Are you CERTAIN about that list? It varies, marginally, from the prior list as it was to have been the LUXURY package rather than the PREMIUM package that was to have been the configuration. This might save some coin but it would mean loosing a number of things like heated & cooled front seats and if so then it would not match up well to the ES hybrid configuration so could we ask you to recheck your facts?

The base 200t starts at the aforementioned $40,950 while the top-trimmed 200t F SPORT Series 2 reaches all the way up to $53,050 (full detailed pricing below). Expect to pay a fair bit more for the 300h, with prices starting at $58,850.

The NX 200t Premium Package (MSRP starting at $44,400) adds an impressive list of desirable luxury features. These include: a heated steering wheel on a powered tilting/telescoping column; 18” aluminum alloy wheels; heated and ventilated front seats with a driver’s seat memory system; a power back door; the world’s largest power sliding moon roof in its segment; auto-dimming side view mirrors linked to the seat memory system; and more.

The NX 200t Luxury Package (MSRP starting at $49,950) enhances the NX with luxury and refinement. In addition to the features in the Premium Package, this model features: A 10-speaker audio system; an advanced voice-activated navigation system with the Lexus Remote Touch interface; rain-sensing wipers; LED high-beams; the auto-levelling headlamp system; clearance and back-up sensors; the Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert systems; woodgrain interior trim; and leather seating.

The NX 200t Executive Package (MSRP starting at $52,750) creates a luxury compact SUV with impressive technology. In addition to all features in the Luxury Package, this model features: the Wireless Charging Tray for personal electronics; Head-up Display; Lane Keeping Assist; Pre-Collision System; Dynamic Radar Cruise Control; Automatic High Beams; Power switches for rear seat remote release on the dash and in the cargo area; and unique 18” alloy wheels.

The NX 200t F SPORT Series 1 (MSRP starting at $50,350) introduces unique Lexus F SPORT performance and styling features. It builds on the Premium Package, adding: a sport-tuned suspension; steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters; a G-force meter; and aluminum sport pedals with rubber inserts. It also adds several F SPORT signature details – including seats, LED fog lamps, 18” alloy wheels, front grille, shift ****, scuff plates, and badging. Other features in this package include: a 10-speaker audio system; the Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert systems; clearance and back-up sensors; a voice-activated navigation system with the Lexus Remote Touch interface; rain-sensing wipers; LED high beams; and the auto-levelling headlamp system.

The NX 200t F SPORT Series 2 (MSRP starting at $53,050) combines performance and technology. Building on the F SPORT Series 1 package, this model is enhanced with the Lexus Adaptive Variable Suspension system. It also features: Wireless Charging Tray for personal electronics; Head-up Display; Lane Keeping Assist; Pre-Collision System; Dynamic Radar Cruise Control; and Automatic High Beams.

The 2015 Lexus NX 300h (MSRP starting at $58,850) The NX 300h – starts with a fully-equipped luxury hybrid compact SUV.

Additional handling and control technologies deliver confident driving. These include Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Hill-start Assist Control, and Dynamic Torque Control. A three-setting Drive Mode Select System (Sport – Normal – Eco) modifies vehicle responsiveness to emphasize sportiness or efficiency while electric power steering provides quick and accurate responsiveness.

Disc brakes are ventilated up front, and enhanced with an Electronically Controlled Brake System, Antilock Braking System, Brake Assist, and Electronic Brake-force Distribution technologies, plus an electric parking brake.

The NX 300h is standard equipped with many comfort, convenience and luxury features. These include: dual-zone automatic climate control; eight-way power adjustable heated and ventilated front seats clad in leather; a driver’s seat memory system; a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with power switches for remote release on the dashboard and in the cargo area; a Head-up Display; a back-up camera; a voice-activated navigation system with the Lexus Remote Touch interface; power windows with auto up/down function on all windows and rear privacy glass; a 10-speaker Lexus Display Audio system with Bluetooth connectivity, USB audio input and steering wheel-mounted controls; a TFT multi-information display; eight; 7” VGA Centre Multi Display; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift ****; interior woodgrain trim; cruise control; the Smart Key System with Push Button Start; illuminated door handle with keyhole-less design; a power back door; the Wireless Charging Tray for personal electronics; clearance and backup sensors; dynamic radar cruise control; airbags; an onboard first aid kit; a direct tire pressure monitoring system; 18” aluminum alloy wheels with locks; the Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert systems; Lane Keeping Assist; Pre-Collision System; power adjustable exterior mirrors linked to the driver’s seat memory system; a power tilting/sliding moon roof; roof mounted spoiler; variable intermittent rain-sensing wipers; L-shaped LED lighting including high- and low-beam headlamps, clearance lamps, fog lamps, brake lamps and daytime running lights; the automatic high-beam system; the auto leveling headlamp system; and more.