Lexus NX
Lexus’s smallest SUV in India, sold only as a self-charging petrol hybrid with all-wheel drive. It suits buyers who want a quiet, well-built luxury SUV that uses noticeably less fuel in city traffic than its turbo-petrol and diesel German rivals, and who value long warranty cover over outright pace.
- Seating
- 5
- Engine
- 2487 cc
- Mileage
- 20.26 km/l
- Petrol hybrid with a claimed 20.26 km/l
- Electric all-wheel drive on every version
- 520 litres of boot space
- Panoramic sunroof and ventilated front seats as standard
- 8-year or 2,00,000 km vehicle warranty
- 0-100 km/h in a claimed 7.7 seconds
- Overtrail₹71.79 lakh
For ₹3.86 lakh over the Exquisite it adds the Mark Levinson audio, 360-degree camera, wireless charging and adaptive dampers, plus taller tyres and more ground clearance for bad roads. The seats are synthetic leather, which we can live with.
- F SPORT₹74.88 lakh
If you want the sharpest-driving NX, the top version keeps the adaptive dampers, adds performance rods and sportier seats. The rear seat folds manually here, unlike the power-folding seat on the other versions.
- Volvo XC60₹70.90 lakh
- Jeep Wrangler₹67.70 – 72.80 lakh
- Audi Q5₹65.55 – 70.73 lakh
Lexus NX specifications
- Claimed mileage20.26 km/l
- Transmissione-CVT, E-Four all-wheel drive
- Body typeSUV
- Fuel typeHybrid
- Engine2487 cc
- Seating capacity5
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| Engines | 2.5 petrol self-charging hybrid |
|---|---|
| Gearboxes | e-CVT, E-Four all-wheel drive |
| Power | 239 PS (176 kW combined) |
| Torque | 238 Nm engine + 270 Nm front motor |
| Claimed mileage | 20.26 km/l |
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 4660 mm |
| Width | 1865 mm |
| Height | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm |
| Ground clearance | 195 mm |
| Boot space | 520 litres |
| Fuel tank | 55 litres |
Lexus NX variants: price and features
- Base variantNX
Exquisite
₹67.93 lakhOn-road priceKey features- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- 14-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- 14-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Head-up display
- Level 2 ADAS (Lexus Safety System+ 3)
- 8 airbags
- NX
Overtrail
₹71.79 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹3.86 lakh more than Exquisite for- Mark Levinson 17-speaker audio
- 360-degree camera
- Wireless phone charger
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- Mark Levinson 17-speaker audio
- 360-degree camera
- Wireless phone charger
- Adaptive Variable Suspension
- 18-inch matte-black wheels with taller tyres
- Kick-sensor power tailgate
- NX
Luxury
₹72.70 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.91 lakh more than Overtrail for- Leather upholstery
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- 4-way power lumbar support for the driver
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- Leather upholstery
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- 4-way power lumbar support for the driver
- Wood door trim
- Top variantNX
F SPORT
₹74.88 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹2.18 lakh more than Luxury for- Adaptive Variable Suspension
- Front and rear performance rods
- F SPORT seats and heated sports steering wheel
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- Adaptive Variable Suspension
- Front and rear performance rods
- F SPORT seats and heated sports steering wheel
- Sport S and Sport S+ drive modes
- Black 20-inch alloy wheels
Our verdict on the NX
The NX is a sensible luxury SUV rather than an exciting one. The hybrid system is smooth and quiet, and in city driving it will use far less fuel than a turbo-petrol German SUV of this size. Build quality and the long warranty are real strengths, and Lexus dealers have a good name for service. The catch is value at the bottom of the range: the Exquisite costs close to ₹68 lakh yet goes without a 360-degree camera or wireless charging. We would skip it and buy the Overtrail, which costs a little more and fixes those gaps. If you want a stronger engine, a bigger dealer network or better resale, test-drive the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 before you sign. Prices are indicative ex-showroom.
Good things
- Hybrid system is smooth, quiet and frugal in stop-start traffic
- Every version gets all-wheel drive, a panoramic sunroof and ventilated front seats
- Long 8-year vehicle and hybrid battery warranty
- Overtrail adds more ground clearance and taller tyres for broken roads
Could be better
- Base Exquisite lacks a 360-degree camera and wireless charging at nearly ₹68 lakh
- The e-CVT gets noisy when you accelerate hard on the highway
- Lexus has far fewer showrooms and workshops in India than Mercedes-Benz or BMW
- F SPORT loses the power-folding rear seat that cheaper versions get
Lexus NX colours and photos
- Sonic Titanium
- White Nova Glass Flake
- Sonic Chrome
- Graphite Black Glass Flake
- Radiant Red
- Moon Desert
- Heat Blue Contrast Layering
Lexus NX: the quiet hybrid in a turbo-heavy segment
The NX sits below the RX as the entry point to Lexus SUVs in India. It is about 4.66 metres long with a 2,690 mm wheelbase, so it sits in the same class as the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. Unlike most of those, it is offered only as a petrol hybrid, with no diesel or plug-in option.
Power comes from a 2.5-litre petrol engine paired with two electric motors, one at each axle, so every NX has all-wheel drive. Lexus quotes 176 kW combined, about 239 PS, and a claimed 20.26 km/l. The gearbox is an e-CVT. It does its best work at city speeds, where the car can run on electric power for short stretches and the engine stays quiet.
All versions share the engine, the 14-inch touchscreen, the panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a head-up display, eight airbags and Lexus Safety System+ 3 driver aids. The differences are in wheels, upholstery, audio, cameras and suspension. The Overtrail has a raised ride on 18-inch wheels, the Luxury switches to leather and wood, and the F SPORT has firmer tuning and sports seats.
Is the base Exquisite worth buying?
Only if budget is tight. It has the same hybrid, safety kit and sunroof as the dearer versions, but it gets a 10-speaker system instead of the Mark Levinson setup and goes without the 360-degree camera and wireless charger. The Overtrail adds all of these for ₹3.86 lakh more, which we think is money well spent at this price.
How does the hybrid compare with a diesel rival?
In city traffic the NX should match or beat a diesel on fuel, because it can creep and cruise on battery power. On long highway runs a diesel will usually be more economical and feel stronger when overtaking. If most of your driving is urban, the hybrid makes more sense. If you cover long highway distances every week, a diesel GLC or X3 may suit you better.
Can the NX handle bad roads?
The regular versions run on 20-inch wheels with low-profile tyres, so take broken roads slowly. Third-party sites list about 195 mm of ground clearance. The Overtrail is the one to choose if you drive on rough roads often: it sits higher and uses 18-inch wheels with taller tyres, which cope better with potholes and speed breakers.
What are ownership costs like?
Lexus gives an 8-year or 2,00,000 km vehicle warranty and an 8-year hybrid battery warranty, and sells prepaid service packages. Hybrid brakes tend to wear slowly. The main drawback is reach: Lexus has only a small number of dealers, mostly in big cities, so check how far your nearest workshop is before you buy.
NX vs rivals
| Spec | Lexus NX₹67.93 – 74.88 lakh | Volvo XC60₹70.90 lakh | Jeep Wrangler₹67.70 – 72.80 lakh | Audi Q5₹65.55 – 70.73 lakh | Kia EV6₹65.98 lakh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Electric |
| Engines | 2.5 petrol self-charging hybrid | 2.0 turbo petrol mild hybrid | 2.0 turbo petrol | 2.0 turbo petrol (45 TFSI) | Dual electric motors (AWD), 84 kWh battery |
| Power | 239 PS (176 kW combined) | 250 hp (184 kW) | 268 bhp | 265 PS | 325 PS |
| Gearbox | e-CVT, E-Four all-wheel drive | 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive | 8-speed automatic | 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic, quattro all-wheel drive | Single-speed automatic |
| Mileage | 20.26 km/l | 12.9 km/l | 10.6-11.4 km/l | 13.47 km/l | 663 km claimed |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 520 litres | 483 litres | — | 520 litres | 520 litres |
| Compare | Viewing | NX vs XC60 | NX vs Wrangler | NX vs Q5 | NX vs EV6 |
Lexus NX mileage
- 2487 cc, Hybride-CVT
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 20.26 km/l
Lexus NX on-road price and EMI
Every state →- New Delhi₹78.11 – 86.07 lakh
- Mumbai₹80.32 – 88.51 lakh
- Bengaluru₹84.88 – 93.54 lakh
- Chennai₹84.90 – 93.55 lakh
- Kolkata₹78.11 – 86.07 lakh
- Bhopal₹80.82 – 89.06 lakh
Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.
NX EMI
₹1,14,133 a month
On ₹67.93 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹13.59 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹14.14 lakh.
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Lexus NX FAQ
What is the price of the Lexus NX in India?
The Lexus NX costs ₹67.93 to 74.88 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.
Which fuel options does the Lexus NX come with?
The Lexus NX is sold with hybrid power (2.5 petrol self-charging hybrid).
What is the mileage of the Lexus NX?
The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Lexus NX is 20.26 km/l.
How many people can the Lexus NX seat?
The Lexus NX is a 5-seater suv.
What is the length of the Lexus NX?
The Lexus NX is 4660 mm long, 1865 mm wide and 1670 mm tall, with a 2690 mm wheelbase.
How much boot space does the Lexus NX have?
The Lexus NX has 520 litres of boot space.
Does the Lexus NX come with an automatic gearbox?
The Lexus NX is offered with e-cvt, e-four all-wheel drive gearboxes.
What is the ground clearance of the Lexus NX?
The Lexus NX has 195 mm of ground clearance.
Which Lexus NX variant should I buy?
It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.
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