Lexus to launch NX300h SUV in India on November 17

Lexus, Toyota's luxury vehicle arm, is all set to introduce its fourth model for its India range. The brand, which was launched in India on March 24, 2017 with a hybrid-focused line-up – ES 300h, RX 450h and LX 450d – plans to launch its smallest offering globally – the NX300h SUV – in India on November 17, 2017.

India will get the facelifted version of the Lexus NX SUV which was revealed at the Shanghai Motor Show earlier this year. The India-spec Lexus NX will be available with only one powertrain option, the Lexus NX300h, equipped with a 196hp 2.5-litre petrol-hybrid configuration, similar to the one seen on the Lexus ES300h sedan.

On the inside, the Lexus NX300h will come with high-quality leather interior with soft-touch materials and a 10.3-inch infotainment screen. Two variants will be offered for our market ­ the entry-level ‘Luxury’ trim and the top-spec ‘F-Sport’ variant ­ which will get unique exterior bits and paddle-shifters as well. Lexus will also equip the NX300h for the Indian market with a heads-up display system. Unlike the larger RX300h, the NX300h will come with navigation system as standard. 

Lexus will, like its other models, sell the SUV in India as a fully-imported unit. The NX300h is a direct rival to the locally assembled Mercedes-Benz GLA and the Audi Q3, but due to high import duties, it will be priced way above the competition. Dealers tell us that prices for the Lexus NX300h are likely to start at Rs 74 lakh for the entry-level model and go up to Rs 78 lakh for the top-spec F-Sport trim. 

Lexus has opened bookings for the SUV at Rs 500,000 with deliveries promised sometime around March next year. 

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