MotorTrend Editor Miguel Cortina gives a First Look at the sleek 2022 Lexus NX
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00:00 Hey everyone, I'm Miguel Cortina with Motortrend with the all-new 2022 Lexus NX.
00:13 This is the second generation NX which arrives with an all-new design, modern technology
00:17 and new powertrains, including the first ever plug-in hybrid variant in the US.
00:23 So everything starts up front right here with the new spindle grille.
00:27 And you can see how it has a new shape, it's wider and it's sleeker too.
00:32 So it helps with that aggressiveness that Lexus is always looking for in the NX.
00:37 You see big character lines also in the hood.
00:40 And as you move back here to the profile, you don't really see that sportiness or that
00:44 aggressiveness that you see in the front.
00:46 Overall, it's a whole new design and a new design language for Lexus.
00:51 In terms of powertrains, there will be four different powertrains.
00:54 The base engine will be a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine for the 250 model.
00:58 The 350, which is this one right here, comes with a 2.4-liter turbo engine with over 270
01:04 horsepower.
01:05 The 350h is a hybrid powertrain, but the star of the show is the 450h Plus.
01:11 That's a plug-in hybrid variant and that's pretty much the same powertrain that you find
01:15 in the RAV4 Prime that delivers over 300 horsepower and 36 miles of electric range.
01:22 So inside is really where the magic happens here in the Lexus NX.
01:26 And that starts right here with the 14-inch screen.
01:29 This is a new touchscreen and a new multimedia system developed in-house by Toyota.
01:35 And they really knocked it out of the park here because what they did is they signed
01:39 up with Google to do their maps.
01:41 They also have Apple Music installed inside the system so you can simply sign in and stream
01:47 your music without connecting your phone to it.
01:50 You can also do that with Amazon Music.
01:52 And you also have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, both wireless, standard.
01:58 So really good improvements in the multimedia side.
02:02 The cabin itself feels a little bit wider, a little bit more spacious, very slick, and
02:07 very elegant as well.
02:08 And I love this red leather, how it gives it that character of the S-port like this
02:13 model is.
02:15 So that's the all-new 2022 Lexus NX.
02:17 This is coming out in October of this year.
02:19 Until then, head to MotorTrend.com for more information.
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