New "NX" smartphones such as Lexus and the first PHEV become car keys

Lexus will launch the new NX, the first PHEV model, after November. The price is 4.82 million yen to 7.38 million yen.

The development concept of the sports gear "Vital x Tech Gear", which integrates the sense of life jump (Vital) and advanced technology (Tech), marks the first bullet model of the next generation of LEXUS with a comprehensive refresh of running, design and advanced technology. LEXUS's first PHEV is set as the global core model NX, together with HEV to accelerate the popularity of electric vehicles.

In addition to LEXUS's first PHEV, the lineup is also equipped with high thermal efficiency engines such as the HEV with large capacity batteries, the newly developed 2.4L series four-cylinder turbine engine and 2.5L series four-cylinder natural intake engine.

The PHEV uses a high-efficiency 2.5L straight-4 engine, high-capacity, high-power lithium-ion battery and front-post motor. The lithium-ion battery has a total charge of 18.1kWh, and the highest EV can travel a distance of about 90 km.

The driving mode can be selected from EV mode, AUTO EV/HV mode, HV mode and self-charging mode. In AUTO EV/HV mode, through the "pre-read ecological driver (pre-fetch EV/HV mode switching control)" adopted by LEXUS for the first time, when the destination is set in the navigation system, EV driving and HV driving are automatically switched according to the remaining amount of driving battery, road properties and characteristics, so as to improve energy efficiency.

The power cost and fuel economy can be improved through the battery cooling system using air conditioning refrigerant and the battery heating system operated at low temperature. By setting the installation position of the battery pack under the floor outside the vehicle, it helps to ensure spacious indoor space and reduce the center of gravity of the vehicle.

Develop an efficient charging system for PHEV. Charge with less power to reduce the operating cost. The charging cover is a "push open" opening and closing mode that is easy to open with your fingers, using lighting to illuminate the charging entrance, etc., which is convenient to use. In addition to the owner, a locking system is installed so that the charge cover cannot be opened. Start normal charging at the expected time, complete normal charging before departure time, etc., you can register the timer charging schedule according to your preference.

In addition, it is equipped with "my room mode", which can use air conditioning and audio through external power supply. Don't worry that the battery is dead, you can spend it like your own room in the car.

Preventive safety technology includes "Lexus Safety System+". The intersection collision avoidance support (funded vehicle) is used as the LEXUS for the first time. Expand support at intersections to support crossing vehicles, oncoming straight-line vehicles coming from the front when turning right, and avoiding collisions between horizontal pedestrians / cyclists approaching from the front when turning left and right. In addition, when a vehicle approaching from the left and right is detected at a low speed into the intersection, it is also equipped with the function of displaying the approaching direction of the vehicle on the color heads-up display to remind attention.

In addition, it is also equipped with radar cruise control (with full speed tracking function) and so on. When overtaking, preliminary acceleration / deceleration is carried out according to the steering light operation.

The unlocking mechanism of the door adopts the "e-lock system" controlled by switch electronically. The smooth door operation and smooth operation feeling are realized.

When getting off, use the blind spot monitor to sense the proximity of bicycles and other vehicles from the rear. If it is determined that it is possible to collide with the door or the passenger after getting off, remind the indicator by the outer rearview mirror. When trying to open the door, the function of interacting with the e-latch system and canceling the door is adopted for the first time in the world.

In the "Advanced driving support Technical Advanced Park" for parking support, forward parking, backward exit and forward-looking exit should be dealt with in the new side-by-side parking. Drivers who carry smart keys from outside the car can remotely operate parallel, column parking and out of storage through a dedicated mobile phone APP.

You can also use a smartphone with a dedicated smartphone application as the digital key to the vehicle. As long as you carry a smartphone, you can lock, unlock and start the engine without screen operation. Even if you have multiple cars that correspond to digital keys, you can operate them with a smartphone. You can pass digital keys between smartphones, or you can borrow cars where family and friends are separated.

By synthesizing the image of the camera installed in the front and rear of the vehicle, and in the "panoramic view monitor" showing the condition outside the vehicle on the display, the image of the road taken in the past can be synthesized and displayed directly under the vehicle. As a result, a "transmission image display under the floor" can be realized to help grasp the road condition under the vehicle, the location of the tires, and so on.

The multimedia system adopts type 14 / 9.8 touch screen display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported, Apple CarPlay only, and wireless connections can be made via Wi-Fi.

Smartphone apps support the newly developed "My LEXUS". The fuel surplus and driving distance of the car can be confirmed through the smartphone. In addition, services such as remote air conditioning and charging management that can confirm the status of charging and power supply can also be used to make the air conditioner work before taking the bus. A "private car startup lock" is also provided as a new service. Safety such as night and long-term travel is improved by preventing the car engine from starting at any time in the application.