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- The 2026 Lexus NX has an adjusted lineup, as the nonhybrid NX250 has been axed and a front-wheel-drive NX350h hybrid has been added.
- With the four-cylinder NX250 out of the picture, the turbocharged NX350 is the new entry point, but its $46,120 base price is $4K higher than the outgoing NX250.
- Additionally, the F Sport package is now offered on every model, and the NX450h+ PHEV adds a new entry trim and a dual-voltage charging cable.
Let’s face it, luxury car shoppers are typically less likely to make a big deal about pricing, especially when it’s a particular model’s entry point. However, for anyone interested in the least expensive version of the Lexus NX, it’s a lot more expensive for the 2026 model year. That’s because Lexus has axed the nonhybrid four-cylinder NX250, which last year started at $42,140.For 2026, the NX350 represents the lineup’s entry point. While its $46,120 base price is only $220 more than in 2025, it raises the subcompact luxury SUV’s price floor by about $4000. The NX350’s surcharge does include a considerably mightier engine, as there’s a 275-hp turbo four under the hood versus a 203-hp naturally aspirated four-pot. Plus, unlike in previous model years, Lexus will now let you pair the F Sport package with any powertrain, meaning the kit is no longer reserved for the gas-fed NX350 and plug-in-hybrid NX450+.LexusThose who want to go the hybrid route now have more options too. The NX350h can now be had with front-wheel drive, which means it’s not as quick but slightly more fuel efficient, earning an estimated 40 mpg combined. Naturally, it’s also less expensive than its all-wheel-drive counterpart, with the FWD NX350h starting at $45,470 versus $47,020 for the AWD NX350h.The Lexus NX450h+ is the mightiest member of the family, featuring a PHEV powertrain that pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with three electric motors and an 18-kWh battery. That setup provides a combined 302 horsepower and an electric-only driving range of 37 miles. Lexus also lowers its admission fee with the introduction of the Premium trim level, which starts at $59,105. Last year, the least expensive NX450h+ was the $62,415 Luxury trim; its price climbs to $63,035 for 2026.LexusTo make charging easier, Lexus also now supplies every PHEV NX with a dual-voltage charging cord so owners can access Level 1 and Level 2 chargers. The only other notable update for the 2026 Lexus NX lineup is the addition of Infrared paint, a $595 option. Related Stories
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Source: caranddriver.com
