Toyotas luxury division has announced pricing on its entire lineup of NX compact crossover vehicles

2015 Lexus NX

Lexus invented the crossover utility vehicle back in 1998 with the midsize RX, but has always been noticeably absent from the compact portion of that segment. that is about to change in a big way when copies of the new RX begin start showing up late next month and early in December.

2015 Lexus NX

When it does hit dealer showrooms, the 2015 NX will be available in three versions. Each will be available in either 2-wheel-drive or 4-wheel drive. The NX 200t and NX 200t F-Sport come with the first turbocharged engine in the brand's history. The NX 300h hybrid, for its part, comes with a new transmission with a kick-down function as well as a hybrid battery split into two separate pods for optimal weight distribution.

The new 2.0-liter turbo features a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger that produces 235 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. The four-into-two exhaust manifold pairs cylinders according to their expansion or compression stroke to reduce pumping losses and eliminate exhaust gas interference to improve acceleration response and widen the torque band.

2015 Lexus NX

It's matched to a six-speed automatic transmission and features both direct as well as port fuel injection and, combined with its dual variable valve timing system, allows the engine to switch between the Otto and Atkinson cycle for optimal starting, idle and running.

The six-speed automatic transmission is all-new and designed for the turbo engine with torque-demand control logic that calculates the engine torque needed to deliver both quick response as well as optimum fuel efficiency.

Lexus tuned the 2AR-FXE 2.5-liter gasoline engine especially the 300h. Enhancements to the drivetrain include a water-to-oil cooler for the electric drive motor and a revised front drive reduction ratio for improved fuel economy and hill climbing. The transmission kick-down function provides better acceleration performance.

2015 Lexus 200t

Features

Standard equipment includes all power features (all windows auto up/down) plus auto on/off headlamps, smart proximity key (all 5 doors) with pushbutton start, privacy glass, 17-inch alloy wheels, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, power seats (10-way driver including power lumbar, 8-way front passenger), fold and stow rear cargo cover, electrochromatic inside rearview mirror, Siri Eyes Free Mode, steering wheel controls, satellite radio and Bluetooth.

Options include 18-inch alloy wheels, blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert, heated seats (F Sport), heated and ventilated seats (NA on F Sport), park assist, heated steering wheel, lane departure alert, moonroof, power liftgate, power folding rear seat, pre-collision system with dynamic radar cruise control, wireless phone charging (Qi compatible), navigation package with voice recognition and Lexus Enform App Suite, Comfort Package with driver's seat, steering wheel and outside rearview mirror memory (power tilt/telescope), a Premium Package and a Luxury Package.

2015 Lexus NX 200t F-Sport

2015 Lexus NX Prices

The following is the pricing list for the turbo, F-Sport and hybrid:

NX 200T 2WD: $35,405
NX 200T AWD: $36,805
NX 200T F-SPORT 2WD: $37,505
NX 200T F-SPORT AWD: $338,905
NX 300h: $40,645
NX 300h AWD: $42,235

All prices include a $925 delivery, processing and handling fee.