First Drive: 2015 Lexus NX 200t
#31
Lexus Test Driver
I am just a bit surprised as to Lexus' reasoning to develop a new turbo 4cyl only to offer less HP than the competition that has had similar motors out for several years?? Then the 6 spd tranny.......hmmm.
Late to the party and yet outmatched by the competition. Not quite sure I understand it. Probably why I don't own a car company
Late to the party and yet outmatched by the competition. Not quite sure I understand it. Probably why I don't own a car company
Most of the 2L 4 banger turbo's are around that 7 second mark. I drove a fusion 2.0 ecoboost which has a bit more power but still around that 7 second mark. (6.8/6.9 i think they put it at). Plus its a 2 ton car (3940 gas -4200 Hybrid). Im sure if you can trim enough weight, it can get better 0-60 numbers.
#32
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The BMW X3 2.0t is at the head of the class for performance and class competitive in fuel efficiency right now. That might change as new or updated entries hit the market.
When shopping In this segment a while back I really did like the smooth linear V6's in the RDX and GLK.
When shopping In this segment a while back I really did like the smooth linear V6's in the RDX and GLK.
#33
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Like all japanese automakers, im sure Lexus has something up their sleeves for better cars. I was a little disappointed to hear 235hp at 17psi though. I was just reading Ford released the specs for their Mustang EcoBoost engine specs and its 305hp at 15psi, and the ATS 2.0 puts out 270 at 12-15psi. That took me by surprise
#34
Lexus Test Driver
I too, see no resemblance to the Rav-4.
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#36
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#37
I am just a bit surprised as to Lexus' reasoning to develop a new turbo 4cyl only to offer less HP than the competition that has had similar motors out for several years?? Then the 6 spd tranny.......hmmm.
Late to the party and yet outmatched by the competition. Not quite sure I understand it. Probably why I don't own a car company
Late to the party and yet outmatched by the competition. Not quite sure I understand it. Probably why I don't own a car company
#39
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very nice interior. exterior and drive train don't do much for me. drive train is probably 'ok' but nothing special. the 2.0 engine size works to fit in with tax rates and other regulations around the world. would be really nice if a v6 were available though.
#40
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#41
Quite possibly thats just the start, with larger turbines pushing more hp, but this is likely going to be the sweetspot of the engine.
#42
Toyota/Lexus, outside of the Prius, has never been huge on first to market, or being top of the market. Internal restrictions make it pretty difficult to push the envelope. Tons of manufacturing capability constraints and reliability metrics. While some of these are good, many are also somewhat outdated or no longer apply. Toyota/Lexus is usually a fast follower... but.. not fast. So just a follower. Internally they even say themselves, that they're never ones to really do things fast or first.
#44
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what's latest on u.s. availability?