Who will take the “Chinese” for 4 million rubles, if the new Lexus NX costs so much? Orders started in Russia, prices announced

Russian Lexus dealers have announced the start of accepting pre-orders for the second generation Lexus NX midsize crossover, which was presented in June this year.

Price Lexus NX 250 with a 2.5-liter 199 hp engine is 4 million 50 thousand rubles. We will remind, the other day in Russia began to accept pre-orders for the Chinese crossover Exeed VX, which costs a little less.

The top version of the Lexus NX 350 with a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine producing 279 hp. costs 5 million 893 thousand rubles. Both versions are equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission. A more affordable Lexus NX 200 with a 2.0-liter engine producing 150 hp will be released a little later.

The new Lexus NX is built on the Global Architecture K (GA-K) platform, its length has increased by 20 mm compared to the NX of the first, its wheelbase has increased by 30 mm, its width has increased by 20 mm, and its height has increased by 5 mm. The car received wider front and rear chassis based on the Global Architecture K (GA-K) platform, a long sleek bonnet, short overhangs and flared wheel arches for large wheels (20 inches or more).

The steering wheel now has touch-sensitive switches that can be configured to control the most requested functions. The car received a new 14-inch multimedia screen and a head-up display. Supports wireless phone connection via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The salon received atmospheric lighting with support for up to 64 colors and an innovative Lexus electronic door opening system with an electronic E-Latch lock. The new Lexus NX is the first model from the brand to receive the latest generation of Lexus Safety System +.