YEAR 2025
The all-new NLX. American Engineering, Redefined.
Auxuras NLX Luxury (left) and Auxuras NLX SV ‘‘Sport Vehicle’’ (Right)
Auxuras NLX Luxury interior shown
| Engine : | 3.5 liter JA35AC SOHC V6 i-VIC 3.3 liter JA-CER33A DOHC V6 turbo (SV only) |
| Transmission : | 10 Speed only |
| Assembly : | Georgetown , Kentucky, USA (American Saminda Motor Co.) |
| Designer : | Simeon Gibson (Exterior) and Brenton Wells (Interior) at Saminda California Design Studio |
| Chief Engineer: | Timothy Hawkins |
| Platform : | Saminda/Auxuras Grand New Structural Platform (ngS) |
| Class : | Midsize Luxury Crossover SUV |
| Related : | Saminda CR5 |
| Availbility : | US and China |
The Auxuras NLX (Japanese: アウズラス・NLX, Auzurasu NLX) is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV featuring three-row seating, manufactured by the Japanese automaker Saminda under its luxury Auxuras division since 2003. It has consistently ranked as one of the top-selling mid-size luxury SUVs in the U.S.
The 2025 NLX is the first Auxuras model to be fully designed and built at it’s Kentucky plant while embodying an all-American engineering approach. For the first time, no Japanese engineers were involved in its design or development, marking a bold departure from the brand’s traditional design roots.
Design
The Auxuras NLX showcases a new bold dynamic design that sets it apart from it current design. With its sculpted body lines, aggressive front grille, and distinctive LED headlamps. The vehicle is built on Saminda/Auxuras Grand New Structural Platform allowing for enhanced durability and stability while maintaining an impressive, modern silhouette.
Performance
The NLX is powered by a 3.5-liter SOHC V6 i-VIC engine, producing 302bhp and 352Nm of torque to deliver a smooth and responsive driving experience. This engine provides a balance of power and fuel efficiency, ideal for both urban commuting and long-distance travel. The standard NLX comes with FWD, while the Elite and Luxury trims come with AWD as standard. The FWD gets 23mpg combined while AWD gets 22mpg combined
For those seeking enhanced performance, the NLX SV (Sport Vehicle) is equipped with a 3.3-liter DOHC V6 turbo engine (NON i-VIC), producing 338bhp and 490nm of torque making it the more performance-oriented variant in the lineup. The NLX SV comes with only AWD
Auxuras NLX Spec-V confirmed!
The Auxuras Spec-V is a high-performance oriented marque under the Auxuras brand, representing the most powerful and performance-focused variants of the company’s vehicle lineup. The Spec-V designation stands for “Specialized Vehicle,” and is reserved for models that are engineered with an emphasis on extraordinary performance, handling, and driving dynamics.
Auxuras has confirmed that the NLX Spec-V will be powered by the same 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine found in the CZ6 as well as ETL Spec-V and ITL Spec-V, producing approximately 500 bhp. Auxuras says the NLX Spec-V will not ‘disappoint’ any car enthusiasts. The NLX Spec-V is expected to debut in Q2 of 2025 as a 2026 model
