For Lexus, the 200 car series equipped with a 2.0L natural suction machine is the most complained about by the melon eaters. Such as "ES200 can not run Su Bingtian" and other stems, I believe you have also heard. However, the so-called muffled voice to make a fortune and be scolded fiercely does not mean that it cannot be sold fiercely. Although the power is extremely weak, there is no doubt that the 200 series is the most powerful model among Lexus' many products.
However, with the official launch of the NX at the Guangzhou Auto Show, Lexus did not provide it with an NX 200 model, priced at 318,800, and the lowest leading-drive Chuangchi version was already a 2.5L machine start. That's right, those "200 legends" are suddenly far away from those potential NX consumers.
The picture shows the old NX 200 Front Line Edition
Perhaps not many people will care about this small detail. Because this NX 260 precursor Chuangchi version is 16600 yuan more expensive than the old NX 200 minimum model. Don't look less at this 10,000 fast, the new model in addition to the upgraded power system, the configuration has become more abundant, such as LSS+, front and rear parking radar, keyless entry, LCD dashboard, with navigation system and larger size can also touch the central control screen, adaptive headlights, etc. are not the old model, even the number of speakers is more than the old model.
Therefore, consumers really don't have to care about this small detail, like this brand also want to buy this level of SUV, NX260 minimum match, rush to finish. But you may have the same bold idea as you can buy a buyer: Since you can make the NX 260 sell at this price, wouldn't it be wonderful to have another NX 200?
Although Lexus does not have similar plans in the mainland market for the time being, they have brought a new generation of NX 200 in Taiwan.
The picture shows the new generation of NX Taiwan region conference
Take a look at its configuration. The NX 200 for the Taiwan market is available in both elite and deluxe versions. Among them, the configuration of the elite version is basically the same as that of the NX 260 precursor Chuangchi version in the mainland market, and the difference is mainly reflected in the details, such as the Taiwan version provides leather seats, while the mainland version is made of fabric and is not equipped with heating function, on the contrary, the mainland version has a sound system with 10 speakers, while the Taiwan version only has 8 speakers. If you choose the NX 200 Deluxe Edition, the main functions of power seats with waist support and power tailgate have been added, and there is no obvious change.
The picture shows the M20A engine, which is installed on many Lexus/Toyota models
As for the power part, the Taiwanese version of the NX 200 is equipped with a M20A-FKS 2.0L engine with an output of 173ps/6600rpm and a peak torque of 208Nm/4400-4900rpm. Although as a set of naturally aspirated machines, the data performance is not bad, but it is inevitable that it will be a little insufficient to look at the NX 200, which weighs close to 1.7 tons. In terms of gearbox, the engine matches the Direct-CVT that can simulate 10 gears and has a starting gear, referring to the experience of buying and buying Jun's past test drive of the same powertrain model, it can indeed improve the problem of starting meat more effectively, but after the starting stage, the overall performance can be called "plain and indifferent is true".
Looking at the price again, the lowest price of the Taiwan version of the NX 200 is NT$1.66 million, which is 380,000 yuan according to the exchange rate before the deadline, of course, this price is not without any reference (if you refer to the Taiwan market, this is actually a fairly competitive starting price). But we may wish to boldly predict that if the mainland market offers NX 200, under the premise of retaining the same configuration of the NX 260 precursor Chuangchi Edition, will its price have the opportunity to drop to less than 300,000?
Yes, the ideal is often beautiful, after all, for many consumers who pursue luxury brands, power performance is only secondary, and being able to buy an imported car with a good configuration at a lower price is the focus. However, from the perspective of some consumers who pursue cost performance, if Lexus introduces the NX 200, it does not seem to have any practical significance, because the mainland market has launched a Lingfang/Weisa with overlapping positioning.
As a model also based on the GA-K platform, Lingfang/Weisa is positioned higher than the RAV4. It is a product that emphasizes the sense of luxury / premium, taking Lingfang as an example, its price is stuck in the range of 21.18-29.78 million. Priced at 255,800, the Lingfang 2.0L model is equipped with a flagship version, which is equipped with a panoramic sunroof, electric tailgate, steering wheel heating, 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel, power leather seat with memory function, front seat heating/ventilation, 12.3-inch central control screen, JBL audio, induction wipers and other equipment. Isn't that more than the entry-level version of NX Incense?
Then from the manufacturer's point of view, as the entire Toyota family's product line becomes more and more abundant, boldly abandoning the NX 200 that may be more extensive, it is a good way to avoid the same room, and the current price of the NX 260 car series is almost the same as the old NX 200, I believe consumers are still willing to buy it.