Is Lexus NX made in Canada?
The Lexus NX is not manufactured in Canada. Production for NX models takes place outside Canada—in Japan for many markets, including North America, and in China for the Chinese market. Canadian NXs are typically imported from these plants rather than built locally.
Global production footprint
NX production is organized across two main regions to serve global demand. The following points summarize where the model is built.
- Japan-based production: Most NX models for global markets, including North America, are assembled at Japanese facilities run by Lexus and its parent company Toyota.
- China-based production: The NX is also produced locally in China for the Chinese market under a Toyota-Lexus joint venture, with some units allocated for export depending on supply and strategy.
In short, there is no Canadian NX production site; all Canadian-bound NX vehicles come from overseas plants in Japan or China.
Japan-based production details
Manufacturing in Japan leverages Lexus/Toyota's established facilities to support global demand and ensure quality control across regions, including North America.
China-based production details
China serves the domestic market with local production under a Toyota-Lexus joint venture, reflecting Toyota's broader China strategy and local sourcing requirements.
Canada and NX availability
For Canadian customers, the NX arrives as an imported vehicle rather than a domestically produced model. The result is that pricing, options, and delivery timelines can reflect import logistics and currency factors.
- No NX manufacturing in Canada: Lexus does not operate an NX assembly plant in Canada.
- NXs for Canada are imported from Japan or China: Depending on model year and supply, Canadian dealerships receive NX units manufactured abroad.
Thus, buying a NX in Canada means relying on imported stock rather than Canadian-made production.
Why there is no NX production in Canada
Several business and logistical considerations influence where a model is produced. Here are the main factors relevant to the NX.
- Market size and plant utilization: Canada's manufacturing footprint has been concentrated around models with strong local demand and established assembly lines, which have not included the NX.
- Global platform sharing and supply chains: The NX shares components and architecture with models produced in Japan and China, aligning production to those facilities and trade arrangements.
These factors collectively explain the absence of a Canadian NX plant and the reliance on importation for Canadian customers.
Summary
The Lexus NX is not built in Canada. Its production is concentrated in Japan and China to serve global and Chinese markets, and Canadian NX units are imported. For Canadians, this means showroom stock comes from overseas plants rather than a domestic assembly line.
Which Lexus SUVS are made in Canada?
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) manufactures the Toyota RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus RX 350, RX 350h and RX 500h as well as the Lexus NX and NX hybrid at three manufacturing facilities in Ontario. TMMC is the most awarded auto plant in the Americas and the second most awarded plant globally.
Which SUVs are manufactured in Canada?
Toyota RAV4
Canada's best-selling SUV in 2024 — and the country's second-best seller overall, behind only the Ford F-Series — is built right here at home. The Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid is put together on the assembly lines at TMMC's Cambridge North and Woodstock West facilities.
Where is Lexus NX manufactured?
The Lexus NX is made in multiple locations, including Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and Japan (specifically the Tahara and Kyushu plants in Fukuoka). The country of origin depends on the specific model, hybrid version, and market.
You can watch this video to see the production line of the Lexus NX in Canada: 59sLSFTYouTube · Feb 17, 2023
- Canada: The Cambridge, Ontario plant manufactures the NX and NX Hybrid, particularly for the North American market.
- Japan: Other production facilities, like the one in Kyushu, Fukuoka, also produce the NX and NX Hybrid for various markets.
- Market specific: The specific location where a vehicle is made can depend on which market it is built for. For example, the plug-in hybrid version may be built in Japan, while non-plug-in hybrids might be built in Canada.
Which Lexus models are made in Japan?
Many Lexus models are made in Japan, including the LS, IS, GX, RC, LX, and LC, although some models like the RX, ES, and NX also have production plants in the U.S. and Canada. Specific Japanese plants, such as Tahara and Kyushu, manufacture different models to meet global demand.
Lexus models primarily made in Japan
- LS: Tahara plant
- IS: Tahara, Kyushu, and Miyata plants
- GX: Tahara plant
- RC: Tahara plant
- LX: Yoshiwara and Tahara plants
- LC: Motomachi plant
Models with production in both Japan and North America
- RX: Produced in Japan (Kyushu) and Canada
- ES: Produced in Japan (Kyushu and Miyata) and the USA
- NX: Produced in Japan (Kyushu)
- UX: Produced in Japan (Kyushu)
How to tell if your Lexus was made in Japan
- Check the VIN. A VIN that starts with the letter "J" indicates that the vehicle was manufactured in Japan.
