2026 Lexus NX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.0s
- 450h+ Premium AWD, 304 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 110 of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 116 of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450h+ Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 304 hp | 169 lb-ft | 4,475 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.0 sTested | CVT | AWD | $58,110 |
| 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 | $62,040 |
| 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 | $63,130 |
| 350 AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 275 hp | 317 lb-ft | 4,035 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $45,825 |
| 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 | $47,750 |
| 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 | $51,800 |
| 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 | $51,890 |
| NX 350h FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | 3,945 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 7.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $45,175 |
| NX 350h Premium FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | 3,945 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 7.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $47,100 |
| NX 350h Luxury FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | 3,945 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 7.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $51,240 |
| NX 350h F SPORT Handling FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | 3,945 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 7.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $53,650 |
| 350h AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | 3,945 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 7.2 sTested | CVT | AWD | $46,725 |
| 350h Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | 3,945 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 7.2 sTested | CVT | AWD | $48,650 |
| 350h Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | 3,945 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 7.2 sTested | CVT | AWD | $52,790 |
| 350h F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 240 hp | 179 lb-ft | 3,945 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 7.2 sTested | CVT | AWD | $55,200 |
| Hybrid 350h FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,945 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $45,175 |
| Hybrid 350h AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,945 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $46,725 |
| Hybrid 350h Premium FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,945 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $47,100 |
| Hybrid 350h Premium AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,945 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $48,650 |
| Hybrid 350h Luxury FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,945 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $51,240 |
| Hybrid 350h Luxury AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,945 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $52,790 |
| Hybrid 350h F SPORT Handling FWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,945 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $53,650 |
| Hybrid 350h F SPORT Handling AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,945 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $55,200 |
| Hybrid 450h+ Premium AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,945 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $58,110 |
| Hybrid 450h+ Luxury AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,945 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $62,040 |
| Hybrid 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,945 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $63,130 |
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
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 8 | 240 hp | NX 350h FWD | $45,175 | Base | $960 | Base |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 4 | 275 hp | 350 AWD | $45,825 | +$650 | $1,600 | +$640 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 3 | 304 hp | 450h+ Premium AWD | $58,110 | +$12,285 | N/A | N/A |
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 22 of 26 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 22 | NX 350h FWD | $45,175 | 6.0 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 4 | 350 AWD | $45,825 | 6.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the NX 350h FWD: 240 hp, 40 mpg, $45,175. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
NX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 6.0 s. Same hp per ton.
| Measure | 2026 Lexus NX | 2026 Acura RDX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 450h+ Premium AWD | SH-AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.0 s | 6.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 304 hp | 272 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,475 lb | 4,014 lb |
| hp per ton | 136 | 136 |
| lb per hp | 14.7 | 14.8 |
| MSRP | $58,110 | $45,100 |
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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