Reworked inside and out: Facelift Lexus NX officially unwrapped
Along with a reworked exterior, the most dramatic change has been to the NX's interior.
Lexus has unveiled the facelifted version of the NX, a model that has been globally sold in 1.9 million units since its debut five years ago. The updated model now embodies the Clean Tech x Elegance styling language, which has been renamed to Vital x Tech. Despite retaining the same overall dimensions, the chassis has been revised with new suspension towers, shock absorbers, electric power steering, and an updated Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
The body structure has been made stiffer, with new accelerator and brake control systems, and an optional Adaptive Variable Suspension on certain variants revised as well. Additionally, all engines have been redesigned, and the floor-mounted crossmember has been reinforced, increasing rigidity by 25%. Externally, the model features a redesigned Spindle Grille, new LED headlights with Auto High Beam Assist, LED daytime running diodes, front bumper, side vents, and larger alloy wheels ranging from 18 to 20 inches.
The rear light clusters now have new graphics, and the corporate Lexus logo has been replaced by a block letter typeface at the rear. Optional colour options for the exterior include Sonic Tellus and Sonic Platinum. Inside, the NX now shares its interior with the ES, featuring a new steering wheel without the L-shaped logo, a refreshed centre console with physical buttons and a new toggle gear selector, and an illuminated light bar along the tailgate.
The interior colour scheme and materials have been updated, along with a new 14-inch infotainment system, touch-sensitive buttons for climate control, a new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and an improved Mark Levinson sound system with 17 speakers. In Europe, four trim levels - Business, Executive, Luxury, and F Sport - have been confirmed, with various powertrains available, including a plug-in hybrid option, the NX 450+, which tops the range with a claimed all-electric range of 100km. In South Africa, the facelift NX is expected to launch in early 2027.
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