Second-gen Lexus NX Set For India Launch On March 9
The new NX will be sold in a single base-spec NX 350h variant
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Lexus is already accepting bookings for the second-gen model.
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It is based on the TNGA-K platform, same as that of the Toyota RAV4.
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Sports a sharper design language and sleeker LED lighting.
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Features include a powered tailgate, multi-zone climate control, and ADAS.
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To be powered by a 2.5-litre petrol unit with an electric motor.
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Likely to be priced from Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards.
Lexus will launch the second-gen NX on March 9 in India. The luxury compact SUV, whose bookings have been underway, will be available in only the base-spec NX 350h variant.
The second-gen model shares its underpinnings (TNGA-K platform) with the Toyota RAV4. Here’s how it compares to its previous generation in terms of dimensions:
| Dimension |
First-gen NX |
Second-gen NX (new) |
Difference |
| Length |
4,640mm |
4,660mm |
+20mm |
| Width |
1845mm |
1,865mm |
+20mm |
| Height |
1635mm |
1,640mm |
+5mm |
| Wheelbase |
2,660mm |
2,690mm |
+30mm |
While the carmaker hasn’t tinkered with the overall silhouette of the SUV, it has given the new NX a host of cosmetic upgrades including sharper and sleeker LED headlight and taillight clusters. Inside, it gets a larger 14-inch touchscreen, an optional heads-up display, and leather upholstery.
Features on board include a digital driver’s display, multi-zone climate control, 64-colour ambient lighting, a powered tailgate, and panoramic sunroof. Lexus will also offer it with a 10-speaker music system, power adjustable and ventilated front seats, and even Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
The new LX will be powered by a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, coupled with an electric motor, cumulatively producing 239PS. Lexus could offer it with both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive options, but only with an automatic transmission. As per the carmaker, it’ll be able to go 55km in electric-only mode.
We expect the Lexus SUV to be priced from Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. The 2022 NX will renew its rivalry with the BMW X3, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
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