2027 Lexus NX: Second-Bestseller Gets a Fresh Face — and Drops the Gas-Only Option

Lexus has updated its second-most-popular model for 2027, sharpening the NX's exterior with bolder lines, revising the cabin with a cleaner instrument layout, and refining the hybrid powertrains under the hood. The refresh marks a notable shift for the compact crossover: buyers will no longer have the choice of a conventional gas-only engine, with hybrid power now standard across the line. For a nameplate that has been central to Lexus showrooms, the move signals where the brand sees its volume seller headed.

With reporting from Car and Driver.