The new-generation Lexus NX has arrived in Europe and the company published a massive gallery detailing the SUV from every possible angle. The new NX has already reached Lexus dealers in select European markets. While the compact luxury SUV is available in ICE-only 250 and 350 forms in Eastern Europe and Russia, major markets like the UK will only be getting the electrified 350h hybrid, and the 450h+ plug-in hybrid. Despite sharing names and components, all variants of the EU-spec models have slightly different power outputs than the equivalent US-spec versions.

The NX 250 comes with a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder producing 196 hp, while the NX 350 gets the turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder producing 275 hp. Both gasoline engines are mated to the Direct Shift eight-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels. The NX 350h combines a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine with one (FWD) or two (AWD) electric motors resulting in a total system output of 240 hp in both cases. The hybrid system includes a 259V lithium-ion battery and a CVT gearbox.

 

The flagship NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid is equipped with a slightly detuned variant of the 2.5-liter Dual VVT-i engine and comes standard with dual electric motors (rated at 134 kW front and 40 kW rear). Combined output is increased to 304 hp which is slightly higher than the 302 hp of the US-spec model. Naturally, this is the quickest of the bunch with a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h. There is also a larger 18.1 kWh 355V lithium-ion battery allowing a WLTP electric range of 69-76 km between charges. Using the 6.6 kW onboard charger, the battery can be fully charged in 2.5 hours from a 230 V/32 A outlet.

Depending on the market, the NX is offered in Business, Luxury, Executive, and F Sport trim levels with the Premium, Premium Plus, and Takumi packages. All variants come with pretty good standard equipment including the third-generation Lexus Safety System+.

 

The F Sport grade gest features like the Adaptive Variable Suspension with lateral performance dampers plus an extra driving mode (Normal, Eco, EV, Sport, Sport S+) while the Takumi gets Sumi Black Wood Inlay and Fully Automated Parking. Both of them get heated and ventilated seats with 8-way electrical adjustments, the largest 14-inch infotainment touchscreen (9.8-inch in lesser trim levels) combined with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 10-inch head-up display. For high-end trims, there is also an available bespoke 17-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround System.

In Britain, prices start from £ 38,250 (US$ 50,551) for the base-spec 350h FWD, and from £ 49,450 (US$ 65,425) for the cheapest 450h+ AWD Premium Pack. The fully loaded 450h+ F Sport Tacumi Pack with sunroof climbs to £ 61,200 (US$ 80,968). For a good measure, in the US, the 2022 Lexus NX is priced between US$  37,950 for the base-spec 250 FWD, and US$ 56,900 for the flagship 450h+ AWD plug-in hybrid in the F Sport Luxury trim.