Verdict
B
← Lexus NX · 2022-present · AZ20
Lexus NX 2nd Gen (2022-present)
TNGA-K platform redesign. NX 250/350/350h/450h+. Plug-in hybrid (37-mile EV range). 14-inch screen.
BHP
203-304 bhp
0–60
6.0 s
Top speed
124 mph
MPG
31.0 mpg
Used
$32,000-$58,000
TNGA-K platform — clean-sheet replacement, shared with Toyota RAV4 (XA50) and Lexus ES (current). Four powertrains: NX 250 (2.5L A25A-FKS NA I4, 203 hp / 184 lb-ft, eight-speed auto, FWD or AWD); NX 350 (2.4L T24A-FTS turbo I4, 275 hp / 317 lb-ft, eight-speed auto, AWD only); NX 350h (2.5L Atkinson hybrid + electric motor, 240 hp combined, eCVT, AWD via rear-electric-motor); NX 450h+ (2.5L Atkinson hybrid + larger battery + plug-in capability, 304 hp combined, ~37-mile EPA EV range — Lexus's first PHEV). All-new 'Tazuna' driver-focused cockpit, available 14-inch touchscreen running new Lexus Interface infotainment (replacing the much-criticised Lexus Enform). Available e-Latch electronic door handles with Safe Exit Assist. Mark Levinson 17-speaker audio optional. F Sport handling package optional with sport-tuned dampers. Production at Lexus Miyata plant in Kyushu, Japan. Took over as Lexus's volume seller in compact luxury crossover segment from 1st gen.
Strengths
- Lexus's first PHEV (NX 450h+, 37-mile EV range)
- 14-inch touchscreen with new Lexus Interface
- Tazuna cockpit design genuinely improved over 1st gen
- Four-powertrain range (NA / Turbo / Hybrid / PHEV)
- 275 hp NX 350 turbo F Sport variant
- Mark Levinson 17-speaker audio available
Weaknesses
- Direct-injection carbon build-up risk on T24A-FTS
- Eight-speed automatic shift quality on early cars
- PHEV charging cable extra-cost option
- Cabin packaging tight for taller adults
- Lexus Interface still has occasional bugs
Notable tech
- TNGA-K platform
- T24A-FTS 2.4L turbo I4 (275 hp on NX 350)
- PHEV powertrain (NX 450h+, 37-mile EV)
- 14-inch touchscreen Lexus Interface
- Tazuna driver-focused cockpit
- e-Latch electronic door handles with Safe Exit Assist
- Mark Levinson 17-speaker audio
Common issues
- Some early Lexus Interface infotainment software bugs
- Direct-injection carbon build-up (T24A-FTS, potential)
- e-Latch door handle false-trigger reports (early cars)
- Too new for substantial long-term issue patterns
Used-market budget
$45,000
2022 cars $32-42k. 2023-2024 cars $38-55k. NX 450h+ PHEV cars $48-58k+. F Sport handling package commands premium.