Official Lexus NX thread
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Lexus is still not as flexible as its German rivals or even Infiniti or Acura in this case because they have a different view on the ordering system. And for North American market, let's hope ML be at least available in regular version. It is sad to see Lexus insists to compromise the amenities in F Sport model. Basically, they can't set the pricing on F Sport more expensive than regular one in North America whereas it is okay to have a expensive F Sport model elsewhere.
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Premium - 10 speakers
ML - 13 speakers
In North America (US & Canada), we also have a 6-speaker basic system in CT which does not exist in Japan.
http://lexus.jp/models/ct/comfort/au...ion/index.html
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The pursuit of F
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Lexus is still not as flexible as its German rivals or even Infiniti or Acura in this case because they have a different view on the ordering system. And for North American market, let's hope ML be at least available in regular version. It is sad to see Lexus insists to compromise the amenities in F Sport model. Basically, they can't set the pricing on F Sport more expensive than regular one in North America whereas it is okay to have a expensive F Sport model elsewhere.
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For CT, premium sound system is not the same as the ML.
Premium - 10 speakers
ML - 13 speakers
In North America (US & Canada), we also have a 6-speaker basic system in CT which does not exist in Japan.
http://lexus.jp/models/ct/comfort/au...ion/index.html
Premium - 10 speakers
ML - 13 speakers
In North America (US & Canada), we also have a 6-speaker basic system in CT which does not exist in Japan.
http://lexus.jp/models/ct/comfort/au...ion/index.html
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I noticed the same thing in that article about adjusting throttle, steering, suspension. I then also noticed the Sport S/S+ (or what appears to be from the blurry image). We may actually get this in N. America like the IS as it could be a "global" feature... we never know.
Where is the article about adjusting suspension? I couldnt find anything on google search.
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A **** on the center console adjusted throttle, transmission shifting, suspension and steering inputs to either Eco, Normal or Sport settings.
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of course, Sport could still adjust suspension... i doubt it tho... i dont really care about it anyway IMHO
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Yeah the new GLK should be coming next year with an interior similar to the well-received C-class. The competition ain't sleeping, but as I said before, I think pricing will really help this NX fly off the lots.
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BMW interiors are slowly getting better, X3 included, but they still lose me on the HVAC/Radio tiny buttons, controls and cold orange/red lighting. The NX gets my vote.
Also, no Sport S/S+ and no surprise really.
Also, no Sport S/S+ and no surprise really.
The NX 200t will feature Lexus' first turbo engine, a 2.0-liter four with VVT-iW. Yes, that W is new. It signifies advance and retard of the intake cam. At low loads and rpm it can operate as an Atkinson cycle engine for greater efficiency and lower pumping losses. At higher engine speeds and greater loads it switches to the more standard Otto cycle. Kind of cool, we think. The turbo is a twin-scroll for even more efficiency while the intercooler is an air-to-water-to-air unit. Output is said to be “over 200 hp.” It will be mated to a six-speed ECT automatic transmission which has been engineered for smooth transfer of power and seamless, linear acceleration, according to Lexus.
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Had the same reaction when I saw "8-speed". On paper, it is not competitive as German rivals (Audi, BMW, MB, etc) have at least 7-speed in their similarly sized CUVs. It would be interesting to see how the transmission performs in real life.