2017 Lexus NX300h variants explained

24^th Nov 2017 7:00 am

Smallest SUV offering from Lexus comes in two variants that share the 197hp, 2.5-litre, petrol-hybrid engine.

Lexus has brought its smallest SUV offering to India – the NX300h – although the carmaker has yet to reveal its official prices. Estimated to begin at Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom), the hybrid SUV is available in two variants – Luxury and F-Sport. The latter differentiates itself with small external changes like a different front bumper and grille.

The NX300h is powered by a petrol-hybrid combination with a total output of 197hp and 210Nm of torque. The NX300h sports three electric motors – one powering the front wheels, one powering the rear and a third that is employed as an engine starter and battery pack recharger – making it an all-wheel drive SUV. The system is mated to an E-CVT gearbox.

The Japanese luxury brand offers a total of 12 exterior finishes and 11 interior trims on the NX300h. The two variants also get a few styling differences to set them apart. Here’s a list of all the equipment that comes with this Mercedes GLC rival:

Luxury

LED headlamps, tail-lamps, cornering lamps, fog lamps, daytime running lights and indicators
Electric folding and adjustable body-coloured wing mirrors with memory and heaters (black-coloured on the F-Sport)
Panoramic sunroof
18-inch alloy wheels
Leather-wrapped gear lever, knob, steering wheel and upholstery
Automatic day/night inside rear view mirror
Electric 60:40 split-folding rear seats (manual on the F-Sport)
Adjustable seat headrests
Eight-way electrically adjustable front seats with memory
Ventilated front and rear seats (Ventilated front seats on the F-Sport)
Full-size spare
Keyless entry
Electric tailgate with kick sensor
Cruise control
Drive mode selector (Eco, Normal, Sports, Sports+)
10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Mark Levinson audio system and 14 speakers
Rake and reach adjustable steering
Automatic climate control
Front and rear parking sensors
360-degree camera
Anti-theft system
ABS with stability control and hill start assist
Speed-sensitive door locks
Three-point seatbelts in the front and rear
Eight airbags
Heads-up display
Engine sound generator via speakers (F-Sport only)
Aluminium pedals (F-Sport only)