Lexus NX First generation
The Lexus NX First generation (2014–2021): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 49 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: AZ10
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,630–4,640 mm RDW | 4,630 mm TC | 4,640 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm RDW | 1,850 mm TC | 1,845 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm RDW | 1,650 mm TC | 1,645 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm RDW | 2,660 mm TC | 2,660 mm |
| Front track | 1,570–1,610 mm ASTRA | 1,580 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,575–1,635 mm ASTRA | 1,580 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,695–1,760 kg RDW | 1,755–1,835 kg TC | 1,710–1,850 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,795–1,860 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,330–2,395 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 55 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 180 km/h RDW | – | 200 km/h |
| Torque | 210–239 Nm ASTRA | – | 231 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/60R18, 225/65R17, 235/55R18
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2015–2021: ★★★★★
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 97.5% (97.2–97.7) | 92.2% | 12,312 |
| 4–5 years | 96.6% (96.3–96.8) | 91.0% | 24,134 |
| 6–8 years | 94.5% (94.2–94.8) | 86.4% | 27,850 |
| 9–12 years | 92.7% (91.9–93.5) | 77.9% | 4,408 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 24.1% | 25.6% |
| Brakes | 9.4% | 17.6% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| Suspension | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Lights and electrics | 1.7% | 6.9% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
203 complaints for model years 2015–2021. 28 crashes · 3 fires · 29 injuries
- Fuel system 56
- Engine 29
- Brakes 29
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 49 versions of the Lexus NX First generation
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European Union 18 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.5 L | 114 kW (155 PS) | Hybrid | 7.1 L/100 km WLTP | 169 g/km | 14,754 |
| 2021 | 2.5 L | 114 kW (155 PS) | Petrol | 7.4 L/100 km WLTP | 168 g/km | 2,297 |
| 2021 | 2.0 L | 175 kW (238 PS) | Petrol | 9.5 L/100 km WLTP | 220 g/km | 1,012 |
| 2021 | 2.5 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Hybrid | – | 171 g/km | 500 |
| 2021 | 2.5 L | 131 kW (178 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | – | 26 g/km | 18 |
| 2021 | 2.5 L | 140 kW (190 PS) | Hybrid | – | 162 g/km | 16 |
| 2014–2020 | 2.5 L | 114 kW (155 PS) | Hybrid | – | 119–136 g/km | 50,348 |
| 2014–2020 | 2.5 L | 114 kW (155 PS) | Petrol | – | 120–135 g/km | 122,898 |
| 2015–2020 | 2.0 L | 175 kW (238 PS) | Petrol | – | 183–204 g/km | 7,086 |
| 2020 | 2.5 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Hybrid | – | 136 g/km | 512 |
| 2014–2018 | 2.5 L | 114 kW (155 PS) | Other fuel | – | 120–124 g/km | 1,175 |
| 2017 | 2.5 L | 171 kW (232 PS) | Petrol | – | 120 g/km | 1,904 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 263 kW (358 PS) | Petrol | – | 183 g/km | 1,812 |
| 2015 | 2.0 L | 114 kW (155 PS) | Petrol | – | 189 g/km | 1,526 |
| 2015 | 2.5 L | 175 kW (238 PS) | Petrol | – | 120 g/km | 1,207 |
| 2015 | 2.5 L | 175 kW (238 PS) | Hybrid | – | 120 g/km | 97 |
| 2015 | 2.5 L | 114 kW (155 PS) | Diesel | – | 121 g/km | 84 |
| 2015 | 2.5 L | – | Other fuel | – | 121 g/km | 54 |
United Kingdom 21 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–202118" (AWD) F SPORT · 18" (AWD) NX Premium Plus Pack [Panoramic Roof] · 18" (AWD) NX Premium Sport Edition and 1 more trim | 2.5 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.6 L/100 km WLTP | 173 g/km |
| 2020–202118" (AWD) F SPORT Takumi Pack [Panoramic Roof] | 2.5 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.7 L/100 km WLTP | 175 g/km |
| 2020–202118" (AWD) F SPORT Takumi Pack [Sunroof] · 18" (AWD) NX Premium Sport Edition [Panoramic Roof] · 18" (AWD) F SPORT Premium Pack [Panoramic Roof] | 2.5 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.7 L/100 km WLTP | 174 g/km |
| 2020–202118" (AWD) NX 10" Navi · 18" (AWD) NX Premium Pack · 18" (AWD) NX Premium Pack [Panoramic Roof] and 3 more trims | 2.5 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.6 L/100 km WLTP | 172 g/km |
| 2020–202118" (AWD) NX Sport Pack 10" Navi [Panoramic Roof] · 18" (AWD) NX w/o Navi · 18" (AWD) NX with Navi | 2.5 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.6 L/100 km WLTP | 171 g/km |
| 2020–202118" (FWD) NX w/o Navi · 18" (FWD) NX with Navi | 2.5 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.1 L/100 km WLTP | 161 g/km |
| 202018" (AWD) F SPORT Premium Pack [Panoramic Roof] | 2.5 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.7 L/100 km WLTP | 173 g/km |
| 202018" (AWD) NX Sport Pack | 2.5 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.5 L/100 km WLTP | 170 g/km |
| 202018" (AWD) NX Sport Pack 10" Navi | 2.5 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.5 L/100 km WLTP | 171 g/km |
| 201918" (AWD) F SPORT Premium Pack · 18" (AWD) NX · 18" (AWD) NX 10" NAV and 6 more trims | 2.5 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.6 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 201918" (AWD) F SPORT Premium Pack Pan · 18" (AWD) F SPORT Takumi Pack Sun · 18" (AWD) F SPORT Takumi Pack Pan | 2.5 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.7 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 201918" (AWD) NX Sport Pack · 18" (AWD) NX Sport Pack 10" NAV | 2.5 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.5 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2019300h 18" wheels (AWD) | 2.5 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.1–7.9 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2019300h 18" wheels (FWD) | 2.5 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.7–7.4 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2015–2018200t F Sport | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 2015–2018300h Luxury · 300h Premier · 300h SE and 3 more trims | 2.5 L | – | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 121 g/km |
| 2015–2018300h S | 2.5 L | – | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 116 g/km |
| 2018300h SE FWD | 2.5 L | – | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 121 g/km |
| 2018NX 300h Sport AWD · NX 300h SE AWD · NX 300h F SPORT AWD and 2 more trims | 2.5 L | – | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 2018NX 300h SE FWD | 2.5 L | – | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 133 g/km |
| 2015300h F Sport | 2.5 L | – | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 121 g/km |
France 3 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015NX 300h 2WD | – | 114 kW (155 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.0–5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 116–123 g/km |
| 2015NX 300h 4WD | – | 114 kW (155 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.1–5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 117–123 g/km |
| 2015NX 200t 4WD | – | 175 kW (238 PS) | Petrol | Automatic | 7.7–8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 178–187 g/km |
United States 5 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2021SIDI & PFI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 224–232 g/km |
| 2015–2021SIDI & PFI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 222–224 g/km |
| 2019–2021Hybrid | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | All-wheel drive | 31 MPG (7.6 L/100 km) EPA | 175–177 g/km |
| 2015–2018 | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | All-wheel drive | 31 MPG (7.6 L/100 km) EPA | 174–176 g/km |
| 2015–2016 | 2.5 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA | 170 g/km |
Canada 2 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2021Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.6–9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 221–232 g/km |
| 2015–2021Sport utility vehicle: Small | 2.5 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.4–7.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 170–176 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.