2.0 liter turbocharged engine smooth and powerful.
EVOLUTION Lexus in the production of the new model is translated through an intuitive design and futuristic. Lexus is trying to look different.
Ingredients had attracted the attention of consumers. Impossible to ignore and nobody will label the SUV (sport utility vehicle) Japanese luxury it as boring. That's for sure.
Lexus NX maturing process took five years for which the period of study for a year and the rest is used to explore the details. According to chief engineer, Takeaki Kato 2015 is the ideal time to introduce NX.
The project, which started in 2009 it takes a long time because NX uses the engine and the new platform.
However, NX actually have DNA Toyota RAV4 in terms of the platform but it displays a radical design and engineering its own specifics. In fact, if we look at the list of technologies introduced NX also more forward.
Just me discuss about the development of NX. Test-drive model I received is NX200t F Sport with all-wheel drive (AWD). Upon receiving the keys of the UMW Toyota Motor pm Monday, I immediately drove around Shah Alam NX.
My first impression when it is in remarkably comfortable cabin. Chairs with red upholstery leather finish body hugging tightly and gently.
Review the whole cabin while tapping and caressing hand in every detail of the dashboard and door pleasant enough with bottled soft and luxurious details featured Lexus. Even the smallest details are taken into account.
This is because when my eyes tertoleh on the edge of the center console, I look Lexus screw with carved words in his head. One feature that may not be appreciated. But Lexus does not take lightly about it.
The front and rear of the cabin is more spacious than expected when compared with NX compact exterior. However, the low roof line behind not able to offer such space in the Audi Q5 or BMW X3.
But there is a decent amount of leg room. Better yet, the floor is almost flat. Means a passenger sitting in the middle of the rear bench will feel comfortable.
Elsewhere in the cabin, you will find plenty of useful storage, including several large space on the edge of the door, glovebox and a covered space between the front seats.
And thanks to the electric parking brake that provides a large space to put a pair of cups in the center console.
In addition, Lexus chose not control buttons and touch screen display. It's a great compliment! You will find a 7-inch screen that serves a variety of typical Lexus information. It is controlled via the new touch pad that Remote Touch Interface (RTI).
RTI latest features that replace the mouse style before. Actually, this touch pad controls almost put me into anger management therapy.
When using RTI, I need to see the display screen on the dashboard and get right with finger movements on the touchpad. If the finger is too dry, the arrows will definitely misses on the icon you want pressed and the results will not be better.
Actually, the process takes time to adapt. But with a little vibration response helps the search process.
In addition, Mark Levinson entertainment system with 14 speakers (for F sport) and audio quality offered very accomodating to listen to the concept of theater.
Soft sound of the speakers made me enjoy music with soul without feeling pressured to be in heavy traffic congestion.
That feels not want to get out of the vehicle when playing your favorite MP3 songs featured.
Performance
Now comes the question of performance. Actually there are also things difficult for driving NX 200t. Before I explain, you should know that this is the first Lexus model in the history of the use of the turbocharger.
Equipped engine 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 235hp and 258Nm of torque put the NX-line with the Audi Q5 and BMW X3.
6-speed automatic transmission drives the front wheels with its intuitive manual and pedal shifter exchange.
I test-drive vehicle also comes with a choice of Dynamic Torque Control AWD system which he sent up half the engine power to the rear wheels and also apply special Setjalok front differential to reduce the chance of the presence of torque steer.
Some sensors also send data to smart software that will choose the correct gear and gear based on the pattern of decline in Eco mode, Normal or Sport.
That is why during the NX drive in the city, I felt a soft smooth power delivery without jerking. NX also adjust the rate responsive behavior by the driver that takes into account vehicle speed, throttle position and angle of the steering wheel.
Lexus may have more through the powertrain. Through my experience it works well but not perfect. In normal driving conditions, the engine proved responsive, and on a hilly street NX 200t highlight sports character.
However, when pressing the throttle to take advantage of the empty space in traffic, while decreasing power transmission in gear sometimes delayed.
However, when the throttle is pressed hard on the highway engines provide the responsive power and handling are given quite comfortable. Even the SUV was also taken with the right angle and the existence of body roll at a moderate level.
F-Sport version comes with improved suspension settings that set absorbent sport with 30-step phase damping force control for smooth and precise handling. Just one comment about the NX I was raised an unpleasant feeling.
Fairly soft suspension tuning makes NX 200t F Sport feel too fancy and too high to implement a performance-oriented driving missions. Sometimes machinery like lulled without damping the best when driven in the city. However, once driving on the highway began its life suspension.
The rest of the driving experience is something mixed. Despite a comfortable ride on the highway, the suspension felt soft around the city while the light control delivers very little feedback.
Lexus NX also do not have the patience and grip as its competitors.
NX presence graced the luxury compact SUV buyers who are tired of the status quo. New design plus the latest features and more forward than its competitors to work with the aim of tempting consumers who have not been interested woo Lexus products.
Specification
NX 200t Lexus F-Sport
Engine: 2.0L twin-scroll turbocharger
Maximum power: 235hp @ 4,800-5,600rpm
Maximum torque: 350Nm @ 1,650-4,000rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 7.1 seconds
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Safety features: 8 SRS airbags, ABS, BA, traction control, vehicle stability control, hill-start assist, BSM, rear cross traffic alert
Price: RM362,432 (including GST)
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