Lexus NX300h India Launch Date Revealed

Lexus is set to launch the NX300h SUV in India on November 17.

Updated: Monday, October 30, 2017, 17:01 [IST]

Japanese luxury carmaker Lexus currently has four models on sale in India — the ES300h sedan and the LX450d & RX450h SUVs along with the RC F sports car, which is only available on special order. Now, Lexus is set to add another SUV to its Indian lineup in the form of the NX300h, which will be launched in India on November 17.

The facelifted Lexus NX lineup was revealed at the start of year at the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show and the NX300h is expected to be the most affordable model in the Japanese carmaker's lineup in India. Lexus dealers in India have started accepting booking for the upcoming Lexus NX hybrid SUV with deliveries expected to start in March 2018.

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Powering the Lexus NX300h is the same hybrid powertrain that sits under the bonnet of the ES300h sedan. The 2.5-litre four-cylinder Atkinson Cycle engine is paired with an electric motor and the combined powertrain outputs 202bhp and 213Nm of torque. power is sent to the front wheels via a CVT automatic gearbox.

The facelifted NX300h features the latest version of the Lexus corporate 'spindle' grille which is flanked by triple projector beam headlights underneath which sit the tick mark shaped LED DRLs.
The sides feature squared-off and beefed up wheel arches inside which reside either 17 or 18-inch alloy wheels. The roof slides smoothly into the rear end which features wraparound tail lights which look extremely sharp.

Lexus is expected to pack the new NX300h with a host of safety features, while the interior will play host to a large 10.3-inch display that acts as the hub for the navigation and entertainment systems. Ambient lighting and a panoramic roof are also expected to feature in the new NX300h.

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The Lexus NX300h is expected to be the Japanese carmaker's most affordable offering in India. Considering the NX300h's international rivals like the Mercedes GLA, the BMW X1 and the Audi Q3 are priced significantly lower than the Japanese hybrid SUV, only die-hard Lexus fans are expected to fork out the expected Rs 70 lakh+ price tag.