Toyota's reputation and sales in China are good, but its high-end brand Lexus has been tepid. In terms of quality, Lexus is absolutely outstanding in the same level, but the domestic luxury market has been dominated by the BBA, and Lexus and other luxury brands can only be relegated to the second line. In order to make Lexus stand out in the sports market, Toyota can be said to have worked hard.
In 2019, Toyota established the "Shimoyama" technology center in Aichi Prefecture to develop a new generation of products, and the Toyota Lexus NX became the first model built by the Shimoyama Technology Center. What surprises can this "model" product created by Toyota's new technology platform bring us? Today we will take a look at it together.
The NX is the youngest of the Lexus family, and it has only been introduced for two generations so far. The new Lexus NX is available in a total of 3 versions, 8 models, and the manufacturer's guidance price is 318,800 to 548,800 yuan.
In terms of power, the new Lexus NX has two kinds of power, the fuel version of the model is equipped with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine, with an 8-speed automatic transmission, a maximum horsepower of 205 horsepower, a peak torque of 241 Nm, a maximum speed of 200 km/h, and an acceleration time of 8.7 seconds per 100 km/h.
The hybrid model also uses this 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine, and is equipped with a 134-kilowatt electric motor, the vehicle's combined output is 192 horsepower, and the top speed can reach 200 kilometers per hour.
Compared with the previous generation, the biggest change of the new Lexus NX is that it abandons the "chicken rib" 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine, and the whole series is equipped with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine, which improves the power performance and acceleration performance of the vehicle. This makes it more popular with consumers than the previous generation, especially the younger generation.
The new generation of Lexus NX has not only made great changes in dynamic performance, but also greatly adjusted the details of the appearance, and the sports genes are more obvious.
The 2022 Lexus NX medium mesh still adopts a spindle design, but the details are obviously different from the old models, and the new car is centered on the Lexus logo, gradually spreading around, showing a radial effect. The radiating part of the surface adopts an "L" shape design, which further presents the sporty feeling of the vehicle. The interior of the headlights on both sides is also equipped with an "L" element, and when the daytime running lights are lit, the front face reflects a very strong sense of sharpness.
The lines on the side of the body are very simple, and the surface of the panel also borrows the "L" element. Stainless steel hemming has been added under the side skirt to enhance the protection of the body. The rear is very hierarchical, and the tandem taillights divide the rear into upper and lower parts. The rear is wrapped in black plastic, and the rear row is concealed to make the entire rear look very clean.
The replacement Lexus NX uses an 18-inch rim, and the models with more than 20-inch rims use a 20-inch rim, which also brings a lot of tension visually.
Overall, Toyota's efforts in the new generation of Lexus are reflected in the power and appearance of the vehicle. Lexus NX highlights the sports gene while inheriting the Lexus tradition, so that people can remember after a test drive, which is written by Lexus.
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