What the 2025 Lexus NX lineup includes

The 2025 Lexus NX comes in five trim levels — F Sport, Premium, Premium Plus, Luxury, and F Sport Performance — and you choose between a turbocharged gasoline engine or a hybrid powertrain. Each trim adds features and comfort options as you move up the lineup, and the engine choice affects both price and fuel economy. Understanding what each configuration offers helps you match the vehicle to your actual driving needs and budget.

Lexus groups the NX as a compact luxury crossover, which means it's smaller and more fuel-efficient than their larger models but still carries the brand's interior quality and technology. The 2025 model year introduced updated styling, a redesigned infotainment system, and new safety features across all trims.

Key Takeaways

  • The 2025 NX offers a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine or a hybrid option, with the hybrid delivering better fuel economy but higher upfront cost.
  • Five trim levels — F Sport, Premium, Premium Plus, Luxury, and F Sport Performance — each add comfort, technology, and convenience features as price increases.
  • The F Sport and F Sport Performance trims include sport-tuned suspension and unique styling, while other trims prioritize comfort and quiet cabin experience.
  • Standard features like all-wheel drive, a 14-inch touchscreen, and wireless smartphone integration come on every 2025 NX configuration.

Engine choices: turbocharged versus hybrid

The turbocharged gasoline engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 275 horsepower and pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This engine is standard on all trims and delivers responsive acceleration. Fuel economy sits around 21 miles per gallon in the city and 28 on the highway for front-wheel-drive models, with all-wheel drive reducing highway economy by roughly 1 to 2 miles per gallon.

The hybrid powertrain combines a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with two electric motors and a continuously variable transmission. It produces 246 horsepower total but achieves significantly better fuel economy — roughly 33 miles per gallon in the city and 32 on the highway for front-wheel-drive models. The hybrid costs between $2,000 and $3,000 more than the turbocharged engine depending on trim level. If you drive mostly in stop-and-go city traffic or rack up high annual mileage, the hybrid's fuel savings may offset the higher purchase price over the vehicle's ownership period.

Both engines come standard with all-wheel drive on every 2025 NX trim. Front-wheel drive is not offered on this model year.

Trim levels and what each one adds

The F Sport is the base trim and includes a sport-tuned suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels, a power liftgate, a 14-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and Lexus Safety System 2.5 (adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping information, and pre-collision warning). Heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel are standard.

The Premium trim adds a power-adjustable steering column, a panoramic sunroof, upgraded interior trim materials, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The audio system upgrades to a nine-speaker setup. This trim removes the sport suspension tuning in favor of a more comfort-focused ride.

The Premium Plus adds a power-adjustable passenger seat, a heated steering wheel, a wireless charging pad for phones, and a Mark Levinson premium audio system with 13 speakers. The infotainment system gains a head-up display that projects speed and navigation onto the windshield.

The Luxury trim includes semi-aniline leather upholstery, a power-adjustable lumbar support system for both front seats, a panoramic moonroof (larger than the sunroof on lower trims), and a rear-seat entertainment system with a 7-inch screen. The climate control becomes a three-zone system, allowing driver, passenger, and rear passengers to set different temperatures.

The F Sport Performance is the highest trim and combines the sport suspension and styling of the F Sport with the luxury features of the Luxury trim. It adds unique exterior badging, a sport-tuned exhaust, 20-inch alloy wheels, and an adaptive variable suspension that adjusts stiffness based on driving conditions. This configuration is available with both the turbocharged and hybrid engines.

Standard safety and technology across all configurations

Every 2025 NX includes Lexus Safety System 2.5, which bundles adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping information, automatic emergency braking, and pre-collision warning. A backup camera with dynamic gridlines is standard, and a 360-degree camera system is available on higher trims. All models come with an eight-inch or larger touchscreen (depending on trim) and wireless smartphone integration, eliminating the need to plug in your phone for navigation or music.

The infotainment system uses Lexus's latest interface, which responds faster than previous years and includes voice commands for navigation, climate control, and phone functions. Over-the-air software updates allow Lexus to add features and fix issues without a dealer visit, though the frequency and scope of these updates varies.

Comparing price and fuel economy across trims

The 2025 NX turbocharged F Sport starts around $38,000 to $40,000 before destination charges and taxes, though exact pricing varies by region and dealer. Each trim step adds roughly $3,000 to $5,000 to the base price. The hybrid versions cost $2,000 to $3,000 more than their turbocharged equivalents on the same trim.

Fuel economy differences between trims are minimal — suspension tuning and wheel size have small effects, but the engine choice is what matters most. The turbocharged engine delivers roughly 21 city / 28 highway miles per gallon, while the hybrid achieves roughly 33 city / 32 highway. Over 100,000 miles of mixed driving, the hybrid's fuel savings could total $4,000 to $6,000 depending on local fuel prices, though this varies significantly based on your actual driving patterns.

Which configuration makes sense for different drivers

If you want the lowest entry price and don't mind a sportier suspension, the turbocharged F Sport delivers the core NX experience. If you prioritize comfort and quiet cabin noise, the Premium or Premium Plus with the hybrid offers a smoother, more refined ride with better fuel economy. If you spend significant time in heavy traffic or take frequent long highway trips, the hybrid's efficiency advantage becomes more noticeable.

The F Sport Performance appeals to drivers who want both performance handling and luxury features — the adaptive suspension adjusts between sport and comfort modes, so you get both. The Luxury trim is the choice if you want maximum comfort features like three-zone climate control and rear-seat entertainment without the sport suspension.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get front-wheel drive on the 2025 NX?

No. All 2025 NX models come standard with all-wheel drive. Lexus discontinued the front-wheel-drive option for this model year, so every configuration includes all-wheel drive regardless of trim or engine choice.

What's the difference between the F Sport and F Sport Performance trims?

The F Sport is the base trim with sport suspension and styling but basic comfort features. The F Sport Performance adds luxury features like semi-aniline leather, three-zone climate control, and an adaptive suspension system that adjusts between sport and comfort modes. F Sport Performance costs roughly $8,000 to $12,000 more depending on engine choice.

Does the hybrid NX have less cargo space than the turbocharged version?

No. Both powertrains offer the same cargo space — roughly 17.7 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 56.3 cubic feet with the seats folded. The hybrid's battery pack is integrated into the floor without reducing usable interior room.

Which trim has the best resale value?

Luxury and Premium Plus trims typically hold value well because they offer a balance of features and price. The F Sport Performance holds value strongly among buyers who want sport features, while base F Sport models depreciate slightly faster. Hybrid models generally hold value better than turbocharged versions due to fuel economy appeal, though this varies by market.

Is the turbocharged engine powerful enough for highway driving?

Yes. The 2.4-liter turbocharged engine produces 275 horsepower and merges and passes smoothly on highways. The hybrid is slightly less powerful at 246 total horsepower but still adequate for highway driving — the difference is noticeable only during hard acceleration or towing, and the NX is not designed for towing.