Here’s the all new NX!
The original NX, introduced in 2014, became one of Lexus’ best-selling models, and the NX is equipped to do even better.
“This new Lexus NX will play a defining role in shaping the future of the Lexus brand in South Africa,” says Lexus.
The original NX, introduced in 2014, became one of Lexus’ best-selling models, and the NX is equipped to do even better. It boasts a new and improved powertrain and a wealth of new technologies to make every journey safer, is more connected and, most importantly, more enjoyable.
It will be available in two models: the 152kW/239Nm 2.5-litre normally-aspirated EX grade and the 205kW/430Nm turbo-charged 2.4-litre F Sport. There will be a trinity of hybrid models when these launch later in the year in EX, SE and F Sport grades. Groundbreaking across the range is Intersection Turn Assist (ITA) and emergency steering assist (ESA). ITA identifies when it is unsafe to make a left turn across traffic or when pedestrians are in a crosswalk and can warn the driver or brake the vehicle to prevent a collision.
On the other hand, the ESA function provides assistance, triggered by the driver’s use of the wheel, to automatically control steering when there’s a high risk of a collision, helping to keep the vehicle stable and within its traffic lane.
This is coupled with a pre-collision system featuring pedestrian and daytime cyclist detection, parking support brake (PKSB) with obstacle and vehicle detection, blind-spot monitor (BSM), dynamic radar active cruise control (DRCC) and lane tracing assist (LTA). PKSB, for those not familiar with the system, has the ability to detect static objects, approaching vehicles as well as pedestrians. The system furthermore automatically applies the brakes when a potential for collision is sensed.
This Lexus Safety System is available across the NX range for the first time in SA. The NX 250 EX is quite responsive with an eight-speed automatic transmission and two-wheel drive (2WD). It provides the lightest and most agile Lexus luxury medium SUV experience. Acceleration figures for this grade are recorded at 9.1 seconds.
About the NX 350 F Sport
The flagship model for now is the NX 350, available exclusively in F Sport guise with AWD, befitting its all-new 205kW/430Nm 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed automatic transmission and 0-100km/h acceleration in just seven seconds.
The Tazuna cockpit concept is elevated further in the F Sport grade with an expansive 14-inch touch-display, satellite navigation, high-grade digital instrument cluster and a colour head-up display (HUD) with touch-capacitive steering wheel controls.
The F Sport further includes a 17-speaker Mark Levinson, a digital rear-view mirror, leather trim upholstery and lots more other niceties.
The F Sport also provides the most dynamic focus on the Lexus Driving Signature with the standard fitment of Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), five-stage Drive Mode Select and performance dampers (bracing) front and rear.
Lexus NX – next is now
Lexus South Africa said, “The all-new Lexus NX range will reset luxury medium SUV benchmarks with its brave design, exhilarating performance and imaginative technology.” E
very Lexus NX is delivered with the Lexus Warranty Experience featuring the brand’s best-in-class seven-year/105 000km warranty and full maintenance plan.
The Lexus NX models retail from R860 000 for the NX 250 EX, while the F Sport retails at R1 075 400.
As mentioned earlier, the full range will comprise three powertrains, including the much-anticipated hybrid, boosting the model tally to five.
Source: MotorPress
