Lexus India has showcased its next hybrid electric vehicle the Lexus NX 300h SUV. The luxury car maker had entered the Indian auto market in March 2017. The NX 300h will be the 4th addition to the brand’s product portfolio in India which currently includes the Lexus RX 450h, Lexus ES300h and the Lexus LX 450d.
The Lexus NX300h will be available in India in two variants – the F Sport and Luxury models. The SUV features LED triple-projector-beam headlamps and dramatically styled front and rear fascias. The new LED tail lamps ARE inspired by the facets of a cut gemstone and are just one of the many details that set NX apart.
“The Lexus NX300h brings to life the qualities which set us apart and delivers a lifestyle that is uniquely Lexus. This premium urban sports gear delivers exceptional design and comfort and is a fashionable car that suits urban style and use. The strikingly bold design of the NX 300h is coupled with the performance of a hybrid electric vehicle that makes this a cool SUV”, said Akitoshi Takemura, President, Lexus India.
Powering the Lexus NX300h is the Lexus Hybrid Drive with a BS6 compliant 2.5 litre, 4-cylinder in-line engine. The system produces 145 KW max power and 210 Nm of torque. The NX300h delivers an ARAI certified mileage of 18.32 kmpl.
The hybrid SUV features Lexus’ first kick-sensor-activated power rear door, first-in-class power-folding and power-reclining rear seats. It also gets an incredible hi-fi Mark Levinson system with ClariFi technology featuring 14 speakers that are tuned to provide a robust entertainment experience.
The new Lexus NX also features a 360-degree panoramic surround view monitor, which uses four high-definition cameras to simulate a top-down view of the vehicle.
It also gets a 10.3-inch split-screen multimedia display that provides simultaneous access to audio and climate controls and various systems, including the next-generation navigation system that is coupled with a full color heads-up display.
The 2018 Lexus NX300h also features full-size Panoramic roof, Illuminated handles, Wireless Charging, Stop and Start System, EV Drive mode, Drive Mode Select – Normal, Eco, Sport, Sport S+, And Custom, Adaptive Variable Suspension and Gravity Ball Sensor amongst other features.
Safety features for the Lexus NX300h include 8 airbags, ABS, Vehicle Stability Control an Anti-theft system. It also comes with Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Hill Start Assist and Traction Control System.
“The luxurious new Lexus NX300h is all about what an automobile could be –breathtakingly striking from every angle and unique in its personality. This is a vehicle crafted for the urban sophisticate who is arriving – in signature style,” further added Akitoshi Takemura.
2018 Lexus NX 300h Luxury Images:
2018 Lexus NX 300h FSport Images:
2018 Lexus NX 300h Price (India):
The prices and the other retail details of the NX 300h will be announced by January 2018.
2018 Lexus NX 300h Colour Options:
The Lexus hybrid SUV is available in an exciting choice of exterior colours which include Sonic Quartz, Mercury Gray Mica, Platinum Silver Metallic, Sonic Titanium, Black, Graphite Black Glass Flake, Red Mica Crystal Shine and Sparkling Meteor Metallic. The Amber Crystal Shine option is available on with the Luxury variant while the White Nova Glass Flake, Lava Orange Crystal Shine and Heat Blue Contrast Layering are exclusive to the FSport model.
2018 Lexus NX 300h Engine Specifications:
Engine Type: 2.5 Ltr. 4 Cylinder In-Line Type
Max Output: 114 kW @ 5700 rpm
Hybrid System Total Max Output: 194 bhp (145 kW)
Max Torque: 210 Nm @ 4200-4400 rpm
Drive: All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Type: E-CVT
Bore x Stroke: 90 x 98 mm
Displacement: 2494 cc
Compression Ratio: 12.5
Acceleration (0-100km/h): 9.2 sec
2018 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid Motor and Battery Specifications:
Motor Type: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max. Output (Front): 105 kW
Max. Output (Rear): 50 kW
Max. Torque (Front): 270 Nm
Max. Torque (Rear): 139 Nm
Battery Type: NiMH
Number of Battery Cells: 204
2018 Lexus NX 300h Dimensions and Weight:
Length: 4640 mm
Width (With mirrors): 2130 mm
Width (Without mirrors): 1845 mm
Height: 1645 mm
Wheelbase: 2660 mm
Tread (Front): 1580 mm
Tread (Rear): 1580 mm
Min. Turning Radius (Tyre): 5.7 m
Kerb Weight: 1785 – 1905 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight: 2395 kg
Boot Capacity: 475 L
Fuel Tank Capacity: 56 L
