Lexus NX: first official pictures and information

Lexus NX - premiere in the premium SUV segment will debut at the Beijing Motor Show, scheduled on April 20. The concept is inspired heavily by the same name, presented last fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

In addition, being the first model in this segment for the Lexus, the new NX marks another first, with the first turbocharged engine ever offered petrol for the Japanese automaker. That engine equips him NX 200t on offer including a hybrid and an aspirated engine of 2.0 liters. The first official pictures are presented by Lexus and the F-Sport version of NX.

The basic version of Lexus NX will be equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter. The next engine range will be the first in the history of Otto supercharged Lexus which will be called NX 200t and turbo is a development of entry-level motorization. Peak NX range is 300h, which is the version of NX Hybrid, the hybrid system that we have used those from Lexus, although the internal combustion diesel engine that is part of it has not yet been disclosed. Lexus offers both front-wheel-drive versions of NX's and four wheels drive versions.

The Japanese SUV's are presented with many interesting gadgets. We included charging system cordless phones, display head-up display, system monitoring blind spots, a system of measuring and displaying the G forces, a new generation of multifunctional display systems are a new camera system forming Panoramic View Monitor and the new Lexus Remote Touch Interface, that brings in addition a touchpad (touch panel) for controlling the multimedia system.

As for the interior, this dashboard has an interesting design that complements the exterior, while steering refers more to a sports model, not an SUV. The Japanese have focused on obtaining the highest level of ergonomics with intuitive controls. NX's complete technical specifications will be revealed with the launch of the Beijing Auto Show.