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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 is the brand's compact luxury crossover and one of the most sought-after Lexus models on the American used market.
Model profile
The first-generation NX arrived for the 2015 model year, launching the nameplate as the NX 200t (a 2.0-litre turbo) and the NX 300h hybrid. A mid-cycle refresh in 2018 renamed the turbo model NX 300 and improved the infotainment and safety kit.
Powertrain and equipment
US NX powertrains cover several options. First-generation cars offered the 2.0-litre turbocharged four (238 hp in NX 300) and the 2.5-litre hybrid NX 300h.
The NX is a five-door compact SUV only. US trims typically span the base grade, the sport-styled F Sport, the well-equipped Premium and Luxury, and range-topping variants with the large 14-inch touchscreen, panoramic roof, head-up display, Mark Levinson audio and advanced Lexus Safety System+ driver assistance.
Vehicle selection
The NX sells in strong numbers in America, so supply of used cars is deep and varied. Typical import candidates are two to six years old, frequently one-owner and dealer-maintained, since Lexus owners lean toward scheduled servicing. Hybrid variants (300h and 350h) are especially common.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (typical US-market NX): 5-door compact luxury SUV |
|---|---|
| Length (2nd gen) | Detail (typical US-market NX): approx. 4,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (typical US-market NX): approx. 2,690 mm |
| Seating | Detail (typical US-market NX): 5 |
| Engine options | Detail (typical US-market NX): 2.0T, 2.5 NA, 2.5 hybrid, 2.5 PHEV |
|---|---|
| Power (NX 350) | Detail (typical US-market NX): approx. 275 hp |
| Power (NX 350h) | Detail (typical US-market NX): approx. 240 hp system |
| Power (NX 450h+) | Detail (typical US-market NX): approx. 304 hp system |
| Transmission | Detail (typical US-market NX): 8-speed automatic / eCVT (hybrids) |
| Drivetrain | Detail (typical US-market NX): FWD or AWD (AWD common) |
| Fuel | Detail (typical US-market NX): Petrol / petrol-electric hybrid |
| PHEV EV range (450h+) | Detail (typical US-market NX): approx. 60 km |
| Generations | Detail (typical US-market NX): 1st gen 2015–2021; 2nd gen 2022–present |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h (NX 350) | Detail (typical US-market NX): approx. 6.9 s |
| Origin | The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately. |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The NX is among the more dependable premium crossovers, and Lexus consistently ranks near the top for long-term reliability. The hybrid system in particular has an excellent record.
Germany and Europe
Mechanically the US NX matches its European counterpart closely, but equipment and legal details differ. Lighting is US-specification and typically lacks the rear fog lamp mandated in Germany.
Typical conformity work includes fitting or activating a rear fog lamp, adapting the headlight and side-marker lighting to European norms, converting the speedometer/odometer to km/h, and preparing the technical documentation for individual approval.
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 assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. It combines Lexus build quality with Toyota-group reliability and is well supported for parts, making it a low-risk import.
The NX 350h hybrid offers the best efficiency; the NX 350 turbo gives more performance; the NX 450h+ adds plug-in electric range.
AWD is widely fitted across the US market, though some variants are front-wheel drive. Confirm on the specific car.
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.
Very reliable, especially the hybrids. Watch oil discipline on the first-gen 2.0 turbo.
Usually several weeks, mainly determined by shipping schedules and the customs and approval steps.
Yes, once the charging interface is adapted from the US standard as part of the import work.
No. We are an independent broker for used US vehicles, with no margin on the car and no manufacturer partnership.
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