Lexus NX Review: Performance, Price, and Features for Drivers in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: The Lexus NX 2026 is sold in Saudi Arabia in three grades, starting from SAR 222,755. The lineup is split between two powertrains: a 2.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine in the NX 350 and a 2.5-litre hybrid system in the NX 350h. All three carry an almost identical safety package, which is unusual and worth noting early.

Lexus NX Variants Prices

Grade	Engine	Price (SAR)
NX 350 AA	2.4 L turbo petrol	222,755
NX 350h BH	2.5 L hybrid	234,255
NX 350 CC	2.4 L turbo petrol	266,110

Each figure includes the SAR 4,255 shipping fee.

Performance: Turbo Torque or Hybrid Economy

Specification	NX 350 (AA and CC)	NX 350h (BH)
Engine	I4 Turbo, 2.4 L	I4 Hybrid, 2.5 L
Horsepower	257 hp	240 hp
Torque	430 Nm at 1,700-3,600 rpm	239 Nm at 4,500 rpm
Transmission	8-speed Sport Direct-Shift	E-CVT
Drivetrain	All-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Top speed	200 km/h	200 km/h
Fuel economy	13.1 km/L	21.5 km/L
Fuel	95 octane	95 octane
Fuel tank	55-litre	55-litre

In terms of power, there is only a 17 hp difference; the real difference exists in the Torque and fuel economy numbers. With the same 55-litre tank, the hybrid could drive you up to 1,180 km approx while the turbo could only drive you 720 km. 

Almost Identical Safety Across All Three Grades

Every NX grade, including the SAR 222,755 entry car, carries almost the same equipment:

• Lexus Safety System+ 3 (LSS+ 3)
• Pre-Collision System with emergency braking
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Keep Assist, Lane Tracing Assist and Lane Departure Alert
• Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Safe Exit Assist
• Electronic parking brake, parking assist, rear camera
• Tyre pressure monitoring, stability and traction control
• Ventilated disc brakes front and rear

The only safety difference is in the parking sensors: Front 6 + Rear 6 in the CC, Front 4 + Rear 4  in AA, and Front 4 + Rear 4 in the BH. Also, the Rear Camera only comes in the AA and BH, and the CC gets Intelligent Advanced Parking Assist and 360° Cameras 

What Every Grade Includes

• All-wheel drive with ECO, NORMAL and SPORT drive modes
• Shift-by-wire and paddle shifters
• MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension
• 20-inch alloy wheels on 235/50R20 tyres
• 8-way power driver and passenger seats
• 60/40 split folding rear seats
• Two-zone climate control for the driver and front passenger
• Lexus Interface Ver. 21 with intelligent voice assistant
• Wireless charger, 4 USB-C ports
• Lexus Premium audio with 10 speakers and surround sound
• Powered tailgate, power folding mirrors, rain-sensing wipers
• LED taillights, rear fog lights, daytime running lights
• 5 seats, 520 litres of cargo space, 55-litre tank

Dimensions are identical throughout: 4,660 mm long, 1,865 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall, on a 2,690 mm wheelbase.

Grade by Grade Difference 

Feature	NX 350 AA	NX 350h BH	NX 350 CC
Roof	Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Headlights	1 Bi LED	1 Bi LED	3 Bi LED
High beam system	Automatic (AHB)	Automatic (AHB)	Adaptive (AHS)
Headlight washer	No	Yes	Yes
Exterior package	-	-	Luxury Bodykit
Screen size	9.8 inch	14 inch	14 inch
Navigation	Not listed	Yes	Yes
Instrument cluster	Normal	Normal	High
Ambient lighting	Single colour	Single colour	64 colours
Seat material	Synthetic leather	Synthetic leather	Genuine leather
Seat ventilation	No	No	Front seats
Seat heating	No	No	Front seats
Seat memory	No	No	Driver only
Steering adjustment	Manual tilt and telescopic	Power	Power
Steering wheel controls	Mechanical buttons	Mechanical buttons	Touch buttons
Parking sensors	4 front, 4 rear	4 front, 4 rear	6 front, 6 rear
360 degree cameras	No	No	Yes
Advanced Parking Assist	No	No	Yes
Tailgate	Powered	Powered	Powered with kick sensor
Wheels	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy, high grade

Which Lexus NX Should You Buy?

Buy the NX 350h BH at SAR 234,255 for the best balance. For SAR 11,500 over the entry AA, you gain a panoramic roof, the 14-inch screen with navigation, a headlight washer, power steering adjustment, and 21.5 km/L instead of 13.1 km/L. The only compromise you would have to make is the turbo's 430 Nm. Buy the NX 350 CC at SAR 266,110 if ventilated seats matter to you. It is the only grade with them. You also get genuine leather, 360-degree cameras, adaptive high beam, 64-colour ambient lighting, seat memory, and 12 parking sensors. The NX 350 AA at SAR 222,755 is only makes sense if you want turbo torque at the lowest price. The smaller 9.8-inch screen, no navigation, a plain sunroof, and manual steering column adjustment. You still get the full LSS+ 3 safety suite, 9 airbags, all-wheel drive, 20-inch alloys, and 10-speaker audio.

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