If you’re looking for an ultra-premium compact SUV, look no further than the 2025 Lexus NX. It strikes the perfect balance between luxury, style, technology, and impressive performance. Precision-engineered to exceed your expectations, its racy lines, provocative design, and premium interior will attract your attention. This is your ride if you enjoy tailored styling and plenty of standard safety features.
For 2025, this ride gains exciting updates and enhancements. Read on to discover the standout features of the popular Lexus NX.
Exterior Design and Styling
The 2025 Lexus NX showcases the brand’s signature spindle grille, with its intricate mesh pattern and assertive stance, enhancing airflow and aerodynamic efficiency. Distinctive bi-LED headlamps with daytime running lights or optional eye-catching premium triple-beam LED headlamps improve visibility and flank the stealth black iconic Lexus NX grille. A sleek, commanding curb appeal sets this upscale compact SUV apart from others in its class.
At the rear, a full-width blade lamp, snazzy L-shaped taillights, and race-inspired diffuser-style element in the bumper emphasize the NX’s sporty nature. Standard 18-inch 15-spoke dark gray metallic machined-finished alloy wheels enhance its athletic silhouette. You can upgrade and stand out with optional 20-inch, 20-spoke silver-finished alloy wheels. Lexus sets upper trims apart with unique 20-inch five split-spoke alloy wheels with dark gray or black metallic finishes. For the 2025 model year, Lexus introduces an elegant new exterior paint color option called Copper Crest, a captivating rose-gold hue.
Interior Luxury and Comfort
The 2025 Lexus NX seats five adults, and its inviting interior is sophisticated, functional, and comfortable. A spacious cabin boasts generous headroom, comfortable rear legroom, and more cargo space behind the front seats than most competitors. You can load up through the wide hatch, made more convenient by an optional power liftgate and kick sensor, and enjoy a comfortable 22.7 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Lexus introduces a serene new interior color option called Macadamia for 2025. This warm neutral tone is available on the Luxury package with a perforated leather-trimmed interior, black open-pore wood trim, and distinctive chevron seat quilting. Cabin features include dual-zone climate control with an air filter, eight-way power-adjustable front seats, a 10-speaker Lexus premium sound system, and an optional power tilt-and-slide moonroof. For 2025, Lexus adds two standard USB-C ports to the front console for all models and maximizes your enjoyment with a crystal-clear 9.8-inch touch-screen display with navigation, voice recognition, wireless Apple CarPlay integration, and Android Auto compatibility.
The pinnacle trims elevate your driving experience with a standard 14-inch touch-screen display with intelligent and destination assist for convenience on every journey. Lexus sets the F SPORT models apart with a perforated leather-trimmed shift knob, heated steering wheel, aluminum pedals, heated front seats with enhanced bolsters, and a black headliner.
Performance and Powertrain Options
The 2025 Lexus NX lineup offers the same stellar range of powertrain options from 2024. Get ready for an exhilarating drive every time you hit the road. Lexus powers the base NX 250 with a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine, producing 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. This engine pairs with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission and is available in front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. The NX 250 models focus on efficiency and deliver a combined estimated fuel economy of 28 mpg.
If you’re looking for a more spirited driving experience, the NX 350 trims offer a significant performance boost while maintaining a comfortable, refined ride quality. It boasts a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, generating an impressive 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain is coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission and comes standard with all-wheel drive.
Lexus showcases its hybrid expertise in the NX 350h, combining a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor to deliver a combined output of 240 horsepower. Paired with a continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive, this machine delivers an impressive EPA-estimated fuel economy of 41 mpg in the city, 37 mpg on the highway, and 39 mpg combined.
At the pinnacle is the NX 450h+, a high-performance plug-in hybrid variant. This model combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a powerful electric motor and a larger battery pack, producing a combined output of 304 horsepower. The NX 450h+ boasts an estimated all-electric range of 37 miles and delivers an impressive zero-to-60 mph time of around 6 seconds.
Advanced Technology and Safety Features
Lexus prioritizes safety technology, and the 2025 NX delivers top-notch standard safety features. This sought-after compact SUV comes standard with the latest Lexus Safety System+ 3.0. Features include a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection and intersection support, lane departure alert with steering assist, all-speed dynamic radar cruise control, intelligent high beams, and road sign assist. Its advanced air bag system includes eight air bags. The NX also features vehicle stability control, smart-stop technology, brake assist, and a traction control system, enhancing safety and handling in various driving conditions. For 2025, Lexus offers standard intuitive parking assist and auto rain-sensing wipers.
What Makes the NX Unique in the Lexus Lineup?
The NX, short for Nimble Crossover, stands out in the Lexus lineup as an agile compact luxury SUV, embodying a compelling blend of performance and luxurious features. Its sporty design makes it popular for navigating urban streets and suburban roads. Premium interior finishes, advanced technology, and plenty of standard safety features ensure a sophisticated long-distance driving experience. Diverse powertrain options, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, cater to a wide range of preferences and efficiency requirements.
Experience the 2025 Lexus NX at Longo Lexus
Are you ready to experience the exceptional features and capabilities of the 2025 Lexus NX? Contact us or visit Longo Lexus in El Monte, California, to book a test drive and discover why the NX is a standout choice in the luxury compact SUV segment. Our knowledgeable, friendly sales staff are eager to answer your questions and help you find a Lexus NX to suit your needs and preferences. In the meantime, explore our new Lexus inventory to fuel your excitement, or browse our extensive SUV selection to find your dream, Lexus.
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