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The 2026 Lexus NX is offered in 16 distinct grades across three powertrain families: the NX 350 (turbocharged gas), the NX 350h (self-charging hybrid), and the NX 450h+ (plug-in hybrid). All three powertrains are standard all-wheel drive and share the same exterior dimensions, so the decision between grades is about powertrain priorities, technology level, and driving character rather than size or passenger space.
This guide works through every grade in order, from the NX 350 Premium through to the NX 450h+ F SPORT 3, so you can see exactly what each configuration adds and where the meaningful steps up occur.
NX 350: Turbocharged Gas, Six Grades
The NX 350 is built around a 2.4 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 275 peak horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed Direct-Shift automatic. Combined fuel economy is 9.5 L/100 km.
NX 350 Premium is the starting point, featuring the Lexus Interface with a 9.8-inch touchscreen (Safety, Service, and Remote Connect), a 7-inch multi-information display, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated and ventilated front seats, driver's seat memory, LED fog lamps, Smart Key, power back door, power moonroof, dual-zone climate control, and 2,000 lbs (907 kg) towing capacity.
NX 350 Luxury adds Drive Connect and upgrades to a 14-inch Lexus Interface touchscreen, 20-inch alloy wheels, a 64-colour ambient illumination system, a wireless charging dock, digital key, Front Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, and Intuitive Parking Assist with auto braking.
NX 350 Ultra Luxury adds triple beam LED headlamps, wood trim accents, panoramic moonroof, Panoramic View Monitor, digital rearview mirror, and a power rear door kick sensor.
NX 350 Executive adds dark grey and silver machine-finished 20-inch alloys, a 17-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio system, leather upholstery, 60/40 power folding and heated rear seats, advanced touch steering wheel, head-up display, and the Advanced Park system.
NX 350 F SPORT 2 starts from the Premium base and applies F SPORT suspension tuning: Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), front and rear performance rods, F SPORT 20-inch black alloy wheels, heated F SPORT seats, advanced touch heated steering wheel, head-up display, Drive Connect with 14-inch touchscreen, 64-colour ambient lighting, wireless charging dock, Lane Change Assist, and Intuitive Parking Assist.
NX 350 F SPORT 3 builds on F SPORT 2, adding a 17-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio system, panoramic moonroof, 60/40 power folding and heated rear seats, digital key, power rear door kick sensor, triple beam headlamps, digital rearview mirror, and Panoramic View Monitor.
NX 350h: Self-Charging Hybrid, Six Grades
The NX 350h uses a 2.5 L four-cylinder hybrid system producing 240 combined system horsepower through an eCVT. Combined fuel economy is 6.0 L/100 km. Features mirror the NX 350 grade structure closely.
NX 350h Premium includes the same base feature set as the NX 350 Premium with the hybrid powertrain.
NX 350h Luxury upgrades to the 14-inch Lexus Interface touchscreen, 20-inch alloys, 64-colour ambient lighting, wireless charging, digital key, Lane Change Assist, and Intuitive Parking Assist.
NX 350h Ultra Luxury adds triple beam headlamps, power rear door kick sensor, wood trim, panoramic moonroof, Panoramic View Monitor, and digital rearview mirror.
NX 350h Executive adds dark grey and silver 20-inch alloys, 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio, leather upholstery, 60/40 power folding and heated rear seats, advanced touch steering wheel, head-up display, and Advanced Park.
NX 350h F SPORT 2 (new for 2026) starts from Premium, adding AVS, front and rear performance rods, 20-inch F SPORT black alloys, F SPORT NuLuxe seats, heated 3-spoke F SPORT steering wheel, advanced touch steering wheel, head-up display, Drive Connect with 14-inch touchscreen, 64-colour lighting, wireless charging, Lane Change Assist, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Braking, and Intuitive Parking Assist.
NX 350h F SPORT 3 (new for 2026) builds on F SPORT 2, adding a panoramic moonroof, 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio, 60/40 power folding and heated rear seats, power rear door kick sensor, triple beam headlamps, digital key, digital rearview mirror, Panoramic View Monitor, and Advanced Park.
NX 450h+: Plug-In Hybrid, Four Grades

The NX 450h+ produces 304 combined system horsepower from a 2.5 L four-cylinder plug-in hybrid with an 18.1 kWh battery. Estimated electric-only driving range is 60 km, and fuel consumption is 6.6 L/100 km combined once the battery is depleted.
NX 450h+ Ultra Premium includes the 14-inch Lexus Interface touchscreen with all four connected services, a 7-inch multi-information display, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, leather upholstery, driver's seat memory, single-colour ambient lighting, power moonroof, power back door, power folding mirrors, dark prism trim, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and 2,000 lbs (907 kg) towing.
NX 450h+ Executive upgrades the Ultra Premium grade with a panoramic moonroof, 17-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio, advanced touch steering wheel, head-up display, triple beam headlamps, decorative wood trim, power rear door kick sensor, Advanced Park, Panoramic View Monitor, and digital rearview mirror.
NX 450h+ F SPORT 2 (new for 2026) starts from Ultra Premium and applies F SPORT hardware: 20-inch F SPORT black alloy wheels, F SPORT steering wheel and seats, AVS, front and rear performance rods, 64-colour ambient lighting, wireless charging, digital key, Lane Change Assist, Intuitive Parking Assist, black trim accents, and painted wheel arch mouldings.
NX 450h+ F SPORT 3 builds on F SPORT 2, adding Panoramic View Monitor, head-up display, triple beam headlamps, power rear door kick sensor, digital rearview mirror, and panoramic moonroof.
Complete NX 350 / 350h / 450h+ Grade Comparison
|
Grade |
Powertrain |
hp |
L/100 km |
Key Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NX 350 Premium |
2.4L Turbo Gas |
275 |
9.5 |
Entry, 9.8-in screen |
|
NX 350 Luxury |
2.4L Turbo Gas |
275 |
9.5 |
14-in screen, 20-in wheels |
|
NX 350 Ultra Luxury |
2.4L Turbo Gas |
275 |
9.5 |
Triple LEDs, pano roof |
|
NX 350 Executive |
2.4L Turbo Gas |
275 |
9.5 |
Mark Levinson, leather |
|
NX 350 F SPORT 2 |
2.4L Turbo Gas |
275 |
9.5 |
AVS, F SPORT chassis |
|
NX 350 F SPORT 3 |
2.4L Turbo Gas |
275 |
9.5 |
+ Mark Levinson, pano roof |
|
NX 350h Premium |
2.5L Hybrid |
240 |
6.0 |
Entry hybrid |
|
NX 350h Luxury |
2.5L Hybrid |
240 |
6.0 |
14-in screen, 20-in wheels |
|
NX 350h Ultra Luxury |
2.5L Hybrid |
240 |
6.0 |
Triple LEDs, pano roof |
|
NX 350h Executive |
2.5L Hybrid |
240 |
6.0 |
Mark Levinson, leather |
|
NX 350h F SPORT 2 |
2.5L Hybrid |
240 |
6.0 |
AVS, F SPORT chassis |
|
NX 350h F SPORT 3 |
2.5L Hybrid |
240 |
6.0 |
+ Mark Levinson, pano roof |
|
NX 450h+ Ultra Premium |
2.5L PHEV |
304 |
6.6 |
60 km EV, entry PHEV |
|
NX 450h+ Executive |
2.5L PHEV |
304 |
6.6 |
Mark Levinson, wood trim |
|
NX 450h+ F SPORT 2 |
2.5L PHEV |
304 |
6.6 |
AVS, F SPORT chassis |
|
NX 450h+ F SPORT 3 |
2.5L PHEV |
304 |
6.6 |
+ pano roof, triple LEDs |
Find Your NX at Lexus of Saint John
Sixteen grades means there is a configuration for nearly every buyer and priority. Contact the sales team at Lexus of Saint John to work through which powertrain, grade, and feature set best matches how you drive.
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