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2026 Lexus NX Cargo Space, Seats Up and Down
The NX is Lexus's five-seat compact SUV. Here is how much cargo room it has with the rear seat up and folded, how that compares across the gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid trims, and how the rear seat and rear door work, using lexus.com's 2026 NX specifications, read November 8, 2026.
22.7 cu. ft.behind the rear seat
46.9 cu. ft.rear seat folded
5seats
15trims, same cargo figures
How much cargo space does the 2026 Lexus NX have?
Lexus.com lists 22.7 cubic feet behind the second-row seat and 46.9 cubic feet behind the front seats, for every 2026 NX trim.
NX cargo space with the rear seat up and folded
| Seat setup | Cargo volume |
|---|---|
| Behind the second-row seat (all seats up) | 22.7 cu. ft. |
| Behind the front seats (second row folded) | 46.9 cu. ft. |
Cubic feet, from lexus.com's 2026 NX specifications (cargo volume behind front-row/second-row seats), read November 8, 2026.
2026 NX trims and seating
| Trims | Powertrain | Drive | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| NX 350, Premium, Luxury, F SPORT Handling | Gas | AWD | 5 |
| NX 350h, Premium, Luxury, F SPORT Handling | Hybrid | FWD or AWD | 5 |
| NX 450h+ Premium, Luxury, F SPORT Handling | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | 5 |
From lexus.com's 2026 NX specifications, which list 15 trims, read November 8, 2026. This table groups trims by powertrain; lexus.com lists the same cargo volume (22.7 cu. ft. seat up, 46.9 cu. ft. folded) and seating for all 15.
Rear seat and rear door
Folding the rear seat takes the NX from 22.7 to 46.9 cubic feet of cargo volume, per lexus.com. Lexus.com lists 60/40-split, power-folding, heated rear seats as an option on the NX 350 Luxury, NX 350h Luxury and NX 350h F SPORT Handling, and says the power-folding function raises and lowers the 60/40-split rear seat at the touch of a button.
Every 2026 NX trim on lexus.com lists a power rear door. The base NX 350 and NX 350h (FWD and AWD) list a power open/close rear door without the kick sensor. Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor is listed as standard on the other trims except the NX 350 F SPORT Handling, where it comes with the F SPORT Handling Luxury Package. On kick-sensor models, Lexus says that with the key fob on your person, a kick of your foot under the rear bumper opens or closes the height-adjustable power rear door.
Lexus.com says a redesigned 2027 NX is arriving in winter 2026. The cargo figures on this page are for the 2026 NX.
Towing
Lexus.com lists a 2,000-lb towing capacity for the 2026 NX, with additional equipment required: standard on NX 350 trims and available on NX 350h and NX 450h+ trims. The owner's manual gives the exact rating and any equipment needed for your vehicle.
Lexus of Peoria hours
| Department | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sales | Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun closed |
| Service | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-12 p.m.; Sun closed |
From Lexus of Peoria's website, November 8, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
2026 Lexus NX Cargo Space FAQ
How much cargo space does the Lexus NX have?
Lexus.com lists 22.7 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second-row seat of the 2026 NX and 46.9 cubic feet behind the front seats.
Does the NX hybrid have less cargo space than the gas NX?
Not by Lexus's figures. Lexus.com lists the same 22.7 and 46.9 cubic-foot cargo volumes for every 2026 NX trim it shows: the gas NX 350, the NX 350h hybrid and the NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid.
What is the NX's maximum cargo space?
46.9 cubic feet behind the front seats, per lexus.com's 2026 NX specifications.
How many people does the NX seat?
Lexus.com lists a seating capacity of 5 for every 2026 NX trim.
Does the NX have a power liftgate?
Lexus.com lists a power rear door on every 2026 NX trim. The base NX 350 and NX 350h (FWD and AWD) list a power open/close rear door without the kick sensor. Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor is listed as standard on the other trims except the NX 350 F SPORT Handling, where it comes with the F SPORT Handling Luxury Package.
Do the NX rear seats fold?
Yes. Lexus.com lists 46.9 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the front seats, with the rear seat folded. It also lists 60/40-split, power-folding, heated rear seats as an option on the NX 350 Luxury, NX 350h Luxury and NX 350h F SPORT Handling; Lexus says the power-folding function raises and lowers the 60/40-split rear seat at the touch of a button.
How much can the NX tow?
Lexus.com lists a 2,000-lb towing capacity for the 2026 NX, with additional equipment required. Check the owner's manual for your vehicle's exact rating and equipment needs.
Is a new NX coming?
Lexus.com says a redesigned 2027 NX is arriving in winter 2026. The figures on this page are for the 2026 NX; check the 2027 specifications when Lexus publishes them.
Seeing an NX in person?
Visit Lexus of Peoria at 7301 N. Allen Rd. in Peoria to fold the rear seat and check the cargo area for yourself.
Sources
Cargo volumes, trims, seating, rear-seat and rear-door equipment, towing and the 2027 NX note are from lexus.com's 2026 NX specifications page, read November 8, 2026. Address and hours are from Lexus of Peoria's own website. Image is a Lexus image, illustrative.
- 2026 Lexus NX specifications and trims: cargo volume, seating, rear seat, rear door, towing (page data), Lexus, read November 8, 2026
- Address and hours, Lexus of Peoria, November 8, 2026