Lexus NX 2018 launched in Vietnam market

At the VMS 2017 Exhibition, the compact luxury SUV Lexus NX launched a new version with upgrades in interior/exterior design and operation.

Four months after its first appearance at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, the Lexus NX 2018 has officially appeared in Vietnam at the 2017 VMS exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City. The imported version is the NX 300, using a more powerful engine than the previous generation.

The 2018 NX has a sharper grille and a 3-bulb headlight system. Both the NX 300h and NX 300 F Sport versions have changes to the front air intake and fog lights. The new headlights and familiar LED daytime running lights are also added. The rear of the car has new highlights such as thicker chrome exhaust pipes, black-rimmed "L"-shaped taillights and a roof-mounted spoiler for the NX 300h version. A set of 18-inch sporty rims are also added to the options list.

In the interior, the difference can be seen immediately with a youthful, dynamic style. The display screen has increased from 7 to 10.3 inches, while the interactive control interfaces have been improved. Almost all the control buttons and switches, mode selector, gear lever, and door handles in the NX 2018 are made of metal, with surfaces finished in a “metallic satin” style, improving the visual and emotional experience for the occupants. Many other details have also been adjusted to make operations easier and more convenient.

The standard NX 300 uses a 2.0L turbocharged engine, the NX 300h uses a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor. Lexus also confirmed that all of these versions will have more power than before.

One of the key changes to the new NX is the improvement in the steering and suspension systems. Retuned springs, stabilizer bars and buffers help the car turn corners more stably and dynamically. At the same time, new shock absorbers contribute to the smooth ride quality.

The biggest innovation is still the car's chassis, now equipped with the AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension) adaptive suspension system, based on the advanced system equipped on the Lexus LC 500 luxury coupe.

According to Dan Viet Newspaper