Lexus has showcased the 2018 Lexus NX 300 at the
2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The 2018 Lexus NX 300 gets a refreshed front fascia.
The upper portion of the grille and the front bumpers are redesigned to blend
into the hood and front doors fluidly.
The SUV gets AHS-equipped headlamps and
triple projectors that are similar to those equipped on the LC luxury coupe.
The lower rear bumper cover now involves elements of the grille’s spindle motif
and has been broadened to enhance the vehicle’s width. The rear features
refreshed tail lights and bumper-integrated chrome-tipped exhaust.
The sporty variant, the NX F Sport gets black front
grille, exclusive alloy wheels and interior with Naguri aluminium
ornamentation. It also gets separate readouts for turbo boost and G forces for
the HUD display. The interior includes a larger 10.3-inch display and a bigger
wireless charger tray. The HVAC control panel now features a small section of
buttons for easy operation. The switches are finished in metallic satin. The
electrically actuated rear hatch can be operated by foot as well. Additionally,
there is a switch on the rear console for the passengers to set the air
conditioner temperature.
Powering the 2018 Lexus NX 300 is a 2.0 litre inline
four cylinder turbocharged engine that makes 235 PS of power, and 349 Nm of
torque at 1,650-4,000 rpm. The engine pairs with a 6-speed automatic
transmission. The NX 300h gets a 2.5-liter inline-4 combined with a pair of electric
motors at the rear. The combined output is at 194 PS and the claimed combined
efficiency is 13.1 km/l. These specifications are for the US market where Lexus
has released details.
On the safety front, the SUV is equipped with Lexus
Safety System +, which integrates active safety technologies such as the
Pre-Collision System (PCS); Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System; Lane Departure
Alert (LDA) and Automatic High Beam (AHB). It is also equipped with Intelligent
Clearance Sonar (ICS).
