DxnTxn

Just noticed this in latest issue of Car and Driver and also on cars.com. I wonder what effect this will have on 2017 pricing? Has anyone confirmed any other changes?

jer

I would think that the statement that FWD has been discontinued is in error. Around here that is about all they sell.

tresmith00

Lexus seems to bill the NX as the "performance" SUV of the lineup and since the AWD version is faster it makes sense to just sell that version.

dchar

That would be an interesting move for Lexus...especially since it would increase the base price by about $2000 (at least $1400 for AWD and price increase of at least $500 for Lexus Safety System Plus, which will be standard across the range). It wouldn't change anything fuel economy wise since the NX is FWD most of the time and becomes AWD when it loses traction, which is plus, but it wouldn't make the NX a "performance" SUV. Having AWD would be pretty much useless for most owners here in SoCal since we don't get treacherous weather here and most owners just use it for driving around town.

tresmith00

The AWD of the NX is set up to kick in whenever the car needs extra grip and that includes under heavy acceleration. That's why the AWD version is faster (even though it's heavier).

dchar

That may be true, but I doubt most people will notice the 0.2 seconds difference for 0-60 times.

mcomer

It seems odd that Lexus just began building the RX F-Sport which has been AWD only
up till now as either FWD or AWD starting in 2017.

DxnTxn

Maybe I should make up my mind about buying sooner and get a '16 instead of waiting for a '17 with likely significant price increases. I've looked here and other places and don't have a good feel for how much AWD helps with torque steer, which would be about the only reason I'd want it.

How long before the selection of '16s starts dwindling?

corradoMR2

I'm skeptical since the FWD model accounts for a significant sales portion of the NX, though I don't have the figures...

Well, in Canada, AWD is the only available option (same with the RX), but we have longer periods of snow/inclement weather throughout the year.

mcomer

The truth shall set us free... The NX300h Hybrid will be only available as
an All Wheel Drive for 2017, the NX300h Hybrid FWD has been discontinued.
The MSRP of the 2017 NX300h has been reduced $1590 from 2016 to $39,720!

The 2017 NX200t Turbo FWD is alive and well at $35,085, up $120 and the
2017 NX200t Turbo AWD is now $36,485 also up only $120.

DxnTxn

Thank you, that's good news! Where did you find this?

Azld

I didn't even realize that they had an FWD NX300h. The RAV4 version only comes in a AWD if you want the Hybrid.

mcomer

It was published today

tresmith00

Wow the NX300H has become a much better deal.

TechNut

The September Car and Driver had a new car review and they too noted the FWD NX was gone for 2017. They did not make a distinction between the Turbo and Hybrid drivetrains. Definitely some misinformation floating around on this subject.