Lexus and culture icon will.i.am have teamed up to
create a one-off, special-edition of the all-new Lexus NX crossover. Complete
with a wide-body kit, 22-inch wheels, and loads of interior adornments, the
team debuted the crossover at September 24, 2014 as part of the Paris Fashion
Week.
The standard 2015 Lexus NX 200T F Sport takes on a
new look thanks to the extra-wide fenders from the wide-body kit. A lowered
suspension helps those 22-inch wheels fit nicely under the bodywork that’s
coated in monochrome, matte Pearl White paint. The white hue is offset by the
black panoramic glass roof and orange brake calipers.
The monochrome color scheme continues inside the
customized NX. The leather seats get will.i.am treatment with his “willpower”
logo embroidered on the seatbacks. Will.i.am pumped up the audio system, going
with a 10-speaker setup from Pioneer. A unique camera system employs four
180-degree, wide-angle cameras that capture videos and photos in panoramic
form. The images are then transferable to a smart device via Bluetooth. Other
bespoke touches include a unique steering wheel and brushed aluminum floor
mats.
Lexus and will.i.am left the NX 200T F Sport’s
drivetrain alone. That means it still utilizes Lexus’ all-new, 2.0-liter,
turbocharged four-cylinder. With an innovative turbo-on-head design, turbo lag
is nearly eliminated. That helps the engine produce 235 horsepower at 5,600 rpm
and 258 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm.
