From Jalopnik · Erin Marquis · · 1m 50s
2027 Lexus NX Quiet Luxury Review
2027 Lexus NX hybrid SUV offers quiet luxury with electric power and scent features.
In brief
2027 Lexus NX hybrid SUV offers quiet luxury with electric power and scent features. 2027 Lexus NX 350h hybrid SUV provides 244 hp, 20% quieter cabin, and Sensory Concierge scent system. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
First Drive Experience
Erin Marquis drives 2027 Lexus NX 350h in Elora, Ontario during early morning thunderstorm.
“brilliant orange and yellow leaves flutter down to roads washed clean by an early morning thunderstorm”
Facelifted Design
2027 Lexus NX features updated grille and integrated headlights but retains recognizable face from 2026 model.
“the spindle grille is more dramatic and the lines are sharper”
Hybrid Powertrain
2027 Lexus NX 350h has 244 hp combined in both awd and fwd versions with 186 hp engine and 173 lb torque.
“the nx 350h has a total of 244 hp combined in both awd and fwd versions”
Electric Performance
2027 Lexus NX 450h+ has 324 hp with 203 hp front motor and 54 hp rear motor for improved torque delivery.
“the nx 450h plus has a 203-hp front motor to replace last years 180-hp unit”
Fuel Efficiency
2027 Lexus NX 350h achieves 38 mpg city/highway combined with 40 mpg for the cheapest version.
“the nx 350h has a manufacturer estimated 38 miles per gallon”
Charging Capabilities
2027 Lexus NX 450h+ has 35 minutes for 10% to 80% charge with 45 miles ev-only range before gas engine kicks in.
“charging up its newly developed lithium-ion battery from 10 percent to 80 percent takes around 35 minutes”
All-Wheel Drive
2027 Lexus NX 350h standard awd on f sport and luxury trims with optional awd on lower trims.
“all awd comes standard on the nx 350h's f sport and luxury trims”
Driving Experience
2027 Lexus NX offers soft, cushioned ride with minimal steering engagement and easy highway driving.
“the nx is a car that lets the driver get lost in an audiobook while zipping through their day”
Quiet Cabin
2027 Lexus NX cabin noise reduced by 20% compared to previous model with new sound dampening systems.
“the engine noise in the cabin is 20 percent quieter than the previous model”
Interior Design
2027 Lexus NX features 14-inch touchscreen, haptic buttons, mood lighting, and 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.
“a new 14-inch touchscreen comes standard with its graphics being brilliant and responsive”
Sensory Concierge
2027 Lexus NX offers three scent settings with 180 hours of fragrance per capsule for cabin air.
“each of the three scent capsules carries 180 hours of full-blast scent for owners to enjoy”
Driving Consequence
2027 Lexus NX 350h starts at $46,570 with $1,395 destination charge for 2026 model price reference.
“a 2026 lexus nx 350h runs 46570 to start including a destination charge of 1395”
What Happens Next
2027 Lexus NX pricing and availability revealed closer to end of 2027 model year.
“there's currently no word on pricing which will be revealed closer to the end of the year”
The headline
2027 Lexus NX 350h hybrid SUV provides 244 hp, 20% quieter cabin, and Sensory Concierge scent system.
