2026 Lexus NX 350h
Entry 009 in the Garage. The anti-German: a 240 hp hybrid returning 40 mpg, TONS of steering feel, two real knobs, and a tailored-jacket cabin that fits best under 5 foot 8.
Verdict // 2026 Lexus NX 350h F Sport Handling
7.1/ 10
Keep the hits. Skip the F Sport.
Capability7.0
Daily livability6.5
Value8.0
Character7.0
Feel6.0
The Good
- About 40 mpg in AWD luxury, felt at every pump
- Hybrid premium pays for itself in under 3 years
- TONS of steering feel, best-in-class wheel
- Two real HVAC knobs survived the tech purge
- Cheaper than the Germans it fights
The Bad
- Cruz stroller consumes the trunk
- Front passenger under 5’8″ rule with a car seat
- Sport seats tight past 290 pounds
- F Sport Handling adds cost, not agility
- Capacitive screen-edge buttons need your eyes