This is the Lexus LF-NX Turbo concept, one of the stars at the Lexus stand at Tokyo 2013. While the LF-NX from Frankfurt 2013 had a hybrid powertrain, the Turbo in this concept’s name explains it all – it is supposed to have a turbocharged 2.0 litre motor under its hood.
Exterior-wise, the only thing that separates the LF-NX Turbo from the LF-NX hybrid are a more aggressive alloy wheel design. Although both concepts have 20-inch wheels, Lexus has put slightly lower profile tyres on the LF-NX Turbo – 255/45 ZR20 compared to 255/50 R20. Dimensions-wise, the LF-NX is a size smaller than its big brother, the RX.
Lexus hasn’t revealed output figures for the 2.0 turbo four-cylinder under the hood yet, but we’re hoping this engine gets its usage expanded to the rest of the Lexus range, because while the 3.5 V6 has its large displacement to create lots of grunt, there could definitely be improvement to the normally-aspirated 2.5 litre V6 in the IS 250 and GS 250 as their competitors have a lot more torque.
Lexus says the new turbo engine will get fan spray D-4S fuel-injection, a cylinder-head integrated exhaust manifold, and a twin-scroll turbocharger with an active wastegate valve.
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megatron?
Only Michael Bay will love this.
As a design whole ,it is captivatingly aggressive yet amazingly ugly. Lexus spindle grill is already splitting views and opinions on their sedans, but on an SUV, I struggle to defend the looks;it’s to big and should be shrunk down with a small front diffuser ala Audi Q5.
But that are some components that looks really nice, specifically the headlights….that’s the among the most amazing looking headlights I’ve seen in a while.
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Absolutely stunning…if looks could kill…then this is the one…standing ovation to Lexus…
are you from cybetron? you seem to get so hyper over your cousin.
You should know that there’s also been changes to the front splitter and rear diffuser.
That spindle grill styling is getting horrible by the day… :(
Extreme.. My son will love to see it on the road.