An updated one Lexus NX Tests of the SUV were seen in Europe, revealing the first hints of the facelift ahead of its expected unveiling in 2026.
The second-generation NX has been in Australian showrooms since 2022 as a competitor to the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60 and is currently offered with petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains.
The NX is a crucial model for Lexus Australia, having been the brand’s best-seller here since 2015. It accounted for 41.4 percent of Lexus sales last year and leads the brand’s tally so far in 2026 with 1,366 deliveries, compared to 522 for the next-best RX.
Australian timing, pricing and equipment details for the updated NX have yet to be announced.
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Images of the camouflaged test vehicle suggest the facelift will bring revised headlights and a revised front fascia, including an updated version of the brand’s signature spindle grille, while retaining the current hood, doors and roof.
Lexus has previously indicated it will retain the spindle grille design as it repositions itself within the Toyota group below the ultra-exclusive Century brand, following a structural shake-up announced at the Japan Mobility Show last year.
New triangular channels on either side of the grille give the front end a wider appearance, complemented by a redesigned lower bumper similar to that of the Lexus RZ electric SUV.
Changes to the rear include a revised bumper design with repositioned reflectors closer to the tailgate opening. The camouflaged taillights also suggest updates, but the full-length light bar appears to have been retained.
The current NX range in the Australian market includes three trim levels – Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury – with prices starting from $71,700 before on-road costs for the NX350h Luxury.
All ‘350h’ variants are powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid system with an output of 179kW, paired with an electronic continuously variable transmission (eCVT). There is a choice between front and all-wheel drive.
The plug-in hybrid “450h+” is offered in the Luxury and F Sport trim levels and combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with two electric motors for a total system output of 227 kW and standard all-wheel drive.
It has an 18.1 kWh lithium-ion battery with a claimed electric range of 87 km.
A single petrol-only variant is available in Australia, the NX350 F Sport AWD, powered by a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 205kW and 430Nm, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Last year, 70.8 percent of NX sales in Australia were NX350h hybrids, 16.8 percent NX350 and 12.4 percent NX450h+ PHEVs.
The NX sits above the smaller LBX and UX crossover SUVs, but below the larger RX. We’re missing out on the even larger TX crossover in Australia, although the more off-road capable GX and LX body-on SUVs are sold here.
Lexus has been spotted testing a three-row electric SUV that is expected to wear the new TZ badge. It will serve as a competitor to the Cadillac Vistiq and Volvo EX90.
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