Lexus has announced prices for the all-new NX will start from £29,495 and rise to £42,995. It is the Japanese manufacturers first crack at the mid-size SV market, currently dominated by the likes of the Audi Q5 and BMW X3. The NX will arrive in showrooms in October, with order books now open.
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From launch only the NX 300h will be offered fitted with a 195bhp hybrid powertrain, featuring the familiar 2.5-litre petrol engine and electric motor. If you opt for the all-wheel drive model, an additional electric motor will be fitted to power the rear wheels. Lexus is claiming economy at 54.3mpg and 120g/km of CO2.
In March, Lexus will add an NX 200t to the range. It will be the first model from the brand to feature the new 235bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine but will only be available in F sport trim and with all-wheel drive. Pricing for the NX 200t will be announced later this year.
Lexus NX: five trim levels, S to Premier and F Sport
Five trim options made up of S, SE, Luxury, F sport and Premier will also be offered. Entry-level S (£29,495) features kit such as 17-inch alloys, LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, DAB radio, media display with remote touch controller and an eight-speaker audio system.
Opt for SE trim (£31,495) and AWD will be fitted as conventional along with larger 18-inch alloys, auto wipers, heated seats and integrated roof rails. more premium luxury specification (£34,495) adds privacy glass, vehicle parking sensors, LED fog lamps and keyless entry.
F sport models (£36,995) receive two-tone 18-inch alloys, F sport suspension and dampers, electrically adjusted steering column, power tailgate and wireless smartphone charger. On top of all that, range topping Premier spec (£42,995) adds head-up display, 360-degree panoramic view, lane keep assist, driver’s seat memory position and heated steering wheel.
Lexus Navigation is available as an option (£995) on all S, SE, luxury and F sport models, with the more sophisticated Lexus premium Navigation system (£1,995) additionally offered for F sport variants.