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Today Lexus released the pricing for its all-new NX CUV. Below are the details:

NX 200t FWD: $35,405
NX 200t AWD: $36,805

NX 300h FWD: $40,645
NX 300h AWD: $42,235

Standard features: backup camera, power adjustable seats, NuLuxe upholstery, 17-in wheels.

Premium package ($2,670 – NX 200t; $2,890 – NX 300h): memory driver seat, heated and ventilated seats, moonroof, upgraded lightings, 18-inch wheels

Luxury package ($4,505 – NX 200t; $4,885 – NX 300h): all options in the premium package, plus: heated steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, power liftgate, leather interior, wood trim

Individual options: navigation, blind-spot monitor, pre-collision system

On sale date: Nov...

Five days earlier (May. 23), Lexus trademarked the “IS200t” name for both Europe (reg. #012902251) and Australia (reg. #1624592). This means the 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine in the current NX200t, will make its way to the Lexus compact sports sedan.

In our previous report, we forecast that the engine on the IS will be making more horsepower, reaching the 250hp mark. We will keep you updated once more information is available.

Data comes from the  Beijing auto show.

Some feature highlights:

– high rigidity body construction, laser-screw welding and body adhesive techniques are used;
– FSport model has special suspension configurations;
– LED lighting;
– Mobile device wireless charging tray;
– G sensor and boost meter display available

Generic specifications:

Wheelbase: 104.7
Length: 182.3 in
Width: 72.6 in
Height: 64.8
Front track: 62.2 (225/65R17 tire); 61.8 (235/60R18 tire)
Rear track: 62.2 (225/65R17 tire); 61.8 (235/60R18 tire)
6-speed automatic transmission

Lexus NX200t Engine: 235hp, 258 lb-ft torque@4,000 RPM
Lexus NX300h Engine: total system ouput 194hp

The 2...

We all know there will be a new 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine debuts together with the upcoming 2015 Lexus NX.

There is more information coming from AutoWeek today. Here are the summary and a little bit of our analysis.

– This engine will also work similar to the RC-F’s V8, the way the valvetrain design will use the Atkinson cycle to improve fuel efficiency during low load situation, and switch back to the normal Otto cycle under heavier acceleration requirements. Lexus named this valve technology to be “VVT-iW”

– It is the first time the hybrid cycle mode (Atkinson <=> Otto cycle) paired with the turbo application

– We estimate the compression ratio for this engine will b...

As expected, now you are able to see there are huge amount of the Lexus NX official photo flooding the internet. Of course we will not put those amount of images to flood our website. Before showing you some of our selected NX images, let me provide you some specification information first.

– Three models: NX200 (naturally aspirated 2.0L 4-cylinder engine), NX200t (turbo 2.0L  4-cylinder engine) and NX300h (2.5L naturally aspirated Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine + hybrid powertrain). Here is the image of the 2.0L Turbo engine:

– US market will only has the NX200t and NX300h

– FWD or AWD

– NX200t engine output will be around 220 to 230hp; but another source told us it ...