Mercedes Benz

Text The NX is the second-bestselling Lexus model after the RX, so it's no surprise that the company is pulling out all the stops for the new 2022 NX. The second-generation model will arrive this fall with a new design, a new infotainment system, and a significantly broader range of powertrain options including a new turbo four-cylinder gas engine and a newly available plug-in-hybrid model. The NX lineup starts off with the base NX250, which has the same naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-four as the RAV4, producing 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. It has an eight-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive. In terms of power output, the next step up is the NX350h, which combines a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with two electric motor-generators for a total of 239 horsepower—20 hp more than the RAV4 hybrid. Lexus claims up to 36 mpg for the hybrid model. The nonhybrid NX350 features a new turbo 2.4-liter inline-four with 275 hp and 317 pound-f...

Text UPDATE 6/10/21: In addition to the previously released photo of its rear end, Lexus has shared more teaser photos of the new NX that show its front end with a spindle grille, its 20-spoke wheels, and its tires before its debut. The second generation of Lexus's NX crossover is nearly here, and we're getting our first official glimpse of the new model thanks to these teaser photos. Ahead of the 2022 NX's debut on June 11, we can see that it features a taillight setup with a full-width LED light bar and a Lexus script across the tailgate that appears to be in a new font. We've already seen spy photos of the new NX, which show a similar silhouette as the current car. We think some of the bigger changes may be seen inside, as the current car's interior is dated; we're especially hoping that Lexus does away with the annoying infotainment touchpad that controls the central display screen in favor of a more modern touchscreen. Trademarks suggest that the NX ...