2026 Lexus NX 350

Compact SUV · 2.4L Turbo I4 · AWD

86/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a compact suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	2.4L Turbo I4
Horsepower	275 hp
Torque	317 lb-ft
0–60 mph	6 sec
Top speed	130 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	30 mpg (27 city / 35 hwy)
Range	498 miles
MSRP	$46,150
Body style	Compact SUV

The verdict

What's good

Punchy turbo for easy passing
Modern, big-screen cabin redesign
Excellent crash-test scores
Easy-to-use voice assistant

What's not

Firmer ride than older Lexus models
Pricey once you add options
Smaller cargo than rivals
Road noise creeps in on highways

The engine

T24A

2.4L Turbo I4

Lexus' 2.4-liter turbo-four brings genuine muscle to the NX and RX — punchy and quick-spooling, it replaced older V6s with more torque and a more eager character.

Part of Toyota's latest Dynamic Force engine family, engineered for high efficiency and used in performance applications right up to the GR Corolla's three-cylinder cousin's bigger sibling.

Dynamic Force engines chase over 40% thermal efficiency, among the best of any production engine.
It gives the NX and RX more torque than the V6s they replaced.

See the rest in AutoVault

The six sub-scores behind the 86 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 5 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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