Lexus Adds 2.0-Turbo Petrol to NX Range in the UK

The NX premium compact crossover is the first model in Lexus’ UK range to receive the brand’s new 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four petrol engine.

Named the NX 200t, the force-fed model starts at £38,095 on the road, with first customer deliveries from mid-March. It joins the already available NX 300h hybrid priced from £29,495 OTR, which according to Lexus, has amassed over 1,000 sales in the country since its introduction in October last year.

The NX 200t’s 2.0-liter turbo unit produces 235hp between 4,800 and 5,600rpm, with peak torque of 350Nm (258 lb-ft) delivered at 1,650rpm, paired to a standard six-speed automatic. Lexus quotes a combined cycle figure of 35.8mpg UK and CO2 emissions of 183g/km.

The petrol model will be offered exclusively in F Sport trim with standard Dynamic Torque Control all-wheel drive system that can direct up to 50 per cent of available torque towards the rear wheels, as well as performance dampers.

Lexus said the 200t F Sport mirrors its NX 300h counterpart in in its equipment specification featuring a sported-up exterior with a mesh spindle grille nested in a deeper front bumper with a metallic coated lower section, black finish mirrors, and 18-inch alloy wheels in 225/60 tires. Inside, there are standard leather sport seats, perforated aluminium sports pedals and an F-Sport steering wheel.

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