Lexus no longer wants to settle in Germany with an outsider role in the premium segment. Thanks to the second generation of the NX, the situation should finally change. For the first time, the middle class SUV is now offered as plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the full model name is NX 450h +. The market launch is scheduled for November, the basic version costs 60,300 euros, four-wheel drive E-Four inclusive.
Externally rechargeable: In contrast to the full-hybrid 350h, the 450h + has a plug. Manufacturer
Parallel to the PHEV, the NX 350H stands with the conventional full-hybrid drive of the latest and fourth generation, performance and efficiency could be increased here. The 350h offers Lexus from 45.700 euros, at this price the front drive drives, the variant with four-wheel drive is available at 47,050 euros.
Related to Toyota RAV4
Improvements in driving dynamics and comfort promises the new brand platform GA-K , which shares the NX with the RAV4, the SUV of Toyota. Last but not least, assistants and connectivity are now more comprehensive services.
More style is the brand-internal motto with regard to the design. The 4,66 meter long NX visually makes a lot. The dimensions have remained similar to its predecessor, but the somewhat larger wheelbase brings more legs in the rear. A total of around 95 percent of the vehicle parts should have been renewed at the NX, announces Lexus. In any case, the mid-range SUV falls on road traffic through its sharpened profile, as an eye-catcher on the front serves the strikingly large hexagon grille, the BI-LED headlights work in the higher equipment levels with adaptive high beam.
Button for the doors
Sized: The infotainment screen grows to 14 inches. Manufacturer
More even for many viewers are the balanced and powerful proportions. To the interior: He represents completely solid. In addition, the redesigned cockpit now convinces with a up to 14 inch touchscreen, and a voice control facilitates the operation. First of all, the electromechanical buttons are needed to open the doors. Otherwise, the seats are comfortable, 445 to 1600 liters fit into the luggage compartment, which is slightly less than before. By the way, the secondonner can take up to 1500 kilos.
An electric motor on each axis
Under the front hood of both NX variants, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder works, in the 450h he makes 136 kW / 185 hp, in the 350h five horsepower less. At 450h, a 134 kW of high electric motor supplement the front and another with 40 kW rear the drive system, overall results in a system performance of 227 kW / 309 hp. At 350h it is 179 kW / 244 hp.
As usual with plug-in hybrids, the standard consumption (1.1 l / 100 km) is classified as unrealistic. Added to this is the power consumption, is understood. The hybrid 350h is called 5.9 l / 100 km. The NX with plug creates, according to the factory specification and thanks to its comparatively strong 18.1 kWh battery 69 to 76 kilometers electric range, which is largely confirmed on first test drives. In the city, the action radius should even be up to 98 kilometers. Accordingly low, CO2 emissions may be on site, the technical data shows 20 g / km.
Relatively lush: The capacity of the battery is at least 18.1 kWh at the NX 450H +. Manufacturer
If necessary, the plug-in SUV accelerates from the three engines, in just 6.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h, which, however, like the top of 200 km / h (electrically up to 135 km / h ) Drive the consumption to other heights.
Ingo Reuss
Lexus NX shortly:
When he comes: Market start in November
Who takes to visor: Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mercedes GLC, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Volvo XC60
What drives it: Plug-in-hybrid NX 450h + with 227 kW / 309 hp, fullhybrid NX 350h with 179 kW / 244 hp system performance.
What it costs: NX 350h from 45.700 Euro, NX 450h + from 60,300 euros
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