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Lexus NX Estate 450h+ 2.5 5dr E-CVT [Premium Pack/Link pro]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2487
Trim	[Premium/Link Pro]
Price	£51,585
Battery Capacity	18.1
Engine Power - BHP	306
Acceleration	6.3
Top Speed	124 mph
Length	4660 mm
Width	1865 mm
Height	1660 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	520 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1990 kg

Driver Convenience

4 driving modes EV/Eco/Normal/Sport
7" display in instrument binnacle
Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert
Bluetooth telephone connectivity
eCall emergency system
Electric speed sensitive power steering
Intelligent parking sensors - 4 front and 4 rear
Lane change flasher function
Lexus link connect - Cloud based navigation, cloud based voice assistant, always online, 14" HD touchscreen, embedded nav and faster CPU
Push button starter
Reversing camera with back guidelines
Service interval indicator
Tailgate
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Smartphone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

6.6 kW onboard charger
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Hybrid automatic transmission
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Entertainment

10 speakers
4 USB ports - 2 front, one USB C, 2 rear USB C
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Bi LED headlights
Double hidden exhaust pipes
Front and rear one touch power windows, with anti-jam protection
Heated, auto-folding, auto-dimming outside mirrors with reverse tilt function and turn indicators
Illuminated door handles with puddle light
LED brake lights and rear lights with emergency brake signal
LED cornering lights
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED Indicators
Power back door with kick sensor
Privacy glass, rear doors and tailgate
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof rails

Interior Features

12V accessory port centre console and luggage compartment
2 cupholders in front centre console
2 way electrical lumbar adjustment for driver
2 x fixed shopping bag hooks in boot
2 x sun visors with vanity mirror and lamp
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 x tie down hooks in the boot
60/40 split folding rear seat
8 way driver/passenger electrically adjustable front seats
Adjustable rear seat backrest
Card holder installed in driver and passengers sun visors
Centre armrest with storage box
Dual climate control air conditioning system
Front and rear head restraints
Front and rear textile carpet mats
Front passenger seat
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Leather gear lever
LED interior illumination
Power adjustable leather steering wheel with paddle shifts
Premium Tahara leather upholstery
Rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders
Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) feature (active headrest) for seats

Passive Safety

2 x Isofix child rear seat restraints
3 point ELR front seatbelts with pretensioners
3x3 point rear seat belts
ABS
Adjustable seat belt anchor points
Driver and front passenger 2 stage airbag
Driver/front passenger side airbags
Drivers knee airbag
E-Latch with safe exit assist
EBD + Brake Assist
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System)
Electronic parking brake
Front and rear curtain shield airbags
Front center airbag
Front passenger seat cushion airbag
Hill assist control
Lexus safety system - dynamic radar cruise control, pre collision system day and night, lane tracing assist, road sign, automatic high beam, OTA
Manual rear child locks
Passenger airbag cut-off device
Traction control
Tyre pressure warning

Security

Anti-theft system with alarm, intrusion sensor, glass breakage sensor, tilt sensor and engine immobiliser
Locking wheel nuts
Smart keyless entry
Speed sensitive auto door locking
Two motion door lock with double lock
Ultra Wide Band (UWB) Anti-theft system
VIN Window etching

Trim

3D prism black Inlay
Organic inlay

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	18.1
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	165
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	6.6
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	6.6
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	3
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	17.4
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	73
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	45.5

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)	67
NOx	0.006
Particles	0.0002
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	22
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	26
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	22

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2487
Compression Ratio	14.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	87.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	103.4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	1 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb	7.4
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb	38
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High	7.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	5.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	7.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	5.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High	38.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	51.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	39.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	55.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	282.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	256.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	282.5

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	38E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	91
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	83
NCAP Safety Assist %	91
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.3
Engine Power - BHP	306
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	227
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	124 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/60 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/60 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1660 mm
Length	4660 mm
Wheelbase	2690 mm
Width	1865 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55
Gross Vehicle Weight	2540 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1411 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	520 l
Max. Loading Weight	550 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Minimum Kerbweight	1990 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.6 m

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