2025 Lexus NX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.5s
- NX 450h+ F SPORT AWD, 304 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 44% of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 114 of 185 SUVs (2025).
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 | 4,035 lb | 151 | 13.3 | 5.5 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $62,330 |
| 450h+ Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 304 hp | 169 lb-ft | 4,475 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.0 sTested | CVT | AWD | $61,240 |
| 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 304 hp | 169 lb-ft | 4,475 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.0 sTested | CVT | AWD | $62,330 |
| 350 AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,035 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $44,725 |
| 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 | $46,650 |
| 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 | $49,335 |
| 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 | $50,790 |
| 350h AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.2 sTested | CVT | AWD | $45,425 |
| 350h Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.2 sTested | CVT | AWD | $47,350 |
| 350h Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.2 sTested | CVT | AWD | $51,490 |
| 250 FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,660 lb | 111 | 18.0 | 7.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $40,965 |
| 250 Premium FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,660 lb | 111 | 18.0 | 7.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $42,890 |
| 250 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,790 lb | 107 | 18.7 | 8.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $42,565 |
| 250 Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 203 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,790 lb | 107 | 18.7 | 8.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $44,490 |
| Hybrid 350h AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $45,425 |
| Hybrid 350h Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $47,350 |
| Hybrid 350h Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $51,490 |
| Hybrid 450h+ AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $61,240 |
| Hybrid 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $62,330 |
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
5 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 | $40,965 | Base | $1,371 | Base |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 4 | 275 hp | 350 AWD | $44,725 | +$3,760 | $1,600 | +$229 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 8 | 240 hp | 350h AWD | $45,425 | +$700 | $985 | -$387 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 2 | 304 hp | 450h+ Luxury AWD | $61,240 | +$15,815 | $941 | -$430 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 1 | 304 hp | NX 450h+ F SPORT AWD | $62,330 | +$1,090 | $1,067 | -$305 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
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 | $45,425 | 6.0 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 9 | 250 FWD | $40,965 | 5.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 250 FWD: 203 hp, 28 mpg, $40,965. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid | 210 hp | 40 mpg | $35,615 | N/A |
| Honda CR-V | Hybrid Sport AWD | 204 hp | 37 mpg | $36,150 | N/A |
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid SEL Convenience AWD | 231 hp | 35 mpg | $36,465 | N/A |
| Alfa Romeo Tonale | AWD | 285 hp | 29 mpg | $36,495 | 6.0 s |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | Hybrid SEL FWD | 231 hp | 36 mpg | $37,800 | 8.0 s |
| Kia Sorento | Hybrid EX FWD | 227 hp | 36 mpg | $38,690 | 7.8 s |
Cheapest 6 of 13.
NX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Lexus NX: 1.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Lexus NX.
| Measure | 2025 Lexus NX | 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | NX 450h+ F SPORT AWD | LE AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.5 s | 6.6 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 304 hp | 265 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,035 lb | 4,440 lb |
| hp per ton | 151 | 119 |
| lb per hp | 13.3 | 16.8 |
| MSRP | $62,330 | $42,460 |
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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