2017 Lexus NX: Refreshed and Refined

The compact Lexus NX is the luxury crossover SUV that is the Lexus answer to other luxury brand SUVs Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class among others. The Lexus NX comes in two models, the turbo charged 200t and hybrid 300h.

The NX 200t, uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four cylinder engine with a six-speed transmission, while the NX 200h holds a 2.5-liter four-cylinder continuously variable automatic transmission and electric motors powered by a nickel-metal-hydride battery.

Lexus is reaching out towards a younger generation as potential buyers with such vehicles the NX crossover. The NX 200t is the performance version of the NX line, putting 235 horse power and 258 lb-ft of torque. Having a brisk acceleration and a responsive transmission, the NX 200t can go 0-60 in 6.9 seconds.  The NX 300h, has less power in place of fuel economy having an output of around 200 hp.

Many of the things that were like about the previous NX models exterior has been kept the same, Lexus’ trademark spindle grill is the main key feature, while the headlights have been redesigned to add LED to the main lights, with LED elements and LED daytime running lights. LED taillights are also a change to the new NX.

The interior has the feel more of a high end sports car than a crossover SUV, while mostly the same feel is kept as it predecessor, leather has been added to different parts such as dash, steering wheel and door panels. The big change come with the infotainment system, the NX now comes standard with the Scout GPS link, a smartphone integration system. It allows the user to have navigation, music and other phone apps to be used through the cars infotainment system,

We are waiting for the new Lexus NX 200t and 300h to arrive in mid to late 2017. Until then, check out our inventory and  contact us to talk about getting you into a Lexus today!

Lexus gives us the refreshed IS

Most of what is shown at the Beijing Auto Show comes to America. But some make it here to us, and this year one of those is the refreshed mid-lifecycle Lexus IS.

With minor tweaks here and there, the Lexus IS, gives a fresh look with keeping the same features that consumers love. The company reshaped it’s trademark love-it-or-leave-it grille, slightly revised the taillights and strengthened the appearance of the checkmark-shaped front turn signals. It's also revised the headlight shape, but Lexus is quick to note that the coolest looking headlights are "not US spec."

Inside, the changes are even tougher to find. The most obvious adjustment is a bump in infotainment screen size, from 7 inches to 10.3. There's also a redesigned gauge cluster, new Enter buttons for the infotainment controller, as well as new cup holders and a larger palm rest. Otherwise, the interior is as it was before.

Lexus also upgraded the IS's Lexus Safety System+ suite of driver aids. It includes forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane-departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control and automatic high beams.

In terms of powertrains, the song remains the same. The base engine is a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine putting out 241 horsepower. You can also opt for one of two six-cylinder engines, with outputs of 255 or 306 hp.

Keep a lookout for this refreshed Lexus IS. Until then enjoy our other fine Lexus vehicles here and contact us to schedule you test drive now!