2026 Lexus NX Unveils Versatile Updates: New Powertrains, Enhanced Features, and Striking Colors

Lexus has added Premium grade to the plug-in hybrid NX 450h+, offering a more affordable entry point for buyers interested in the brand’s most advanced electrified SUV. For user convenience and practicality, the NX 450h+ models will now be equipped with dual-voltage charging cables, supporting both Level 1 and Level 2 charging.

Lexus has introduced a series of thoughtful updates in the 2026 Lexus NX to expand its versatility and broaden its appeal to global customers. The Lexus NX has already been one of the brand’s most popular luxury crossovers, now offering new drivetrain options, additional trim levels, fresh exterior colors, and enhanced charging capability for plug-in models.

2026 Lexus NX Gets Expanded Lineup & New Powertrain Option

One of the major changes for the 2026 model year Lexus has made is the expansion of the NX 350h hybrid, which is now available in FWD and AWD options. This addition will make the Lexus NX crossover more practical and accessible for customers looking for efficiency and value over the AWD model.

Additionally, the sporty F SPORT Handling grade is now available across all powertrain options, including hybrid models, providing customers with more flexibility to select the vehicle’s performance according to their driving requirements.

Moreover, Lexus has added Premium grade to the plug-in hybrid NX 450h+, offering a more affordable entry point for buyers interested in the brand’s most advanced electrified SUV. For user convenience and practicality, the NX 450h+ models will now be equipped with dual-voltage charging cables, supporting both Level 1 and Level 2 charging.

In terms of powertrain, the NX 350 AWD models are powered by a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine capable of delivering 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, which is paired with an eight-speed transmission. The NX 350 AWD can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds and deliver an EPA-estimated 24 MPG combined.

On the other hand, the NX 350h (FWD/AWD) models are equipped with a hybrid powertrain system, delivering a combined power output of 240 hp. While the AWD configuration in the NX 350h offers a combined 39 MPG, the FWD models achieve a combined 40 MPG.

The top-end NX 450h+ (AWD) model features a plug-in hybrid setup under the hood, promising up to 60 km of pure electric range and an estimated 84 MPGe combined fuel economy. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6 seconds and can be fully charged in 3 hours using a 240V outlet.

2026 Lexus NX Exterior Design & Interior Feature Updates

The new Lexus NX has been introduced in two new exterior color options: Infrared, available across all grades, and Ultra White, now offered more widely throughout the lineup. Depending on the grade the customers select, the NX offers eight different premium paint finishes and is available with either 18-inch or 20-inch premium alloy wheels.

Inside the cabin is a driver-focused cockpit design that features NuLuxe or leather seating in Black, Palomino, Rioja Red, and Macadamia. The interior features several premium touches that enhance its appeal and class, including Thematic Ambient Illumination with 14 selectable moods, a moonroof or panoramic roof, and an optional Mark Levinson audio system.

For performance-focused luxury car buyers, the F SPORT Handling grade is available, featuring Adaptive Variable Suspension, performance dampers, bolstered sport seats, a sport steering wheel, and exclusive trim accents. In terms of exterior upgrades, the Sport grade trim features 20-inch black alloy wheels, a bold mesh grille, and black roof rails, all of which contribute to a more aggressive stance on the road.

Lexus has equipped the 2026 NX crossover SUV with the Lexus Interface, featuring a standard 9.8-inch touchscreen or an optional 14-inch touchscreen, along with cloud navigation, intelligent assist, and a digital key feature. The vehicle also features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an Advanced Park driver assistance system, and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, which comprises a pre-collision system, lane tracing assist, and dynamic radar cruise control.

2026 Audi Q3 Sportback Unveiled: Features, Engine Specs, and Pricing Details

The interior of the Q3 Sportback looks identical to that of the Q3 SUV, with minor tweaks to create a slightly different feel for passengers. The Sportback interior features an 11.9-inch virtual cluster and a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen, both of which are housed within the same curved panel.

Audi has unveiled the updated version of the Q3 Sportback globally. The 2026 Audi Q3 Sportback shares a platform with its SUV sibling but also receives several major design and feature updates compared to the previous generation. The Germany-based luxury car manufacturer has announced the launch of the 2026 Q3 Sportback, stating that the Europe-spec model will be introduced in October 2025, while the global-spec model is scheduled for launch in November of this year.

The Audi Q3 SUV TFSI 110 kW2 will be available only in Germany at an introductory price of €44,600 (approximately AED 191,400), while the Audi Q3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW6 will be priced at €46,450 (approximately AED 199,350). However, Audi has not specified a timeline for launching the new Q3 Coupe in the UAE.

Audi Q3 Sportback Exterior Design

The new generation Q3 brings design cues from the Q3 SUV, including the split headlamp setup with high-set LED DRLs.

The roofline of this upcoming Audi car slopes downward from the A-pillar and is comparatively 29 millimeters lower compared to the SUV version. The lower roofline gives the Audi Q3 Sportback a sportier appearance and a stand-out silhouette.

Audi Q3 Sportback Interior Features

The interior of the Q3 Sportback looks identical to that of the Q3 SUV, with minor tweaks to create a slightly different feel for passengers. The Sportback interior features an 11.9-inch virtual cluster and a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen, both of which are housed within the same curved panel. This panel runs on Android Automotive OS, just like the Q3 SUV.

Audi has claimed that the new steering wheel control unit offers more storage space in the center console, a new user experience, and a more spacious feel. The steering wheel control unit features two new steering column levers for the first time. The level on the right functions as a gear selector while the other one handles the control elements for light functions and windshield wipers.

Audi Q3 Sportback Engine Performance

The 2026 Audi Q3 Sportback will borrow its powertrain setup from the Audi Q3 SUV, featuring a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine, a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine in two states of tune, and a 2.0-liter diesel engine. It will also feature the e-hybrid plug-in option, providing a combined power output of 268 bhp and 400 Nm of torque. The Q3 SUV e-hybrid4 is said to deliver an all-electric range of up to 119 km, while the Q3 Sportback e-hybrid5 is capable of traveling up to 118 km on pure electric power.

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