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Your vehicleHome›Lexus›NX›2022› NX 250
2022 Lexus NX

NX 250 AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $41,100Compare this trim against anything →

What the NX 250 adds over the NX 250 (+$1,600)

SpecNX 250NX 250
Curb weight (maximum)3660 lbs3790 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3660 lbs3790 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4860 lbs4995 lbs
MPG (city)26 mpg25 mpg
MPG (highway)33 mpg32 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$39,500$41,100
Final drive ratio3.43.417/2.277

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter327.9 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter317.0 mm
Rear brake typeventilated disc

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row46.9 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row22.7 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance7.7 in
Overall height65.8 in
Overall length183.5 in
Overall width73.4 in
Wheelbase105.9 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2487 cc
Fuel injection systemSFI, D-4S
Engine type (full description)2.5L inline 4-cylinder naturally aspirated
Valve configurationDOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower203 hp
Torque184 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)25 mpg
MPG (combined)28 mpg
MPG (highway)32 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity14.5 gal

Headroom

Front headroom38.3 in
Second-row headroom38.5 in

Legroom

Front legroom41 in
Second-row legroom36.1 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$41,100

Seating

Passenger seating capacity5

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room56.3 in
Second-row shoulder room54 in

Steering

Steering typeElectric Power Steering (EPS)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)20 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson strut
Rear suspension typeTrailing arm type double wishbone

Tires

Tire size235/60R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.417/2.277
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3790 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3790 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4995 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter18 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety2 std · 0 opt

  • Anti-lock Braking System: 4-channel, 4-sensor
  • Ventilated Disc Brakes - Front: 12.91 in. / Rear: 12.48 in.

Interior2 std · 0 opt

  • MSRP (base): NX 250 FWD $39,500 / NX 250 AWD $41,100 / NX 350 AWD $43,100 / NX 350h $42,700 / NX 450h+ $57,300 (Luxury) or $58,550 (F SPORT)
  • Seating Capacity: 5

Exterior4 std · 0 opt

  • Coefficient of Drag: 0.35 (18" wheels)
  • Spare Tire/Wheel: None - Run-Flat Tires
  • Standard tire: 235/60R18 / Optional: 235/50R20
  • Standard wheel: 18 in. / Optional: 20 in. (stand-alone option or Luxury package)

Powertrain7 std · 0 opt

  • Front-wheel drive (FWD)
  • 0-60 mph Acceleration: 8.6 sec. (FWD) / 8.2 sec. (AWD) [NX 250]; 6.6 sec. [NX 350]; 7.2 sec. [NX 350h]; 6.0 sec. [NX 450h+]
  • 8-speed Multi-Mode Automatic Transmission (ECT-i)
  • Estimated Fuel Economy (City/Hwy/Combined): 26/33/28 FWD, 25/32/28 AWD [NX 250]; 22/29/25 [NX 350]; 41/37/39 [NX 350h]; 84 MPGe/37 MPG/36 EV-only combined [NX 450h+]
  • Fuel Capacity: 14.53 gal.
  • In-line 4-cylinder, 2.5L naturally aspirated, 203 hp, 184 lb.-ft. torque, 8-speed automatic, FWD or AWD

Chassis8 std · 0 opt

  • Curb Weight: 3,660 lbs. (FWD) / 3,790 lbs. (AWD) [NX 250]; 4,035 lbs. [NX 350]; 4,080 lbs. [NX 350h]; 4,475 lbs. [NX 450h+]
  • Electric Power Steering (EPS)
  • Ground Clearance: 7.7 in. (w/20" wheels)
  • MacPherson strut front suspension / Trailing arm type double wishbone rear suspension
  • Overall Height (unloaded): 65.8 in. (w/20" wheels)
  • Overall Length: 183.5 in.

Cargo2 std · 0 opt

  • Cargo Volume - Rear seats up: 22.7 cu. ft. / Rear seats folded down: 46.9 cu. ft.
  • Max Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs.

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 NX. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the NX 250

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2022 Lexus NX NX 250?

The manufacturer lists $41,100 for the 2022 Lexus NX NX 250. That is $1,600 above the NX 250, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2022 Lexus NX NX 250 add over the NX 250?

Against the NX 250, 7 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.