2024 Lexus NX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.2s
- NX 450h+ F SPORT AWD, 304 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 36% of 184 SUVs (2024).
- Horsepower: rank 112 of 184 SUVs (2024).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX 450h+ F SPORT AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 304 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,704 lb | 164 | 12.2 | 5.2 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $60,005 |
| 450h+Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | N/A | 184 lb-ft | 4,475 lb | N/A | N/A | 6.0 sTested | CVT | AWD | $58,755 |
| 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 302 hp | 184 lb-ft | 4,475 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.0 sTested | CVT | AWD | $59,980 |
| 350 AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,035 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $43,215 |
| 350 Premium AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,035 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $46,265 |
| 350 F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,035 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $48,315 |
| 350 Luxury AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,035 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $49,355 |
| 250 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,704 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $41,055 |
| 250 Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,704 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $44,105 |
| 350h AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 239 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.2 sTested | CVT | AWD | $43,465 |
| 350h Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 239 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.2 sTested | CVT | AWD | $46,515 |
| 350h Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 239 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.2 sTested | CVT | AWD | $49,605 |
| 250 FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,660 lb | 111 | 18.0 | 8.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $39,455 |
| 250 Premium FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,660 lb | 111 | 18.0 | 8.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $42,505 |
| Hybrid 350h AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 239 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $43,465 |
| Hybrid 350h Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 239 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $46,515 |
| Hybrid 350h Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 239 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $49,605 |
| Hybrid 450h+ AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 239 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $58,755 |
| Hybrid 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 239 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $60,005 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
6 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 4 | 203 hp | 250 FWD | $39,455 | Base | $1,371 | Base |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 4 | 275 hp | 350 AWD | $43,215 | +$3,760 | $1,600 | +$229 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 8 | 239 hp | 350h AWD | $43,465 | +$250 | $985 | -$387 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 1 | N/A | 450h+Luxury AWD | $58,755 | +$15,290 | $1,067 | -$305 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 1 | 302 hp | 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD | $59,980 | +$1,225 | $1,067 | -$305 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 1 | 304 hp | NX 450h+ F SPORT AWD | $60,005 | +$25 | $1,067 | -$305 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 10 of 19 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 10 | 350h AWD | $43,465 | 6.0 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 9 | 250 FWD | $39,455 | 5.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 250 FWD: 203 hp, 28 mpg, $39,455. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | Hybrid Sport FWD | 204 hp | 40 mpg | $34,050 | N/A |
| Toyota RAV4 | Hybrid SE AWD | 219 hp | 39 mpg | $34,420 | 6.7 s |
| Toyota Venza | LE AWD | 219 hp | 39 mpg | $35,070 | 6.8 s |
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | 226 hp | 37 mpg | $35,155 | 6.6 s |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | Hybrid SEL FWD | 231 hp | 36 mpg | $36,950 | 7.5 s |
| Kia Sorento | Hybrid EX FWD | 227 hp | 37 mpg | $36,990 | 7.4 s |
Cheapest 6 of 13.
NX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Nissan Ariya: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 Lexus NX.
| Measure | 2024 Lexus NX | 2024 Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | NX 450h+ F SPORT AWD | Engage e-4ORCE AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.2 s | 4.7 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 304 hp | 335 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,704 lb | 4,323 lb |
| hp per ton | 164 | 155 |
| lb per hp | 12.2 | 12.9 |
| MSRP | $60,005 | $43,590 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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