How much horsepower does a Lexus NX turbo have?
The Lexus NX turbo, specifically the NX 350 with the 2.4-liter turbocharged engine, produces 275 horsepower.
Beyond that single figure, the NX lineup includes hybrid and plug-in variants with different outputs. This article explains what horsepower you can expect from the turbo model and how it compares to related versions.
Turbocharged power in the NX lineup
This section provides a concise breakdown of the turbo-focused NX model and closely related variants to illustrate the range of horsepower figures across the family.
- NX 350 (2.4L turbo): 275 horsepower
- NX 350h (hybrid): 239 horsepower combined
- NX 450h+ (plug-in hybrid): 302 horsepower combined
- NX 250 (2.5L naturally aspirated): 203 horsepower
In short, if you want the turbocharged NX, expect 275 horsepower from the NX 350. Other powertrains offer different outputs, as noted above.
Notes on torque and performance
The NX 350’s turbocharged 2.4-liter engine puts out 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, with all-wheel drive available. The NX 350h hybrid and NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid use electric motors to boost total output to about 239 horsepower combined and about 302 horsepower combined, respectively. The base NX 250 uses a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine delivering about 203 horsepower.
Summary
Bottom line: The turbo NX (NX 350) provides 275 horsepower, with other powertrains offering 239 hp (hybrid) or 302 hp (plug-in hybrid), and the non-turbo NX 250 at about 203 hp. For buyers prioritizing turbocharged performance within the NX lineup, the NX 350 is the baseline.
