• A new Lexus that’s designed to help you make the most of leisure lifestyles and take you closer to nature
• The latest version of Lexus’ globally successful mid-size SUV and best-seller in Europe
• Strong exterior styling features and a raised ride height that gives a commanding view of the landscape
• Smart black/khaki interior with new Bookmatch woodgrain door inlays
• Exclusive new Moon Desert exterior paint colour
• Personal well-being supported by sophisticated Lexus Climate Concierge, power-adjustable seating and ambient lighting system with 64 colour options
• Trail mode provided for stable, comfortable driving on rougher or loose surfaces
• NX Overtrail available in NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid, NX 350h self-charging hybrid and NX 350 petrol versions
• Available to view and purchase at Lexus centres and online now

INTRODUCTION

Lexus presents the NX Overtrail, an SUV that’s designed to be an ideal choice for those who enjoy a free and easy lifestyle where personal wellbeing, a love of nature and the great outdoors are priorities.

The NX Overtrail is the perfect partner for trips away from the daily routine to explore new horizons, enjoy new experiences and recharge your inner batteries. It’s equipped to take rougher roads in its stride, while being equally poised and confident when travelling on urban streets.

Whatever the destination, life on board is comfortable, safe, and care-free, with uniquely Lexus luxury craftsmanship, intelligent technologies, and comprehensive safety provisions.

It builds on a heritage of worldwide success for the NX. It has been a consistent best-seller for Lexus in Europe while worldwide its popularity places it second only to the larger RX model. The NX Overtrail comes with all the winning qualities that have made it the choice of hundreds of thousands of customers.

THE NX OVERTRAIL PROJECT

In the belief that “one size does not fit all,” Lexus is evolving its model range to offer choices that appeal to an ever-wider range of customers, developing styling, colours, equipment features and performance to keep step with changing trends and preferences. It is about “making luxury personal,” giving people more freedom to build the car that meets their needs and makes a statement about their personality and lifestyle.

The new NX Overtrail reflects this strategy, an interpretation of the best-selling NX mid-size luxury SUV that’s designed to promote more peaceful, confident and fulfilling journeys, whether driving around town or getting closer to nature on roads less travelled. It’s the perfect partner for those who enjoy active pastimes, exploring new landscapes or simply getting away from it all. Supremely quiet, comfortable, and relaxing, it’s a car that can make the journey all part of an enriching experience.

Its design sets it apart from the regular NX range with styling details that project strength and purpose and a raised ride to give everyone on board a more commanding view of the road and landscape. Just as the NX F SPORT models put the focus on dynamic style and performance, the NX Overtrail speaks to those keen to travel beyond the everyday and enjoy a sense of “refined adventure”.

THE NX OVERTRAIL IN DETAIL

Exterior

The NX Overtrail is easily distinguished from other NX models with its dedicated external styling features. It sits higher from the ground, with the suspension raised by 15 mm, and rides on exclusive-design 18-inch matt black alloy wheels fitted with chunky all-terrain tyres. The black detailing theme also includes the roof rails, the door mirror casings and the fog lamp surrounds. The window mouldings have a black metallic finish, while the Lexus spindle grille has a gloss black mesh and black stainless steel surround.

These black elements strike a sharp contrast with the NX Overtrail’s signature new colour, Moon Desert. Six other paint finishes are available. In a distinctive touch, the LEXUS name on the back door is rendered in grey.

Interior

The cabin is equally distinctive, with an Overtrail-exclusive finish. Supple yet durable Tahara black synthetic leather is used for the seat upholstery, with contrasting khaki used for the bolsters, arm rests, door panels and detail stitching in the black headlining. There are also new Bookmatch natural woodgrain trim inserts.

True to the Lexus welcoming spirit of Omotenashi, there is a range of features that help make life on board more comfortable, relaxing, and restorative. For example, the air conditioning system uses advanced nanoe-X air quality technology, feeding trillions of minuscule water molecules into the cabin. This has the proven effect of combating bacteria, viruses, mould and bad odours, while also helping refresh human hair and skin with a moisturising effect. And with the Lexus Climate Concierge system, heating and ventilation sources are precisely adjusted to ensure an ideal temperature for all occupants. The front seats are heated and ventilated and power adjustable.

The cabin’s ambient lighting system can also be used to foster wellbeing. This provides, gentle, indirect illumination in the footwells, door panels and centre consoles, with 64 different colours to choose from, to suit your mood or the journey. The spectrum includes 14 shades curated by Lexus to reflect different moods inspired by nature.

The interior lay-out is flexible so you can easily fold rear seats when you need more space to carry your leisure kit or luggage. Even with all the seats in place there’s room for two large suitcases in the load space, while a power back door with hands-free kick-sensor operation makes loading easy. If you need to carry more, there are multiple accessories such as roof boxes and cycle carriers to choose from. If a towing hitch has been specified, you can tow up to 1,500 kg* – muscle enough to carry plenty of sports or leisure equipment.

*Towing capacities may vary according to local market.

Smart technologies

The NX Overtrail keeps you connected when on the move with the latest Lexus Link Pro multimedia system. This package includes a high-definition 14-inch touchscreen, an on-board voice assistant and both cloud-based and embedded navigation systems. As well as a front USB-A port for device connection, there are four USB-C charging ports, plus a wireless smartphone charging tray. Simple wireless smartphone connection is enabled for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Keeping you safe

This is a car that’s constantly working to keep you safe, warning of hazards and ready to act when there’s imminent risk of an accident. The latest generation Lexus Safety System + uses advanced camera and radar technology to check the NX’s surroundings, recognise hazards and alert the driver or initiate braking, steering and car control to help avoid an accident. As well making driving safer, it eases the burden on the driver, effortlessly maintaining a steady speed and keeping a safe distance from other vehicles and road users.

 The NX was the first Lexus to be equipped with an E-latch system. Linked to the car’s Blind Spot Monitor, this gives an alert if the driver or a passenger is about to open a door into the path of traffic approaching from the rear. If necessary, it will block the door opening if there is a collision risk.

There is more help when you need to manoeuvre into tight parking spaces with both front and rear parking sensors. When precise positioning is needed, a Panoramic View Monitor gives you a 360-degree view of the area immediately around – and beneath – the car, showing areas that can’t be seen from the wheel.

The driving experience

For the driver, the elevated position at the wheel is complemented by the Tazuna cockpit design. Tazuna is a Japanese term describing a rider’s control of their horse using just slight adjustment of the reins; in the NX it provides similar easy and intuitive control with all the principal controls and information sources – head-up display, digital instrumentation, and multimedia display – arranged closely around the driver, so only minimal hand or eye movement are needed, keeping your focus firmly on the road ahead.

The raised suspension increases the ground clearance to 200 mm, so the NX Overtrail can take uneven road surfaces in its stride. On slightly loose and slippery ground, the driver can engage Trail mode which has been added to the Drive Mode Select.  This automatically optimises the car’s suspension and control systems to suit the conditions.

Like the NX F SPORT, the Overtrail has sophisticated Adaptive Variable Suspension which instantly responds to changes in the driving conditions so that the ride remains stable, comfortable and reassuring. Precise handling and body control are further helped by additional performance dampers at the rear of the vehicle.

Peaceful progress

A calm and quiet cabin is central to the NX Overtrail driving experience. To ensure life on board is insulated from unwelcome noise and vibration, Lexus began right at the start of the car’s development phase by risk-mapping of the interior so that countermeasures could be perfectly designed and located.

Major features that suppress noise intrusion and generation include using acoustic-quality glass for the windscreen and front windows and adopting flush door mouldings and a new twin-latch system for securing the bonnet. The level of attention extends all the way to the surface shape of the fins on the cabin air vents to minimise noise from the airflow. There’s also the benefit of Active Noise Control which reduces noise and booming from the engine.

Powertrains

The NX Overtrail can be specified with three of the current NX powertrains: the NX 350h self-charging hybrid; the NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid and the NX 350 petrol (available only in Eastern Europe). All-wheel drive is provided as standard – Lexus’ electric E-Four system on the hybrid and plug-in hybrid models.

THE NX SUCCESS STORY

The first generation NX was first introduced in 2014 and was an instant success for Lexus. Having originated the market for luxury, recreational SUVs with the RX model in 1998, the company was now offering a mid-size model that gave the brand wider appeal, reaching new and younger customers.

The aim was to capture the crossover between sport and fashion, witnessed in everything from fashion to bikes and watches. Practicality was blended with user-friendly tech and refinement to create a car that expressed “progressive luxury”.

The NX was established as Lexus’ best-selling model in Europe by the time an all-new second generation was introduced in 2021. This was a transformative model, not just for the NX but Lexus as a whole, opening the “next chapter” for the brand, setting the template for every subsequent new model.

The innovation extended from a brand new vehicle platform to a new design language and new powertrains. It was Lexus’ first plug-in hybrid and the first model to adopt the Tazuna driver’s cockpit design.  “Feel More in Every Moment” was the tagline, reflecting how the car’s dynamic performance – the control, comfort and confidence of the Lexus Driving Signature – had been taken to a higher level.

To date, Lexus has sold almost a quarter of a million NX models in Europe and more than 1.5 million globally. Last year it was again the brand’s most popular European model, with nearly 26,000 units sold. By the end of June this year, the sales tally stood at more than 13,000 units.

• New version of Lexus’ mid-size luxury SUV promotes calm and fulfilling journeys, whether travelling around town or exploring the open road 
• Distinctive exterior styling with co-ordinated black finish for the door mirrors, door handles, roof rails, mouldings and spindle grille 
• Suspension raised by 15 mm to increase ground clearance and give a commanding driver’s view 
• New-design matt black 18-inch alloy wheels fitted with all-terrain tyres 
• Overtrail grade-exclusive new Moon Desert sandy metallic exterior paint finish and combination Black and Khaki interior 
• New grade available with all NX powertrains – hybrid, plug-in hybrid and petrol 

Lexus is looking to ease the familiar stresses of driving with a new version of its NX mid-size luxury SUV that’s designed to promote more peaceful, confident and fulfilling journeys, whether moving around town or getting closer to nature on roads less travelled.

The Overtrail grade is not a rugged off-roader but an interpretation of the NX that projects a purposeful, premium image with dedicated styling details and enhancements to ensure smooth progress when you want to get away from it all on rural roads. 

The NX’s Lexus Next Chapter design is given a new perspective with raised suspension and the fitting of new-design 18-inch alloy wheels with chunky all-terrain tyres. There is a uniform black finish for the door mirror casings, door handles, wheel arch mouldings and roof rails, metallic black window mouldings and matt black wheels. The spindle grille gains extra emphasis with a bright metallic machined frame and mesh.

These details strike a smart contrast with the new Moon Desert paint finish, a sandy metallic shade that is exclusive to the Overtrail grade (six other colours are available).  In a distinctive touch, the LEXUS name on the back door is rendered in grey.

There is an exclusive look for the interior as well, with front sport seats upholstered in Black synthetic leather with body-holding bolsters in Khaki. The door cards and the centre console storage box are also finished in matching Khaki, with new Geo Layer trim inserts inspired by the patterns of natural rock strata.

Raising the suspension by 15 mm increases the vehicle’s overall height to 1,675 mm, increasing ground clearance and giving the driver a commanding view of their surroundings. Similarly, ground clearance has risen to 200 mm, so the Overtrail grade can take rougher roads in its stride. Dynamic performance has been further enhanced with additional rear bracing.

True to its welcoming spirit of Omotenashi, Lexus equips the NX Overtrail grade with features that make life on board, comfortable, relaxing and restorative. For example, the air conditioning system uses advanced nanoe-X air quality technology, feeding trillions of minuscule water molecules into the air conditioning system. This has the proven effect of combating bacteria, viruses, mould and bad odours, while also helping refresh human hair and skin with a moisturising effect.

The cabin environment can also foster personal wellbeing with its ambient lighting system. This provides gentle, indirect illumination in the footwells, door panels and centre consoles, with 64 different colours to choose from. Among these, 14 have been curated by Lexus to reflect different moods inspired by nature.

The new Overtrail grade is available with all NX powertrains in Europe: the NX 350h hybrid, NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid and NX 350 petrol.

Boundless possibilities for customisation and the thrill of outdoor adventure will be the focus of Lexus’ presence at Tokyo Auto Salon and Tokyo Outdoor Show, which take place at Makuhari Messe on 13-15 January.

At Tokyo Auto Salon, Lexus showcases two vehicles which embody its vision for a carbon neutral society whilst enabling customers to enjoy a variety of lifestyles alongside their vehicles, all enhanced by a commitment to create ever-better motorsport-bred cars.

The RZ Sport Concept, based on Lexus’ first dedicated BEV model, was customised under the supervision of racing driver Masahiro Sasaki, who also contributed to development of the RZ. It features high-output 150kw motors at the front and rear for even more exhilarating driving performance, and has been lowered by 35mm. It features custom aerodynamic parts, larger diameter tyres and racing-style seats, while the exterior colour, ‘Hakugin’, is a pure white base with delicate shining texture, enhanced by blue accent colour to evoke clean, dynamic BEV performance.

The LX 600 "OFFROAD" from TEAM JAOS participated in the Baja 1000 on 15-20 November 2022 at the Baja Peninsula in Mexico, a challenging non-stop race over 1,600km of rough terrain, where it competed in a class for unmodified production vehicles. Know-how gained through such motorsport experience contributes to future improvements for Lexus competition and road vehicles alike.

Lexus will launch its Overtrail Project at Tokyo Outdoor Show to highlight a variety of outdoor experiences, from simple enjoyment of picnics or camping in nature, to off-road adventures in inhospitable environments. The project’s name combines the words “overland” and “trail” to highlight a connection with nature and the opening of new paths, which is emphasised by three concept vehicles. 

The RX Outdoor Concept is based on the new RX 450h+ Plug-in Hybrid Electric and features exclusive equipment for active outdoor lifestyles, while the ROV Concept 2 inherits the off-road capabilities and hydrogen-powered engine of the original ROV (Recreational Off-highway Vehicle), combining a vision of carbon neutrality with the emotional sensations of a combustion engine. Both concept models are coated with an exclusive exterior colour called “Regolith”, which combines matte texture, brilliance and toughness, drawing inspiration from the microscopic particles that accumulate on the surface of celestial bodies. 

Based on the GX 460 luxury SUV, the GX Outdoor Concept, is equipped with special equipment and gear to offer an authentic outdoor experience even in the harshest environments.