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    2021 Lexus NX

    Used from

    $57,500 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    4 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.6 - 7.9 L / 100km

    About the Lexus NX

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 Lexus NX is a SUV Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $57,500 for the Luxury variant and topping out at $79,088 for the Sports Luxury.

    There are 4 variants of the NX available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2021.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (175kW/350Nm) and 2.5L multi-point injection (147kW/210Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2021 NX was offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Lexus NX models from other years

    Lexus NX News

    2021 Lexus NX Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lexus NX

    Luxury

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Programmable Distance
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Brand Name: Pioneer
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Control Type: Touch Pad
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 6.5
      • Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
      • Battery Voltage (v): 245
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.6
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 139
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 270
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 142.8
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 68.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 105.0
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 50.0
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Front: 971
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear: 969
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.8
      • Leg Room Front: 1088
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 918
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Pad
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999999
      • Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 999
      • Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 999999
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Control Type: Touch Pad
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Black
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 155
      • Maximum Power Kw: 114
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 210
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5700
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 4200
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Pioneer
      • Number Of: 10
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Own Phone
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
      • Heater Type: Electric
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Crafted Edition

    Adds to Luxury:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Luxury:
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor

    F Sport

    Adds to Crafted Edition:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Mobile phone preparation
      • Charger
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
    Removes from Crafted Edition:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass

    Sports Luxury

    Adds to F Sport:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Mark Levinson
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear seats
      • Folds Electrically
      • Heated
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Mark Levinson
      • Number Of: 14
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from F Sport:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Pioneer
      • Number Of: 10
    See all 2021 Lexus NX Specs

    2021 Lexus NX Dimensions

    1645mm
    1845mm
    4640mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2021 Lexus NX Dimensions

    2021 Lexus NX Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Lexus NX

    The most fuel efficient Lexus NX is the Crafted Edition with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 5.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Lexus NX that uses the most amount of fuel is the F Sport with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT and uses 7.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Lexus NX variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Lexus NXFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.7 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded7.9 L/100km
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded5.6 L/100km
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded5.7 L/100km
    See all Lexus NX Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Lexus NX?

    The Lexus NX has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2021 Lexus NX Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lexus NX?

    The Lexus NX offers a 4 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Lexus NX FAQs

    The cheapest Lexus NX is the Luxury that starts from $57,500.

    The most expensive Lexus NX is the Sports Luxury that starts from $79,088.

    The best towing capacity of a Lexus NX is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: Luxury, Crafted Edition, F Sport and Sports Luxury.

    The largest Lexus NX is the Luxury which measures 1845mm wide, 4640mm in length and sits 1645mm tall.

    The most powerful Lexus NX is the Luxury which has 175kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT engine.

    The Lexus NX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Lexus NX is the Luxury which weighs 2385 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lexus NX may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or premium unleaded.