• All-new 2022 Lexus NX has been spotted in Malaysia
• As before, it will be CBU from Japan
• Powertrain option remains to be seen

Ahead of its official launch in Malaysia, a photo of the all-new 2022 Lexus NX has been circulating on social media groups. As before, the model arrives here in imported (CBU) form, from Japan. 

The second-generation model now rides on the TNGA-K platform, similar to the Toyota Harrier and RAV4.

Despite being an all-new model, it is instantly recognizable as an NX, thanks to its familiar front fascia and side profile. Like recent Lexus models, it gets a full-length LED tail light at the rear, with the model inscription located on the bottom right of the tailgate.

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Globally, the all-new Lexus NX is available with 4 powertrain option, ranging from a naturally-aspirated petrol all the way to a full-hybrid system:

• 2.5-litre naturally aspirated, A25A-FKS (NX 250): 199 PS
• 2.5-litre full-hybrid, A25A-FKS plus THS II (NX 350h): 242 PS
• 2.4-litre turbocharged, T24A-FTS (NX 350): 279 PS (new)
• 2.5-litre plug-in hybrid, A25A-FKS with THS II Plug-in (NX 450h+): 306 PS (new)

It remains to be seen which powertrain option will be offered on the Malaysian-spec NX.

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At the moment, the outgoing Lexus NX is priced between RM 306,117 to RM 339,018. With the newer and bigger capacity 2.4- and 2.5-litre engines, prices for the all-new 2022 Lexus NX in Malaysia will certainly shoot up, as our import and excise tax structure is based on engine capacity.

The naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre could be seen as a downgrade from the current turbocharged model, while the 2.4-litre turbo will be priced even further out of the competition.

As for the hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, our taxes would inflate the already-higher prices of the hybrid models far too much.

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