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2026 Lexus NX Review
Compact luxury Lexus crossover with strong hybrid EPA (~39–40 mpg) and IIHS Top Safety Pick+ listing for 2026. Axis scores pending.
2026 · James Calder · published 2026-10-07
2026 Lexus NX
NX is Lexus's compact luxury crossover — the volume entry beside RX. Trade-offs versus German rivals: hybrid efficiency versus sport messaging.
What's confirmed (EPA 2026)
- NX 350h: 40 mpg combined (42/38)
- NX 350h AWD: 39 mpg combined (41/37)
- NX 350 AWD / F Sport AWD: 24 mpg combined (21/28)
Practical notes
350h is the efficiency flagship. Gas 350 AWD sits with turbo luxury peers on mpg. Cross-shop GLC, X3, Q5, and Tucson/Sportage hybrids if badge matters less than cost.
Safety
IIHS 2026 Top Safety Picks lists Lexus NX (including TSP+ criteria pages). DriveRevu Safety axis Score pending as a numeric score; treat TSP listing as IIHS-published award status to verify on the vehicle page before purchase.
Method
See [How we score](/method).
Sources
- EPA — Gas Mileage of 2026 Lexus NX — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2026LexusNX.shtml (fetched 2026-10-06)
- IIHS — 2026 TOP SAFETY PICKs (Lexus NX) — https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks/2026 (fetched 2026-10-06)
- Lexus — NX — https://www.lexus.com/models/NX (OEM)