NX I · 2014–2021

Lexus NX 300h NX I · 197 hp (2014 to 2021)

The Lexus NX 300h of the NX I generation uses the 2AR-FXE 2.5 Hybrid petrol engine with 197 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 197 PS / 145 kW
Displacement: 2 494 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: 2AR-FXE 2.5 Hybrid
Period covered: 2014–2021
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

197 hp (145 kW), front-wheel drive, None-speed automatic. Built from 2014 to 2021.

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In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The 2AR-FXE 2.5 Hybrid engine is also fitted to: Toyota RAV4 (RAV4 IV XA40).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Lexus NX 300h NX I?

The 2AR-FXE 2.5 Hybrid petrol engine (2 494 cc), 197 hp (145 kW).

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Which oil for the Lexus NX 300h?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2-approved oil suited to the 2AR-FXE 2.5 Hybrid engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026