Lexus NX

Not to be confused with Nissan NX.
Lexus NX (AZ10)

Lexus NX 300h F Sport wagon
Overview
Manufacturer Lexus
Production 9 August 2014 – present
Model years 2015–present
Assembly Japan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (Miyata plant)[1]
Designer Nobuyuki Tomatsu (2012)[2][3][4]
Body and chassis
Class Compact luxury crossover SUV
Body style 5-door crossover SUV
Layout Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Platform New MC
Related Toyota RAV4 (XA40)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
  • 6-speed automatic with 2.0 l turbo only
  • CVT automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Length 4,630.4 mm (182.3 in)
Width 1,869.4 mm (73.6 in)
Height 1,645.9 mm (64.8 in)
Curb weight 1,787–1,905 kg (3,940–4,200 lb)

The Lexus NX is a luxury compact crossover sold by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. It was introduced in late 2014 as an all-new, entry-level crossover model in Lexus' lineup, slotted below the mid-size RX crossover. The name NX stands for Nimble Crossover.[5]

Overview

The NX was revealed at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on 20 April 2014.[6] The NX shares a small portion of parts with the Toyota RAV4 primarily related to the structure and wheelbase, while the styling, suspension parts, engines, interior, and level of luxury and craftsmanship are unique to the Lexus.[7] Lexus NX variants sold in the United States features slightly altered fascias which facilitate higher departure angles.[8] US sales began during November 2014.[9]

Powertrain

The Lexus NX is available with various powertrains. In the US, it comes in NX 200t and NX 300h trims:

The Lexus NX 200t features the newly developed 8AR-FTS 2.0L turbocharged inline four cylinder direct injection engine that can run on both Otto and Atkinson cycles. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, this engine produces 235 hp @ 4,800 rpm and 258 lb-ft at 1,650 rpm. The NX is the first Lexus vehicle to feature a turbocharged gasoline engine in the US market.

The Lexus NX 300h hybrid comes powered by a 2.5-liter inline-four 2AR-FXE engine mated to an electric motor and CVT that puts out a combined 194 hp (145 kW) and is shared with the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

In addition, a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine producing 150 hp (110 kW) will be available in Russian markets.[10]

Equipment

The Lexus NX comes well equipped. Notable features include:

Sales

In its first full year of sales the NX sold over 43,000 units in the USA. It was also successful in Europe where it sold over 28,000 in its first full year of sales, of which more than 17,000 were hybrids. This made it Lexus's best selling model in Europe.[11] Its success was also strong in Russia, where in its first full year of sales it was the best selling luxury vehicle.[12]

Calendar year US sales (hybrid) Europe sales (hybrid)
2014 2,927[13]
2015 43,764[13] 28,417 (17,278)[11]

Gallery

2015 Lexus NX 300h F Sport 
2015 Lexus NX 300h interior 
2015 Lexus NX 200t (front) 
2015 Lexus NX 200h (back) 
2015 Lexus NX200 F Sport interior 

References

External links

Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Corporation, vehicle production timeline
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Compact CT A10
IS XE10 XE20 XE30
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Mid-size ES V20 XV10 XV20 XV30 XV40 XV60
GS S140 S160 S190 L10
Full-size LS XF10 XF20 XF30 XF40
Crossover NX AZ10
RX XU10 XU30 AL10
SUV GX J120 J150
LX J80 J100 J200
Coupé RC XC10
SC Z30 Z40
LFA LFA
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