Lexus NX Hybrid 300h F-Sport – Try your Strada
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Lexus NX Hybrid 300h F-Sport Road Test
Lexus' mid-size SUV has a custom look and a lot of technology, but it doesn't appeal to sporty driving.
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The Lexus NX F-Sport has an aggressive, individual look and a high level of comfort. You drive well in town and relaxed driving, but the CVT transmission and soft suspension don't work for fun driving: if that's what you're looking for, look elsewhere. The consumption is good if you drive “correctly”, otherwise it is easy to get away from the data declared by the House. The price is high, but the equipment is really complete, especially in the F-Sport version.
Luxurious, sporty, but green at heart. AND Lexus NX 300h Hybrid, the mid-range SUV of the luxury brand Toyota... Its hybrid powertrain generates almost 200 CVbut in the city and at a leisurely pace, you can drive with zero emissions and without wasting a single drop of gasoline.
The Lexus NX is definitely catchy: sharp lines, big mouth, bad headlights. Even more in our version of the F-Sport, which boasts a honeycomb grille and new parts.
In Italy, it is only sold in the 300h version, that is, the hybrid version with the engine. four-cylinder 2,5 liters connected two electric motors, one of the two is located on the rear axle and allows four-wheel drive. This is a classic hybrid, like Toyota, so without an outlet, speaker or socket: the battery is recharged when braking or driving.
CITY
"Comfort" is the motto. Shock absorbers are soft, and that's it Lexus NX, encourages you to drive quietly. From light and gear steering to Automatic transmission variatorhaving a slight scooter effect. If desired, there is also a manual mode with paddle shifters, but imitating gears is not very good. When removed from the accelerator pedal, the arrow of the movement indicator (there is no revolution counter in ECO mode) remains in an area suitable for maintaining low engine power and allowing quiet movements and low fuel consumption. In the city, when driving recklessly, the real average is 14-15 km / l, but if you can use the battery a lot, you can also 18 km / l Swhen sport mode is selected, the screen changes and a tachometer appears. The response to the right pedal becomes faster, but we are still far from sporting behavior.
IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
Behind the wheel Lexus NX you need to calibrate and enter logic hybrid enginethat is, pressing the accelerator pedal allowing the vehicle to glide and braking smoothly to activate the energy regenerator. Thus, the NX runs quietly and smoothly. Between corners, it is not very maneuverable: the steering is light and reduced, and the car's weight is fully felt. However, the trimmer holds the roll pretty well, slightly less stride. But NX, despite its appearance, this is not a sports utility vehicle... The data speaks for one thing 0-100 km / h in 9,1 seconds и 180 km / h maximum speedcertainly not impressive numbers.
шосе
On long journeys Lexus NX turns out to be very convenient. The seat is great and not fatiguing, and all the security systems "look after" you, helping you to relax.
Il the engine at 130 km / h also runs at low revs, and the rustle, given the height of the car, is suppressed.
LIFE ON BOARD
в la Lexus NX are well maintained interiors e quality materials. The interior is modern and thoughtful: the large screen of the infotainment system is controlled via a touchpad in the central tunnel - a touch of originality. Even if, frankly, you have to "tinker" a little to figure it out.
Some keys and buttons are a little out of place too, if not retro-styled, but overall the interiors are well presented.
We come to the chapter on space trunk really generous: 555 liters, which becomes 1.600 liters folding the seats. There is also plenty of legroom in the back, but for the head it can be a problem for taller ones.
PRICE AND EXPENSES
Il price of Lexus Nx luxury car: the F-Sport version starts with 58.750 euro, and in the standard i parking sensors with a rear view camera, systems wireless phone charger, leather upholstery F- Sports с 8-way seats и Cruise control with automatic emergency braking. Plus, Lexus has a three-year warranty.
The company claims that it averages 5,3 km on the combined cycle, but in reality this is difficult to achieve. In everyday driving, it is closer to 7-8 l / 100 km.
SECURITY
There is also no shortage of more advanced devices which make driving safer, such as cruise control with radar and automatic emergency braking. Lane Keeping Alert and Fatigue Sensor.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
DIMENSIONS
| Length | 463 см |
| width | 185 см |
| height | 165 см |
| the weight | 1860 kg |
| Trunk | 555 - 1650 liters |
TECHNOLOGY
| engine | 4-cylinder petrol + two electric modules |
| bias | 2494 см |
| broadcast | Stepless automatic variator |
| Potenza | 197 CV |
| couple | 206 Nm |
WORKING
| 0-100 km / h | 9,1 seconds |
| Velocità Massima | 180 km / h |
| consumption | 5,3 l / 100km |
| emissions | 123 g / km Co2 |
| price | 58.750 euros (F-Sport) |
