Lexus India The second-gen NX 350h is set to launch in the Indian market on March 9. booking for premium SUV were opened in January this year and are still running. Ahead of its launch, here are five key things that you need to know about the upcoming Lexus NX 350h SUV. Just have a look.
powertrain
The Lexus NX 350h will be powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that will be mated to an electric motor that will together produce 244 hp of power. The engine is mated to a six-stage E-CVT gearbox. The upcoming SUV gets front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive options. In electric mode, the NX 350h is likely to offer a range of 55 km.
exterior
The new NX 350h gets a sharper look, with single-piece headlamps and all-new LED tail-lamps attached to the light bar. Also, the SUV is expected to come with a bigger hood and new bumpers.
interior
On the inside, the 2022 Lexus NX 350h gets new design updates, including a 14-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (9-inch touchscreen on the lower-spec variant), heads-up display, a panoramic sunroof and Multimedia audio system. Other notable features include leather upholstery, wireless charging, electric front seats, auto headlamps and wipers and premium sound surround speakers.
safety features
In terms of safety, the SUV gets 360-degree parking camera, front and rear parking sensors, ABS, ESC, EBD, airbags and traction control. The exact details of the equipment list will be unveiled at the time of launch.
their rivals
When launched, the Lexus NX 350h will take on the BMW X3, Volvo XC60, Audi Q5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
The luxury SUV will be available in three variants – Exclusive, Luxury and F-Sport. In terms of pricing, the new NX 350h is likely to be priced above Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). With the introduction of the hybrid electric powertrain, the Lexus NX 350h is all set to add more appeal to Lexus’ India line-up.
powertrain
The Lexus NX 350h will be powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that will be mated to an electric motor that will together produce 244 hp of power. The engine is mated to a six-stage E-CVT gearbox. The upcoming SUV gets front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive options. In electric mode, the NX 350h is likely to offer a range of 55 km.
exterior
The new NX 350h gets a sharper look, with single-piece headlamps and all-new LED tail-lamps attached to the light bar. Also, the SUV is expected to come with a bigger hood and new bumpers.
interior
On the inside, the 2022 Lexus NX 350h gets new design updates, including a 14-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (9-inch touchscreen on the lower-spec variant), heads-up display, a panoramic sunroof and Multimedia audio system. Other notable features include leather upholstery, wireless charging, electric front seats, auto headlamps and wipers and premium sound surround speakers.
safety features
In terms of safety, the SUV gets 360-degree parking camera, front and rear parking sensors, ABS, ESC, EBD, airbags and traction control. The exact details of the equipment list will be unveiled at the time of launch.
their rivals
When launched, the Lexus NX 350h will take on the BMW X3, Volvo XC60, Audi Q5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
The luxury SUV will be available in three variants – Exclusive, Luxury and F-Sport. In terms of pricing, the new NX 350h is likely to be priced above Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). With the introduction of the hybrid electric powertrain, the Lexus NX 350h is all set to add more appeal to Lexus’ India line-up.