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2022 Lexus NX price and specs, including PHEV
The 2022 Lexus NX has received a substantial redesign, with new powertrains, new tech and a new platform. It starts at $60,800 before on-roads.
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About the Lexus NX
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Lexus NX is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $61,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Crafted Edition variant and topping out at $69,000 for the Crafted Edition.
There is 1 variant of the NX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2021.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (175kW/350Nm) and 2.5L multi-point injection (147kW/210Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or variable sp automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2021 NX is offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
77.57 - 97.77 kW/t
60.09 kW/t
218.66 kW/t
Boot Space
475 - 500 litres
115 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.6 - 7.9 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
759 - 1,000 km
541 km
1,204 km
Price
$61,500 - $69,000
$60,200
$182,000
Warranty (Years)
4 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 4 years
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,280 - 2,385 kg
2,280 kg
2,750 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,000 kg
1,000 kg
2,400 kg
Approach Angle
17.2°
15°
25.6°
Departure Angle
24.3°
14.1°
30.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
170 mm
122 mm
216 mm
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2021 Lexus NX Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $61,500 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $66,000 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $64,500 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $69,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Lexus NX Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus NX
The most fuel efficient Lexus NX is the Crafted Edition with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 5.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Lexus NX that uses the most amount of fuel is the Crafted Edition with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point and uses 7.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Lexus NX variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Lexus NX | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.6 L/100km |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Lexus NX?
The Lexus NX has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Lexus NX Warranty
What is the warranty on a Lexus NX?
The Lexus NX offers a 4 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Lexus NX FAQs
The cheapest Lexus NX is the Crafted Edition that starts from $61,500.
The most expensive Lexus NX is the Crafted Edition that starts from $69,000.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus NX is offered by the Crafted Edition which can tow 1000 kg
The largest Lexus NX is the Crafted Edition which measures 1845mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1645mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus NX is the Crafted Edition which has 175kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point engine.
The Lexus NX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lexus NX is the Crafted Edition which weighs 2385 kg (kerb weight).
The Lexus NX may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.