In fashion, equals to A The car And and Lexus It is the pieces that bring Japanese designer Isey Miyake, comfort, sophisticated and discretion. These are some automotive brand values Japanese sourceThe same group Toyota.
The latest experiment of the brand, the SUV Premium NX 450h+Strengthens these features and falls at the key moment of the brand that is trying to grow in the Brazilian market, but consistently. In 2023, Lexus sold 854 cars here. Last year, there were 1101.
For this year, it is estimated that 1500 units sold. Lexus’s bestseller NX 350H is responsible for selling almost half of Brazil. The car that comes now belongs to the same family, but with more motorization and good finish.
Omotenashi and Japanese host
It is therefore a major experiment for Lexus, loaded with expectation. The display is now made for the selection group of media vehicles Casual examinationBrand, Omotashi and Traditional Japanese hospitality.
The day before its release, guest journalists stayed at the Soho House in Sao Paulo, and the new Exclusive Club also had a hotel. The next morning, early, who presented all the specialties of the car, the head of the brand in Brazil, Nancy Cerapino. Another respect for guests in the best Japanese.
Later, in a way to leave the house of Soho, we have a way along the inside of the car, along the Fernao Dias Highway, but also many curves. After an open meal, the time to go back to drive NX 450h+again, caught the attention of interesting drivers around.
Lexus’s new luxury SUV is coming to play the market with BMW X3 and Volvo XC60s, at a very competitive price for this category, from 457,990 in a single version. “Lexus emerged as a more premium selection for Toyota customer in 1989. But we have noticed migrants from other high -end brands,” said Serapio.
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Linear accelerations and soft gear shifts
Let’s go to the car. NX accelerates from 0 to 100 km per hour in 450h+ 6.3 seconds and provides 55 km of autonomy in 100% electric mode. According to the brand, the combustion engine is 2.5 liters in four cylinders with 187 horsepower and 23.6 kg of torque. The set has two electric motors, one in the front axle, 182 hp and 27 kgFM, and the other with 54 hp and 12.1 kgFM.
The steering experience is accurate and safe, thanks to the electronic controlled consultant traction system, which adjusts the use of various conditions and the torque distribution between the powder for driving styles. The transmission ensures more linear acceleration and quick and soft gear exchanges and contributes to greater fuel consumption capacity.
The model is an average of 14.5 km per liter in the city and 12.7 km per liter on hybrid mode. Already a car and road in electric mode is 36.1 and 29.6 km respectively.
Tajuna concept in interior design
The car combines sports and sophisticated design. On the front, highlight the traditional spindle grill grill and the full LED LED lighting system. Eight colors are available: Sonic White, Titanium Gray, Chrome Gray, Graphite Black, Moss Green, Heavenly Blue, Bronze and Red. The internal lighting allows 14 different combinations of inspiration from the background and nature.
Lexus cars bring the most practical to driving: buttons. Directions are designed to facilitate the driver’s experience. Head-up display in Windsheild is a virtually mandatory feature at this car level.
The interior design depends on the concept of Tajuna, which is concentrated on the man. The ventilation system provides heating to all owners in front of seats. Power adjustments allow 12 driver positions and 8 per passenger.
Respect for client in the Japanese tradition
The Lexus Safety System 3.0 brings many active security technology to help the driver, along with the output and range change system, the system, the high adaptive headlight, the blind speed alert, the cruise speed control, and other features.
Portable charger for the brand customer and provides a WEG wallbox that can completely reload the vehicle in just 2 hours and 45 minutes. And a novelty: up to 10 years or 200 thousand kilometers for all vehicles made from 2020, including semi -new models.
This is an unprecedented act in the premium category in Brazil. To enjoy the warranty extension, the Lexus model 2020/2020 owner, less than 200 thousand kilometers (for individuals) or 100,000 km (for legal entities), after the end of 5 years of preliminary warranty, the vehicle should be adjusted in the official dealership for the maintenance plan. Respect for the customer in the best Japanese tradition.