The compact luxury crossover segment is no cakewalk, with huge competition pouring in from just about every corner of the globe. However, Lexus looks as though it’s holding its own here thanks to the NX. Now, the L badge is polishing up a new limited edition of the five-door and calling it the F Sport Black Line, loading it up with all the trimmings for sharper styling and a nicer experience in the cabin.

2019 Lexus NX F SPORT Black Line Edition

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Long Name, Loads Of Gear

Just like the Lexus RC Black Line released last year, the Lexus NX F Sport Black Line Edition comes with a host of new aesthetic upgrades and accessories to tempt buyers.

Let’s start outside.In the corners, the Black Line mounts 19-inch split-six-spoke wheels, which replace the 18-inch units you get with the standard NX F Sport. You’ll also notice the lower body graphic added just above the side skirts, which adds a decent dose of visual aggression to the NX’s striking design.

Moving into the interior, the aural experience is enhanced thanks to a new Mark Levinson stereo, which pumps out as much 835 watts of power through 14 speakers scattered around the cabin.

Speaking of sound, the Black Line also includes the NX’s standard Active Sound Control, which pumps in engine noises through the stereo at adjustable sound levels. You know, because sport.

The rest of the infotainment system includes the Lexus Enform App Suite 2.0 as standard, plus a 10.3-inch Navigation System multimedia display and Remote Touchpad for the user inputs. Standout features include:

-* Predictive traffic info

-* A detour preview

-* ETA calculation

-* Realtime fuel prices

Like the rest of the F Sport line, this NX’s front sitters are sporty units with sizable bolsters in the flanks.

Complementing the fresh seats is a black headliner, new floor mats, a new cargo mat, and a key glove to match.

Finally, the Lexus NX F Sport Black Line Edition comes with the Comfort Package as standard, adding in features like a Blind Spot Monitor, heated and ventilated seats up front, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, park assist, a power rear door with a kick sensor, a moonroof, and an automatically dimming rear-view mirror.

Additional features include the usual F Sport details, like a lower ride height, bigger exhaust pipes, a larger grille, and new side skirts. You also get tech like the Lexus Safety System+ and Lexus Enform Wi-Fi, plus Apple CarPlay support.

Under the hood, you’ll find a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive puts it all to the ground.

For reference, the standard Lexus NX F Sport starts at $38,725, which means the limited Black Line Edition adds about $10,000 to the bottom line.

The Lexus NX F Sport Black Line Edition arrives in dealerships this month, with an official public debut at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show.

When it hits the streets, this special edition NX will go up against the Mercedes-Benz GLC class and BMW X1, both of which offer their own variety of special edition models to choose from.

Further Reading

Read our full review on the 2018 Lexus NX.

Read our full driven review on the 2016 Lexus NX 200t.

Read our full driven review on the 2016 Lexus NX.