The Updated 2027 Lexus NX Goes Hybrid-Solely

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The 2027 mannequin 12 months marks 5 years since Lexus launched the second-generation NX compact luxurious SUV, which suggests it’s time for a refresh. Lexus is transferring its second-best-seller to a hybrid-only format, providing hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, and the brand new mannequin 12 months brings a variety of different enhancements to the SUV’s know-how options, driver-assistance programs, and driving dynamics.

Lexus is chopping the gas-only NX for 2027 and has issued a number of enhancements for the hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Both use a brand new e-axle meeting that mixes the transaxle, electrical motor, and energy management unit in a single element. Updated electronics and new silicon carbide semiconductors assist increase drivetrain effectivity.

Exterior styling updates embrace a transfer from chrome to principally black trim, revised mirrors, and a brand new mesh grille design. The new taillight design incorporates Lexus L-shapes on both aspect, which flank an illuminated brand on the heart of the rear liftgate.

Inside, the steering wheel now includes a new badge with the Lexus title spelled out. Other modifications embrace “Responsive Hidden Switches,” which illuminate in another way relying on the state of affairs, and Lexus affords 5 inside colours, such because the F Sport-exclusive Radiant Red upholstery possibility.

NX 350h hybrid variants have a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and as much as two electrical motors, producing a mixed 244 hp. That’s a modest enhance of 4 hp over the 2026 mannequin, however Lexus says it additionally improved the system’s efficiency, making it smoother and extra refined.

Plug-in hybrid fashions use the identical 2.5-liter engine, however they add two extra highly effective electrical motors. The mixed output is 324 hp, 20 greater than final 12 months’s mannequin. That increase comes from an up to date lithium-ion battery pack, which additionally gives as much as 45 miles of all-electric driving vary within the NX 450h+ configuration. Lexus NX plug-in fashions even have North American Charging System (NACS) ports from the manufacturing facility, they usually can cost from 10% to 80% in about 35 minutes on a DC quick charger.

All 2027 NX SUVs come commonplace with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14.0-inch touchscreen. Running Lexus’ revised infotainment system, the touchscreen affords wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM radio, and extra. Higher trims add both a 10-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System or a 17-speaker Mark Levinson PurePlay Surround Sound system.

Like different luxurious automakers, Lexus is diving into sensory experiences with the 2027 NX. It has a brand new Sensory Concierge characteristic that works with the cabin lighting, audio, local weather controls, and scent to create totally different moods contained in the car. Three settings can be found, together with Inspire, Radiance, and Revitalize.

More particulars on the 2027 Lexus NX, together with pricing and on-sale date, are nonetheless to return. For at the very least some extent of reference, the 2026 Lexus NX hybrid begins at $46,570.

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