If fuel efficiency is high on your list, the 2026 Lexus NX gives you two very different answers depending on which powertrain you choose. The NX 350h hybrid leads the way with a combined rating of just 6.0 L/100km, while the NX 350 gas delivers a combined 9.8 L/100km with 275 horsepower on tap. Both come standard with AWD and share the same sharp exterior, so the choice really comes down to how you like to drive and how often you're filling up. Continue reading with the team at Lexus Downtown to learn more.

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Fuel Economy at a Glance

Here's how the two NX powertrains stack up on fuel consumption:

The NX 350h's hybrid advantage is most noticeable in city driving with its 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres, as opposed to the 10.9 litres per 100 kilometres for the NX 350. For city commuters spending plenty of time in stop-and-go traffic, that gap adds up quickly at the pump.

How the NX 350h Hybrid System Works

The NX 350h uses Lexus Hybrid Drive, pairing a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine with an electric motor and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT). The system also includes an EV Mode, which allows the NX 350h to run on electric power alone at lower speeds, something that works especially well in city driving and parking lots where a combustion engine never needs to kick in at all.

The AWD-e system on the NX 350h uses a rear-mounted electric motor to power the rear wheels independently of the combustion engine, meaning there's no traditional driveshaft connecting front to rear. It's a smart, lightweight approach to AWD that also contributes to the hybrid's fuel efficiency.

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