At the Tokyo Motor Show Lexus brought two concepts that could be a backbone of the brand in terms of off-road engagement. This is the NX PHEV Offroad, a plug-in hybrid SUV with muscular features and consistent with the design style also undertaken by the parent company Toyota, and the ROV, a buggy with a hydrogen-powered combustion engine.
“The two concept cars on display are models that embody Lexus’ efforts to build a carbon neutral society, broaden customer choices, challenge people to suggest diverse and expanding lifestyles, and deliver new values that exceed expectations. The goal is to balance the refined lifestyle and the driving pleasure that cars offer our customers, living in harmony with nature.“, Announced the Japanese brand. But let’s see what the two models offer.
NX PHEV Offroad it is based on Lexus’ first plug-in hybrid model that went on sale in November 2021, namely NX 450h +. The bodywork inspires an adventurous lifestyle with its raised platform, large diameter off-road tires and a custom paint scheme in bronze and matte black. It is fitted with a 2.5-liter in-line 4-cylinder engine with electronically controlled all-wheel drive linked to the E-Four transmission. The power is 309 horsepower. The car is 4,660 meters long, 1,865 meters wide and 1,675 meters high.
The buggy ROV is the first Lexus vehicle to use a hydrogen engine. 3,120 meters long, 1,725 meters wide and 1.8 meters high, it is powered by an in-line 3-cylinder DOHC4 engine. It is a 1 liter engine, but thanks to the lightness of the vehicle it has the necessary recovery to deal with sandy and rough surfaces. The choice of transmission led to a sequential Paddle Shift + Reverse: the driver can use 2WD and 4WD modes, selectable with differential lock.
The engine stores the compressed hydrogen in a high pressure tank and manages it with precision through direct injectors, producing a high response torque thanks to the rapid combustion, and reproducing the experience of a gasoline. In addition, the consumption of engine oil while driving is reduced to a minimum, a measure that reduces emissions.
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