Lexus NX 200t road test and review - Gladstone Observer
CROSSOVER SUVs are big business in Australia and it is hardly surprising that Lexus is not content to let the Germans do all the running. What is surprising is that it took a brand familiar with luxury SUVs so long to venture into the smaller, more affordable models. The NX 200t, Lexus's most tangible SUV in more than a quarter of the century, follows hot on the heels of the hybrid NX 300h, and its combination of luxury, comfort and performance is expected to cause a stir. Lexus has upped the game in the luxury stakes and although the interior of the 200t does not match the exterior for boldness, it does offer a cabin that is well thought out, well-equipped and definitely well made. Front seats are among the best in the game, supportive and comfortable, with enough to hug you in should the need arise. The NX 200t is based on the underpinnings of the Toyota RAV4 but is a completely new creature inside and out. Under the bonnet is Lexus's first turbo engine, a 2. 0-litre unit that offers more power with less emissions. It is paired with a six-speed auto transmission, which, while intuitive and competent enough, often feels short of the eight or nine-speed examples favoured by competitors. Source: www.gladstoneobserver.com.au
