Jul 12, 2021
Black 2022 Lexus NX Front Exterior on Desert Highway

What Are the 2022 Lexus NX Engine Options and Specs? 

Lexus drivers have come to expect an elite level of performance when they get behind the wheel and the updated 2022 Lexus NX will deliver on that performance-tuned promise when it arrives at Earnhardt Lexus in Phoenix. With the arrival of the next-generation Lexus NX on the horizon and the promise of an expanded powertrain lineup, drivers want to know – what are the 2022 Lexus NX engine options and specs? Find out with this in-depth engine guide by Earnhardt Lexus! 



2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder Engine and Specs 

Are you looking for an entry-level luxury crossover? The base Lexus NX 250 may prove to be the perfect fit at Earnhardt Lexus. Armed with a 203-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that manufactures 184 pound-feet of torque, the Lexus NX 250 will deliver impressive fuel economy with a start/stop system. Front-wheel drive Lexus NX 250 models will sprint from zero to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. 

2.4-Liter Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Engine and Specs 

The latest Lexus NX ups the ante when it comes to performance with a brand-new powertrain dedicated to the new Lexus NX 350 trim level. Brand-new Lexus NX 350 options are expected to feature a 275-horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 317 pound-feet of torque – compared to the 235-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder used by the previous Lexus NX 300. Paired with an athletic eight-speed automatic transmission, the front-wheel drive Lexus NX 350 will go from zero to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds. 

Close Up of 2022 Lexus NX Turbo Engine Cover
2022 Lexus NX Plug-In Hybrid Charging

2.5-Liter Lexus Hybrid Drive Engine and Specs 

Power meets fuel efficiency when you get behind the wheel of the 2022 Lexus NX 350h. The Lexus NX Hybrid powertrain employs a 2.5-liter gas engine and a pair of high-output electric motors to make 239 total horsepower – a 20% increase over the previous model. Paired with an intelligent AWD system, the Lexus NX 350h will earn 36 mpg combined and will vault drivers from zero to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds – 1.5 seconds faster than the 2021 Lexus NX Hybrid.  

2.5-Liter Lexus Plug-In Hybrid Engine and Specs 

The 2022 Lexus NX takes power to the next level with a brand-new Lexus 450h+ Plug-In Hybrid in the lineup. The Lexus NX 450h+ Plug-In Hybrid employs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder plug-in hybrid drivetrain with full-time AWD. Armed with this potent combination, the Lexus 450h+ Plug-In Hybrid will reach 60 mph in just 6.0 seconds with a 36-mile electric driving range. The Lexus NX Plug-In Hybrid can be recharged in just 2.5 hours with the 6.6-kW Expedited Onboard Charger – and 4.5 hours with the standard 3.3-kW onboard charger. 


READ MORE: Differences Between the 2022 Lexus NX and 2021 Lexus NX 


What are the 2022 Lexus NX engine options and specs? Take a closer look with this in-depth power guide created by Earnhardt Lexus in Phoenix. Contact the dealership sales team today to get behind the wheel of a brand-new Lexus