Aggressively Sporty, Impressively Efficient: An All-New F SPORT Special Edition Hybrid Highlights The Lineup Of 2021 Lexus NX Series Luxury Compact Crossovers

TORONTO, ONTARIO – AUGUST 17, 2020 –The Lexus NX Series makes a powerful statement in Canada’s hot luxury compact crossover segment, ensuring Lexus guests always stand out from the crowd. Having won over Canadians with its winning combination of style, technology and craftsmanship, the NX Series is enhanced for 2021 with an F SPORT edition of the self-charging hybrid electric NX 300h. This special edition joins an NX line up now featuring connected services on all models and a palette of fresh colour combinations, plus the concert hall-quality experience of Mark Levinson audio on top trim levels.

“The NX series is one of the most popular models in our line-up. It resonates with Canadians by delivering a blend of bold styling, utility and highly crafted luxury,” noted Robert Tsang, Director of Lexus Canada. “New for 2021, we’re excited to offer our guests an available Mark Levinson sound experience and an F SPORT variant for NX hybrid.”

The Lexus NX breaks from a crowded luxury compact crossover field with striking style that blends the powerful presence of an SUV with the agility of a car. The boldly-styled signature Lexus spindle grille is flanked by large air intakes for enhanced engine and brake cooling. Keyless door handles illuminate to light the Lexus Guest’s entry and exit. The body flows back from the hood, over the cabin to a rear hatch designed to accentuate the NX’s low, powerful stance. New available body colours this year include Caviar and, on select NX hybrid models, Grecian Water.

Bold exterior styling is balanced by an interior defined by luxury, comfort and amenities for up to five adults. Notable features include specially selected leather to clad the steering wheel and shift knob, eight-way power adjustable front seats, steering wheels fitted with audio controls and paddle shifters, and available power reclining and folding rear seats. New for 2021, NX 300 F SPORT Series 2 and Series 3 models in Caviar are paired with a white interior.

This year, Lexus introduces NX guests opting for the Executive or F SPORT Series 3 packages to the sublime experience of the 14-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound audio system with 10.3” display. These models also feature Lexus Navigation with Remote, adding embedded navigation and Enform Destination Assist (3-year subscription). Other models feature 10-speaker Lexus Display Audio Systems with an 8” screen as standard. New this year, all models are standard equipped with a range of Lexus connectivity technologies – including Enform Remote (3-year subscription), Enform Service Connect (10-year subscription) and Enform Safety Connect (3-year subscription), plus Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ connectivity.

The self-charging hybrid electric NX 300h models are immediately identifiable by their Lexus hybrid badging and black interior with unique blue stitching. Under the hood, NX hybrid models feature a Lexus Hybrid Drive built around a 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle 4-cylinder engine, high-torque electric motors, electronically controlled continuously variable transmission, delivering 194 net system horsepower, lower emissions, and a fuel efficiency rating of 7.2L/100km (city) and 7.9L/100km (highway).

The gas-powered NX 300 is built around a 2.0-litre turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder engine generating up to 235 horsepower. This is coupled to a six-speed super electronically controlled automatic transmission with lockup torque converter for smooth, quick acceleration and a fuel efficiency rating of 10.7L/100km (city) and 8.5L/100km (highway).

All NX models include electric power steering, all-wheel-drive and a long list of advanced performance systems that enhance driver confidence and control under a wide range of weather and road conditions. 

As a Lexus, every NX Series model is impressively equipped with state-of-the-art safety features, headlined by Lexus Safety System + 2.0. This portfolio of active safety technologies supports the driver’s awareness and decision-making under a range of traffic conditions and contingencies. Other safety systems include eight airbags, direct tire pressure monitoring, whiplash-injury-lessening front seats, and a backup camera.

The self-charging hybrid electric NX 300h is available in four model and trim combinations, as follows:

All new for 2021, the Lexus NX 300h F SPORT Special Edition (starting MSRP: $58,100) is built off the base NX 300h model, adding front performance dampers to the suspension system plus unique F SPORT 18” black alloy wheels, premium triple-beam LED headlamps and F SPORT LED fog lamps, rain sensing wipers, an F SPORT heated steering wheel, and heated and ventilated front seats with a driver’s seat memory system. Other features include a 10-speaker Lexus Navigation with Remote system which adds a 10.3” screen, embedded navigation and Enform Destination Assist (3-year subscription), a power moon roof and power back door, a 120-volt/100-watt power outlet, and the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system with Rear Cross Traffic Brake. This model is offered in a choice of three body colours – Ultra White, Obsidian or Grecian Water.

The 2021 Lexus NX 300h (starting MSRP: $46,850) features heated front seats, Nuluxe seat cladding, Bi-beam LED headlamps, LED fog lamps and daytime running lights, 17” alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, power folding auto-dimming outside mirrors, and the Smart Key System with Push Button Start.

The 2021 Lexus NX 300h Premium Package (starting MSRP: $50,800) adds a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, power moon roof, driver’s seat memory system, a power rear door, 18” alloy wheels, and the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

The 2021 Lexus NX 300h Executive Package (starting MSRP: $60,850) builds on the Premium trim level, adding unique 18” alloy wheels, heated rear seats, leather seat cladding throughout, woodgrain interior trim, a wireless charging system for personal electronics, premium triple-beam LED headlamps, a power rear hatch with kick sensor, and the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system with Rear Cross Traffic Brake. New for 2021, this model now features a 14-speaker Mark Levinson audio system with 10.3” display and Lexus Navigation with Remote which adds embedded navigation and Enform Destination Assist (3-year subscription).

The turbocharged NX 300 is available in four luxury and three F SPORT configurations, as follows:

The 2021 Lexus NX 300 Signature Package (starting MSRP: $44,350) features 17” alloy wheels, LED fog lamps and daytime running lights, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, Nuluxe seat cladding, and the Smart Key System with Push Button Start.

The 2021 Lexus NX 300 Premium Package (starting MSRP: $48,300) adds 18” alloy wheels, a power rear hatch and moon roof, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, driver’s seat memory system, and the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

The 2021 Lexus NX 300 Luxury Package (starting MSRP: $53,950) wraps occupants in a cabin defined by leather seating and Shimamoku woodgrain trim. It then adds Lexus Navigation with Remote which adds a 10.3” display, embedded navigation and Enform Destination Assist (3-year subscription) and 10 speakers, premium triple-beam LED headlamps, rain sensing wipers, and the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system with Rear Cross Traffic Brake.

The 2021 Lexus NX 300 Executive Package (starting MSRP: $58,350) is a technology and luxury showcase and built off the Luxury package. New for 2021, this model now features a 14-speaker Mark Levinson Audio system. Other upgrades include a power rear hatch with kick sensor, heated rear seats, unique 18” alloy wheels, the Panoramic View Monitor system, a Head Up Display, and a wireless charging system for personal electronics.

The 2021 Lexus NX 300 F SPORT Series 1 (starting MSRP: $51,650) is built off the Signature Package model. It features a sport-tuned suspension, F SPORT appearance package, F SPORT 18” alloy wheels, F SPORT seats, a power moon roof, premium triple-beam LED headlamps, heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, driver’s seat memory system and a power rear hatch.

The 2021 Lexus NX 300 F SPORT Series 2 (starting MSRP: $54,850) builds on Series 1, adding Lexus Navigation with Remote which adds a 10.3” display, embedded navigation and Enform Destination Assist (3-year subscription) and 10 speakers, the Blind Spot Monitor, the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system with Rear Cross Traffic Brake, and rain-sensing wipers.

The 2021 Lexus NX 300 F SPORT Series 3 (starting MSRP: $58,850) builds on Series 2, adding the Panoramic View Monitor system, a Head Up Display, Adaptive Variable Suspension, and a wireless charging system for personal electronics. New this year, this model also receives the 14-speaker Mark Levinson Audio system.

The 2021 Lexus NX Series is now on sale at Lexus Dealers across Canada. For complete and up-to-date details and specifications visit www.lexus.ca/nx

About Lexus Canada
Lexus Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Lexus luxury cars and sport utility vehicles through a sales and service network of 39 dealers across Canada. Guests have access to a wide range of luxury and performance vehicles with a total of 12 Lexus nameplates available in Canada, including the largest luxury hybrid lineup of 6 hybrid models. Inspired by bold design, intuitive technology, and peak performance, Lexus is committed to delivering the highest quality products and services and creating amazing experiences for their guests. The Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h are built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada’s (TMMC) award-winning Cambridge South plant. For more information about Lexus and Lexus products, please visit: www.lexus.ca.

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