The 2022 Lexus NX Is Better Than Ever

The Lexus NX has always been a favourite member in the compact luxury SUV segment. For 2022, the NX goes full throttle with a complete redesign. It is more sophisticated from the outside, but it now offers a selection of four powertrains and new technologies that put it at the forefront of the segment.

The 2022 Lexus NX offers four powertrains, including a PHEV

Whether you want performance or fuel economy, the 2022 Lexus NX has you covered. It starts with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre which supplies 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque in the NX 250. This engine is paired with a sporty new eight-speed automatic gearbox.

The NX 350h (formerly known as NX 300h) gets a power boost with 239 horsepower. It’s also quicker from 0 to 100 km/h with a time of 7.4 seconds. Meanwhile, combined fuel consumption of 6.5 L/100 km is also lower than the outgoing model.

Then, there’s the brand new NX 350 with the 2.4-litre Turbo. It delivers 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. Combined with a new eight-speed automatic transmission and full-time AWD, it can go from 0 to 100 km/h in seven seconds.

This year, the NX adds two all-new powertrains including 302-horsepower NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid variant. This breakthrough engine provides an EV range of 58 kilometres which is much more than the competition. This range enables you to complete your day-to-day tasks without using a drop of gasoline.

The ICE part of the powertrain lets you go further on the weekends with optimal efficiency. Alas, PHEV doesn’t mean poor performance. This 450h+ variant can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in as little as 6.2 seconds. With a 240V power source, it takes about 2.5 hours to fully charge the 18.1-kWh battery.

A more upscale interior for the 2022 Lexus NX

Inside, the new NX is spectacular with a new standard 9.8-inch or optional 14.1-inch centre touchscreen that feature Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as a new navigation system with integrated Google POI data and over-the-air updates. You will also find a new seven-inch instrument panel and available 10-inch head-up display.

The NX also has a new Virtual Assistant which enables a voice-first approach to access navigation, media, phone and certain vehicle settings. The 2022 Lexus NX includes the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 which offers many new safety and driver assistance technologies.

The 2022 Lexus NX will be in our dealership later this year. You can shop for your car online with us, our representatives are waiting for your call and can answer all your questions.