Is the 2027 Lexus NX Hybrid-Only? Here’s What Lexus Confirmed

The 2027 Lexus NX goes fully electrified with two hybrid powertrains, but Lexus hasn’t announced pricing, EPA ratings, or U.S. horsepower figures yet.

2027 Lexus NX: What’s Confirmed, and What Lexus Still Hasn’t Announced

Lexus has officially unveiled the 2027 NX as a significant mid-cycle update to the compact luxury SUV that debuted for the current generation back in 2022. The biggest shift is a fully electrified lineup: every 2027 NX will be either a standard hybrid (NX 350h) or a plug-in hybrid (NX 450h+), with no confirmed gas-only variant for this model year.

For the U.S. market, Lexus has locked in four trim levels — Premium, Premium+, F SPORT, and Luxury — spread across the two powertrains. The refresh also brings a new front-end design, a redone cabin, a standard 14-inch touchscreen, and the latest Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 suite.

That said, several numbers buyers actually care about — pricing, final EPA fuel economy, per-trim horsepower, and acceleration times — haven’t been released yet. Lexus says those details are coming closer to launch.

Quick Specs

Specification	Information
Generation	Second-generation NX (redesigned for 2022), mid-cycle refresh for 2027
Body style	Compact luxury SUV, 5-passenger
Confirmed powertrains	NX 350h (hybrid) and NX 450h+ (plug-in hybrid)
Drivetrain	NX 350h: FWD or AWD depending on trim / NX 450h+: AWD only
U.S. trims	Premium, Premium+, F SPORT, Luxury
Infotainment	Standard 14-inch Lexus Interface touchscreen
Instrument cluster	12.3-inch digital display
Safety suite	Lexus Safety System+ 4.0, standard
EV range (NX 450h+, U.S.)	Manufacturer estimate: over 40 miles on select grades
PHEV battery	30% capacity increase (exact kWh figure not disclosed for the U.S.)
Pricing	Not yet announced
EPA fuel economy	Not yet released

What Does the 2027 Lexus NX Look Like on the Outside?

Lexus redesigned the front and rear styling as part of this refresh, but the automaker hasn’t released official exterior dimensions for the 2027 model — length, width, height, and wheelbase are all still unconfirmed.

For reference only, the outgoing 2026 NX measures 183.5 inches long, 73.4 inches wide, and 66.1 inches tall, riding on a 105.9-inch wheelbase, according to Edmunds. Those figures come from the current generation and shouldn’t be treated as confirmed specs for the 2027 refresh.

The F SPORT trim keeps its sportier visual cues, including 20-inch wheels and red brake calipers, based on materials Lexus has released so far. The Luxury trim, meanwhile, is positioned as the top-tier finish and is the other grade that gets access to the Sensory Concierge feature.

Interior Space and Everyday Comfort

The 2027 NX keeps its five-passenger layout, but Lexus hasn’t published official cargo volume for this model year. For context, the current 2026 NX offers 22.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 46.9 cubic feet with them folded, per Edmunds — again, not a confirmed figure for 2027.

The cabin was redesigned as part of the refresh, though the source material doesn’t get into specifics on trim materials, available color schemes, or interior dimensions. Both the Luxury and F SPORT trims come with Sensory Concierge, a feature that coordinates ambient lighting, sound, climate, and cabin scent through dedicated modes.

What Tech and Safety Features Come Standard on the 2027 NX?

Every 2027 NX comes standard with a 14-inch Lexus Interface touchscreen, Lexus’s largest standard display to date, adding split-screen functionality, a built-in drive recorder, and 5G connectivity for compatible services. It pairs with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster mounted at the same height.

On the safety side, Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 is standard across the lineup. It includes pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection, dynamic radar cruise control, lane tracing assist with active steering input, road sign assist, automatic high beams, and proactive driving assist. Depending on trim, buyers also get access to Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Change Assist, front cross-traffic alert, and rear pedestrian detection.

Lexus hasn’t broken down which of these features are trim-exclusive versus available lineup-wide, so a precise feature-by-feature comparison between grades isn’t possible yet.

Engine, Performance, and What It’s Like to Drive

The 2027 NX drops any confirmed gas-only option and runs exclusively on two setups: the NX 350h standard hybrid and the NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid. Lexus hasn’t released engine displacement, official horsepower, or torque figures for the U.S. lineup. Car and Driver, citing global-spec numbers, reports 241 hp for the 350h and 322 hp for the 450h+ — but notes that Lexus’s own U.S. announcement stayed vague on hard numbers.

Drivetrain configuration varies by trim: the NX 350h can be had in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive depending on grade, while the NX 450h+ is AWD-only in the U.S. Automotive outlets describe the transmission as a continuously variable unit (CVT/e-CVT), though Lexus hasn’t confirmed the exact naming it’ll use for 2027.

Without official horsepower, torque, or 0-60 mph numbers, it’s hard to say definitively how the 2027 NX drives compared to the outgoing model. What Lexus has confirmed is a next-generation version of its hybrid system, including silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors in the inverter — a component typically tied to better electrical efficiency.

2027 Lexus NX Fuel Economy and EV Range

Official EPA fuel economy for the 2027 NX hasn’t been published. Lexus says ratings will be released closer to the on-sale date.

For the NX 450h+, Lexus is citing a manufacturer estimate of over 40 miles of EV range on select grades — that’s Lexus’s own projection, not an EPA-certified number. Battery capacity is up 30% versus the outgoing plug-in hybrid, though Lexus hasn’t disclosed the exact kWh figure for the U.S. market.

For reference, here’s what the outgoing 2026 model delivers (not confirmed for 2027):

NX 350h AWD (2026): 41 mpg city / 37 mpg highway, per Edmunds
NX 450h+ (2026): 38 mpg city / 33 mpg highway, running on gas with the battery depleted

European outlets have separately reported an EV range of roughly 62 miles (about 100 km) and a 23-kWh battery for that market’s PHEV, but those figures don’t appear on Lexus’s official European site and shouldn’t be treated as confirmed, let alone applicable to the U.S. spec.

2027 Lexus NX Price: What to Expect

Lexus hasn’t announced MSRP for the 2027 NX in any market, including the U.S. The automaker says pricing and additional details will follow closer to launch.

For reference only, the outgoing 2026 NX started at $46,570 for the NX 350h and $59,505 for the NX 450h+, according to Car and Driver. Those numbers shouldn’t be read as a preview of 2027 pricing, since the refresh adds meaningful standard equipment — including the 14-inch touchscreen and Lexus Safety System+ 4.0 — that typically pushes MSRP upward on a refreshed model.

Once pricing lands, expect the 2027 NX to compete directly with other electrified compact luxury SUVs, including the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5, Acura RDX, and Volvo XC60. The source material doesn’t include specific financing, lease, insurance premium, or warranty figures for the 2027 NX, so those numbers remain unknown until Lexus publishes official pricing.

Without confirmed MSRP or EPA ratings, the 2027 NX is currently most relevant to shoppers who are comfortable waiting on hard numbers, or who are already loyal to the Lexus brand and want the latest tech and safety package inside a familiar shape

Frequently Asked Questions About the 2027 Lexus NX

Is the 2027 Lexus NX a hybrid-only model?

Yes. Lexus confirmed a fully electrified lineup for 2027, with the NX 350h standard hybrid and NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid — no gas-only variant has been announced for this model year.

What trims does the 2027 Lexus NX come in?

Premium, Premium+, F SPORT, and Luxury, each paired with either the NX 350h or NX 450h+ powertrain depending on configuration.

How much EV range does the 2027 Lexus NX 450h+ get?

Lexus estimates over 40 miles of electric-only range on select grades. That’s a manufacturer estimate, not an EPA-certified figure.

How much does the 2027 Lexus NX cost?

Pricing hasn’t been announced. For reference, the outgoing 2026 NX started at $46,570 (NX 350h) and $59,505 (NX 450h+), though 2027 pricing is expected to differ given the added standard equipment.

The Verdict

The 2027 Lexus NX brings a genuinely substantial update: a fully electrified lineup, a redesigned cabin, a standard 14-inch touchscreen, and a more comprehensive safety suite. The catch is that Lexus still hasn’t released the numbers that actually drive a purchase decision — pricing, EPA ratings, and U.S.-spec horsepower are all still pending. It’s a strong pick for existing Lexus owners who want the latest tech without switching brands; it’s harder to recommend right now to shoppers trying to cross-shop hard numbers against rivals like the X3 or GLC. This is a car that’s easier to get excited about than to actually budget for — at least for now.

Would you wait for official pricing before considering the 2027 NX, or does the feature list alone make the case?