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Lexus NX — price 2026, specs, rivals & review
The Lexus NX is Lexus India's compact luxury SUV, sold only as the 350h strong-hybrid across four grades — Exquisite, Luxury, F SPORT and the off-road-themed Overtrail. A 2.5-litre hybrid delivers 236 HP combined and 20.26 kmpl ARAI-claimed efficiency, and the global NX scored a 5-star Euro NCAP rating.
- Fuel / drive
- Hybrid
- e-CVT, E-Four AWD
- Waiting period
- Ask dealer
- On sale since
- 2022-03
- Second generation (2022–), CBU import
Variants & Ex-showroom Prices
Lexus NX Variants and Prices in India
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350h ExquisiteHybrid · e-CVT | Hybrid | e-CVT | ₹67.59 lakh |
| 350h OvertrailHybrid · e-CVT | Hybrid | e-CVT | ₹71.43 lakh |
| 350h LuxuryHybrid · e-CVT | Hybrid | e-CVT | ₹72.33 lakh |
| 350h F SPORTHybrid · e-CVT | Hybrid | e-CVT | ₹74.50 lakh |
What you actually pay
Lexus NX On-Road Price in Hyderabad (Estimate)
Indicatively ₹81.51 lakh – ₹93.19 lakh on-road in Hyderabad for the base to top variant, built from the ex-showroom price plus Telangana life tax, first-year comprehensive insurance, registration and the road-safety cess.
| Component | Base variant | Top variant |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom (Delhi) | ₹67.59 lakh | ₹74.50 lakh |
| Telangana life tax (18%–21%) | ₹12.17 lakh – ₹14.19 lakh | ₹13.41 lakh – ₹15.65 lakh |
| Insurance, 1st year comprehensive (2.5–4%) | ₹1.69 lakh – ₹2.70 lakh | ₹1.86 lakh – ₹2.98 lakh |
| Registration + ₹5,000 road-safety cess + handling | ~₹6,000 | ~₹6,000 |
| On-road, Hyderabad (indicative) | ₹81.51 lakh – ₹84.54 lakh | ₹89.83 lakh – ₹93.19 lakh |
Lexus NX Mileage (Claimed)
| Powertrain | Fuel | Lexus claimed figure |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Dynamic Force strong-hybrid | Hybrid · e-CVT, E-Four AWD | 20.26 kmpl (ARAI) |
Engines, Motors & Gearboxes
NX Powertrain Options
2.5L Dynamic Force strong-hybrid
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- Displacement
- 2487 cc
- Power
- 236 HP (combined)
- Torque
- 238 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm
- Transmission
- e-CVT, E-Four AWD
- Claimed efficiency
- 20.26 kmpl (ARAI)
Dimensions & Practicality
- Length
- 4660 mm
- Width
- 1865 mm
- Height
- 1670 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2690 mm
- Ground clearance
- 195 mm
- Boot space
- 520 L
- Seating
- 5
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
Feature List
Lexus NX Features (from Lexus’s official specification)
Safety
- Lexus Safety System+ — pre-collision warning with automatic braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane departure alert and lane-tracing assist
- Blind-spot monitor
- Up to 8 airbags
- ISOFIX mounts
- E-Latch electronic door releases
- 5-star Euro NCAP (global NX 350h, tested 2022)
Comfort & Convenience
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Wireless phone charging
- 4-way power lumbar support (Luxury and above)
- Leather upholstery (Luxury and above)
- Kick-sensor power tailgate (Overtrail and above)
- Adaptive variable suspension (Overtrail, F SPORT)
Technology
- 14-inch touchscreen infotainment
- Tazuna cockpit digital driver's display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Head-up display
- Mark Levinson 17-speaker audio (Overtrail and above)
Exterior
- Spindle-body grille design
- 18-inch wheels with taller off-road-biased tyres (Overtrail)
- 20-inch alloy wheels, gloss black on F SPORT (Luxury, F SPORT)
- F SPORT performance rods and heated sports steering wheel
Lexus NX Colours
Graphite Black Glass Flake · Sonic Chrome · Sonic Titanium (3 options, per Lexus)
The Auto Grid Review
Lexus NX Review: Our Verdict
The NX is the Lexus we see most often simply because it's the brand's volume play in Hyderabad — Exquisite and Luxury grades dominate, with the occasional Overtrail from a buyer who actually wants the raised-profile tyres and off-road-styled cladding. The spindle grille's sharp creases hide stone chips surprisingly well on the darker colours, but the F SPORT's gloss-black 20-inch wheels and lower front lip are the first things to pick up kerb rash on Hyderabad's unmarked speed breakers. Lexus's clear coat holds up better than most mainstream SUVs we see, with fewer dealer-prep swirls than we find on comparable German imports — but at this price, owners aren't gambling on being merely better than most.
What we like
- +Strong-hybrid efficiency (20.26 kmpl ARAI) unmatched by any petrol rival in its class
- +5-star Euro NCAP rating on the global NX 350h
- +Lexus's reputation for dealer care and long-term reliability
- +Overtrail grade adds genuine off-road-biased hardware, not just stickers
What we’d change
- –No Bharat NCAP or India-specific crash-test result
- –195mm ground clearance and road tyres (bar Overtrail) are modest for broken Hyderabad roads
- –Fewer dealer touchpoints than German rivals in Telangana
- –No dated India waiting-period survey exists yet
Is the NX right for you? Seven driver personalities, scored
Find the row that sounds like your driving life — that is the verdict that matters for you.
City Commuter
10–30 km a day through traffic
The hybrid's low-speed EV running and smooth e-CVT make it a relaxed, efficient commuter for Hyderabad traffic.
Highway Cruiser
ORR laps and expressway weekends
Adaptive cruise, lane-tracing assist and a quiet cabin make it a composed ORR cruiser, though AWD petrol-hybrid rivals from Germany feel marginally more planted at speed.
Family First
Four or five aboard, school runs to road trips
A genuine 5-star (Euro NCAP) safety case, a usable 520L boot and Lexus's reliability make this an easy family recommendation.
Driving Enthusiast
Cares how it steers, not just how it looks
The hybrid e-CVT is tuned entirely for smoothness and efficiency, not for driver engagement or chassis feedback.
First-Car Buyer
Budget-conscious and resale-aware
At ₹67 lakh and up, with running costs and insurance to match, this isn't a first car for almost anyone.
Chauffeur-Driven Executive
Judged from the rear seat
A quiet cabin and comfortable rear seat make it a credible self-driven or chauffeured executive choice, just a notch below the ES on rear-seat space.
Weekend Explorer
Ghats, dirt tracks and monsoon roads
The Overtrail's taller tyres and AWD give it real intent for gravel and dirt roads; other grades are road-biased despite the SUV body.
Paint Protection
PPF for the Lexus NX: What We Install and Why
Where it takes damage
The sharp-creased spindle grille and front bumper take the first highway stone chips, and F SPORT's 20-inch gloss-black wheels and lower front lip are prone to kerb rash on unmarked speed breakers.
Our recommendation
AG1 full-front with lower-door coverage for Exquisite/Luxury commuters; full body for F SPORT and Overtrail owners who use the car harder or value the finish most.
Coverage
Full front standard; add lower doors, rear wheel-arch guards and wheel protection for F SPORT and Overtrail.
Lexus NX vs XC60 vs RX
Cross-shopped against: BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, Lexus RX, BMW X1, Toyota RAV4.
| Model | Segment | Ex-showroom | Fuel | Waiting period | Auto Grid rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus NX | Compact luxury SUV | ₹67.59 lakh – ₹74.50 lakh | Hybrid | — | 4.1 / 5 |
| Volvo XC60 | Mid-size luxury SUV | ₹70.90 lakh | Petrol (Mild Hybrid, 48V) | — | 4.2 / 5 |
| Lexus RX | Mid-size luxury SUV | ₹89.99 lakh – ₹1.09 crore | Hybrid | 1 to 2 months | 4.4 / 5 |
BYD
Atto 3
₹24.99 lakh – ₹34.49 lakhex-showroom
BYD's compact electric SUV on the e-Platform 3.0 uses a 49.92 kWh or 60.48 kWh Blade LFP battery with a 204 PS front motor and up to 521 km ARAI range, offered in Dynamic, Premium and Superior trims from ₹24.99 lakh to ₹34.49 lakh ex-showroom.
BYD
Sealion 7
₹41.90 lakh – ₹55.90 lakhex-showroom
BYD's performance electric SUV shares its platform with the Seal sedan, packing an 82.53 kWh Blade LFP battery across RWD Dynamic and Premium or AWD Performance trims, up to 567 km claimed range and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h top-spec, priced ₹41.90-55.90 lakh ex-showroom.
Citroën
AircrossX
₹8.89 lakh – ₹14.52 lakhex-showroom
The Citroën AircrossX is a compact SUV with first-in-segment Flexi-Pro seating — a genuine 5- or 7-seat choice on the same shell — powered by an 82 PS 1.2 PureTech NA petrol or a 110 PS 1.2 PureTech turbo-petrol (6-speed MT or 6-speed AT), plus CNG on NA trims. The 5-seat 1.2 turbo variants hold a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, with 6 airbags and 200 mm ground clearance standard.
Citroën
C5 Aircross
₹37.32 lakhex-showroom
The Citroën C5 Aircross is Citroën India's flagship, a single-trim premium diesel SUV with a 177 PS 2.0-litre DW10 FC turbo-diesel and an 8-speed automatic. It carries a panoramic sunroof, blind-spot monitoring, an acoustic windshield for cabin quiet, and 6 airbags, positioned above the AircrossX in Citroën's India range.
Honda
Elevate
₹11.80 lakh – ₹18.40 lakhex-showroom
The Honda Elevate is a mid-size SUV with a 121 PS 1.5L i-VTEC petrol, 6-speed MT or CVT, and 220 mm of ground clearance. The October 2026 facelift adds a ZX+ grade with powered, ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera, aimed squarely at the Creta, Seltos and Kushaq crowd.
Honda
ZR-V
₹50.00 lakhex-showroom
The Honda ZR-V e:HEV is Honda's new flagship SUV in India, fully imported from Japan as a single, fully-loaded strong-hybrid variant. Its 2.0L e:HEV Sports Hybrid makes a combined 184 PS and 315 Nm with a claimed 22.80 kmpl, positioning it as a premium 5-seat SUV above the Elevate, filling the gap left by the discontinued CR-V.
FAQs
Lexus NX: Questions Buyers Ask
Lexus prices the NX from ₹67.59 lakh (350h Exquisite) to ₹74.50 lakh (350h F SPORT) ex-showroom, with the off-road-themed Overtrail at ₹71.43 lakh and Luxury at ₹72.33 lakh (as of November 2026).
The NX 350h's ARAI-claimed fuel efficiency is 20.26 kmpl across all four grades, since every variant uses the same 2.5-litre hybrid powertrain.
The global NX 350h holds a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, and in our bay its clear coat shows fewer dealer-prep swirls than comparable German imports — a genuinely well-finished compact luxury SUV, if a step behind rivals on dealer network reach in Telangana.
Yes. Every NX grade gets Lexus Safety System+, including pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert and lane-tracing assist as standard.
The global-spec NX 350h scored a 5-star Euro NCAP rating when tested in 2022. No separate Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP test exists for the India-spec CBU import.
The NX counters with a stronger ARAI-claimed efficiency figure (20.26 kmpl) and Lexus's reliability reputation, while the XC60 is locally assembled and offers Volvo's Pilot Assist suite; both are closely matched compact luxury SUVs and the right pick depends on whether efficiency or local-assembly pricing matters more to you.
Its sharp front creases and (on F SPORT) gloss-black wheels pick up chips and kerb rash quickly, so we recommend at least a full-front AG1 film with lower-door coverage.
Indicatively ₹81.51 lakh–₹93.19 lakh on-road in Hyderabad: ex-showroom ₹67.59 lakh–₹74.50 lakh (Delhi, 2 Nov 2026) plus Telangana life tax (18%–21%), first-year insurance and registration. Dealer quotes vary with insurance add-ons and accessories.
The top variant is the 350h F SPORT (Hybrid, e-CVT) at ₹74.50 lakh ex-showroom Delhi; the base model is the 350h Exquisite (Hybrid, e-CVT) at ₹67.59 lakh. 4 variants in all, as of 2 Nov 2026.
NX: Compact luxury SUV, ₹67.59 lakh – ₹74.50 lakh ex-showroom, Hybrid, Auto Grid rating 4.1/5. RX: Mid-size luxury SUV, ₹89.99 lakh – ₹1.09 crore ex-showroom, Hybrid, rated 4.4/5. See the Lexus RX page for its full variant list and our verdict.
Ground clearance 195 mm, boot space 520 litres, 5 seats, length 4660 mm (Lexus official specification).
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Sources
- Lexus India — NX official model page · read 2 Nov 2026
- Lexus India — official price list · read 2 Nov 2026
- HT Auto — Lexus NX 350h Luxury mileage, colours and specs · read 2 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Lexus NX colours (23 Oct 2026) · read 2 Nov 2026
- ZigWheels — Lexus NX scores 5-star Euro NCAP (7 Mar 2022) · read 2 Nov 2026