Tech to love in a Lexus NX 300

When the Lexus NX was first introduced globally in 2014, it offered crossover luxury vehicle customers exactly what they had long been looking for: a stylish and spacious compact with exciting driving dynamics and excellent fuel efficiency.

But not even Lexus could have predicted its worldwide success, because in a sense it looked a little different.

“Even if it can’t be immediately seen, an acute attention to detail, such as the way the stitching of materials create a subtle pattern, can be felt spiritually to make a difference to the customer. That is the essence of the Takumi way that elevates the entire construction of a Lexus,” said Takeaki Kato, the chief engineer of the NX. IT HAS THE TECH

For its being able to make a vehicle perform more efficiently the, Lexus NX 300 is definitely ahead of its class.

For starters, the new NX’s headlamps come with triple projectors that are similar to those equipped on the LC, imparting the car with a sportier look.

The rear end of the new NX has also received styling touches to help match the sportiness of the front. The lower rear bumper cover now involves elements of the grill’s spindle motif, and has been broadened to enhance the vehicle’s wide stance and low-center-of-gravity look.

The interior of the new NX has been slightly reworked to exude a sportier nature and a more luxurious feel, with enhanced hightech control interfaces. The first thing you’re bound to notice is the larger display on the center dashboard.

Nearly all the controls and switches inside the new NX, including the drive mode selector, shift knob and door handles, now have a metallic satin finish, enhancing the premium look and feel of the cabin. On the center console, the remote touch interface pad has been enlarged and redesigned for easier operation, and the palm rest has been reshaped for maximum wrist comfort. The wireless charger tray has also grown in size to accommodate larger smart phones. In addition, the USB ports have been more optimally positioned in the center console, and their amperage has been increased for faster charging. The analog clock features a cleaner, simpler design than before with an outer ring that’s more pronounced. It has also been slightly enlarged for better readability and now includes satellite control.

Of course not to go unnoticed is that the NX adds the convenience of a footoperated rear hatch that can be used when the user’s hands or arms are full, such as when carrying goods. Placing or kicking up one of your feet toward a sensor beneath the rear-bumper cover opens or closes the electrically-actuated rear hatch.

The NX 300 is backed by a powerful and fuel-efficient turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 offering customers class-leading power and fuel economy. A THING OF BEAUTY

While the NX’s performance will essentially stays the same, significant improvements have been made to the vehicle’s suspension tuning to enhance ride and handling. The springs, stabilizer bars and bushings have been retuned for improved turn-in response and steady-state cornering. But the biggest new change to the NX’s chassis is the Adaptive Variable Suspension for enhanced control and overall handling stability.

“For the new NX, we made bold refinements to the design, elevated its performance, and added new features to enhance its comfort and convenience,” said Kato. “The new NX still possesses the same elements that have made it popular in the past – a sharp design, everyday convenience and driving pleasure that will satisfy all enthusiasts – but the vehicle as a whole has evolved dramatically, as you’re bound to see and feel when you first experience it.”

There is nothing more exciting than a SUV that runs fast and where every tech movement is felt, experienced and is just beautiful. It’s driving made more fun.