The NX is not the most experienced car series in the Lexus brand, but since its introduction in 2014, it has become a model widely sought after by "Thunder Car Fans" with its elegant temperament, outstanding appearance, and classical and avant-garde style.
As the opening of the next chapter of Lexus, the new generation of NX was officially launched at the Guangzhou Auto Show not long ago, and rode the surging wave of electrification to bring Lexus's first plug-in hybrid model, with a full range of evolved product value and ingenuity to create a delicate texture, bringing users the dual satisfaction of luxury experience and emotional care.
The new generation of NX pays more attention to the polishing of details, and is more focused on improving the actual user experience of consumers, and seeing subtleties in detail. The new powertrain, coupled with the oriental aesthetic design and modern technology configuration as always, redefines "elegance" in a Lexus way.
A variety of power options to meet the diversified needs of users
The new generation of NX provides users with three different power options of plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gasoline, and the three powertrains complement each other, each with its own advantages in the diversified car environment in the Chinese market, which can meet the diverse needs of users.
In terms of power level, the new generation of NX has been comprehensively improved.
It is worth mentioning that the power level of the new NX 260 has surpassed the previous generation of NX 300h, even without the addition of an electric motor, the output power of the 2.5L naturally aspirated engine used by the new NX 260 has reached 151kW, which is 6kW higher than the previous generation of NX 300h models equipped with electric motors, which can fully meet daily use.
If you still can't satisfy your driving desires, the new NX 350h hybrid is undoubtedly a more suitable choice. With the efficient synergy of the motor and the engine, the system can give full play to the dynamic characteristics of different drive systems, so that it has a maximum output of 179 kW. As the flagship of the family, the NX 400h+ plug-in hybrid model has a maximum power output of 195kW, which is properly entering the "power threshold" of performance cars.
In addition to the overall improvement of power, Lexus' deep technical accumulation in the field of hybrids is also the most dazzling "shining point" of the new generation of NX models.
As Lexus' first plug-in hybrid model, the new NX 400h+ has a pure electric range of 76km (WLTC standard), which can fully meet the needs of daily short-distance travel. The comprehensive fuel consumption can be as low as 1.47L/100km, and even in the case of feeding, the comprehensive fuel consumption can be as low as 5.21L/100km, which can also be said to be "outstanding" in the same level of competitors of luxury brands.
As always, "oriental aesthetics"
In people's impressions, the beautiful and soothing body design has always been the "inherent label" of Lexus, and the new generation of NX is no exception. Based on the new design language, the new generation of NX skillfully combines the body surface with the edges and corners of the body, and adopts a higher dimensional expression method. The most intuitive feeling is that from different angles, there are different body postures.
Behind the exquisite and elegant profile, Lexus TAKUMI craftsmen use exquisite handmade techniques to polish the stamping die in a thousandth of a millimeter, giving the designer's exquisite painting and giving a flexible life.
What is even more impressive is its brand philosophy of integration. Lexus brings a new view of luxury to the automotive industry, that is, "luxury with temperature".
It's not just talk, it provides a mobility solution that allows people and the environment, cars and life, design and practicality to coexist.
Inside the car, the new Tazuna rein concept cockpit design is also full of appeal, following the principle of "hands on the steering wheel, eyes on the road", allowing the driver to better focus on the control, bringing a more intuitive and sensual driving experience.
In order to allow the driver to focus more on the forward view, the new generation NX is equipped with a head-up display HUD and a steering wheel button operation tracer function, the steering wheel control button is connected to the head-up display HUD, and the functions and operations can be intuitively reflected on the HUD display, improving convenience and safety.
Imagine that whether it is a traffic jam in the city or a long-distance highway, the driver only needs to stare at the road in front of him, and with the help of the head-up display HUD, he can get all the relevant information. With your hands on the steering wheel and the touch of your fingers operating the keys, you can know what you're doing in the head-up display. Motorists can feel this sense of freedom and control anytime, anywhere.
With the blessing of intelligent technology, people and vehicles are integrated
The new generation of NX introduces a new generation of multimedia systems, equipped with more humanized configurations, UI interface, control have been greatly improved, to meet the user's desire for fast, intuitive in-vehicle connection.
In addition, the system also provides a new intelligent voice assistant function, users can wake up the voice assistant through the wake word "Hello, Lexus", to achieve air conditioning, music and other functions of control.
The new generation of NX also introduces Apple Carplay for the first time, and is compatible with Baidu CarLife, allowing users to enjoy a more intuitive and convenient human-computer interaction experience through mobile phone wireless interconnection.
The new generation of NX not only sincerely equipped with the new generation of Lexus intelligent safety system LSS+ 3.0, including pre-collision safety system PCS, adaptive cruise control system ACC, lane departure warning system LDA, pre-judgment active driver assistance system PDA, road sign recognition assistance system RSA, etc., but also provide auxiliary lane change function LCA, forward traffic crossing warning system FCTA, parallel blind spot monitor BSM, reversing side rear blind spot warning system RCTA, A series of auxiliary safety configurations such as the Safe Get-Off Assist System SEA provide a full range of safety protection for motorists.
There are also many features that cannot be rendered by a regular configuration list. For example, the door handles inside and outside the e-latch intelligent electronic control door are equipped with an electronic control system, equipped with a keyless entry function, and the electronic switch on the inside of the handle can be easily opened to achieve "one-step" simple operation and enhance the sense of ceremony when using the car. At the same time, the intelligent electronic control door can also work in conjunction with the safe car access auxiliary function SEA, if the vehicle is detected behind, the system judges that driving or getting off the car has the risk of collision, the indicator light of the exterior mirror will light up, issuing a warning to the driver; if the driver tries to open the door, the system will automatically abort the opening operation, and remind the driver and occupants by buzzer sound alarm, external rearview mirror indicator flashing, instrument visual alarm and voice warning until the vehicle is safely passed.
Although such designs are not "daily necessities", the accumulation of bits and pieces will eventually bring about a "qualitative change" of the use experience, and further interpret the value of "luxury with temperature".
Since its inception in 1989, Lexus has been providing elegant brand empowerment, with cars changing and hearts in the same heart.
The new generation of NX models that have just been launched clearly inherit this brand spirit perfectly, continue to maintain a timeless elegance, and defend this refinement. As Li Hui, executive deputy general manager of Lexus China, said: "Life is like a banquet, and your demeanor must be calm. The new generation of NX hopes to accompany friends in the journey of life, to see the elegance of the heart, to meet a new chapter of life. ”
This elegance will certainly be able to retain the purity from 1989 for users in this impetuous and monotonous society, and accompany more users to explore their hearts.