The Lexus NX (Japanese: ????? NX, Rekusasu NX ) is a luxury crossover SUV sold by Lexus, Toyota's luxury division. It was introduced in late 2014 as a new entry-level crossover model in the Lexus lineup, which is placed under the mid-size RX crossover. Name NX stands for Nimble Crossover.
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NX is revealed at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 20, 2014. The NX shares a small part with Toyota RAV4 mainly related to the structure and wheelbase, while styling, suspension parts, multiple engines, interiors, and luxury levels and unique workmanship for Lexus. Lexus NX variants sold in the United States features a slightly altered fascia, which facilitates a higher departure angle. US sales begin in November 2014. Production begins on August 8, 2014 at the Miyata plant in Miyawaka, Fukuoka.
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Powertrain
Lexus NX is available with various powertrains. In the US, it comes in NX 200t (replaced NX 300 starting with MY2018) and trim NX 300h:
The Lexus NX 200t has a newly developed 4-cylinder direct-injection turbocharged 8AR-FTS 2.0L engine that runs on Otto and Atkinson cycles. Combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission, the engine produces 235 hp @ 4,800 rpm and 258 lb-ft at 1,650 rpm. NX is the first Lexus vehicle featuring turbocharged gasoline engines in the US market.
The Lexus NX 300h hybrid is equipped with a 2.5-liter inline-four 2AR-FXE engine mated to an electric motor and a CVT that produces a combined 194 hp (145 kW) and is divided by the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
In addition, the 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine that produces 150 hp (110 kW) will be available on the Russian market.
Tools
Lexus NX comes free. Important features include:
- Advanced voice commands
- Deep Touch with Touchpad
- Drive Mode Select
- Pre-Collision System with Dynamic Radar Radar Control
- Blind spot monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Path Departure Alert
- Cruise Control Radar with All-Speed ââTracking Functionality
- 3D LED three-ray headlights
- Backup camera
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
Sales
In its first year of sales, NX sold over 43,000 units in the US. It was also a success in Europe where it sold over 28,000 in its first year of sales, of which more than 17,000 were hybrids. This makes Lexus the best-selling model in Europe. His success is also strong in Russia, where in the first year of sales it was the best-selling luxury vehicle.
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References
External links
- Lexus NX international site
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