Lexus NX 2017 300

Lexus NX 2017 2.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Lexus NX 2017 300 has been produced from January, 2017 to December, 2021. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 238 horsepower on 4800 rpm - this is the most powerfull Lexus NX 2017 - 2021 version and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 1650 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Twin Scroll turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 180 up to 300 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Lexus NX 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.9 litres.

Lexus NX 2017 300 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Lexus NX 2017 300 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

Lexus NX 2017 300 fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 700 kilometers on highway.

Lexus NX safety

During safety testing Lexus NX has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Lexus NX is evaluated with outstanding rate 91 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 87 from 100, for pedestrian protection Lexus NX got 83 points from 100.
Lexus NX safety equipment has been rated as outstanding - 91 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Lexus NX version with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Lexus NX 2017 2.0 300 AWD AT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 7.1 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 8.8 litres per 100 km.
Lexus NX 2017

Lexus NX 2017 300 technical data

Model: Lexus NX 300
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2017. January ... 2021. December 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 238 HP ON 4800 RPM Torque: 350 NM ON 1650 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.4 (combined) 10.7 (urban) 8.4 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.64m (length) 1.87m (width) 1.65m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.1 meters
Ground clearance: 175 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 501 litres
Gross weight: 2309 kg

Lexus NX 2017 300 engine 8AR-FTS

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 180,000 to 300,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Lexus NX 2017 300 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.9 litres (5.2 quarts)
Power 231 - 245 HP ON 4800 RPM
Torque 350 NM ON 1650 RPM
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Start of production (year) 2014
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Lexus IS Lexus RX Lexus GS

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Lexus NX crossover [2017 - 2021] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Lexus NX 2017 2.0 200 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.2 l/100km Front wheel
Lexus NX 2017 2.0 200 AWD 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.5 l/100km All wheel
Lexus NX 2017 2.0 300

Most powerfull version (238 HP)

2.0 Petrol 238 HP 9.4 l/100km Front wheel
Lexus NX 2017 2.0 300 AWD

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds

2.0 Petrol 238 HP 8.8 l/100km All wheel
Lexus NX 2017 2.5 300h AWD

Most fuel efficient version

2.5 Petrol 155 HP 5.4 l/100km All wheel
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