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Lexus Reveals Interior of Updated NX, Following ES with Hidden Touch Controls

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • Lexus released three partial interior images of the updated NX ahead of its September 1 launch in Japan.
  • The cabin adopts design cues from the Lexus ES, including hidden touch controls, a redesigned steering wheel and a possible 14-inch central touchscreen.
  • The updated NX is expected to drop pure gasoline power and retain the NX350h hybrid and NX450h+ plug-in hybrid, while receiving improvements to performance, motor control, throttle response and sound insulation.

Lexus has offered an early look inside the updated NX, revealing a cabin that appears to borrow heavily from the newer ES model.

Three interior images released in a video on X show redesigned seats with stronger side bolstering, an ES-inspired TAZUNA cockpit and hidden touch controls. The new arrangement represents a major departure from the current NX cabin. The vehicle may also receive a 14-inch central touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

The steering wheel follows the same design direction. Lexus has removed its emblem from the wheel and replaced it with the word “LEXUS.” Hidden touch controls are expected on the upper section, while metal rocker-style switches on the lower section are intended to operate the audio system and cruise control.

The changes suggest an update approaching the scale of a full redesign for the mid-size SUV, which was introduced around 2021. Lexus is also expected to end the pure-gasoline version of the NX. The range would instead consist of the 2.5-liter NX350h hybrid and the NX450h+ plug-in hybrid.

The automaker plans to strengthen driving performance and improve motor control, throttle response and sound insulation. Lexus has announced that the updated NX will launch in Japan on September 1.

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