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2026 Lexus NX Horsepower and Torque
The NX comes with three powertrains: the NX 350 turbo, the NX 350h hybrid and the NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid. Here is the horsepower, torque, 0–60 time, transmission and drive of each, using lexus.com's 2026 NX specifications, read November 10, 2026.
275 hpNX 350
240 hpNX 350h
304 hpNX 450h+
6.0 secNX 450h+ 0–60 mph
How much horsepower does the 2026 Lexus NX have?
Lexus.com lists 275 hp for the NX 350 (2.4L turbo in-line 4), 240 net combined hp for the NX 350h hybrid and 304 net combined hp for the NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid.
NX horsepower and torque by powertrain
| Model | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Drive | 0–60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX 350 | 2.4L turbo in-line 4 | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft @ 1,700–3,600 rpm | Eight-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 6.6 sec |
| NX 350h | 2.5L in-line 4 hybrid | 240 hp (net combined) | 179 lb-ft @ 4,300–4,500 rpm | ECVT | Front- or all-wheel drive | 8.2 sec (FWD); 7.2 sec (AWD) |
| NX 450h+ | 2.5L in-line 4 plug-in hybrid | 304 hp (net combined) | 169 lb-ft @ 3,600–3,700 rpm | ECVT | All-wheel drive | 6.0 sec |
From lexus.com's 2026 NX specifications, read November 10, 2026. Lexus.com lists net combined horsepower for the hybrids; the torque figures are as shown in its torque row.
NX horsepower and mpg by trim
| Trims | Horsepower | Lexus.com mpg estimate |
|---|---|---|
| NX 350 AWD, Premium AWD, Luxury AWD, F SPORT Handling AWD | 275 hp | 24 mpg combined (28 city / 21 hwy) |
| NX 350h, Premium, Luxury, F SPORT Handling (FWD) | 240 hp | 40 mpg combined (42 city / 38 hwy) |
| NX 350h AWD, Premium AWD, Luxury AWD, F SPORT Handling AWD | 240 hp | 39 mpg combined (41 city / 37 hwy) |
| NX 450h+ Premium AWD, Luxury AWD, F SPORT Handling AWD | 304 hp | 34 mpg combined; 84 MPGe; 37 mi all-electric range |
From lexus.com's 2026 NX specifications, read November 10, 2026. Mpg, MPGe and range are manufacturer estimates as listed on lexus.com; actual results will vary.
Which NX to choose
For the most power, lexus.com's figures point to the NX 450h+: 304 net combined horsepower, 6.0 seconds 0–60 mph and a manufacturer-estimated 37 miles of all-electric range.
The NX 350 turbo is next at 275 hp and 6.6 seconds, with standard all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic.
The NX 350h trades some power for mileage: 240 net combined horsepower with lexus.com's highest NX mpg estimates, and the choice of front- or all-wheel drive.
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 10, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Lexus NX horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Lexus NX have?
Lexus.com lists 275 horsepower for the 2026 NX 350, 240 net combined horsepower for the NX 350h hybrid and 304 net combined horsepower for the NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid.
Which Lexus NX is the most powerful?
The NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid. Lexus.com lists 304 net combined horsepower and a 0–60 mph time of 6.0 seconds, the quickest NX on its specifications page.
How much torque does the NX 350 have?
Lexus.com lists 317 lb-ft at 1,700–3,600 rpm for the NX 350's 2.4L turbo in-line 4. For the hybrids it lists 179 lb-ft (NX 350h) and 169 lb-ft (NX 450h+) in its torque row.
Is the NX 350 faster than the NX 350h?
By lexus.com's figures, yes: 6.6 seconds 0–60 mph for the NX 350, against 7.2 seconds for the NX 350h AWD and 8.2 seconds for the front-wheel-drive NX 350h.
Does F SPORT Handling add horsepower?
No. Lexus.com lists the same horsepower for the F SPORT Handling trims as for the other trims with the same powertrain: 275 hp for the NX 350, 240 hp for the NX 350h and 304 hp for the NX 450h+.
What transmission does the NX use?
Lexus.com lists an eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters for the NX 350, and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT) with paddle shifters for the NX 350h and NX 450h+.
Driving an NX in person?
Visit Lexus of Peoria at 7301 N Allen Rd in Peoria to compare the NX 350, NX 350h and NX 450h+.
Sources
Horsepower, torque, 0–60 times, transmissions, drive and mpg are from lexus.com's 2026 NX specifications page, read November 10, 2026. Address and hours are from Lexus of Peoria's own website. Image is illustrative.
- 2026 Lexus NX specifications and trims: engine, displacement, horsepower and net combined horsepower, torque, 0-60 mph, transmission, drive wheels, mpg, MPGe and all-electric range (page data), Lexus, read November 10, 2026
- Address and hours, Lexus of Peoria, November 10, 2026