Lexus LF-NX Turbo Debuts at Tokyo Show

November 1st, 2013 by Dan Strong
A new turbocharged version of Lexus LF-NX concept car will be revealed at the 2013 Tokyo motor show, it has been announced.



A new turbocharged version of Lexus LF-NX concept car will be revealed at the 2013 Tokyo motor show, it has been announced.
Powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, the new turbo model is based on the LF-NX concept car first shown at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show.

The concept cuts a lean profile with its compact, sharp body lines and large tyres that broadcast its SUV qualities. In the cabin it maintains Lexus’s reputation for exploiting user-friendly advanced technologies with a Remote Touch Interface controller with a new touchpad function.



The LF-NX is 4,640mm long, 1,870mm wide and 1,620mm high, with a 2,700mm wheelbase. It will take its place at the Tokyo show (20 November to 1 December) in a Lexus line-up of environmentally efficient models that combine distinctive design, cutting edge features and engaging driving quality.


Stay tuned…
Lexus will host a press conference at Tokyo motor show at 8:45am local time (00:45am GMT) on 20 November. The event will also be broadcast in a live webstream on this blog.

 

maybe they will show power numbers?

 

Me too. It will probably be between 240-300 hp. Lets start placing bets

 

if it looks close to that concept, it won't sell, except for mad max re-runs.

but i don't think it will be very close to the concept, much more toned down.

could be great!!!

 

220hp maybe? this will be same powerplant going into Toyota's as it is FWD, so maybe without D4S.

 

I'll take the under. I agree with spwolf's number. ~220

 

i would rather it be smaller turbo that spools faster and not big turbo with 300hp... lets remember this is replacement for 2.5l V6 in Lexus lineup... so it could be as low as 200hp really, just with a lot more torque... and 220-230 in Lexus application, which also makes sense.

It would be more reliable and more response... then you could chip it if you want to 300hp :-)

 

Can't wait for this thing!

 

I hope it makes it to production looking tough and for people with a pulse.

 

I read some rumors a while ago expecting as much as 250hp. I think that's a bit high, and would rather see something like 220 hp and 260lb-ft of torque, but with 31+MPG in CUV form.

 

2 reveals this week

I love that rear exhaust

Oh man, can't decide between this or the RC.

 

^Both! NX for daily/commuting, RC for weekends

 

I wish I could have both!

 

how will 2.0t get hybrid consumption? Thats not possible :-).

I dont see a way for 220hp turbo to get better consumption than NA 2.5l. If you meant average, which is 28 mpg for Rav4 as you know.

To make a better paper mpg, they would have to use small <1.6l turbo engine.

Or they could combine atkinson cycle with turbo but thats not going to give us 220hp then.

In any case, there is no magic with turbo's and consumption. So far nobody has invented it. This means that it will get better mpg than V6 engine but no way it can get better mpg than modern 4cly without a turbo as turbo cars run lower compression.

 

Turbo indicator..



This is the kind of quality I'm talking about. Everything with a L badge should be close to this.



My future Batmobile?!