About NX
The Lexus NX arrived in 2014 as the brand's entry into the booming compact luxury SUV segment, sharing some of its foundations with the Toyota RAV4 but wrapped in angular, almost origami-like styling. It was an immediate success, giving Lexus a smaller, more affordable SUV beneath the RX that appealed to younger buyers and empty-nesters alike. Its turbocharged NX 200t and hybrid NX 300h set the pattern of offering electrified and conventional choices side by side.
The second generation, launched for 2022, marked a major step forward. It moved to the newer TNGA platform, introduced the brand's much-improved touchscreen infotainment, finally replacing the reviled touchpad, and added the NX 450h+, the first Lexus plug-in hybrid sold in North America, capable of a useful electric-only range for daily driving. A recent refresh went further, making the lineup entirely hybrid in key markets and sharpening the cabin and the driving experience, though testers still describe it as nimble rather than exciting.
The NX competes with the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5, Acura RDX, Genesis GV70, Volvo XC60 and Cadillac XT5, a segment where buyers juggle badge, efficiency and technology. Owners praise its fuel economy and dependability; critics wish for more cargo space and a more engaging chassis. Expect news on the refreshed models, recalls, reviews, plug-in range tests, pricing and the NX's place in the Lexus lineup as electric alternatives multiply.