The 2022 Lexus NX shows up to give the high-end crossover a brand-new generation, and there are some big modifications for the model. Among them, the car manufacturers much-maligned infotainment system is gone, and theres now a big touchscreen. Production begins in the 3rd quarter of 2021, and Lexus is revealing pricing closer to that time.
A Fresh Appearance
The outside styling has a developed appearance from the existing Lexus NX. Rather, there are now bold “LEXUS” letters across the back. The taillights also cover the complete width of the automobile, too.
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Inside, theres the overhauled infotainment tech that the company calls Lexus Interface. Other tech in the cabin consists of a 7.0-inch high-definition screen in the instrument cluster and an optional 10-inch head-up screen.
Heated front seats are now standard, and theres an option for a heated rear bench. The upholstery is offered in Black, Black with Rich Cream, Palomino, and Rioja Red NuLuxe. The trim options consist of Black Open Pore wood and Black Prism with a three-dimensional fractal pattern. A panoramic moonroof is available that has openings for the front and rear passengers.
Engines
The 2022 NX provides 4 powertrains. The base variation is the NX 250 that has a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder making 203 horsepower (151 kilowatts) and 184 pound-feet (250 Newton-meters). It runs through an eight-speed automatic and can be found in front- and all-wheel-drive designs. The FWD variation takes 8.2 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) and 8.6 seconds to strike that speed for the AWD design.
Theres likewise the NX 350 that features a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 275 hp (205 kW) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm). It likewise uses an 8-speed automated and gets to 60 miles per hour in 6.8 seconds.
Theres the NX 350h with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and an electrical motor on each axle if you d choose a hybrid. It makes 239 hp (178 kW) and can reach 60 miles per hour in 7.2 seconds. The approximated fuel economy is 36 miles per gallon.
The 2022 Lexus NX arrives to provide the luxury crossover a new generation, and there are some big modifications for the model. The outside styling has an evolved look from the existing Lexus NX. The base variation is the NX 250 that has a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder making 203 horsepower (151 kilowatts) and 184 pound-feet (250 Newton-meters). If you d choose a hybrid, then theres the NX 350h with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and an electric motor on each axle. The NX 450h+ comes requirement with a 3.3-kilowatt on-board charger.
Theres the new plug-in hybrid NX 450h+. Lexus isnt using full specs for this powertrain. It utilizes the exact same 2.5-liter four-cylinder as the NX350h, and Lexus claims theres an “EV output comparable to a 2.0-liter engine.” The sprint to 60 miles per hour is approximated at 6.0 seconds, and the variety solely on electric power ought to be around 36 miles (58 kilometers).
The NX 450h+ comes standard with a 3.3-kilowatt on-board charger. It takes 4.5 hours on 240-volt power to recharge the crossover. The optional 6.6-kW Expedited Onboard Charger cuts this time to 2.5 hours.
It includes an adaptive suspension and rides on 20-inch gloss black wheels. The front and rear bumpers have a more aggressive look and the fender trim is body color.
Safety Tech
The brand-new NX has the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 suite of support tech. This has all of the functions from the previous variation plus some brand-new systems. These consist of threat avoidance emergency guide help that can make mild braking and guiding corrections to prevent a crash.
Theres likewise left turn car detection and pedestrian detection on both sides of the car that can automatically brake to avert them. The Pre-Collision System can now find an approaching automobile and trigger the automated emergency braking.
The updated radar cruise control has curve speed management that maintains the speed and positioning with traffic while likewise dealing with corners securely
