The 2025 Lexus NX strikes the ideal balance in the Californian compact luxury SUV market with powertrain choices for almost everyone. If you want great gas mileage, need more muscle, or prefer to plug in, this crossover has you covered. For tech workers and professionals around San Jose, the Lexus NX 2025 lineup offers affordable premium driving without sacrificing Lexus quality. At Lexus Stevens Creek, we’ve compiled this guide to explain the 2025 Lexus NX options. There’s a version that’ll fit your daily commute.
What’s New for the 2025 Model Year
There was no full NX redesign for 2025. Lexus added standard convenience features such as parking sensors with automatic braking, a power tailgate, and automatic rain-sensing wipers. The front console includes two USB-C ports, and all trims get wireless charging, a must-have if you’re juggling work devices all day.
Color options also got a boost. The new Copper Crest shade looks stunning in sunlight, and Macadamia joins the interior palette for the luxury trims. Without increasing the Lexus NX price, these changes keep it fresh when compared to other luxury SUVs.
Key Configuration Highlights
The NX lineup offers various powertrain options, including gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid, generating from 203 to 304 horsepower. Gas mileage for all versions runs from an EPA-estimated 20 mpg to an impressive 39 mpg combined. The plug-in hybrid deserves consideration for its EPA-estimated 37-mile all-electric range and 84 MPGe combined. All models seat five and provide 22.7 cubic feet of trunk space, expanding to 46.9 cubic feet with the seats folded.
Price-wise, you’re looking at an MSRP starting at $42,140 for the entry-level NX 250, increasing to $63,505 for the top-tier NX 450h+ F SPORT Handling plug-in hybrid. Lexus NX dimensions are consistent across all versions — 183.5 inches long, 73.4 inches wide, and 65.4 inches tall on a 105.9-inch wheelbase. It has a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds and an 895-pound payload capacity.
2025 Lexus NX Trim Levels and Detailed Specifications
The base NX 250 has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard with optional all-wheel drive (AWD). It achieved an EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined. Standard features are the dual-zone climate control, power driver’s seat with eight adjustments, heated front seats, and a 9.8-inch touch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Choose the 250 Premium for additional conveniences such as the kick-activated power tailgate, ventilated seats, and driver-seat memory.
If you want more power, the NX 350 includes a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine generating 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, with standard AWD. This version sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds while managing 24 mpg combined. The 350 F SPORT Handling, with an MSRP starting at $50,510, includes a sportier suspension, while the 350 Luxury, starting at $51,965, goes plush with perforated leather seats featuring chevron stitching, a 14-inch screen, a digital rearview mirror, and a head-up display.
Hybrid fans have excellent options with standard AWD and a 2.5-liter engine that works in conjunction with three electric motors. This combination generates a total of 240 horsepower in the NX 350h and 302 horsepower in the NX 450h+ F SPORT. The 350h boasts an EPA-estimated 37 mpg combined and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds, while the F SPORT sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 6 seconds. Its all-electric range means Silicon Valley commutes may not use any gas.
Color Options and Exterior Customization
Exterior color choices for the 2025 NX run from subtle to eye-catching. Eminent White Pearl, Atomic Silver, the new Copper Crest, Caviar, Redline, Nori Green Pearl, Grecian Water, and Cloudburst Gray are the standard palette, with available fancy colors on some trim levels. The F SPORT Handling models have extra colors, including Obsidian, Ultra White, and Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0.
Wheel sizes vary by trim and impact the car’s performance. Standard Lexus NX models have 18-inch 15-spoke alloy wheels with a Dark Gray Metallic finish. They look good and provide a comfortable ride over challenging roads. Upgrading to the F SPORT Handling gets you 20-inch split-five-spoke wheels in Ultra Dark Gray Metallic and improved corner traction. The NX 450h+ plug-in has 20-inch split-five-spoke wheels in Dark Grey Metallic, a subtle difference that distinguishes each version.
Choosing the Right 2025 Lexus NX Configuration
Car experts generally recommend the NX 350 with the Premium package as the best all-around choice. You get an energetic turbo engine plus desirable extras without significantly increasing the price. The extra power is helpful when merging onto busy Bay Area freeways, while the heated and cooled seats offer comfort during hot summers and chilly mornings. The current NX generation scores 4.9 out of 5 in reliability ratings from owners — its power, comfort, and value work for many drivers.
If you drive many miles, consider the NX 350h hybrid or NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid. Their excellent fuel economy, including the plug-in hybrid’s all-electric range, can save you cash at the pump while lowering your carbon footprint. Safety-wise, the 2025 NX earned an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick award and was chosen for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s five-star safety testing program.
Lexus vehicles come with solid warranty coverage — four-year/50,000-mile basic cover, six-year/70,000-mile powertrain cover, and eight-year/100,000-mile hybrid part cover. Hybrid batteries have a 10-year/150,000-mile cover for the 2020 and newer models. According to Kelley Blue Book, the Lexus NX holds its value better than rivals such as the Genesis GV70, BMW X3, and Acura RDX.
Find Your Perfect 2025 Lexus NX Configuration
The Lexus NX makes a compelling case for compact luxury SUVs that excel in the basics, such as reliability, fuel economy, and quality. Lexus, as a brand, has earned the Kelley Blue Book’s Most Trusted Luxury Brand award multiple times. From the wallet-friendly base model to the tech-loaded plug-in hybrid, there’s an NX to suit your California lifestyle. If you’re ready to try different versions, visit us at our Stevens Creek, San Jose, dealership or contact us to book a test-drive. Our team can help you select the ideal NX for your daily commute and weekend adventures.
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