Lexus NX 2014–2017 car dimensions: 4630 mm long, 1845 mm wide and 1645 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,715 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 475 litres.
The cabin has dual-zone climate control and an 8-inch Lexus Media Display controlled by Remote Touch as standard. Adaptive cruise control and Pre-Crash Safety with automatic braking come on every model. A reversing camera is fitted across the range. Parking sensors are standard from Luxury grade. Blind spot monitor and lane keep assist are reserved for Premier.
Boot space measures 475 litres with seats up and 1520 litres with the 60/40 rear seats folded. The load floor is flat and wide enough for golf bags side by side. A space-saver spare is standard.
Towing is prohibited on the S grade. Higher grades offer 1500 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. No payload figure or heavy-duty options are listed for work use.
The cabin offers best-in-class couple distance and high roofline for strong head and knee room. Dual-zone S-Flow climate control directs air only to occupied seats. Base S models have cloth with 6-way manual front seats. higher grades add leather, 8- or 10-way power adjustment with lumbar, and heated or ventilated fronts. Front door glass is acoustic laminated for quietness. A panoramic roof is available on upper grades.
Full hybrid 2.5-litre system, 195 bhp total output
CO2 emissions from 116 g/km and fuel economy up to 56.5 mpg on S FWD
Fuel tank capacity 56 litres
Euro NCAP 5-star rating (2014): 82% adult, 82% child, 69% pedestrian, 71% safety assist
Standard safety includes Pre-Crash Safety system, Adaptive Cruise Control, eight airbags, VDIM and Hill-start Assist Control
The NX 300h uses a self-charging full hybrid powertrain pairing a 2.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with electric motors. Front-wheel-drive S models achieve the lowest emissions and highest official economy figures in the range. Drive Mode Select includes EV, Eco and Sport settings to suit conditions.
All grades come with Pre-Crash Safety and Adaptive Cruise Control as standard. Eight airbags protect occupants, including driver knee and front passenger cushion bags, plus full-length curtains. Whiplash Injury-Lessening front seats and a high-rigidity body structure with high-tensile steel further aid protection. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2014.
The hybrid system needs no external charging. Routine care follows Lexus hybrid practice with oil changes and inspections at regular intervals. A space-saver spare wheel is standard across the range for practicality.
Length 4630 mm, Width 1845 mm, Height 1645 mm, Wheelbase 2660 mm (NX 2014–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, Lexus UK NX brochure technical data, Lexus Germany NX catalogue, Onyx Black is the standard paint.