Lexus Crossover Will Be Aimed Against X1 and Q3

LexusLexusJapan, 1989 > present26 models
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is working on a luxury crossover that will use the current Rav4Toyota Rav4 Gen.4Japan, 2013 > present24 versions
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platform and a new four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The car is due in late 2014 or early 2015 and is being developed under the codename NX. The two planned engines at launch are the new turbo four-cylinder and four-cylinder hybrid that is currently used in the IS300hLexus IS 300h Executive+Japan, 2013 > present2 photos
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The NX will be competing against the BMW X1BMW X1Germany, 2009 > present51 versions
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and Audi Q3Audi Q3Germany, 2011 > present66 versions
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, and test cars have already been spotted in Europe covered in the body from a CT200hLexus CT 200hJapan, 2010 > present6 photos
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The luxury market is moving towards ever-smaller cars, and crossovers are growing in popularity. 

Source: Autocar