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Lexus Australia is introducing a new entry-level version of its NX plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-size SUV.
The 2026 Lexus NX450h+ Luxury AWD is set to be available from late September and is priced from $84,500 before on-road costs.
This is $12,800 more than the entry-level NX350h Luxury 2WD, and $11,500 less than the flagship NX450h+ F Sport AWD.
As part of this introduction, Lexus has axed the entry-level NX250 trim, making the NX350 F Sport the only non-hybridised variant on offer locally.
All other carryover trims have received a $100 price rise. The line-up now starts from $71,700 before on-roads for the NX350h Luxury 2WD and extends to $96,000 before on-roads for the NX450h+ F Sport AWD.
A full pricing table is at the bottom of this story.
This new NX450h+ Luxury AWD is powered by the same 2.5-litre PHEV powertrain as the NX450h+ F Sport AWD. It has a total system output of 227kW of power and is claimed to be able to sprint from 0-100km/h in 6.3 seconds.
The two electric motors are fed by an 18.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Lexus claims this allows for an electric range up to 87km, according to comparatively lenient NEDC testing.
Owners can AC charge at rates up to 6.6kW, which at this speed will see the battery fully recharge in 2.5 hours.
Lexus hasn’t confirmed the full specifications for the NX450h+ Luxury AWD just yet.
Standard equipment that has been confirmed includes a power tailgate, keyless entry and push-button start, surround-view cameras, wireless phone charger, heated steering wheel, leather-accented upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats with eight-way electric adjustment, and heated outboard rear seats.
The NX450h+ Luxury AWD is now Lexus’ third PHEV offered in Australia. It follows the recent introduction of the RX450h+ Sports Luxury AWD in April.
2026 Lexus NX pricing before on-road costs
| Variant | Price |
| NX350h Luxury 2WD | $71,700 |
| NX350h Luxury AWD | $76,500 |
| NX350h Sports Luxury 2WD | $79,200 |
| NX350h F Sport 2WD | $79,200 |
| NX350 F Sport AWD | $79,450 |
| NX350h Luxury AWD + Enhancement Pack (EP) | $79,500 |
| NX350 F Sport AWD + EP1 | $82,450 |
| NX450h+ Luxury AWD + EP1 | $84,500 (NEW) |
| NX350h Sports Luxury AWD | $85,000 |
| NX350h F Sport AWD | $85,000 |
| NX350 F Sport AWD + EP2 | $85,450 |
| NX350h Sports Luxury AWD + EP1 | $88,000 |
| NX350h F Sport AWD + EP1 | $88,000 |
| NX350h Sports Luxury AWD + EP2 | $91,000 |
| NX350h F Sport AWD + EP2 | $91,000 |
| NX450h+ F Sport AWD + EP2 | $96,000 |
