Lexus Australia has adjusted the asking price of its NX mid-size SUV as part of a wider range price readjustment.
UPDATE, 28/08/2023 – Lexus has released an updated statement regarding its price protected orders. We have updated this statement and included it below.
“Customer orders taken up until May 31st and built during May are protected from the GPI. Vehicles ordered or built from June 1st are subject to the GPI,” a spokesperson from Lexus Australia told CarExpert.
Certain Lexus NX variants have had their asking price increased by up to $850, whereas others had the price reduced by up to $680.
The 2023 Lexus NX range now starts at $62,275 before on-roads for the NX 250 2WD, and extends to $90,948 before on-roads for the NX 450h AWD F Sport plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
It’s worth noting the latter still can’t be ordered, with customers only able to place an expression of interest for the vehicle as Lexus clears its backlog of the variant.
A Lexus Australia spokesperson told CarExpert the new pricing reflects Luxury Car Tax (LCT) adjustments and “general price increases”.
The luxury car tax threshold increased in July 2023. Fuel efficient vehicles that produce less than 7.0L per 100km and are priced under $89,332 are now exempt from LCT.
Vehicles that fall outside the fuel consumption threshold and are priced less than $76,950 will also be LCT exempt.
Pricing
- 2023 Lexus NX 250 2WD: $62,275 (+$375)
- 2023 Lexus NX 350 AWD F Sport: $77,511 (-$680)
- 2023 Lexus NX 350h 2WD Luxury: $69,050 (+$850)
- 2023 Lexus NX 350h 2WD Sport Luxury: $76,550 (+$850)
- 2023 Lexus NX 350h 2WD F Sport: $76,550 (+$850)
- 2023 Lexus NX 350h AWD Luxury: $73,850 (+$850)
- 2023 Lexus NX 350h AWD Sports Luxury: $81,350 (+$850)
- 2023 Lexus NX 350h AWD F Sport: $81,350 (+$850)
- 2023 Lexus NX 450h AWD F Sport PHEV: $90,948 (-$475)
All prices are before on-road costs.
Powertrains
The 2023 Lexus NX comes with a range of petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powetrains.
NX 350h
The NX 250 uses a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with 152kW of power and 243Nm of torque. This is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with drive sent to the front wheels only.
The NX 350 uses a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 205kW and 430Nm. This is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with drive sent through an all-wheel drive system.
The NX 350h has a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid powertrain with a system output of 179kW. Lexus lists maximum torque figures of 239Nm for the engine, 270Nm for the 2WD model’s electric model, and 391Nm for the AWD model’s electric motors.
NX 450h+
The NX 450h+ mates a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors and an 18.1kWh lithium-ion battery, with a total system output of 227kW. It has an electronic continuously variable transmission (eCVT) with drive sent through an all-wheel drive system.
Efficiency
The 2023 Lexus NX uses 6.9L/100km in NX 250 guise, 8.1L/100km in the NX 350, and 5.0L/100km in the NX 350h.
The plug-in hybrid NX 450h+ has an electric-only range claim of 87km, and a 1.3L/100km combined cycle fuel economy rating.
The Lexus NX 450h+ comes with a Type 2 AC charging port, with charging from the high-voltage battery from 0 to 100 per cent at 240V (32A) claimed to take two hours and 30 minutes.
All 2023 Lexus NX models have a 55 litre fuel tank.
Dimensions
The 2023 Lexus NX measures 4660mm long, 1865mm wide, and 1640mm tall with a 2690mm wheelbase.
All models are claimed to have a 520-litre boot capacity.
The entire range has a maximum braked towing capacity of 1000kg besides the NX 350h which has a 1500kg braked towing capacity.
Servicing and Warranty
The Lexus NX is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with electrified models featuring a 10-year, unlimited-kilometre high-voltage battery warranty.
Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. The first three services are capped at $495.
Safety
The Lexus NX received a five-star ANCAP safety rating last year based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP.
It scored 91 per cent for adult occupant protection, 89 per cent for child occupant protection, 83 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 92 per cent for safety assist.
The 2023 Lexus NX range comes standard with the following safety equipment:
- 10 airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Pedestrian detection
- Daytime cyclist detection
- Junction assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Safe exit assist
- Lane departure alert
- Lane Tracing Assist (lane centring)
- Emergency Steering Assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Traffic sign recognition
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Every new NX also comes with a three-year complimentary subscription to Lexus Connected Services.
Standard Equipment
The 2023 Lexus NX 250 and NX 350h Luxury come standard with the following equipment:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Power tailgate
- Automatic LED headlights with auto-levelling
- Automatic high-beam
- 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- 9.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- 10-speaker sound system
- Dual-zone climate control
- Heated front seats
- Keyless entry and start
- Eight-way power front seats with two-way driver’s lumbar support
The $3000 optional Enhancement Pack includes:
- Single-pane sunroof
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Wireless phone charger
There are two forks you can take once you step above the Luxury trim level: the luxury-focused Sports Luxury, or the sportier F Sport.
The NX 350 F Sport and NX 350h F Sport adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Tri-beam LED headlights with adaptive high-beam
- Adaptive suspension
- F Sport performance dampers
- 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- “High-grade” 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wireless phone charger
- Colour head-up display
- Surround-view camera
- F Sport pedals, scuff plates, steering wheel and shifter
- F Sport seats
- Power driver’s seat with memory
- Hadori aluminium trim
The $3000 optional Enhancement Pack 1 adds a panoramic sunroof, while $6000 Enhancement Pack 2 includes:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Heated steering wheel
- Digital rear-view mirror
- 17-speaker Mark Levinson sound system
- Semi-autonomous parking assist (NX350h F Sport AWD only)
The NX 350h Sports Luxury, conversely, receives the following over the Luxury grade:
- 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- “High-grade” 8.0-inch driver’s display
- Tri-beam LED headlights with adaptive high-beam
- Colour head-up display
- Surround-view camera
- Wireless phone charging
- Digital rear-view mirror
- Mark Levinson 17-speaker sound system
- Sumi black walnut trim
- Leather-accented interior trim
- Ventilated front seats
The $3000 Enhancement Pack 1 still includes only a panoramic sunroof, while the $6000 Enhancement Pack 2 differs from the F Sport’s pack by offering:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated rear seats
- 60/40 power-folding rear seats
- Semi-autonomous parking assist (NX350h only)
The flagship NX450h+ F Sport features the same equipment list as the NX350h F Sport, but for the addition of the following:
- Single-pane sunroof
- Digital rear-view mirror
- Heated steering wheel
That means it misses out on the Mark Levinson sound system.
Colours
The NX range is available in the following colours:
- Sonic Quartz
- Titanium
- Sonic Chrome
- Onyx
- Graphite Black
- Caliente
- Khaki Metal
- Celestial Blue
- White Nova (F Sport only)
- Cobalt Mica (F Sport only)
NX250, Luxury and Sports Luxury models are available with the following interior trims:
- Black & Rich Cream
- Hazel
- Black
- Dark Rose
F Sport models are available with seats in either white, black or Flare Red.
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