To showcase its first PHEV vehicle, Lexus took the NX 450h, lifted it, and added a custom matte bronze paint with offroad wheels. The result speaks for itself. Not only does the PHEV Offroad concept look capable of tackling the Continental Divide, but the overall appearance just works. It won’t lure anybody out of their LX, but it’s nice to know Lexus is thinking about the future of offroading. Hopefully, Lexus is also thinking about producing that lifted NX… Or adding that bronze color to its paint options soon.
Mark Webb is fascinated by anything automotive and particularly loves cars that are unusual or have a good story. He's owned a variety of cars from 60's muscle, Japanese imports, and oddities like a VW Thing and Porsche 924. After 20 years in the automotive and tech industries, he's a walking encyclopedia of car info and is always on the lookout for his next project or a good road trip.
Where do you go for answers when you have a Lexus with a gorgeous leather interior but are not sure about how to maintain that luxurious look? The "Club Lexus" forums, of course.