2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder with 235 hp and 258 lb-ftA sporty pre-facelift NX with F Sport tuning
102017 Lexus NX 300h (AZ10)2.5-liter hybrid with 194 combined system horsepowerThe cheapest hybrid NX with standard all-wheel drive

Pick by what you want

Best overall
2025 Lexus NX 350h (AZ20)
Best plug-in hybrid
2022 Lexus NX 450h+ (AZ20)
Best performance
2022 Lexus NX 350 F Sport (AZ20)
Best first generation
2021 Lexus NX 300 (AZ10)
Best value hybrid
2020 Lexus NX 300h (AZ10)
Best budget turbo
2016 Lexus NX 200t (AZ10)

The ranking

1

2025 Lexus NX 350h (AZ20)

2025 Lexus NX 350h (AZ20)
Answrs VerdictThe best NX year.
Powertrain: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid with 240 combined system horsepower; 0-60 in 7.2 secondsBase price when new: $45,425 MSRP (AWD)EPA fuel economy: 41 city / 37 highway / 39 combined mpg (AWD)New for 2025: Intuitive Parking Assist with Automatic Braking, Auto Rain Sensing Wipers and Power Back Door made standard; two USB Type-C ports addedNHTSA owner complaints: 0 complaints listed for the 2025 NX 350h

The 2025 NX 350h pairs a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder with two electric motor-generators for 240 combined system horsepower and a 0-60 time of 7.2 seconds. It rates 39 combined mpg (AWD). For 2025 Lexus made Intuitive Parking Assist with Automatic Braking, Auto Rain Sensing Wipers and Power Back Door standard and added two USB Type-C ports. It started at $45,425.

Go ifHybrid mileage with the newest NX standard equipment
Skip ifYou want the 37-mile electric range of the plug-in 450h+
Why #1 over #2: It rates 39 combined mpg versus 36 for the 450h+ on gasoline, and it started at $45,425 versus $55,560.
2

2022 Lexus NX 450h+ (AZ20)

2022 Lexus NX 450h+ (AZ20)
Answrs VerdictLexus’s first plug-in hybrid.
Powertrain: 304-horsepower 2.5-liter plug-in hybrid; 0-60 in 6.0 secondsBase price when new: $55,560 MSRP (AWD), plus $1,075 deliveryElectric range: EPA-estimated 37 miles on electric power; 84 MPGe combinedEPA fuel economy: 36 combined mpg on gasoline onlyNHTSA owner complaints: 3 complaints listed for the 2022 NX 450h+

The 2022 NX 450h+ was Lexus’s first plug-in hybrid. Its 304-horsepower system gives an EPA-estimated 37 miles on electric power, 84 MPGe and a 0-60 time of 6.0 seconds, and it still rates 36 combined mpg on gasoline alone. It started at $55,560 plus $1,075 delivery.

Go ifShort commutes on electric power, and the quickest NX
Skip ifYou want the lowest price (the 2022 NX 250 started at $37,950)
Why #2 over #3: It makes 304 horsepower versus 275, runs 0-60 in 6.0 seconds versus 6.8, and NHTSA lists 3 owner complaints versus 11.
3

2022 Lexus NX 350 F Sport (AZ20)

2022 Lexus NX 350 F Sport (AZ20)
Answrs VerdictThe driver’s NX.
Powertrain: 2.4-liter turbo 4-cylinder with 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft, 8-speed automatic; 0-60 in 6.8 secondsBase price when new: $47,050 MSRP (AWD F SPORT Handling)EPA fuel economy: 22 city / 28 highway / 25 combined mpg (AWD, F Sport)All-new for 2022: First NX with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, standard Blind Spot Monitor, Safe Exit Assist and the Lexus Interface multimedia systemNHTSA owner complaints: 11 complaints listed for the 2022 NX 350

The all-new 2022 NX 350 brought a 2.4-liter turbo with 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft through an 8-speed automatic, good for 0-60 in 6.8 seconds. The 2022 NX was the first vehicle with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 and added standard Blind Spot Monitor, Safe Exit Assist and Lexus Interface. The F SPORT Handling model listed at $47,050.

Go ifThe quickest gas NX, with the sport-tuned F Sport
Skip ifYou want 39 combined mpg (NX 350h)
Why #3 over #4: Its 275-horsepower turbo beats the 235 hp of the 2021 NX 300, and it has Lexus Safety System+ 3.0.
4

2021 Lexus NX 300 (AZ10)

2021 Lexus NX 300 (AZ10)
Answrs VerdictThe best first-gen gas NX.
Powertrain: 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder with 235 hp and 258 lb-ftBase price when new: $37,610 MSRP (FWD)New for 2021: Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert made standard; HomeLink added to the Navigation optionEPA fuel economy: 22 city / 28 highway / 25 combined mpg (FWD)NHTSA owner complaints: 17 complaints listed for the 2021 NX 300

The 2021 NX 300 is the last first-generation turbo NX: a 2.0-liter four with 235 hp and 258 lb-ft. For 2021 Lexus made Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert standard and added HomeLink to the Navigation option. It started at $37,610 and rates 25 combined mpg (FWD).

Go ifThe last and best-equipped first-generation turbo NX
Skip ifYou want the second generation’s Safety System+ 3.0 (2022 onward)
Why #4 over #5: Its 235 hp turbo beats the 194 combined system horsepower of the 2020 NX 300h, and it adds standard Blind Spot Monitor.
5

2020 Lexus NX 300h (AZ10)

2020 Lexus NX 300h (AZ10)
Photo: Charles01 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictThe value hybrid.
Powertrain: 2.5-liter hybrid with 194 combined system horsepower and standard AWD-i all-wheel driveBase price when new: $39,420 MSRP (AWD)New for 2020: Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 standard with Lane Tracing Assist and Road Sign Assist; Mark Levinson audio optional on Premium, Luxury and F SPORTEPA fuel economy: 33 city / 30 highway / 31 combined mpg (AWD)NHTSA owner complaints: 6 complaints listed for the 2020 NX 300h

The 2020 NX 300h combines a 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle four with an electric motor for 194 combined system horsepower, with AWD-i all-wheel drive standard. Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 became standard with Lane Tracing Assist and Road Sign Assist. It rates 31 combined mpg and started at $39,420.

Go ifA used hybrid NX with the fewest owner complaints of the first generation here
Skip ifYou want the 2022 redesign’s 39 combined mpg hybrid
Why #5 over #6: It rates 31 combined mpg versus 24 for the 2025 NX 350, and NHTSA lists 6 owner complaints versus 18.
6

2025 Lexus NX 350 (AZ20)

2025 Lexus NX 350 (AZ20)
Answrs VerdictThe newest gas NX.
Powertrain: 2.4-liter turbo 4-cylinder with 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft; 0-60 in 6.6 secondsBase price when new: $44,725 MSRP (AWD)EPA fuel economy: 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg (AWD)Standard safety: Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 standard for 2025NHTSA owner complaints: 18 complaints listed for the 2025 NX 350

The 2025 NX 350 uses the 2.4-liter turbo with 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft, running 0-60 in 6.6 seconds. Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 is standard, along with the 2025 additions. It started at $44,725 (AWD) and rates 24 combined mpg.

Go ifThe newest turbo NX with the 2025 standard features
Skip ifYou want better mileage (2020 NX 300h: 31 combined mpg)
Why #6 over #7: Its 275-horsepower turbo beats the 235 hp of the 2016 NX 200t, and it has Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 standard.
7

2016 Lexus NX 200t (AZ10)

2016 Lexus NX 200t (AZ10)
Answrs VerdictThe budget turbo.
Powertrain: 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder with 235 hp and 258 lb-ft, 6-speed automaticBase price when new: $34,965 MSRP (FWD)New for 2016: Carried over with new exterior colors (Autumn Shimmer, Blue Vortex Metallic; Ultra White for F SPORT) and optional Lexus EnformEPA fuel economy: 22 city / 28 highway / 25 combined mpg (FWD)NHTSA owner complaints: 23 complaints listed for the 2016 NX 200t

The 2016 NX 200t has Lexus’s first turbocharged gas engine, a 2.0-liter four with 235 hp and 258 lb-ft, and a 6-speed automatic. For 2016 it carried over with new exterior colors and optional Lexus Enform. It started at $34,965 and rates 25 combined mpg (FWD).

Go ifThe cheapest turbo NX on this list
Skip ifYou want Lexus Safety System+ (added with the 2018 facelift)
Why #7 over #8: Its 235 hp turbo beats the 203 horsepower of the 2022 NX 250, and it started at $34,965 versus $37,950.
8

2022 Lexus NX 250 (AZ20)

2022 Lexus NX 250 (AZ20)
Answrs VerdictThe entry second-gen NX.
Powertrain: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder with 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft, 8-speed automatic; 0-60 in 8.2 seconds (FWD)Base price when new: $37,950 MSRP (FWD), plus $1,075 deliveryEPA fuel economy: 26 city / 33 highway / 28 combined mpg (FWD)Generation: Second generation on the GA-K platform, revealed 11 June 2021NHTSA owner complaints: 11 complaints listed for the 2022 NX 250

The 2022 NX 250 is the entry second-generation NX: a 2.5-liter four with 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft, an 8-speed automatic and 0-60 in 8.2 seconds (FWD). It rates 28 combined mpg and started at $37,950 plus $1,075 delivery.

Go ifThe lowest-priced second-generation NX
Skip ifYou want turbo power (275 hp NX 350)
Why #8 over #9: It rates 28 combined mpg versus 24 for the 2017 NX 200t F Sport, and NHTSA lists 11 owner complaints versus 28.
9

2017 Lexus NX 200t F Sport (AZ10)

2017 Lexus NX 200t F Sport (AZ10)
Answrs VerdictThe sporty budget pick.
Powertrain: 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder with 235 hp and 258 lb-ftBase price when new: $38,785 MSRP (AWD F SPORT)F Sport extras: Special 18-inch wheels, F SPORT suspension tuning, Active Sound Control and quilted NuLuxe sport seatsEPA fuel economy: 22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined mpg (AWD F Sport)NHTSA owner complaints: 28 complaints listed for the 2017 NX 200t

The 2017 NX 200t F Sport adds special 18-inch wheels, F SPORT suspension tuning, Active Sound Control and quilted NuLuxe sport seats to the 235 hp, 258 lb-ft turbo four. The AWD F SPORT listed at $38,785 and rates 24 combined mpg.

Go ifA sporty pre-facelift NX with F Sport tuning
Skip ifYou want better mileage (2022 NX 250: 28 combined mpg)
Why #9 over #10: Its 235 hp turbo beats the 194 combined system horsepower of the 2017 NX 300h.
10

2017 Lexus NX 300h (AZ10)

2017 Lexus NX 300h (AZ10)
Answrs VerdictThe budget hybrid.
Powertrain: 2.5-liter hybrid with 194 combined system horsepowerBase price when new: $39,720 MSRP (AWD)New for 2017: All-wheel drive (AWD-i) made standard on the NX 300hEPA fuel economy: 33 city / 30 highway / 31 combined mpg (AWD)NHTSA owner complaints: 11 complaints listed for the 2017 NX 300h

For 2017 Lexus made AWD-i all-wheel drive standard on the NX 300h. Its hybrid system makes 194 combined system horsepower and rates 31 combined mpg, and it listed at $39,720. NHTSA lists 11 owner complaints for it.

Go ifThe cheapest hybrid NX with standard all-wheel drive
Skip ifYou want Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 (2020 NX 300h)

How we ranked these

We ranked each Lexus NX model year on what it gives a used buyer today: power, standard equipment, EPA fuel economy and the number of NHTSA owner complaints, using Lexus newsroom releases, iSeeCars MSRP listings, fueleconomy.gov and NHTSA. Each pick is one model year and powertrain, compared using the NHTSA complaint count for that exact year and model. Photos: Lexus press photos; the 2016 NX 200t, 2017 NX 200t F Sport and 2017 NX 300h use Lexus press photos of the 2015 model, which kept the same design through 2017, and the 2020 NX 300h photo is a 2018-2021 facelift NX 300h from Wikimedia Commons. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best Lexus NX year?

The 2025 NX 350h: 240 combined system horsepower, 39 combined mpg (AWD) and, new for 2025, standard Intuitive Parking Assist with Automatic Braking and a Power Back Door. NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for it.

Which years are the first and second generation Lexus NX?

The first generation (AZ10) covers the 2015-2021 model years, with a facelift in September 2017 when the NX 200t was renamed NX 300. The second generation (AZ20), revealed 11 June 2021, started with the 2022 model year on the GA-K platform.

What changed on the 2022 Lexus NX?

It was all-new: a 275-horsepower 2.4-liter turbo NX 350, a 203-horsepower NX 250, the NX 350h hybrid and the first Lexus plug-in hybrid, the NX 450h+. It was the first vehicle with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 and added the Lexus Interface multimedia system.

How far can the Lexus NX 450h+ go on electricity?

The 2022 NX 450h+ has an EPA-estimated 37-mile all-electric range and an 84 MPGe rating, with 304 horsepower from its plug-in hybrid system.

EPA combined fuel economy at a glance

2025 Lexus NX 350 (AZ20)24 mpg
2017 Lexus NX 200t F Sport (AZ10)24 mpg
2022 Lexus NX 350 F Sport (AZ20)25 mpg
2021 Lexus NX 300 (AZ10)25 mpg
2016 Lexus NX 200t (AZ10)25 mpg
2022 Lexus NX 250 (AZ20)28 mpg
2020 Lexus NX 300h (AZ10)31 mpg
2017 Lexus NX 300h (AZ10)31 mpg
2022 Lexus NX 450h+ (AZ20)36 mpg
2025 Lexus NX 350h (AZ20)39 mpg
EPA combined fuel economy, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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