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Turbocharged Luxury Crossovers

The Lexus NX Crossovers Blend Powerful Performance & Elegant Design

— April 28, 2014 — Autos
Lexus recently revealed the production version of its Lexus NX crossover at this week's Beijing Auto Show. This high-end luxury vehicle will be made available in three different contributions, the NX 200t SPORT, NX 300h and NX 200.

The NX200t comes with a mesh grille insert, in-your-face front bumper, black exterior mirrors, interior ornamentation, paddle shifters and sport seats. It will come equipped with an all-new 2.0-liter turbo direct injection gasoline engine hooked up to a six-speed automatic transmission designed specifically for the Lexus NX crossover.

The NX 200t will use the all-new 2.0-liter turbo direct injection gasoline engine matched to a six-speed automatic transmission specially tuned for the NX.

The NX 300h comes with Lexus Hybrid Drive, which includes a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine, generator, motor and battery.

The NX 200 is fitted with a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter Valvematic variable valve gasoline engine hooked up to a multi-drive transmission system. This version of the Lexus NX Crossover will be available in the Chinese and Russian markets.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Crossover Vehicles - Innovative designs and high-end features are transforming the automotive industry, creating opportunities for companies to focus on luxury crossover vehicles that blend performance and elegance.
2. Turbocharged Engines - The rise of turbocharged engines in high-end vehicles such as the Lexus NX Crossover represents an opportunity for companies to invest in research and development of fuel-efficient, powerful engines.
3. Hybrid Drive Systems - The popularity of hybrid drive systems, as seen in the Lexus NX 300h, offers an opportunity for companies in the automotive industry to further innovate their hybrid technology and create more eco-friendly vehicles.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Manufacturing - As luxury crossovers gain popularity, companies in the automotive manufacturing industry have an opportunity to focus their production on upscale, high-end vehicles.
2. Technology - The use of innovative technologies, such as turbocharged engines and hybrid drive systems, is creating opportunities for tech companies to partner with automotive manufacturers to develop cutting-edge vehicles.
3. Renewable Energy - As the demand for eco-friendly vehicles increases, companies in the renewable energy industry have an opportunity to invest in and develop new technologies for hybrid and electric vehicles.
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