The is a
subcompact luxury crossover SUV from
Lexus
is the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota, Toyota Motor Corporation. The Lexus brand is marketed in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide and is Japan's largest-selling make of premium cars. It has ranked amon ...
, a luxury division of
Toyota
is a Japanese Multinational corporation, multinational Automotive industry, automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. It was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda and incorporated on August 28, 1937. Toyota is the List of manuf ...
. It was introduced at the
March 2018 Geneva Motor Show as the smallest crossover model in Lexus' lineup prior to the introduction of
LBX in 2023; since 2024, it is currently slotted between the smaller LBX and the larger
NX. It is also the first Lexus model based on the same
GA-C platform as the
E210 series Toyota Corolla.
The "UX" name stands for "Urban Explorer".
Prior to the 2022 facelift for the 2023 model year, the UX came equipped with
Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 as standard equipment, after which the standard equipment was upgraded to Lexus Safety System+ 2.5.
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Lexus LF-UX Concept
Variants
UX 200
The UX 200 is powered by a 2.0 L ''
M20A-FKS''
I4 petrol
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engine mated with a ''Direct Shift''
continuously variable transmission
A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is an automated Transmission (mechanical device), transmission that can change through a continuous range of gear ratios, typically resulting in better fuel economy in gasoline applications. This contr ...
/CVT and
front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive (FWD) is a form of internal combustion engine, engine and transmission (mechanics), transmission layout used in motor vehicles, in which the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel-drive vehicles feature ...
only configuration.
UX 250h/260h/300h
The UX 250h (sold in China as the UX 260h, and in the United States and Australia as the UX 300h) is powered by a 2.0 L ''
M20A-FXS'' I4 petrol
hybrid engine mated with an eCVT. It is available in both
front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive (FWD) is a form of internal combustion engine, engine and transmission (mechanics), transmission layout used in motor vehicles, in which the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel-drive vehicles feature ...
or ''
E-Four''
all-wheel drive
An all-wheel drive vehicle (AWD vehicle) is one with a powertrain capable of providing power to all its wheels, whether full-time or on-demand.
Types
The most common forms of all-wheel drive are:
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system.
The hybrid system uses a 1.4 kWh nickel-metal hydride battery.
UX 300e
In 2019, at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, Lexus unveiled the UX 300e, their first
battery electric vehicle
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. The UX 300e is a battery electric variant of the UX, which has a claimed electric range of
on the
NEDC test cycle or
on the
WLTP test cycle. It uses a 54.3
kWh lithium ion battery.
Production
For the North American market, production of the UX started in the fourth quarter of 2018
and sales commenced in December 2018
for the 2019 model year.
In 2022, for the 2023 model year, an update added wireless support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with an 8 or 12.3 screen with higher quality. A digital key was added that is used through the mobile phone, the touchpad was removed, a larger wireless cell phone charging space was added along with ambient lights.
Markets
The UX is a global model and introduced in 80 countries worldwide.
North America
United States
The UX is the first Lexus to be offered through their new "Complete Lease" program, which includes insurance and maintenance. It was launched in December 2018. The UX is exclusively offered as a hybrid vehicle for the 2023 model year.
Asia
The UX made its Asian debut at the
August 2018 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show.
Southeast Asia
The UX was previewed in Malaysia during the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show and was launched in 2020. then was launched in Singapore at the 2019 Singapore Motor Show and was launched in Thailand in March 2019.
Europe
European sales began in October 2018.
Australia
Australian sales began in the first quarter of 2019.
Specifications
In 2023, for the 2024 model year, the UX 300e received a technical update, which included a change in battery pack and range.
Safety
Sales
References
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