The Lexus NX (Japanese: レクサス・NX, Hepburn: Rekusasu NX) is a compact luxury crossover SUV sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. Introduced in late 2014, it is positioned between the subcompact UX and the mid-size RX. The NX was proven to be well-received, as it was a sales success. It was the best-selling Lexus model in Europe, and the best-selling luxury car in Russia.
Overview
Production August 2014 - 2021
Model years 2015-2021
Assembly
Japan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (Toyota Motor Kyushu); Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant)
India: Bidadi, Karnataka (2020-2021, CKD)[2][3]
Designer Nobuyuki Tomatsu (2012)[4][5][6]
Body and chassis
Platform Toyota New MC platform
Related
Toyota RAV4 (XA40)
Toyota Harrier (XU60)
Powertrain
Engine
Gasoline:
1986 cc 3ZR-FAE I4 (NX 200, Russia; ZGZ10)[7]
1998 cc 8AR-FTS turbo I4 (NX 200t/300; AGZ10/15)
Gasoline hybrid:
2494 cc 2AR-FXE I4 (NX 300h; AYZ10/15)
Electric motor
105 kW (141 hp; 143 PS) 2JM synchronous (NX 300h, front)
50 kW (67 hp; 68 PS) 2FM synchronous (NX 300h, rear)
Power output
110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) (NX 200)
175 kW (235 hp; 238 PS) (NX 200t/300)
112 kW (150 hp; 152 PS) (NX 300h, gasoline engine only); 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS) (NX 300h, combined system output)
Transmission
6-speed U661 E/F automatic (NX 200t/300)
CVT (NX 200)
eCVT (NX 300h)
Hybrid drivetrain Power-split (NX 300h)
Battery 6.5 Ah (1.6 kW·h) 244.8 V NiMH (NX 300h)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Length 4,640 mm (182.7 in)
Width 1,845 mm (72.6 in)
Height 1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Curb weight 1,710-1,850 kg (3,770-4,079 lb)
Overview
The first-generation NX was revealed at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on 20 April 2014.[8] The NX shares a small portion of parts with the Toyota RAV4 primarily related to the structure and wheelbase, while the styling, suspension parts, some engines, interior, and level of luxury and craftsmanship are unique to the Lexus.[9] The NX variants sold in the United States feature slightly altered fascias, which facilitate higher departure angles, allowing it to be identified by the US EPA as a "light truck".[10][11] US sales began in November 2014.[12] Production commenced on 8 August 2014 at Toyota Motor Kyushu's Miyata plant.[13]
Powertrains
The first-generation NX is available in three powertrains; which are designated NX 200t/300, NX 300h, and NX 200.
The NX 200t/300 is powered by a 2.0-liter 8AR-FTS turbocharged four-cylinder direct injection engine that can run on both Otto and Atkinson cycles. This engine has Lexus’ Economy with Superior Thermal Efficient Combustion (ESTEC) direct injection 4-stroke with turbo (D-4ST) fuel injection. With separate twin injectors for both direct and port injection, ESTEC D-4ST could perform high-pressure direct injection into the cylinder and conventional intake port injection, or direct cylinder injection only, according to engine speed. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, this engine produces 175 kW (235 hp; 238 PS) at 4,800-5,600 rpm and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,650-4,000 rpm.
The NX 300h is powered by a 2.5-liter 2AR-FXE engine mated to an electric motor and CVT that puts out a combined power output of 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS).
In addition, the NX 200 with a 2.0-liter 3ZR-FAE naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine producing 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) is available in the Russian market.[7]