2022 Lexus NX: Available as first plug-in hybrid
02-26-21, 04:18 AM
#76
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02-26-21, 04:19 PM
#78
Im going to guess its a marketing decision, just as when they did the 200t to 300t just to match the C300/330i. Now, Mercedes is using the 350 nomenclature for their turbo 4. I wouldn't be surprised if the 3 series will be renamed the 335 soon. But it is likely that the 4 cyl option will be called the NX300, so because the hybrid is "extra" it has to move up by 50.
02-26-21, 04:22 PM
#79
We were talking about the NX450h+, the plug-in hybrid. The extra "150" is due to the much larger motor-generator and traction battery that comprises the electric part of the hybrid system. On the Rav4 Prime the extra power is available even if you never plug it in.
As for the renaming of the NX300h to NX350h, we'll have to see whether the change in nomenclature is also do to a larger motor generator/battery, or if it's simply a marketing decision.
As for the renaming of the NX300h to NX350h, we'll have to see whether the change in nomenclature is also do to a larger motor generator/battery, or if it's simply a marketing decision.
No one knows that a +150 in the number means plug-in.
02-26-21, 04:33 PM
#80
Been waiting and dying to see this. Not sure why they opted to redesign and then carry over the previous generation mirrors instead of using the new style already on the ES, LS and IS. Toyota/Lexus always seems to roll out the new mirror styles in stages
02-26-21, 06:38 PM
#81
Speaks French in Russian
WHere did I say they copied Tesla? Smh. Minimalist interior design, a design trend that Tesla popularized. There are other interpretations of minimalism without directly copying what Tesla has done. This in my opinion is Toyotas version of a minimalist interior. Mercedes has there interpretation as seen in the new sedans. Two oversized screens, a couple tuning ***** maybe, and a sea of flat plastic. They are following the general minimalist trend, not copying Tesla's interpretation of it. They are all simple, basic interiors by design.
Last edited by GFerg; 02-26-21 at 07:05 PM.
02-27-21, 12:47 PM
#82
Lexus Champion
Im going to guess its a marketing decision, just as when they did the 200t to 300t just to match the C300/330i. Now, Mercedes is using the 350 nomenclature for their turbo 4. I wouldn't be surprised if the 3 series will be renamed the 335 soon. But it is likely that the 4 cyl option will be called the NX300, so because the hybrid is "extra" it has to move up by 50.
02-27-21, 01:46 PM
#83
Lexus Fanatic
What you are suggesting of downsizing the numbers, I think it would be terrible idea to down size the numbers. The numbers going up make more sense. The engine displacement thing with naming is a bit outdated...IMO
02-27-21, 05:21 PM
#84
Lexus Fanatic
Literally every manufacturer has decoupled the model number from the displacement. Can't blame Lexus for doing the same.
My S560 has a 4 liter V8, for instance.
My S560 has a 4 liter V8, for instance.
02-28-21, 03:08 AM
#85
at least displacement has a meaning. Random numbers don’t.
02-28-21, 06:00 AM
#86
Lexus Fanatic
It would be so odd if it was now called a S400....I think the new S580 numbers are referencing the past heritage.
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02-28-21, 06:38 AM
#87
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With regards to numbers, the change happened over a decade ago when manufacturers introduced small turbo engines to replace larger NA engines. Over the last few decades, customers were conditioned to pay more for a higher trim. For example, IS 350 > IS 250. With smaller engines, that may not be appreciated. Who would pay more for a LS 350TT than a LS 460?
02-28-21, 09:23 AM
#88
I'm mostly good with the interior, although that little bit of the center console side padding that comes up under the center screen looks off to me. The exterior looks fine, although I wish they'd retained something similar to the rear wheel bulge on the current model; that was one of the few things that visually distinguished the outgoing NX from other small Japanese SUVs. Still....I like it, and if they get the non-hybrid HP up anywhere close to 300 I'm buying.
02-28-21, 10:05 AM
#89
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