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Lexus Australia has increased the NX’s pricing as part of an MY21 update for the mid-size SUV.
As before, the NX is available with three grades: entry-level Luxury, mid-range F Sport and flagship Sports Luxury, with all getting new interior trim, while the latter has also added a heated steering wheel.
However, NX pricing has increased by $1800 to $2800, depending on the variant, with the range now starting from $57,500 plus on-road costs and reaching $79,088 (see full pricing table below).
Speaking to CarsGuide, a Lexus Australia spokesperson said the price rises were otherwise prompted by exchange-rate pressures.
“These are modest increases when measured against movements in the AUD/JPY exchange rate,” they added.
Of note, the increased luxury car tax (LCT) thresholds introduced on July 1, the start of the 2020/2021 financial year, helped to somewhat limit the price rises sustained by the Sports Luxury grade.
For reference, the NX is still available with two powertrain options: a 175kW/350Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine (NX300) or a 147kW ‘self-charging’ hybrid (NX300h), which combines a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated unit with an electric motor.
NX300 variants are mated to a six-speed torque converter automatic, while NX300h version are matched to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
The Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW X3 rival’s Luxury and F Sport grades have the option of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, while the Sports Luxury only comes with the latter.
2021 Lexus NX pricing before on-road costs
| Variant | Transmission | Cost |
| NX300 Luxury FWD | automatic | $57,500 (+$1800) |
| NX300 Luxury AWD | automatic | $62,000 (+$1800) |
| NX300 F Sport FWD | automatic | $64,000 (+$2300) |
| NX300 F Sport AWD | automatic | $68,500 (+$2348) |
| NX300 Sports Luxury AWD | automatic | $76,336 (+$2729) |
| NX300h Luxury FWD | automatic | $60,500 (+$2300) |
| NX300h Luxury AWD | automatic | $65,000 (+$2300) |
| NX300h F Sport FWD | automatic | $67,000 (+$2800) |
| NX300h F Sport AWD | automatic | $71,500 (+$2800) |
| NX300h Sports Luxury AWD | automatic | $79,088 (+$2274) |
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