2/13/2024 0 Comments Lexus crossover ux![]() The Lexus UX range opens at $46,085 plus on-road costs for the 2.0-litre petrol UX 200 Luxury and tops out at $80,691 plus ORCs for the battery-electric UX 300e Sports Luxury. įor an extra $4500, the Lexus UX 250h Sports Luxury is also available in electrically-enabled E-Four all-wheel drive form where an extra 53kW electric motor is sited at the rear axle to supplement, when required, the front-mounted hybrid driveline. Rivals include the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volvo XC40 and the new Alfa Romeo Tonale. There’s a scarcity of non-plug-in series/parallel hybrid rivals for the UX in this premium small SUV segment, where conventional engines are often combined with mild-hybrid systems, and where plug-in hybrids and, increasingly, full-electric powertrains are gathering steam. Low CO2 emissions will make it an appealing company car, ensuring the UX sits several Benefit-in-Kind tax bands lower than the equivalent BMW or Audi.The 2023 Lexus UX 250h Sports Luxury reviewed here is a high-spec, hybrid-powered, front-wheel drive model priced at $60,850 plus on-road costs. Our UX was returning more than 50mpg, but Lexus claims 65mpg is achievable, and our experiences in similarly-powered Toyota models would suggest those numbers are feasible. Of course, that hybrid set-up offers encouraging real-world running costs. The F Sport’s steering wheel paddles control the car’s regenerative braking rather than mimicking the step ratios of a conventional auto. The sole gearbox option is much smoother than previous Lexus CVTs, yet it still offers little fun or feedback. Refinement is impressive, although some of Sweden’s harsher surfaces did generate a considerable amount of road noise. Using a new 2.0-litre petrol engine linked to two powerful electric motors, it’s capable of 0-62mph in 8.5 seconds. The single powertrain choice, in true Lexus fashion, is a ‘self-charging’ hybrid. We’ve yet to try a car on passive dampers, however, which may result in a rougher ride. Around town it’s well cushioned, and little seems to catch the UX out at speed. Using Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) from the firm’s flagship LC coupé ensures it rides nicely, too. It reduces vibrations and flex, and translates to a surprisingly entertaining driving experience. That sharp steering is the result of a new set-up that has let the engineers mount the steering rack directly to the sub-frame. Lexus UX 300e vs Mercedes EQA: 2022 twin test review. ![]() That reduced roofline is reflected inside, where the low driving position gives the UX a sportier feel from behind the wheel. Lower but longer than most of its main rivals, it cuts a profile more akin to the current crop of coupé-SUVs. On the outside, the UX has a whiff of first-generation BMW X1 about it. As the crossover’s popularity shows no signs of slowing, Lexus has brought the compact UX to market the Mercedes GLA-inspired small model will be introduced next month, priced from around £30,000. Now, just three years after unveiling its second soft-roader, the NX, a third SUV is on the way. It was also one of the first makers to offer a luxury SUV, when it launched the original RX back in 1998. Hybrid pioneer Lexus has been building electrified powertrains for decades. ![]() Our final verdict will hinge heavily on final prices and specs, which are due next month. Beware, however, because rivals are more practical and are likely to prove less expensive to buy. If you want a subtle dose of crossover-inspired style in a desirable, decent-to-drive and cheap-to-run package, this could be the car for you. While the new Lexus UX 250h is perhaps not as conventionally ‘SUV’ as a BMW X1 or Audi Q3, there’s plenty to like about it.
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