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sold by

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, a luxury division of

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. Introduced in late 2014, it is positioned between the

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UX and the

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RX. The NX was proven to be well-received, as it was a sales success. It was the best-selling Lexus model in Europe, and the best-selling luxury car in Russia. According to Lexus, the name "NX" stands for "Nimble Crossover". __TOC__

First generation (AZ10; 2014)

Overview

The first-generation NX was revealed at the

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on 20 April 2014. The NX shares a small portion of parts with the

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primarily related to the structure and wheelbase, while the styling, suspension parts, some engines, interior, and level of luxury and craftsmanship are unique to the Lexus. The NX variants sold in the United States feature slightly altered fascias, which facilitate higher departure angles, allowing it to be identified by the

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as a "light truck". US sales began in November 2014. Production commenced on 8 August 2014 at

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's Miyata plant.

Powertrains

The first-generation NX is available in three powertrains; which are designated NX 200t/300, NX 300h, and NX 200. The NX 200t/300 is powered by a 2.0-liter '' 8AR-FTS'' turbocharged four-cylinder direct injection engine that can run on both Otto and

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s. This engine has Lexus’ Economy with Superior Thermal Efficient Combustion (ESTEC) direct injection 4-stroke with turbo (D-4ST) fuel injection. With separate twin injectors for both direct and port injection, ESTEC D-4ST could perform high-pressure direct injection into the cylinder and conventional intake port injection, or direct cylinder injection only, according to engine speed. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, this engine produces at 4,800–5,600 rpm and at 1,650–4,000 rpm. The NX 300h is powered by a 2.5-liter '' 2AR-FXE'' engine mated to an electric motor and CVT that puts out a combined power output of . In addition, the NX 200 with a 2.0-liter '' 3ZR-FAE'' naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine producing is available in the Russian market.

Gallery

;Pre-facelift File:Lexus NX 200t 2015 (rear).jpg, NX 200t (AGZ10) File:2014 Lexus NX 300h (AYZ15R) F Sport wagon (2015-07-09) 01.jpg, NX 300h F Sport AWD (AYZ15) File:2014 Lexus NX 300h (AYZ15R) F Sport wagon (2015-07-09) 02.jpg, NX 300h F Sport AWD (AYZ15) ;Facelift File:2017 Lexus NX 300h Luxury CVT 2.5 Front.jpg, NX 300h Luxury (AYZ10) File:2017 Lexus NX 300h Luxury CVT 2.5 Rear.jpg, NX 300h Luxury (AYZ10) File:2018 Lexus NX 300 2.8L front 3.24.19.jpg, NX 300 with US-specific front bumper (AGZ10) File:2018 Lexus NX 300 2.8L rear 3.24.19.jpg, NX 300 (AGZ10) File:Lexus NX 300 (AGZ10) IMG 4878.jpg, NX 300 F Sport (AGZ10) File:Lexus NX300h F SPORT (DAA-AYZ10-AWXLB) rear.jpg, NX 300h F Sport (AYZ10) File:2021 Lexus NX 300h Business Edition Krakow.jpg, Interior

Second generation (AZ20; 2021)

The second-generation NX was revealed on 11 June 2021, which is built on the GA-K platform. Six trims were introduced, consisting of three gasoline trims and three hybrid trims – the NX 200, NX 250 (NX 260 in China), NX 350, NX 350h, NX 400h+, and NX 450h+. Most of the powertrains are shared with the XA50 series Toyota RAV4. The 2.4-liter '' T24A-FTS'' turbocharged four-cylinder engine was introduced for the NX 350, producing and of torque. The NX 450h+ was also introduced as the first

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in Lexus' lineup and shares the same powertrain as the RAV4 PHV.

Gallery

File:Lexus NX 450h+ (AAZH26) 1X7A6042.jpg, NX 450h+ (AAZH26) File:Lexus NX 350 (TAZA25) 1X7A0305.jpg, NX 350 F Sport (TAZA25) File:Lexus NX 450h+ (AAZH26) IMG 6336.jpg, NX 450h+ F Sport (AAZH26) File:Lexus NX 350h F SPORT 2WD (6AA-AAZH20-AWXLB(F)) interior.jpg, Interior

Safety

The 2022 NX was awarded the "Top Safety Pick +" by the

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Sales

In its first full year of sales the NX sold over 43,000 units in the US. It was also successful in Europe where it sold over 28,000 in its first full year of sales, of which more than 17,000 were hybrids. This made it Lexus's best selling model in Europe. Its success was also strong in Russia, where in its first full year of sales it was the best selling luxury vehicle.

References

External links

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