For the 2026 model year, Lexus has refreshed the NX range, removing the non-hybrid NX250 and adding a new FWD NX350h. Replacing the four-cylinder NX250, the turbocharged NX350 becomes the new entry-level model, though it starts at $46,120—$4,000 more than the NX250. The NX450h+ PHEV now features a new base trim, a charge port compatible with both 110V and 220V, and the F Sport option is available on all models. Let’s face it, people who buy expensive cars don’t care as much about price, especially for entry-level models. For people looking for the most affordable model, however, the 2026 Lexus NX is significantly more expensive. Lexus has taken the four-cylinder NX250 off the market, which is not electric. It started at $42,140 last year. The NX350 is the first model in the 2026 range. The base price of the small luxury SUV climbs by more than $4,000, yet compared to the 2025 version, it rises by just $220, beginning at $46,120. The excess engine in the NX350 is a lot stronger than a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine. It has 275 horsepower instead of 203 horsepower. Additionally, Lexus no longer restricts the F Sport package to pairing only with the gas-powered NX 350 and the plug-in hybrid NX 450+. Now, it can be paired with any engine, marking a change from previous model years. More choices are now available for people who want to go the hybrid way. The NX350h, which now comes with front-wheel drive, is slightly slower but uses slightly less fuel. It gets about 40 mpg combined. The FWD NX350h comes at a lower price point than the AWD version, with a starting cost of $45,470 versus $47,020 for the all-wheel-drive model. At the top of the range, the Lexus NX 450h+ delivers the most power, featuring a PHEV setup with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, three electric motors, and an 18-kWh battery. With that setup, the car has a total of 302 horsepower and can go 37 miles on electricity alone. The starting price for the Lexus has decreased since the introduction of the Premium trim level. It costs $59,105. The base Luxury trim level of the NX450h+ cost $62,415 last year. In 2026, the estimated cost is $63,035. The PHEV NX now comes with a Lexus dual-voltage charging cord that can be used with both Level 1 and Level 2 chargers. Another notable update to the 2026 Lexus NX lineup is the option of Infrared paint, which costs $595.
