Lexus Malaysia launched particulars and native specs of the second-generation NX final week, and we’re now bringing you a full gallery of the mid-size premium SUV in its high NX 350 F Sport variant. Priced at RM389,888, the NX 350 F Sport is one in every of two variants of the NX provided, with the opposite being the NX 250 Luxurious that retails at RM370,888.
These are on-the-road costs with out insurance coverage, inclusive of gross sales tax, which implies that deliveries will solely happen after June 30 this yr. The order books for the NX have been open since April, with every buy being accompanied by a five-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee.
The NX 350 F Sport is powered by a T24A-FTS 2.4 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that places out 275 hp at 6,000 rpm and 430 Nm of torque from 1,700 to three,600 rpm. Along with a Direct Shift eight-speed computerized transmission and an electronically managed full-time all-wheel drive system, it takes simply seven seconds to get from 0-100 km/h and can hit a high pace of 250 km/h.
By comparability, the NX 250 Luxurious options an A25A-FKS 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated 4 banger with 204 hp at 6,600 rpm and 243 Nm from 4,000 to five,000 rpm. It too comes with an eight-speed auto and all-wheel drive (Dynamic Torque Management), however the energy deficit means it wants 9.1 seconds to do the century dash – the highest pace is equivalent.
Other than extra energy, the F Sport variant additionally comes with an Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) system and a minimum of 5 drive modes, specifically Regular, Eco, Sport S, Sport S+ and Customized – the Luxurious solely will get Regular, Eco and Sport.
Visually, the F Sport stands out because of the interlocking L motif for the spindle grille mesh (Luxurious will get a U-mesh design as a substitute), a entrance bumper edge, body-coloured wheel arches, F Sport emblems on the entrance wings in addition to a grille body, wing mirror caps and roof rails painted black.
Normal equipment for the NX 350 F Sport consists of 20-inch gloss black alloy wheels (with 235/50 profile tyres), three-beam LED projector headlamps; LED DRLs, entrance fog lamps, taillights and cornering lamps; auto fold wing mirrors with heating and reminiscence capabilities which might be additionally reverse-linked and electrochromic on the motive force’s aspect; auto wipers; a powered tailgate with hands-free operate; and keyless entry with push begin (with extra Lexus Key Card).
Contained in the overhauled inside, you’ll discover F Sport Darkish Spin Aluminium trim, a power-adjustable multi-function steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster in addition to dual-zone local weather management with rear vents, mud/pollen filter, nanoe ion generator and the Lexus Local weather Concierge.
The checklist goes on to incorporate a 64-colour ambient lighting system, a 14-inch infotainment touchscreen with with Android Auto and wi-fi Apple CarPlay, a 10-speaker Lexus Premium Audio sound system, F Sport aluminium pedals and eight-way powered entrance seats with reminiscence operate, air flow and two-way lumbar help for the motive force.
By way of color choices, the outside is on the market in 9 hues, with White Nova Glass Flake and Warmth Blue Distinction Layering being unique to the F Sport, which additionally will get a Flare Pink or Black inside (the headliner can be black). The NX’s different cabin themes are Hazel, Darkish Rose and a special Black (gray headliner).
All variants of the NX include the Lexus Security System+ suite, which features a Entrance Pre-Collision System (PCS), Dynamic Radar Cruise Management (DRCC) with Cease & Go Perform, Lane Retaining System (with Lane Tracing Help and Lane Departure Alert) and Adaptive Excessive-beam System (AHS).
These go on high of different options like Energetic Cornering Help (ACA), Downhill Help Management (DAC), blind spot monitor (BSM), rear cross visitors alert (RCTA), a panoramic view monitor (PVM), seven airbags and the standard array of passive techniques (ABS, EBD, BA, VSC and traction management).
