{
  "id": 6724126,
  "title": "[TEST DRIVE] Lexus NX 450h+ reveals sporty side",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/test-drive-lexus-nx-450h-reveals-sporty-side-6724126",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T07:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260911/test-drive-lexus-nx-450h-reveals-sporty-side"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nIn 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.\n\nHowever, 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.",
  "summary": "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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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "[TEST DRIVE] Lexus NX 450h+ reveals sporty side",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/test-drive-lexus-nx-450h-reveals-sporty-side",
        "published": "2026-09-11T06:37:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}