Lexus NX F-Sport
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hm, perhaps.. .I've always understood f sport to be an appearance pack though..For me, i fear that the NX Hybrid won't come in F-sport version.For me, the ideal is NX300h + F-sport. I sure hope Lexus makes a version of that.
I hope that you're right.
In addition, i heard that the NX is using RAV4 platform...so, i assume that this is FWD vehicle. I hope that Lexus did something to AWD models to give it more sport rather than just AWD as needed only when slipping...because then, it will just be another fancy RAV4.
For example, it sends power to the rear more often (full-time maybe?) or when SPORT is selected, more power goes to the rear around corners.
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I hope that you're right.
In addition, i heard that the NX is using RAV4 platform...so, i assume that this is FWD vehicle. I hope that Lexus did something to AWD models to give it more sport rather than just AWD as needed only when slipping...because then, it will just be another fancy RAV4.
Well yes at its core the NX really is a fancy RAV4, but lets not be haphazard the same can be said for a few other Lexus models, however Lexus is fairly adept at differentiating...
How smart is Lexus' AWD arrangement?
Oh yes, and welcome to forum
Thanks for the welcome. Yeah, the AWD on RX ain't anything to write home about in terms of sportiness...that's what i am afraid of. For example, Acura RDX AWD system is not really sporty either. But, the German's (MB and BMW) AWD system are rear-biased or at least are so when you get into the twisties. I sure hope that Lexus AWD is like that! :nerd:Well yes at its core the NX really is a fancy RAV4, but lets not be haphazard the same can be said for a few other Lexus models, however Lexus is fairly adept at differentiating...
How smart is Lexus' AWD arrangement?
Oh yes, and welcome to forum
And BTW, i just put up one of the NX wallpaper on my work computer...so, i really want this to work out!
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Hehehhhhh, I will agree that rear bias AWD is more engaging, but I wont say its smarter. I know MB and BMW still havent implemented torque vectoring in their AWD systems. I know Acura is a big leader in that sense, as far as I know Lexus does not have anything like Acuras, so the only shortfall I see for the NX vs the germans is lack of rear bias AWD. For you and I, I suppose that is meaningful but for 95% of the car buying public they couldn't tell the difference between even if you tipped them off
Torque vectoring can easily be done now via stability control and braking the inside wheel (instead of the gas-guzzling techniques of overdriving the outside wheel). (Granted, for a true sports car, i like Acura's method, but i am fine with braking inside wheel technique because of lack of extra gears, complications, and weight.)
For me, i think that the rear bias AWD (either all the time or as needed) is ideal to prevent torque steer, esp. in the more powerful versions of NX (turbo and hybrid). But, i fear that i am dreaming too much, given what Lexus has done with the CT200h and the price range where NX sits. (For example, Acura RDX dumped SH-AWD to keep prices [and fuel economy] down.)
For me, i think that the rear bias AWD (either all the time or as needed) is ideal to prevent torque steer, esp. in the more powerful versions of NX (turbo and hybrid). But, i fear that i am dreaming too much, given what Lexus has done with the CT200h and the price range where NX sits. (For example, Acura RDX dumped SH-AWD to keep prices [and fuel economy] down.)
I think for now it might be a bit too much to ask for, seems like they want to keep it more for commuting and not so much performance focused, still a chance of it happening
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Are we starting up the NX-F rumor mill already?
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http://m.autoblog.com/2014/06/28/lexus-nx-crossover-expectations/
New review says the 200t F will do 0-60 in 7 secs, not bad!
Lexus projects mileage ratings of 22 city, 28 highway and 24 combined for the turbo.
automaker says the turbo engine and all-wheel-drive setup of the NX 200t can sprint its way to 60 miles per hour in 7.0 seconds.
New review says the 200t F will do 0-60 in 7 secs, not bad!
Lexus projects mileage ratings of 22 city, 28 highway and 24 combined for the turbo.
automaker says the turbo engine and all-wheel-drive setup of the NX 200t can sprint its way to 60 miles per hour in 7.0 seconds.
Not bad at all! I was hoping for better hwy mileage.
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