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"Shot" turned out exactly in target: medium-sized crossover Lexus NX Premium Class, which appeared in 2014, won the audience and now hits sales records (especially outside the ocean) thanks to a carefully verified balance of original appearance and pleasant ways. Three years after the start of his release, the engineers and designers had a difficult task: how to improve the model and at the same time not to spoil the porridge by oil?

Actually, therefore, changes in the new year of 2017 notice not clear, "oil" was added by pharmaceutical doses. A slightly changed the form of the front and rear bumpers, as well as a falseradiator grille, which preserved the proportions of spindle (or hourglass). The latter acquired elements that ensured its similarity with LEXUS LX and Toyota Alphard lattices. Slightly became headlights, rear lights, trunk door. Everything.

In the cabin more. The instrument panel "lost" in color, but purchased in style. Saving a general view, it became stricter and noble, the main dials now resemble expensive hours. The logic of the on-board computer menu remains the same, but the content has changed a little, we will talk about it separately.

Almost everything is old ... only a little new

The steering wheel remained almost the same, the central console is also familiar with the former version of temperature pointers, separate for the driver and front passengerBut the warmth to the cold and vice versa is changing now with the "rocking beds" by silver color, just like on expensive audio equipment. These keys are made of plastic, although skillfully imitate the metal. In general, all the finishing materials of the interior of the updated NX look expensive. It is sometimes more expensive than they actually stand. The same clocks that seem to look simple, but ... as almost Swiss. Straight High Style Element!

A mini-box on the floor tunnel, covered with a lid with a tongue, has been preserved. The reverse side of this lid - the mirror. Perhaps this is the only "female" line of the NX model. Hanging quality is unambiguously men, like both floors.

The joystick of the Remote Touch system in the form of a rotating washer was replaced with a touchpad, the same as I have seen in sportswear RC 350. But if with that joystick I found a common language easily, it was more difficult with the touchpad. Random clicks are possible, it is not always easy to relate them to the movement of the cursor on the screen. Sometimes you try to drive this cursor slightly in the desired area of \u200b\u200bthe display, and then find out that this area is not active, and this action is useless. That is, the problem is not so much in the touchpad as in the organization of the menu. And so, using the touch panel, I managed on the go (though, in traffic) dial on the SMS screen. Only short, and Latin letters. Russian font, however, there is also.

The multimedia screen was also chic, but then he had a diagonal of 8 inches, and now she grew up to 10. There are many interesting modern functions, but I will not list them. I just say that work with SMS, which comes to the connected smartphone, the system acquainted me quickly. Only now I read them extremely unbelievable by feminine voice. I even at first could not understand what language she does it. With difficulty, disassembled that still in Russian, but barely picking up. You will not understand anything, read the text on the screen. And answer it, you can not manually dial a complex text, but select one of the standard phrases in the device's memory. For example, "OK", "I stand in a traffic jam" or "There is no one better than you." Having received such a message, the wife asked if I did not make a mistake of the address. I had to prove that there is no.

The line of motors at the updated Lexus NX remained the same: two-liter petrol aggregates 150 liters. from. (atmospheric) and 238 liters. from. (with turbocharged), as well as 197-strong hybrid. Transmission is an 8-range variator for a 150-strong motor and a hybrid, a 6-range automatic machine for a 238-strong turbogue. The drive is full, plus the only front-wheel drive equipment.

The sound quality of the audio system would not be premium, but it is still high. The acoustic study of the cabin is affected, there is very careful noise insulation. The same doors seals are most powerful, and by the way, they retain the body thresholds clean. There are no details - "rattles" and there is no speech, although, for example, in the trunk, under the raised floor, the chattering eye was found just so removal. For her, its own place-lock is provided, however, apparently, it was used and "thoughtlessly threw on a foam liner under Raispol (it can be seen in the photo). In general, no knock from this part of the body came. If a single "cricket" woke up, he lived somewhere on the ceiling above the back of half salon.

About the trunk - separately. He, in general, retained the comfiguration, familiar to us along the hybrid version of the NX 2015. The spare wheel is also slightly at an angle, "rising", if you look at the car. It adds a lot of space under Falsefol, especially if you remove the thick foam liner rather than the thick foam. But then many things should be crammed at underground at the underground, since this liner serves as a support for the raised floor panel.

Three-minded corporate case with an emergency set attached to the trunk, at the opening turned out to be semi-empty. I would move its contents into a smaller tank, and I would go to the office with Case. I really liked him.

Scored speed - keep

The motor line remained the same: two-liter aggregates with a capacity of 150 liters. from. (atmospheric) and 238 liters. from. (with turbocharged), plus a 197-strong hybrid. Transmission - 8 -Diapan variator for a 150-strong motor and a hybrid, a 6-speed automaton for a 238-strong turbo turbue. The drive is complete, and the only front-wheel drive level of the entry level. However, she at the price "pulls" for two more than a million rubles. And what do you want? Premium class...

Unlike power line, the suspension is noticeably reconfigured. It applied new springs, shock absorbers, stabilizers transverse stability. I look at the photos of Toyota RAV4 and Lexus NX made from the back-bottom and Lexus NX - and find a lot of similarities. Very similar bucket bottom levers, similarly stick down the fastening screws of stabilizers. And the springs seem to be different.

Effects of new settings? Feelings are really new. Compared with the previous version, the car became more collected, dense (in terms of relation to road irregularities), it is better to hold high-speed straight and smooth arcs. Maybe only the name (Lexus) affects, but the recently tested Toyota RAV4 seemed to me more "smeared". Silently there was a suspension, worse coupling stability ... Let it seem more strict than those who were close in the class of Korean competitors.

But then the suspension, but the engines of the promotorm crossovers turned out to be truly substantially different. Here, of course, it is necessary to make a reservation that the 150-strong version of Toyota was diesel, and the same in the power of Lexus - gasoline. And the first option unconditionally deserved the characteristic "fire", the second ... alas, its characteristics closer to the three-cylinder 84-strong baby Kia Picanto. Overclocking to hundreds for 12 with a tail of seconds is a five-second loss of 238-strong turbouxies,

But how do you not want to recognize the character of "vegetable" for the 150-strong "lexus". After all, on the track, it will accelerate up to 130, and up to 140 km / h, in general, without noticeable tension. But if I scored such speed - keep and do not lose it. Although, in truth, I do not want to keep below 120. This is the threshold of comfort for this version of Lexus NX.

In general, it will not work with such a power setting. In the city, the presentation of the dynamics of others will require the efforts. Demonstrating them, I "play" with various modes of movement. Here are three of them, and the growth of the pressure in the Sport position is felt. However, knew and destroyed, I find that overclocking time from 80 to 120 km / h, in general, almost does not change. 9 seconds, plus-minus tenths and hundredths. You can win a little, only by choosing the 4th transmission with a manual way.

These results are very close to Toyota RAV4 indicators, it has time to overclock 80 to 120 km / h varied from 7 to 9 seconds, depending on the driver chosen by the driver, that is, the difference in the choice was significantly. But, I repeat, this crossover we took to the test in the diesel version.

But not even too "fire" 150-strong atmospheric Lexus produces a very pleasant impression by its move. Smooth, quiet, acoustically comfortable, tightly shot down, tactful pleasant. Without tensions premium, high-class. A sort of island of quality, tranquility and reliability in the ocean of a vulnery, sobban, secure life. His interior is like an antimire, the diametrical opposite of the world that is boil outside.

Everything is good ever ends, and I have to leave such a hospitable interior for the sake of refueling: it came to a minimum of gasoline in the tank. The tank, by the way, has a good useful volume - 60 liters. This means that the car is designed for long autonomous distillations, not only for urban and suburban "mining". It is possible for the Moscow Ring Road, and far enough. Interestingly, in the outback, in a small district center, unexpectedly meet two copies of NX, the truth came from neighboring regions. The car went to the people?

After refueling (gasoline - only the 95th) and landing in the car, I note that the seats still changed a bit, driver chair It became more "chain", weed and, as it were, the rollers of lateral support were closest, before sitting between them were too spacious even in winter clothes. Then experiment with dynamic motion modes. I find out that at speeds up to 120 km / h, you can do 8.5-8.8 liters per hundred kilometers. It is in the "manual" mode, but about the same amount will give metering and when the cruise control is turned on. The three-gram difference is often noticeable on the terrain: under the slide we consume gasoline less than on a protracted rise. And the average consumption is not aligned immediately, but for quite a while, for a minimum of 50 kilometers.

Premium security systems

By equipping a premium crossover, of course, grows in front of the eyes. And not only in terms of luxury items, from them here, except that, internal lighting plaffers with contactless control (just bring the hand to turn on), analog watch, leather finish, disc player with separate control handles. Here, for example, cruise control, which has become adaptive. True, the "old" lever, but in one touch: I pressed the button - the flightcomputer displays the phrase "Radar is ready." If ahead is a car, immediately identify it and slow down to its speed. Want to quickly? We are rebuilt into the left row and begin an automatic advance, and, with a good pressure, and the radar ray is not "clinging" for the car on the right. This system is out of criticism.

Excellent coped with its functioning system of the automotive system. Almost accurately. Almost - because without mistakes, it is impossible to distinguish lights in the dark. (In one place of the track, far from Moscow, I have regularly shudder regularly, taking a red light that has seen the red light for a new traffic light, and this is just a sign of a roadside store.)

But with the control of the lane, the situation is somewhat worse. The car "sees" markup and transmits warning vibration on steering wheel (If you did not turn on the turn signal), then it loses it. Dirty lines? This, apparently, plays a role, but not the only one. Approach to places where the snow and ice come into contact with the markup separating the roadside. The line is visible, the road builders cleared the track just jewelry, nor the centimeter of unnecessary work. But Lexus is lost and ready to hook snow. It was noticed that this system better sees marking on the left, actively works on curved areas, as well as at high speeds. Well, right, in such situations it is necessary.

Recently, on its page in the social network, one of the Lexus dealers suggested subscribers to remember Tickets on traffic rules and answer the question: what should I do if you hit the slippery part of the road? There are four options for the answer, but today, in my opinion, it would be necessary to add the fifth: to the floor to the floor, then ABS will work with the warranty, and you will stop on a straight line. At "Lexus", this system works immaculately. But there may be a casus: the correct answers to the ticket question will be two.

The stabilization and control system also manifests itself great, but in this test I had to turn it more often. Still, the premium crossover NX does not favor the off-road, in my case it was not so deep snow. A little bit, the car threatened to bury, I experienced difficulties even if necessary in narrow places. The system from the last generation has not changed, and difficult areas, if the need arose, it is better to take a move, and even not to surpass them at all. The lumen under the bottom of the updated NX declared at 185 mm, it is 12 mm lower than that of RAV4. So, closer to the earth's tver turns to be knee exhaust pipe In the rear swell, and fastening bolts rear stabilizerIt seems to stick down from the levers more noticeable.

On slippery, rolled roads, as always, perfectly helped manual gear selection. It was noticed: if you go to it from mode D, you always get on the 5th step. Always. (Similarly, it was on the rx crossover, only there the box offered the 4th.) Then it was possible to vary the transfers of anything, but past the fifth when switching to manual mode could not succan. And all the gears here are 8, the change is almost not noticeable, but the variator is noisy. This minus, by the way, sometimes redirects buyers to competitors, read about such cases.

At speeds of 60-70 km / h in D mode, the turns barely exceed the level of 1200, apparently, the box reaches the 8th stage. This is competent. Let's follow the ECO-mode indication. She, as in Toyota, here seems to be reconfigured in the "favor" of the driver. Previously, the glowing cells were difficult to keep within the "economical" sector, today - easily. Even at high speeds. But only in automatic mode, when switching to manual indication is turned off. The flightcomputer believes, apparently, you can't save fuel, so.

At speeds up to 120 km / h, you can do 8.5-8.8 liters per hundred kilometers. It is in the "manual" mode, but about the same amount will give metering and when the cruise control is turned on. Loss compared to the hybrid version - almost two-liter (!!), but the price difference can reach a million rubles.

Outside the roads, as well as on city parking and other places I have not yet made sure: the parking sensor on NX is triggered with delay. Especially dangerous front, though the camera peers. And I actually stumbled into the drifts a couple of times, after which I received the parking sensor signal. Minus...

Not really liked the illumination system of turns. She shines somewhere very much, under 90 degrees to the board of the car and, in fact, as if from this very side. That is, illuminates the place that we have already drove. Perhaps it was not a swivel light (and what then?), But in this case, the "true" turn backlight worked so hard that it was almost not noticeable. In this regard, the mines of the Korean firm were ahead of the Japanese crossover.

But in general ... Premium remains premium, and to the question of what Toyota is betterI always answer: Lexus. You may not like the audacious, angular design, all these aggressive elements of the body (salon too), you can notice the single disadvantages in the work of individual systems (and who does not have them?), Posted on the modest dynamics of the two-liter atmospheric version. But by spending in the cabin and driving at least a test day, you will forget about all this. You will find yourself on the island (or in the oasis) of tranquility, peace, silence, impeccable quality of the situation, and a messy, stale and not very clean world will remain overboard, behind the windows. Someone from the journalists compared the NX salon with a well-furnished living room, which, of course, exaggeration is closed inside for this. Rather, the crossover is similar to the premium ... Backpack, which perfectly adjusts to the contours of your body and thanks to this levels the severity of what is loaded into it. And instead of fatigue from physical work, you enjoy.

New Lexus NX is offered in Russia with three options power aggregates. This is a two-liter gasoline atmospheric motor with a capacity of 150 liters. from. in combination with the variator (8 virtual "steps"), two-liter petrol motor With turbocharging (238 liters.) and a sixdiaband machine, as well as a hybrid (197 liters with., Variator). The front-wheel drive is only one, 150-strong, with a variator (2,577,000 rubles). All-wheel drive versions with the same engine are estimated at 2,429,000 - 2,875,000 rubles, 238-strong - at 2,659,000 - 3,380,000 rubles. Two hybrid versions are offered for 2,873,000 and 3,678,000 rubles.

A trip to Switzerland is a steep visual experience, however, so-so fun for the motorist. The combination of factors such as the strictest speed limits (fines begin for exceeding per 1 km / h), dislike local residents to violators, expressing in a very likely complaint against the police, as well as the perfect quality of the road surface without a hint is not that on the pit, but Even on the waves and different "trifle" make a completely impossible assessment of the safety of the machine. I dare to argue that any modern carwhich rides on the direct autobahn at a speed of 100 km / h, will not deliver any negative emotions to the driver. Except, except, the possibilities of involuntary falling asleep. This led both updated Lexus. I rode stunningly quietly and Ubaukva. However, to stop at soothing qualities Restyling NX does not make much sense, because technically the car has not changed. But I received a number of other changes.

Exterior

The most notable innovation in the exterior of the car is a new grille. She (visually) became even more and acquired frequent horizontal planks. Thus, NX stylistically approached the senior Rx and LX brothers. The form of the front bumper has changed - "Huba" disappeared from it. We are talking about the usual versions of the car, and the modification with sports styling F-Sport looks almost the same as before the update. The main technical innovation in the exterior - NX received an improved adaptive high-light system.

First, the LED cannons are now located not consistently, as before, and the triangle is allusion on the flagship coupe LC. Secondly, the optics did not become a matrix, however, learned to darken the individual sections of the light beam. Previously, if necessary, darkening any section of the NX beam simply turned it completely vertically, and this negatively affected the overall optics efficiency - in the specified section of the light beam, for example, not highlighted road signs And the road. Now the car can darken more compact areas. At the same time, the "donkey" is the most appropriate word in conversation about Lexus NX LED optics, because the headlights are not matrix and do not turn off the individual LEDs, but use a special slider that moves before light sources and suits the shadow to the desired sites.

The younger crossover received dynamic turn signals both in front and rear, new postmarkets in the form of branded spindle on the lid of the trunk, as well as the system of contactless opening of the trunk of the wave of the leg. In the modification of the F-Sport, the exhaust exhaust systems have become more, angular and aggressive.

The micro-revolution occurred in the versions indexing: a car with a turbocharged 2-liter motor with a capacity of 238 "horses" is now called NX200T, but NX300. The Japanese still succumbed to the destructive influence of the Germans, several years ago interrupted the correlation between the engine volume and the number of the model index. It's a pity.

The names of the two other versions remained the same: NX200 (two-liter atmospheric motor with a capacity of 150 liters. P.) And NX300H (hybrid power point With a total return in 197 liters. from.).

Interior

A small 7-inch central screen with too wide side frames, previously formerly non-alternative for all NX packages, in older versions rose to an impressive 10.3 inches and became almost unprofitable, and in the younger grows up to 8 inches, which is also not bad. And received a new stylish interface graphics - the same as on the flagship sedan Ls and the LC coupe. True, the non-informative touchpad of the Multimedia-System management did not go anywhere. We are waiting for his resignation in the next generation.

The climate control control key control unit gave way to four corrugated togglers. First, the central console unequivocally began to look more stylish, and secondly, its ergonomics improved.

In addition, it is stated that from now on, the shooting in the cabin of the updated NX is made by another seam. Masters Takumi are people who have worked at Toyota plants for more than 25 years and possessing the highest qualifications; only they are allowed to finish interior car Lexus - I trained a new technique. Neither confirm nor to refute this statement to me is not under the power - the seam looks completely ordinary. However, I am not a specialist in leather affairs.

NX300H hybrid

At least at the beginning of the text, I announced that a paragraph dedicated to driving will not be in it, a test drive without mentioning driving is not a test drive.

To tell about the version of the Japanese crossover, perfectly fitted in unhappy Swiss life. No less harmonious it will suit any calm rhythm of movement in traffic. We are talking about NX300H hybrid.

The combined power plant consists of an atmospheric four-cylinder engine with a volume of 2.5 liters and two electric motors located on the front and rear axles, respectively. Total power - 197 liters. from.

The technology is not at all notes at all, but still experiencing a children's delight by clicking on the engine start button and not having heard anything after that. The delight continues when you click on the accelerator pedal, the car goes forward, and again silently. Default tachometer on dashboard Replaced with driving saving scales. Only when transferring the car to the Sport S mode, a classic tachometer appears, showing the turnover of the engine.

In the city of NX300H feels unequivocally more comfortable than on the track. Accompanying smoothly, the speed of 40-50 km / h can be achieved on one electrical machine. But on the track, as it were, carefully and calmly, you are eating, at a speed of 90 km / h without using a classic gasoline engine no longer do. Fuel consumption in a hybrid fluctuates at the level of 5-6 liters per 100 km.

Basic Lexus NX200 with atmospheric two-liter engine 150 liters. p., the variator and front-wheel drive will cost 2 million 257 thousand rubles. For the same machine, however, with a full drive, you will have to lay out at least 2 million 525 thousand. NX300 with a 238 liter gambling turbo turbo engine. from. and the 6-speed "automatic" costs from 2 million 659 thousand rubles. For this modification, only four-wheel drive is available. As, in fact, for the hybrid version of NX300H, the prices of which start from 2 million 873 thousand rubles.

Lexus NX 200T. Production: Japan. For sale since February 2015. From 1 997 000 rubles

Surprisingly: LEXUS NX, the Japanese suggested the Japanese to the Russian market, the Japanese was the first to do with customers a hybrid modification (SM, 2015, No. 1). Bold step. But it is unlikely effective, because we still have a classic design car, with ordinary "gasoline" under the hood. Therefore, the hybrid and did not cause rapid interest.

Other business - gasoline NX! Their appearance caused sales leap. Now NX is the most popular model in the Lexus line: it accounts for about half of sales.

According to marketers, the target audience of the NX crossover is divided into two approximately equal groups. The first - men and women (the quantitative relation between them is equal to), already owned by premium cars. The second is new buyers who traveled to the machines of mass brands. In the latter, apparently, the "entrance" modification with an atmospheric double-liter engine with a capacity of 150 hp It is offered with front or full-wheel drive. Now in my disposal version with a transmission of 4 × 4.

The first in the history of the brand serial turbo engine is equipped with a combined injection: distributed and direct. The exhaust collector with water-cooled and turbocharger with double snail is built into the block head. Advance pressure - 1.2 bar.

Organic car! The new stylistics with predatory headlights is suitable for NX better than the previously shown sedan IS. Cool design! The salon is good - driver-oriented, with a busy two-story central console. I liked both the coumented chairs for me. In "Lexus" literally touch the highest, without worms, quality. The gaps in the thread, impeccable striking, the perfect fit of everything and everything. Made in Japan, what else to say. And the equipment is elegant. There are so unique for the segment of things like a circular review camera and wireless charger for phones. The Clari-Fi audio system is explained by the MP3 music files recorded in MP3 format, and they sound much cleaner and volume. To the atypical segment measurements, the equipment will be carried out and the rear sofa rear sofa. Sibarites will be satisfied.

The base 150-strong NX with the variator is sharpened for a non-revuluble ride. Premium standards are modest: 12.3 seconds to hundreds. Not a champion rate. In the turns of Lexus also does not ignite. The reaction to the steering wheel is stretched, and the degree of feedback is not expanding to the level of German rivals. So fans of the active drive boldly recommend a two-liter 238-strong modification of NX 200T. This is the first B. lEXUS history With a turbo engine! The engine is designed from scratch and has nothing to do with the atmosphere of the same volume. The most interesting thing in it is the innovative technology of changing phases of the DUAL VVT-IW gas distribution. It optimizes the torque in the entire range of revolutions and let the motor in the OTO cycle, and then in the process of operation goes to a more economical Atkinson cycle.

In theory, everything is wonderful, but in life, Turbowness turned out to be augable - for every 100 km she eaten at least 10 liters of gasoline. This is no less than consuming direct competitors in our comparative tests. But - 7.2 seconds to hundreds! And manage the Tractor on NX 200T more convenient. First, the turbo engine is good with a wide shelf of the maximum moment stretching from 1650 to 4000 rpm. Secondly, instead of the variator there is a six-speed "automatic", changing the transmissions more quickly than the variator with its eight quasi-performers. Turboversius makes an impression more supplementing also due to low-profile tires, which are a little later laying out in the shorts and the chain is kept for asphalt. But this, as you understand, turns into a deterioration in the smoothness of the course: NX 200T on wheels with dimension 235/55 R18 noticeably loses the bones of the suspension on Ughab, and is stronger at the back. This modification will appeal less than atmospheric to comfortable comfort. Nevertheless, the "Lexus" fans should know that the turbo engine will firmly enter their lives: the freshly influered RX will soon receive this engine in the basic version, and then it turns into other "Lexs".

Downsayzing steps confidently on the planet.

A PLUS:Finally, Lexus has a compact and relatively affordable crossover MINUS: The smoothness of the stroke leaves much to be desired

➖ Dynamics (version with engine 2.0 per 150 hp)
➖ Lack of niches and fasteners in the trunk
➖ Noise isolation

pros

➕ Reliability
➕ Comfortable salon
➕ Suspension
➕ Design

The advantages and disadvantages of Lexus NX 2018-2019 in the new body are revealed on the basis of reviews of real owners. More detailed pros and cons Lexus NX 200T, NX 300 and a hybrid with front and full drive can be found from the stories below:

Ownership reviews

I'm glad. For all the time of operation, not a breakdown, only planned. Exterior design I like madly, Lexus NX is from the future. Inside, too, not bad, but wild delight does not cause.

Consumption, now 11.5 liters per 100 km is in the urban cycle. In the summer eats 9 liters. Those who write that he does not go, just do not know how to drive, in the sport mode everything changes dramatically. For the city better car Do not come up with.

Ksenia goes on Lexus NX 2.0 (150 hp) at 2015

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Feeling now, after a few months of ownership by car. It is very difficult to get used to the left steering wheel when I traveled all my life on the uppermost. The visibility is not very good because of the left front glass rack.

Consumption of the new Lexus NX 200T in the city and on the highway is not 8 liters, as written on the site, but rather 11 and 14 liters, respectively. But it does not strain. It is not entirely clear how to customize the radio station and voice control - It is already necessary to sit down and read the instructions.

The headlights are also some kind of wisdom. And in general, the yurt, dynamic car, which attracts views on the streets. From amenities I especially want to note the work of the Magnitole on Bluetooth - it is convenient to listen to music from the phone, as well as from the USB flash drive (there is a USB time).

Well, of course, the quality of the assembly, an excellent external steel car, thoughtful and finishing the interior, all parts are fitted and made with some kind of refinement. Later, ordinary two liters were compared - this is a completely different car, uninteresting, and a hybrid, albeit more powerful and softer, because heavier, but it's not so powerful as the same Harrier ... I think NX 200T is the perfect version and this car that Will please and will not bother for a long time.

The owner goes to Lexus NX 200T 2.0 (238 hp) CVT 2014

Suspension collected. Eats moderately: Track 8.1, city 9.5. The variator does not cause questions yet. In Eco mode, gasoline really saves. But here Shumka from the factory is very medium. Made Shumkov, the car really became quieter.

Andrei Tarasov, goes to Lexus NX 2.0 (150 hp) on the machine 2015 GV.

The suspension on Lexus NX is slightly harsh, but at speed I think is a plus. High clearanceWhat is the most important thing for me, before the Bordyur houses constantly at the house. In general, I will put the top five - a good car.

The owner goes on Lexus NX 2.0 Variator 2014

Reliability. Which, of course, is controversial in such a "age" and with such a mileage. Operation in Moscow and the region, which also does not add road extreme.

Design. NH undoubtedly attracts attention in the stream. As you know, taste and color. I like.

Comfort. This does not select. The driver's seat is quite ergonomically. All at hand. There are a few unsuccessfully located buttons, since they are infrequently used. The seat is comfortable enough, while not in my configuration of electric drives and from the word generally lumbar / adjustments. In any equipment, there is no possibility of adjusting the length of the seating. I, with a height of 178 cm, is missing, but ... the Japanese does not indulge the Japanese. There is a side support, but it is only slightly designated.

The main disappointment is an atmospheric 2.0-liter engine. He is noisy, voracious and its very little ... for 1800 kg. I hope he is very reliable! But what is he dull ... so that the owners do not write about the sport mode - he also does not save the position. For the engine 2.0 150 hp Lexus big, bold minus !!! Consumption in the city with an enabled climate of 10.5 - 12.0 liters.

Salon concept - nothing superfluous. All in the trunk. Let everything ride in the trunk. After all, in it, too, everything is exactly. Neither niche nor grids nor pockets. Those that are too for the most part Decorative.

Feedback in Lexus NX 200 with automatic machine 2016

- Handling is excellent, clear, the steering wheel is light.
- The design is very impressive, aggression is mixed with cosmic something.
- Comfort at the highest level.
- Maintenance and repair are expensive, but high quality from dealers.
- Summit.
- Good wheelbase.
- Comfortable sites, the back does not get tired.

From flaws. We must have a long way to get used to the plant of the car without a key. There is a complex system first to press the button first, wait for the "PIP" signal, and then press 2 times 2 and wait for a long "PIIIP" signal, and only then press the engine start button and the machine to start. " This is not a big minus, you can get used to it.

Feedback on Lexus NH 200 (150 hp) with automatic machine 2016

Let's talk about overtaking machines on the track. So, while Sorento comes up and turn away, then you can catch someone in the forehead, which you can not say about Lexus. Include sport mode and drove to overtake literally everyone, even Cruza, but as on our country roads a lot of pit, it is better not to climb a lot.

The interior is excellent, sorry for a white salon, dirty from any thing, constantly needed care, but not the essence is important for me. The monitor did not please, DVD does not read. I think in such a car for such money everything should be standing! Magnetic and menu control easily, they changed the finger control on a comfortable wheel. Visibility is excellent, thin racks.

Feedback on Lexus NX 200T (238 hp) on the machine 2017

Sales of the updated Lexus NX started in our market back in November last year, but the large-scale acquaintance of Russian journalists with a crossover representation of the company arranged only in this spring. Perhaps this was done in order to combine the test drive of the new NX with the final of the Lexus Design Award competition, which the Japanese were organized back in 2013.

Lexus Design Award is an annual creative contest aimed at finding ideas that could contribute to creating a better future. Lexus in Russia helps domestic designers to take part in the international competition. In addition, a special premium for Russian participants was established - LDA Russia Top Choice. This year she received two girls from St. Petersburg, who invented a project called Grabby. This is a cutting board, created for people with disabilities, is enough to use only one hand to work with it. The upper surface of the board is a soft kevlar tissue (replaceable upper surface for working with various products). Between the upper soft surface and hard base is a filler with recycled coffee grounding. The principle of operation is explained in the video.

Well, the winner of the Lexus Design Award 2018 competition was the project called Testing Hypotheticals designers from the Extrapalation Factory group. They offered the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating the so-called workshops of the Futurewhere ordinary people could work hand in hand with specialists over the solution of a wide variety of problems, be it pollution or creating convenient seats for meditation.

⇡ Exterior

But let's return to the hero of our material. How did Lexus Nx change after restyling? Designers japanese companies We worked on the appearance of the crossover: the branded spindle-shaped radiator grille received a new design - now the car is more like the older brothers in the face of RX and LX. To give a more aggressive appearance to the crossover, the interval between the straps below the axial line of the radiator griller was increased. Also, the car received new air intake angular shape and modified front bumper. LED headlights NX now support adaptive management system far Light, And the directional indicators with the sequential inclusion of LEDs appeared in front and rear.

On the stern, not only turn signals changed: somewhat changed the form of the bumper, and new blocks of lanterns differ in the oblong shape and black edging. The version with the turbo engine is highlighted by chromed pipes of exhaust pipes of increased size, and the hybrid option can be distinguished from increased matte chrome-plated linings.

It is impossible to say that restyling has changed dramatically appearance Crossover. However, this was not required. Facelifting slightly refreshing the already modern design of Lexus NX. He is unlikely to fans of European cars, but the Japanese lovers should like, like young people in general.

⇡ Interior

LEXUS NX restyling brought some changes in the cabin. So, the diagonal of the multimedia system display rose: the configuration easierly received an 8-inch screen, and the top crossovers are equipped with a 10.3-inch diagonal display. In addition, the appearance of the climate control control unit has changed: the main parameters can be adjusted using four cute togglers.

Slightly increased the area of \u200b\u200bthe touchpad responsible for managing multimedia system. Unfortunately, it still can not call it - the input devices in competitors from the German triple is noticeably thoughtful.

The dimensions of the compartment for wireless charging smartphones have increased, so even very large devices should get there.

The rest of the interior remained unchanged. We have all the same kinder salon, characterized by the use of pleasant to the touch of materials and high-quality finishes. It did not cost without interesting trifles: for example, in the cover of one of the compartments on the central tunnel on the reverse side, the mirror is built - the girls will surely appreciate the similar surprise.

Buyers Lexus NX can now choose light brown or beige finishing options. It must be said that the crossover with a light lounge looks noticeably richer. And even the inserts from the veneer look here appropriate.

Passengers on the second row will appreciate the space: there is plenty of legs here. But from the facilities behind Lexus NX, it can offer except armrest, air ducts and heated seats.

The fifth door electric drive is complemented by a contactless sensor: it is enough to smear the foot under rear bumper - And the trunk will open automatically. Volume luggage compartment - 500 liters (475 liters of a hybrid), and the trunk itself pleases the right shapes, but grieves a rather large loading height. The seats of the second row are folded in the ratio of 60:40, but even the floor does not form.

⇡ Technical characteristics of Lexus NX:

The simplest Lexus NX200 in the Comfort configuration costs 2.257 million rubles. it front-wheel drive car With a 2-liter engine and variator. Even the base NX is quite well equipped with a LED Middle and Far Light, 18-inch discs, rear parking sensors, tire pressure control systems, leather interior, engine start with button, START / STOP, heated front seats, audio system with 8-inch display and Eight speakers. All-wheel drive car will cost 2.525 million rubles.

NX300 AWD with a 2-liter turbo engine costs 2.66 million rubles. Execution F Sport will pull 3.28 million rubles. If you wish to purchase a hybrid NX300H, you will have to cook 2.87 million rubles - so much a crossover in the EXECUTIVE configuration. SAMI dear version Hybrid - Exclusive - it is even more expensive: 3.68 million rubles.

The LEXUS Safety System + security system is now available on the updated NX. It includes five different systems:

Collision warning system with automatic braking function Helps the driver to avoid collisions or reduce the severity of their consequences. It relies on the data of the radar of the millimeter range and the camcorder in the front of the car. In addition, data from sensors around the perimeter of the car are analyzed, its speed, the angle of rotation of the steering wheel and the degree of spinning of the car around the vertical axis. Based on this data, the system recognizes the likelihood of crashing into ahead.

Adaptive cruise control Uses in its work the same radar, information from which allows the car to maintain a given driver to the distance to ahead of the vehicle.

Motion Strip Relating System Rely on the camcorder in the front of the car to track its position relative to the road markup of the movement strips. If the automation determines that the car leaves the strip of movement, and the rotation indicators are not included, it supplies a warning through the display and the buzzer, thus reminding the need to return to its lane. In addition, the driver will receive an additional warning in the form of a steering wheel vibration.

Adaptive Light Adaptive Management System (AHS) Lexus NX prevents blinding drivers of counter vehicleMoreover, we are not talking about a banal switching from a long-mone. Each headlight consists of 11 LEDs that are turned on and disconnected independently of each other to illuminate the necessary parts of the road.

Traffic Signal Recognition System works in a pair with the same video camera on lobby glass. It recognizes signs installed on the road and demonstrates them to the driver on the display or on the projection screen.

As already mentioned, on russian market LEXUS NX hybrid modification is available. The basis of the full-hydrical power drive LEXUS NX 300H is the 4-cylinder gas engineAtkinson's cycle, 155 liters. p., With the system for changing the phases of gas distribution and optimized electronic fuel injection. The transmission of the LEXUS hybrid drive includes an electric motor, a motor generator and a power distribution mechanism. The improved control unit controls the power flow by connecting different sources of energy - the electric motor, ICE or both at the same time. The hybrid component is involved in the scheme full drive: If necessary, you can connect the rear axle, the moment on which its electromotor transfers is 68 liters. from.

⇡ On-board computer and multimedia system

Lexus NX is equipped with a traditional Toyota concern instrument panel. The classic tachometer and speedometer are separated by a 4.2-inch color display of the on-board computer.

On the hybrid cars By default, instead of a tachometer, the performance of the hybrid installation is derived. However, if you switch to sport mode, the tachometer readings appear again on the left dial.

Depending on the lexus configuration Nx can be equipped with an 8- or 10.3-inch screen on the center console. The screen is not a touch, you need to manage with a touchpad, which requires addiction. The interface is well acquainted. The elongated display form allows you to use its area at the same time for two tasks: for example, you can display a music player into one zone, and with the second control of the car indicators.

⇡ on the road

The route of our test drive was held in picturesque places in the Alps - we started in Milan, and finished in Zurich. Unfortunately, off-road sites on the way did not meet, so it was not possible to check the behavior of crossover crossover. However, it is unlikely that the owners of compact "Lexes" are often moved from asphalt roads.

Speaking of potential buyers of new products, representatives of Lexus shared their expectations. According to their calculations, for many of the future owners NX will be the first premium car. These are people aged 25-35 years, who began to earn enough to afford to buy the first car of the premium brand. For them, of course, the price will be a priority factor when choosing. After all, NX on dimensions are close to such cars as Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC, and it is noticeably less, at least to compare the initial versions.

Although before buying Lexus NX200 it is worth thinking firmly. If you need a car for comfortable movement in the city, then everything is fine. But here is the pleasure of driving, from accelerations and overtaking should be forgotten. The 150-strong engine is frankly weak for crossover weighing 2 tons. More than 12 seconds up to 100 km / h - it is very, very much. Lack of dynamics is felt on any country road.

After a 2-liter NX on the variator, the version with a turbo engine and automatically perceived completely differently. Still, 5 seconds of the difference in overclocking time to 100 km / h is a whole abyss. NX300 AWD impresses a holistic car without noticeable shortcomings. Due to the increased rigidity of the body, the crossover rulits nicely - you can get a fair portion of adrenaline, pulling out with a breeze through narrow mountain alpine serpents. In conditions of intensive accelerations and braking, a narrow place in a bundle turns out to be a 6-speed automatic - it is a pity that Lexus did not solve the restyled cars with a new 8-speed automaton, which relies on the older model RX.

But more expensive hybrid NX300H somehow not impressed. Yes, the fuel consumption of it, of course, is somewhat lower than that of the usual, 300th, but it will not save much to save. More than 200 thousand overpayments for a technically more complex car, on a variator and with a reduced trunk, is hardly in Russia a hybrid crossover will be popular. But in Europe with the local prices for fuel and passionateness "green" technologies at the hybrid will probably have their own buyers.

LEXUS fans will find almost everything in the new NX, for which they love the Japanese brand. Yes, the suspension from the crossover became a little hard, but it is still very comfortable on European roads. Qualitative materials in the interior are not only pleasing to the eyes, but also pleasant to the touch. Lexus NX will certainly be popular among the representatives of the beautiful floor - the majority will fully suit the NX200 version, and the main arguments when buying will become a high landing, space on the second row, a bright appearance and premium status.

⇡ Competitors

Although on its dimensions of Lexus NX, as I said, close to the crossovers Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC, at the price of it closer than more compact representatives of the German triple. For example, the basic Audi Q3 with an engine 1.4 TSI and a robot costs 2.09 million rubles, which is close to the cost of the initial NX. The German will be noticeably more dynamic, but it will not even be climate control, not to mention the leather cabin and other options.

The BMW X2 is also estimated in the same 2 million, which for this money will also be very poorly equipped. Tandem robotic box And the 1,8-liter engine with a capacity of 140 forces is able to overclock the crossover to hundreds for 9.6 s.

The simplest Jaguar E-PACE is more expensive - more than 2.5 million rubles. For this amount, it is possible to become the owner of the all-wheel drive crossover with a 9-speed automaton and a 2-liter diesel engine.

The new Volvo XC40 is already available on the Russian market at a price of 2.16 million rubles. The basic version with a 2-liter diesel engine and automatic is as appreciated.

⇡ Conclusions

Restyling popular compact crossover Lexus NX definedly managed: the car began to look brighter, received new systems active securityHe has several new options. At the same time, he went up compared to the predecessor completely slightly - and as a result it is proposed in our market noticeably cheaper than commensurate crossovers of other premium brands. The combination of a reasonable price and the usual reliability of LEXUS cars will allow a novelty to take a noticeable market share in the compact premium segment.