Max Davies
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2025 Lexus NX450h+ F Sport review
The first plug-in hybrid version of the Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV has plenty of merit, but there's a cheaper version coming soon.
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About the Lexus NX
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Lexus NX is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $63,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $96,000 for the F Sport.
There are 10 variants of the NX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2025.
Engine options include 2.5L in-line (179kW/0Nm), 2.4L turbo (205kW/430Nm) and electric motor (227kW/0Nm). Non-electric variants are available with variable sp automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 NX is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
89.15 - 110.73 kW/t
66.12 kW/t
216.45 kW/t
Boot Space
520 litres
115 litres
897 litres
Fuel Efficiency
1.3 - 8.1 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
679 - 4,231 km
627 km
4,438 km
Price
$63,400 - $96,000
$54,950
$213,800
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
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
2,205 - 2,540 kg
2,205 kg
3,110 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,000 kg
1,000 kg
2,720 kg
Approach Angle
16°
12.6°
24.9°
Departure Angle
25°
17.2°
30.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
188 mm
122 mm
224 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
1.7 - 18.1 kWh
0.33 kWh
105 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
6.6 kW
3.7 kW
22 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
87 km
14 km
91 km
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2025 Lexus NX Reviews
2025 Lexus NX Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $63,400 |
Enhancement Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $66,400 |
Luxury
Luxury Enhancement Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $79,400 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $79,500 |
F Sport Enhancement Pack 1
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $82,343 |
| 2.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $82,450 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $87,900 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $88,000 |
F Sport
Sports Luxury
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $84,900 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $85,000 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $79,100 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $79,200 |
F Sport Enhancement Pack 2
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $85,343 |
| 2.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $85,450 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $90,900 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $91,000 |
Sports Luxury Enhancement Pack 1
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $87,900 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $88,000 |
Sports Luxury Enhancement Pack 2
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $90,900 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $91,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Lexus NX Dimensions
1640mm
1865mm
4660mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2025 Lexus NX Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus NX
The most fuel efficient Lexus NX is the F Sport with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.5L In-Line and uses 1.3L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Lexus NX that uses the most amount of fuel is the F Sport Enhancement Pack 2 with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L Turbo and uses 8.1L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 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.
2025 Lexus NX Warranty
What is the warranty on a Lexus NX?
The Lexus NX offers a 5 year unlimited km 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 Base that starts from $63,400.
The most expensive Lexus NX is the F Sport that starts from $96,000.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus NX is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Enhancement Pack, Luxury, F Sport, Sports Luxury, Luxury Enhancement Pack, F Sport Enhancement Pack 1, F Sport Enhancement Pack 2, Sports Luxury Enhancement Pack 1 and Sports Luxury Enhancement Pack 2.
The largest Lexus NX is the Base which measures 1865mm wide, 4660mm in length and sits 1640mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus NX is the F Sport which has 227kW of power from its 2.5L In-Line engine.
The Lexus NX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lexus NX is the F Sport which weighs 2540 kg (kerb weight).
The Lexus NX may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric or Premium Unleaded.