The all-new Lexus NX for 2027 is a comprehensively updated compact luxury SUV that brings new-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, a redesigned exterior and an all‑new interior including Lexus' Sensory Concierge features. Its PHEV version is notable for a claimed EV range of more than 100 km (WLTP, Europe) in Toyota’s technical brief, making the NX a stronger electric-capable contender in the premium SUV segment.
Key facts at a glance
- Status: revealed (world premiere 1 September 2026).
- World premiere: 1 September 2026; European reveal: Nitto ATP Finals, Turin (15–22 Nov 2026).
- Market launch: global introduction end of 2026; Europe showroom launch spring 2027.
- Prices for Central & Eastern Europe: not yet announced.
- Headline powertrains: new-generation full hybrids (HEV) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with claimed EV range >100 km (WLTP, Europe; Toyota tentative figure).
- Dimensions (tentative / Toyota figures): 4,690 mm length, 1,865 mm width, 1,660 mm height, 2,690 mm wheelbase.
- Main competitors: BMW X3, Audi Q5, Mercedes‑Benz GLC.
Powertrains and key specifications
| Version | Type | Engine / battery | System output (tentative) | Performance / range (tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX 450h+ | Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | 2.5 L inline‑4 + PHEV battery (prototype information) | 215–240 kW (tentative, Toyota technical data) | EV range >100 km (WLTP, Europe) — Toyota tentative; 0–100 km/h ~6.0 s (tentative) |
| NX 350h | Full hybrid (HEV) | 2.5 L inline‑4 + hybrid system (prototype information) | 140–180 kW (tentative, Toyota technical data) | 0–100 km/h 7.1–7.8 s (tentative) |
| NX 300h | Full hybrid / mild hybrid (HEV) | 2.0 L inline‑4 + hybrid system (prototype information) | ~145 kW (tentative, Toyota technical data) | 0–100 km/h ~9.2 s (tentative) |
Design and interior
Lexus describes the 2027 NX as comprehensively updated with refreshed exterior styling and an all‑new interior. The cabin gains the 'Sensory Concierge' features — personalised lighting and fragrance — as part of a wider focus on refinement and premium ambience.
Technology and drive
The technical headline is a new generation of hybrid and plug‑in hybrid systems. Toyota’s technical brief highlights the NX 450h+ PHEV’s WLTP EV range of more than 100 km (Europe) as a key advance; other power and performance figures are published as tentative technical data. Lexus also positions the update as delivering further refinement of driving performance.
