Lexus unveils the new NX as electrification reshapes its luxury range
Lexus updates one of its most important crossovers as the luxury market shifts to a broader mix of electrified drivetrains.
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Lexus · Mid-size premium SUV — 5 seatsA Lexus NX sports utility vehicle — Source: Wikimedia Commons — free licence. Illustrative photograph.
Lexus NX 350h
Lexus NX 350h · 2026
Lexus’s mid-size SUV with a self-charging hybrid system, and one of the most common entry points to the marque in Gulf markets.
Specifications
| Drivetrain | 2.5-litre self-charging hybrid |
|---|---|
| Combined power | 243hp |
| Torque | 239Nm |
| 0–100km/h | 7.7 seconds |
| Transmission | e-CVT |
| Drivetrain layout | Front-wheel or E-Four all-wheel drive |
| Fuel consumption | about 5.5 litres per 100km |
Trims and prices
| Trim | Power | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NX 250 | 243hp | 189,000 SAR | Display data |
| NX 350h | 243hp | 219,500 SAR | Display data |
| NX 450h+ | 306hp | 262,000 SAR | Display data |
Rivals
All models →
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
From 195,000 AED — UAE
BMW
BMW 7 Series 750e xDrive
From 489,000 AED — UAE
BYD
BYD Seal Design
From 149,900 AED — UAE
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