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2027 Lexus NX Debuts With A New Look And More Hybrid Power

Lexus has unveiled the 2027 NX crossover, which removes all gas-only powertrains in favor of a hybrid-only lineup. The updated vehicle features two electrified powertrain options, including a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant. The NX 450h+ PHEV is the first Lexus plug-in hybrid to support DC fast charging at public stations and offers a WLTP electric range of 100 km. The redesign incorporates styling cues from the RX and technology inspired by the ES, alongside updated safety and infotainment systems.

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  • ✓ The 2027 Lexus NX will be offered exclusively as a hybrid or PHEV.
  • ✓ The NX 450h+ PHEV now supports DC fast charging.
  • ✓ The 2027 NX features styling influenced by the RX and technology from the ES.
  • ✓ The NX 450h+ PHEV provides a 100 km WLTP electric range.
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What changed

The 2027 Lexus NX replaces its gas powertrain with a hybrid-only setup and adds DC fast charging to the PHEV model.

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  1. 2027 Lexus NX Shifts to Hybrid-Only Lineup With DC Fast Charging

    Lexus has unveiled the 2027 NX crossover, which removes all gas-only powertrains in favor of a hybrid-only lineup. The updated vehicle features two electrified powertrain options, including a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant. The NX 450h+ PHEV is the first Lexus plug-in hybrid to support DC fast charging at public stations and offers a WLTP electric range of 100 km. The redesign incorporates styling cues from the RX and technology inspired by the ES, alongside updated safety and infotainment systems.

    Why it matters

    This update arrives five years after the second-generation NX debuted in 2021. The move aligns the compact luxury SUV with a broader corporate strategy to prioritize hybrid and plug-in options over immediate battery-electric transitions.

    What is confirmed

    • The 2027 Lexus NX will be offered exclusively as a hybrid or PHEV.
    • The NX 450h+ PHEV now supports DC fast charging.
    • The 2027 NX features styling influenced by the RX and technology from the ES.
    • The NX 450h+ PHEV provides a 100 km WLTP electric range.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The PHEV variant has a 40 miles range.

    What to watch next

    • Official pricing and availability dates for the 2027 NX
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. Motor1.com — 2027 Lexus NX Debuts With A New Look And More Hybrid Power
    2. Gear Patrol — Today in Gear: Lexus Electrifies Its 2027 NX Crossover with Two Powertrain Options
    3. CarBuzz — The RAV4's Lexus Sibling Revealed With More Hybrid Power And A Hot New Look
    4. USA Today — The new 2027 Lexus NX ditches gas powertrain for hybrid setup
    5. Autoblog — 2027 Lexus NX Revealed With RX Looks and ES-Inspired Tech
    6. paultan.org — 2027 Lexus NX facelift – hybrid only, NX450h+ PHEV gets 100 km WLTP EV range, DC charging; ES styling, tech
    7. www.techtimes.com — Lexus NX Adds DC Fast Charging for 2027: First Lexus PHEV to Rapid-Charge
    8. www.usatoday.com — The new 2027 Lexus NX ditches gas powertrain for hybrid setup
    9. www.consumerreports.org — Preview: 2027 Lexus NX Gains Significant Updates, Will Only Be Offered as a Hybrid
    10. www.autoconnectedcar.com — Lexus 2027 NX Lineup PHEV with 40 Miles Range
    11. tflcar.com — The Facelifted 2027 Lexus NX Goes Hybrid-Only, With the PHEV Picking Up DC Fast-Charging Capability
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