[TEST DRIVE] Lexus NX 450h+ reveals sporty side
For a brand long associated with quiet, effortless cruising, Lexus has built a surprisingly spirited side into its NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid SUV. A roughly 100-kilometer round trip from Seoul to Ganghwa Island in Incheon offered a chance to experience both personalities of the mid-size SUV — its calm, efficiency-focused character in city traffic and its sharper side once the road opened up. The NX…
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The Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid SUV, a departure from the brand's typical image of quiet and effortless driving, has unveiled a more spirited side. A 100-kilometer round trip from Seoul to Ganghwa Island in Incheon allowed test drivers to experience the contrasting personalities of the mid-size SUV.
In city traffic, the NX 450h+ exuded calm and efficiency-focused behavior. The 18.1-kilowatt-hour battery enabled the vehicle to run on electric power alone for up to 56 kilometers. Switching to Eco mode gave the SUV a relaxed feel, with gentle throttle response and a quiet electric drivetrain mitigating the effects of stop-and-go driving.
However, once the road opened up, the NX 450h+ revealed its sharper side. With a combined system output of 307 horsepower, the SUV combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 185 horsepower with two electric motors. The first impression, therefore, was not speed but smoothness.
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