The 2022 Lexus NX Towing Capacity

January 6th, 2022 by
2022 Lexus NX Driving

 

The new Lexus NX looks amazing, but can it handle towing your motorcycle or jet ski? Yes! How much can a Lexus NX tow? The Lexus NX towing capacity is a respectable 2,000 pounds, which is more than enough for many Mt. Laurel drivers. Let’s talk about that in more detail, as well as discuss the horsepower and other engine specs of this impressive SUV.

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What and How Much Can a Lexus NX Tow?

So, how much can a Lexus NX tow, exactly? As we said, the new NX is capable of towing up to 2,000 pounds. What can you tow with that kind of capacity? You might be surprised. Here are just a few of the grown-up tows you can tow around Voorhees :

What You Can Tow with the Lexus NXTowing Capacity

  • Small travel trailer
  • ATV
  • Some motorcycles
  • Jet ski

Under the Hood of the Lexus NX

The Lexus NX towing capacity is impressive, but what about the other performance specs? They’re nothing to sneeze at, either. Here are the engine specs:

2022 Lexus NXEngine Specs

  • Base Horsepower (4-cylinder engine) – 203 hp
  • Maximum Horsepower (4-cylinder engine with Lexus Plug-in Hybrid Electric Drive) – 304 hp
  • Base Torque (4-cylinder engine) – 184 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
  • Maximum Torque (Turbo-charged 4-cylinder engine) – 317 lb-ft* @ 1,700–3,600 rpm

Lexus NX Towing Accessories

You need the right accessories to get the most out of your vehicle’s towing capabilities. Here are some of the towing accessories you can buy from our parts department:

  • Ball Mount
  • Hitch Ball
  • Tow Hitch Plug
  • Trailer Ball
  • Wire Harness Kit. Towing Wire Harnesses and Adapters.
  • Hardware Kit 
  • Tow Hitch

Towing-Related Features

Drive assist features become extra important when towing. Here are just a few of the features that will help make your towing safer and easier on our Moorestown roads:

  • All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Curve Speed Management
  • Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Intersection Support
  • Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
  • Lane Tracing Assist
  • Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Check Out the New Lexus NX at Lexus of Cherry Hill

Are you ready to experience the stellar performance of the NX for yourself? That means you’re ready for a test drive. Or you can purchase your car online with our Express Purchase program, if you prefer. We’re just a short drive away from Philadelphia, so drop by or contact us today!

 

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