The Lexus NX300h possesses advanced and premium technology

From phone charging to capturing an all-round view of your surroundings, Lexus claims the new Lexus NX300h is fitted with new technology features that will make life on board easier, better informed and more enjoyable.

These include a handy wireless charging tray for mobile phones and other portable devices, a new Lexus Remote Touch Interface with a touch pad control, a 360-degree Panoramic View Monitor, and a G-sensor. Also the range-topping Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound system benefits from new ClariFi technology that improves sound reproduction from compressed digital files.

Wireless charging tray
Occupants of the Lexus NX300h can recharge their smartphones and other compatible items simply by placing them in a dedicated charging tray located between the front seats - without the need of a cable.

The tray is part of the standard specification for F Sport and Premier models and is available as an option on the NX300h Luxury.

Paranomic View Monitor
The NX300h Premier is equipped with Lexus' first 360-degree Panoramic View Monitor. This gives drivers greater reassurance, especially when moving in confined spaces, at speeds up to 20km/h.

A dedicated ECU mounted behind the C-pillar constantly monitors input from four interconnected cameras located on the door mirrors, front grille and rear trim. The images are fed to the audio and navigation display monitor in a range of seven sequences.

The driver can also view the NX from a bird's-eye view and accurately check its surroundings before driving off. The monitor lets the driver see obstacles via a full-screen imaging, without the 'letterbox' effect created by an analogue camera format.

The Panoramic View Monitor works in conjunction with parking assist system and the Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which detects obstacles coming from either side in the driver's blind spot when reversing out of a parking space.

Remote Touch Interface touchpad
Lexus has revised and improved its Remote Touch Interface control, introducing a new touchpad on the centre console, to make it easier to locate the on-screen icons.

Lexus claims the new system provides fast, intuitive, on-the-move access to ancillary controls with minimum driver distraction while a new palm rest is also added for improved comfort.

G-Monitor
The NX300h F Sport features Lexus' first G-force sensors - the G-Monitor - which send live data to the multi-information display. The G-Monitor screen shows a G-ball moving in line with the lateral and longitudinal forces on the vehicle, giving the peak force experienced in each direction.

Additional display bars indicate the steering angle, throttle opening and hydraulic brake pressure.

Mark Levinson sound system with Clari-fi
Lexus' long and successful relationship with premium audio specialist Mark Levinson marks another development in sound quality in the NX300h. The premium surround sound system is complemented by 14-speakers and is the first in-car package to use Clari-fi technology. Clari-fi improves the reproduction of sound from digital sources.

The pre-programmed sound equalising in the NX300h differs from that in other Lexus models in that it takes into account the difference in interior space and cabin layout.

The Mark Levinson system also utilises patented high-efficiency technology, which more than doubles sound output without increasing energy use. The package includes a 12-channel Class D amplifier and new Unity technology that places 90mm speakers at each end of the instrument panel. Total system output is 125 watts per channel and 835 watts overall, with distortion limited to less than 0.1 percent.