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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Lexus
The Lexus NX 450h+ is the plug-in hybrid version of the second-generation NX, and it sits in an interesting spot for anyone importing a used premium SUV from the American market.
Model profile
The first-generation NX (2015-2021) never offered a plug-in hybrid; that generation covered the turbocharged NX 200t/300 and the conventional NX 300h hybrid. The plug-in only arrived with the second generation, launched for the 2022 model year on Toyota's TNGA-K platform.
Powertrain and equipment
The NX 450h+ uses the 2.5-litre A25A-FXS four-cylinder petrol engine combined with front and rear electric motors, giving standard all-wheel drive through the E-Four system with no physical driveshaft to the rear axle.
The NX is a five-door, five-seat compact SUV only; there is no coupe or long-wheelbase variant.
Vehicle selection
Supply is healthy.
An imported NX 450h+ suits a buyer who wants a quiet, refined compact SUV that can cover daily commutes on electricity while keeping the range flexibility of a hybrid for longer trips.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (US-spec NX 450h+): 5-door compact SUV, 5 seats |
|---|---|
| Seating | Detail (US-spec NX 450h+): 5 |
| Drivetrain | Detail (US-spec NX 450h+): AWD (E-Four, electric rear axle) |
|---|---|
| Petrol engine | Detail (US-spec NX 450h+): 2.5 L A25A-FXS inline-4 (Atkinson) |
| Total system output | Detail (US-spec NX 450h+): approx. 304 hp |
| Transmission | Detail (US-spec NX 450h+): eCVT (electronic CVT) |
| Traction battery | Detail (US-spec NX 450h+): approx. 18.1 kWh lithium-ion |
| EV-only range (EPA) | Detail (US-spec NX 450h+): approx. 37 mi / 60 km |
| Charging | Detail (US-spec NX 450h+): AC onboard; no high-power DC focus |
| Fuel type | Detail (US-spec NX 450h+): Plug-in hybrid (petrol + electric) |
| 0-100 km/h | Detail (US-spec NX 450h+): approx. 6.0 s |
|---|---|
| Platform | Detail (US-spec NX 450h+): Toyota TNGA-K |
| Generation | Detail (US-spec NX 450h+): 2nd gen NX (from MY2022) |
| Origin | Detail (US-spec NX 450h+): Japan (VIN starts with J) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Lexus hybrids have an excellent reliability record, and the NX 450h+ benefits from the mature RAV4 Prime powertrain. The most talked-about issue in the US is the early software behaviour of the 14-inch multimedia system, which occasionally needed dealer updates for freezes or slow response; check that the latest software is installed.
Germany and Europe
US-spec NX cars use SAE headlight patterns and different daytime-running-light and side-marker configurations, and they may lack a rear fog lamp, which Germany requires.
Selection of the exact car and grade comes first.
Typical work includes fitting or activating a rear fog lamp, adapting headlights to European requirements, and confirming the odometer and instrument display.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Lexus NX PHEV is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Yes, if you want a refined plug-in luxury SUV with strong reliability. The main things to confirm are history, battery condition and software updates.
Around 37 miles (about 60 km) on the EPA cycle, enough for many daily commutes on electricity alone.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Usually lighting adjustments and a rear fog lamp, plus confirmation of the instrument display. These are routine.
Yes, with the correct Type 2 cable or a J1772 adapter for AC charging at home or public chargers.
Very reliable overall; it shares its proven plug-in hybrid hardware with the Toyota RAV4 Prime. Watch for early infotainment quirks.
Typically several weeks, driven mostly by ocean freight and the individual approval schedule.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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