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A few days ago, we photographed the just-launched 2024 Lexus NX 350h front-wheel drive SKYACTIV version model at a Lexus dealership, with a price of 355,800 yuan, which can be regarded as the mid-range version of the 2024 Lexus NX. Based on the car's market positioning, its main competitors are the Cadillac XT5/XT4, Infiniti QX50 and Lincoln Navigator.
The 2024 Lexus NX cancels the NX260 Creator Edition, NX350h Creator Edition/Pioneer Edition/F SPORT models, and adds the NX350 4WD Creation Edition and 4WD OVERTRAIL Creation Edition, compared with the old model, the starting price of the NX260 series models remains unchanged, and the maximum selling price is reduced by 50,000 yuan, and the starting price of the NX350h series models remains unchanged, and the maximum selling price is reduced by 128,000 yuan. In terms of configuration, the NX260 Chuangyue Edition/NX350h Chuangyue Edition/NX400h+ Changyue Edition is equipped with an upgraded 14-inch central touch screen as standard, and the NX260 Chuangyue Edition/NX350h Chuangyue Edition provides a Chuangxiang package, including a panoramic sunroof, roof rack, front seat ventilation, driver's seat memory, black crystal multi-dimensional trim, 64-color cabin atmosphere lighting and on-board ETC.
As a regular annual facelift model, the exterior design of the 2024 Lexus NX has not changed in any way, and the iconic light cluster shape and spindle grille styling have also been continued, and the 350h front-wheel drive Transactiv version is painted with a more conventional supersonic quartz white paint, equipped with 18-inch rims, and the tire specification is 235/60 R18.
The 350h front-wheel drive Chuangchi version model is the entry-level version of the 2024 Lexus NX hybrid model, which is 32,000 yuan cheaper than the 350h front-wheel drive Chuangyue version model, and lacks a single sunroof, front seat adjustment, lumbar support for the main driver's seat, front seat heating, 14-inch central control screen and front fog lights.
It can be seen that the overall configuration of the 350h front-wheel drive Chuangchi version of the model is not high, and the comfort configuration that is more common in this price range is missing, if the budget is limited but the fuel economy brought by the hybrid is pursued, then the 350h front-wheel drive Chuangchi version of the model is also worth considering, if the demand for hybrid power is not strong, then in the case of a limited budget, in fact, the 260 front-wheel drive Chuangyue version (priced at 318,800 yuan) equipped with a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine is more cost-effective.
E-CVT continuously variable transmission
In terms of power, the Lexus NX offers three power sets to choose from. The NX 260 is equipped with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 149 kW and a peak torque of 240 Nm, mated to an 8-speed automatic manual transmission, while the NX 350h is equipped with a 2.5-liter diesel-electric hybrid system with a combined maximum power of 179 kW and is mated to an E-CVT continuously variable transmission. The NX 400h+ is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system with a combined maximum power of 195 kW and an all-electric range of 73 km (Chang Ling) and 76 km (Chang Yue) in WLTC mode.
The NX 350h is equipped with a 2.5-liter diesel-electric hybrid system
The 2024 Lexus NX has been upgraded to readjust the shock absorbers to increase the stiffness of the shock springs, and the stiffness of the rear stabilizer bar has been moderately reduced.