New Delhi: The door closes roughly convincingly.
Tighten the seat belt and thumb starter.
What is followed in automatic.
Blue animated screen on the infotainment screen, Cushy chair adjusted back, the steering wheel back and seat belt gives a soft pull to tighten your body posture to luxurious leather chairs, contoured well.
All this in less than three seconds, and Hybrid Lexus NX300H is ready to take off by whining electricity.
Prices start northern RS 63 Lakh (Former Showroom), Lexus NX300H, I have to say, not an option that goes against people like Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3 and Range Rover Evoque.
But wait.
Lexus Entry-level is not here to write checks, instead, this aims to carve a niche of customer base evolving and responsible.
2.5 liter gasoline engine, four cylinders, for example, are ultra-processed to operate.
It really accumulates in the middle range with a good deployment torque curve.
400 odd kilometers with Lexus NX300H, SUV photographed through crawling city traffic, or running on a fast-paced highway, rarely I intend to take control of transmission through the Shift paddle.
The E-CVT gearbox is generous responsive and nonstop does its job.
Supports this 194-Horsepower SUV is a 155 kw permanent synchronous motor, which acts as a second violin.
When starting a block or maintaining a speed below 40 KMPs in cities, the hybrid engine assumes the role of the main protagonist.
In return, you are a gift with a distance of 18 kmpl.
The switch between an electric motor and gasoline engine occurs in a simple way, without changing your drive experience.
NX300H is not the fastest in the drag race.
Lexus claims 0-100 kmpj in 9.2 seconds, which is almost 2 seconds slower than GLC.
But honestly, it was the attitude of NX300H, I never tried or wanted to encourage this Lexus to reach lightning numbers.
Great steering builds Heft with a climbing short needle.
Feedback direction from the right steering and 2-ton SUV is pleasant enough to be thrown around the corner.
The quality of the trip is comfortable and a little, as you want from Lexus.
The double-wishbone suspension on the rear shock calculates lumps easily and surprises it does not petrify if you throw NX300H at a fairly good speed on rocky or slimy ground.
The nuances of tactile from various touch points in the cabin are the key to a healthy traveling experience.
Every piece, fold, fold, and inlay on the NX300H dashboard has rich nuances.
Soft soft, brushed aluminum inserts, graphen plastic and gradient raise the atmosphere of premium dashboard.
Classic circular clock attaches, complete the perfect interior theme.
Infotainment and the appearance of the driver damage the experience.
The second layout of the screen is old as if the concept was tested from the age of Jurassic.
However, however simple they might be seen, they still pack a lot of data.
Visibility of the front row is clear and wide.
A-pillar doesn’t block your sideways vision.
Features such as automatic sensing wipers, headlamps cleaners, cornering fog lights and automatic LED headlamps levels may be unwittingly but will definitely be far in facilitating the drive experience in the rain or at night.
The comfort of creatures from Lexus NX300H is carefully engineered.
All seats offer ventilation facilities.
The function of one touch to fold the back seat is quite useful.
NX300H does not display the sun roof, but the top of the glass remains massive and leads to a vast view of the sky.
The wireless charging pad in the center storage area is praised by several USB ports.
Lexus NX300H supports Apple Carplay and Android Auto, but unlike most of its rivals do not have connected technology.
Hybrid batteries consume a good space on the back, eat into boot.
For SUVs longer than 4.6 meters, the usage area in the boot stands at 475 liters.
The price per se, Lexus NX300H has cut-throat competition.
The European brand offensif exhales a lot of neck.
But does Lexus really care? Nx300h is unmatched in terms of what it offers.
Technical Specifications: Machine: 2.5 Liter + Electric Transmission Hybrid: E-CVT Dimensions (All-Wheel Drive) (MM): 4,650 x 2,130 x 1,645 Wheelbase: 2,660 mm