Lexus Getting Turbo Four-Cylinder for Upcoming Crossover

It was probably inevitable that ToyotaToyotaJapan, 1937 > present155 models
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would eventually enter the turbocharged petrol four-cylinder market given upcoming emissions regulations in Europe, but it is a surprise that the first car to get the new engine will be Lexus'LexusJapan, 1989 > present26 models
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new crossover in late 2014 or early 2015. 

The new Lexus crossover that will share a platform with the Rav4Toyota Rav4 Gen.4Japan, 2013 > present24 versions
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is being developed under the codename NX200t, and its base engine will be the new Toyota 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. There will also be a hybrid model called the NX300h. 

Europe will be the prime market for the turbo engine, and it will launch there first. Depending on production capacity, North America may have to wait until 2015 to get the engine.

After establishing itself in the NX luxury compact crossover, the turbo four-cylinder will eventually replace the aging 2.5-liter V6 in Lexus' lineup

Toyota is a relative newcomer to modern, small-displacement turbocharged engines. While VolkswagenVolkswagenGermany, 1938 > present98 models
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is the leader in the field, BMWBMWGermany, 1918 > present87 models
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, GMGMUnited States of America, 1998 > present8 models
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, FordFordUnited Kingdom, 1909 > present33 models
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and MercedesMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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have all entered the market in recent years. The advantage to the engines is their good power, while modern features like stop/start make them generally quite efficient.

Source: Automotive News