With the presence of the Chief Engineer the first Turbocharged compact Crossover Lexus model, the all-new NX 200t, has been unveiled in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The launch event gathered the top management of Ebrahim K. Kanoo, Lexus officials as well as Lexus customers and enthusiasts in a special event on Saturday 7th of February, 2015 at the Lexus Showroom in Sitra.

According to NX chief engineer Mr. Takeaki Kato, “The NX 200t is a Premium Crossover combining performance, numerous on-board technologies and an alluring design to make it desirable for customers. This SUV represents the ultimate in premium urban sports gear and is designed to support an active lifestyle on the weekend while also complementing daily life on the move.” 

Mr. Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative, Middle East and North Africa Representative Office, TOYOTA Motor Corporation, said, “With the NX 200t, our aim was to introduce a vehicle with a youthful personality and premium feel  that would appeal to a broad audience. The NX 200t continues the brand’s strong emotional link with a stirring design and turbocharged performance to set the stage for a vehicle that is a departure from anything seen before.”

Mr. Ayman Shehadeh, Marketing Manager at Ebrahim K. Kanoo commented: ‘The turbocharged NX 200t is distinguished with a high performance and the impeccable touch of Lexus luxury through an exciting and sporty design to set a new benchmark in the automotive world.’ He added: ‘We invite all the Lexus customers and enthusiasts to visit the showroom and check this all-new luxury evoking model from Lexus.’

The first-ever Lexus 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that produces 235 HP, was tested extensively on various road conditions and harsh environments, and comes with a world-first combination of water-cooled cylinder head integrated exhaust manifold and twin scroll turbo charger. 

The striking angles and smoothly flowing contours of the NX 200t lend it a distinct visual appeal. From its dramatic spindle grille and L-themed headlights to a body that appears carved from a single chunk of metal, there will be no mistaking the NX 200t for anything else in its class. Front and rear flares fuse with the diamond-shaped body at the spindle grille, and innovative LED headlamps and daytime