Lexus unveils NX300h Luxury, NX300h F-Sport in India

The NX300h luxury is priced at Rs 53.18 lakh in India's ex-showroom Delhi, while a sporty version NX300h F-Sport is made available at Rs 55.58 lakh.

The Lexus NX300h Luxury model. Photo: Official website

The Japanese car maker, Lexus, launched its two variants of Lexus NX300h and NX300h F-Sport on Indian roads.

The NX300h luxury is priced at Rs 53.18 lakh in India's ex-showroom Delhi, while a sporty version NX300h F-Sport is made available at Rs 55.58 lakh in the country.

Lexus NX300h would be the fourth model of the company in Indian market, besides being the third hybrid here.

Here's what these two latest model of Lexus are all about.

Lexus NX300h Luxury

Lexus’s iconic L-shaped clearance lamps complement the LED headlights, thereby, making your vehicle immediately recognizable as a Lexus.

The NX offers the full size Panoramic roof. The fixed glass allows ample light into the cabin, besides providing a sense of comfort and openness.

A vibrant 10.3-inch multi-information screen offers convenient access to numerous features like audio, climate and navigation systems.

You can also check your vehicle’s performance details at a glance through a full-colour HUD that projects critical information onto your windshield.

A sensor underneath the rear bumper allows you to effortlessly open and close the rear hatch with a simple sweep of your feet.

The distance between the NX’s front and rear seats comes at an impressive 962 mm, topping Lexus’s competitors.

If you have a Qi-compatible phone, the NX can charge it wirelessly with the available charging tray.

Lexus Hybrid Drive draws power from both electric and petrol motors, resulting in instant torque and surprising acceleration.

Fuel consumption is greatly reduced to 5.5 L/100km, without compromising performance.

To conserve your fuel for a longer ride, the Stop & Start System shuts off the engine when your NX comes to a stop.

At low speeds, EV drive mode uses an electric motor for a silent and zero-emission drive.

You can also select performance to match your driving style with five drive modes: NORMAL, ECO, SPORT, SPORT S+, and Custom.

AVS continually adjusts shock-absorber damping rates while driving, delivering the type of smooth ride expected of a Lexus.

A gravity ball sensor detects when the car is braking, accelerating or cornering, and finds and holds the right gear during that time.

Collision impact is greatly reduced with eight sensor-controlled SRS airbags lining the cabin, providing enhanced protection for all occupants.

Wide angle lights provide you with additional illumination when taking corners and in low-visibility areas.

Lexus NX300h F-Sport

Most of the interiors of this model is similar to Lexus NX300h Luxury. A few different features of NX300h F-Sport are given below.

If you have a Qi-compatible phone, the NX 300 F SPORT can charge it wirelessly with the available charging tray.

The NX 300h F SPORT comes with 18-inch aluminum wheels with a unique two-tone finish, lending an aggressive presence on roads.

The NX 300h F SPORT’s front grille combines a distinct F-mesh pattern with the same jet-black plating used on the RC F to make an undeniably bold statement.

F SPORT seats feature integrated foaming technology to keep you firmly in place even during aggressive driving.

The cabin is decked out in dimpled leather with an exclusive perforated finish on the steering wheel and shift knob.

The NX F SPORT’s dashboard and doors have a Naguri-style finish, creating a perfect blend of age-old Japanese craftsmanship and new technology.

With horsepower of 194 and maximum speed of 180 kilometer per hour, it can accelerate 9.2 seconds - 100 KM/H.