As demand has exceeded supply for the Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid with delivery dates stretched into 2025, Australian dealers are now only able to accept expressions of interest in the vehicle.
The mid-size PHEV has exceeded all expectations since arriving in February last year, with sales of the variant now topping 1,000.
Lexus chief executive John Pappas says taking expressions of interest for the NX PHEV would enable Lexus and its dealers to focus on delivering vehicles to customers who have already placed orders.
“We delivered 230 units of the NX 450h+ in 2022,” Pappas says. “While arrivals this year are expected to increase by approximately 50%, the PHEV’s popularity has resulted in delivery dates that now stretch into 2025.
“Our dealers will now accept expressions of interest for the NX 450h+ so we can achieve a better balance between supply and demand.
“This temporary action does not apply to other NX variants because we are expecting substantially better deliveries in coming months of the NX 250, NX 350 and NX 350h. Arrivals are also expected to be stronger for other models in our range,” he says.
Pappas says demand had outstripped supply for NX PHEV globally during the past year due largely to supply challenges affecting all carmakers.
“We understand the situation is disappointing to our customers and we thank them for their patience and understanding.
“We can assure all our customers that we are continuing to work tirelessly with our global production teams to secure additional vehicles for Australia.
“Lexus dealers are playing a remarkable role in communicating openly and transparently with customers about their individual orders and ensuring vehicles are delivered as quickly as possible,” he says.
Pappas says Lexus is accelerating the introduction of electrified vehicles to meet the needs of customers and society.
He said the company’s range of hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric – accounted for 46.3% of Australian sales last year, and will steadily increase until Lexus reaches its goal of electrified powertrains for all new vehicle sales.
