2019 Lexus UX

Lexus UX 250h 2019 UK review

Should I buy one?

Even without the trick adaptive dampers and sportier suspension set up that differentiates the F-Sport from its regular rangemates, there’s still enough about this entry-level UX to warrant consideration. Its laid back, smooth demeanor helps mitigate the stress that can often accompany driving in built-up areas. That you won’t need to constantly raid your wallet in order to keep it fuelled is a further draw, while fleet managers will no doubt find its 23% BIK rating appealing.

Admittedly a Volvo XC40 is a more complete, well-rounded package, while the Audi Q3’s cabin offers even greater levels of premium appeal. But for those after something a little different, that’ll stand out from the rest of the compact SUV field, the Lexus UX is easy enough to recommend. That said, I’d still go for the F-Sport.

Lexus UX 250h Premium Plus Pack

Where: Surry, UK; On sale: Now; Price: 34,100 (with £4,300 Premium Plus pack); Engine: 4cyls, 1987cc, petrol, plus electric motor; Power: 179bhp (total system output); Torque: 140lb ft at 4400-5200rpm (petrol motor only); Gearbox: CVT; Kerb weight: 1620kg; 0-62mph: 8.5sec; Top speed: 110mph; Economy: 49.6 to 53.3mpg (WLTP); CO2: 97g/km, 23% (NEDC); RIVALS: Volvo XC40, Audi Q3

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/lexus/ux/first-drives/lexus-ux-250h-2019-uk-review

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Lexus UX Car Review 2019 - Is it unique in the crowded segment? - OSV

One of the market's most profitable segments at present is that for premium-branded mid-sized SUV's of the more compact sort. Lexus is a late-comer to this sector but in characteristic style, has brought something different to it in the form of this UX model.

 
REVIEW| Lexus UX200 F-Sport: the SUV for the city?

If you’re in your twenties or thirties, you just got that well-paying job, and you are looking for your first premium SUV purchase, you’re probably looking at something from Germany first.

Option would include the likes of BMW’s X1 and X2, Audi’s Q2 and Q3, and from Mercedes-Benz the GLA or GLC. Granted, Mercedes’ offerings are a bit dated compared to the others.

But if you’re one of those seeking individualism and something other than a German vehicle, then it would be wise to take a look at Lexus.

The Japanese automaker launched its brand new UX earlier this year in South Africa, and dubbed it the SUV for the city. In order for the UX to see to the needs of life in the city, it has to meet some important criteria.

Friendly to the environment?

The UX200 F-Sport uses the same engine as the UX200 EX. Power outputs remain the same on 126kW and 205Nm and drive is sent to the front wheels via 10-speed CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). Lexus notes that fuel consumption for the petrol engine is rated at 6.1-litres/100km, which should translate to a range of 771km on its 47L fuel tank. Strangely, after barely covering 470km, the F-Sport had to be refuelled. Despite driving with as light a foot as possible, Lexus’ claim could not be met. Not even come close to it.

Apart thereof, the UX200 F-Sport has a very good ride quality - as you’d expect from one of Japan’s top luxury exports - and does the SUV tick the right boxes when it comes to premium driving. Four driving modes are on offer - Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport+) - and each one alters the SUV’s driving characteristics. An especially nice touch is how the information display in front of the driver changes in accordance with each mode. Interestingly, when one is in either Sport or Sport+, the gearbox only avails eight gears and not all ten.

Price: R729 200


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Wait...what...over R700k for a normally aspirated 2l motor. Irrespective of how nice the dressing is, it’s madness to pay that much for a car with that engine. Why no tebo in this Lexus?
 
Lexus to reveal first production EV at Chinese show

New machine, set to be electric version is UX crossover, to be shown on 22 November

Lexus will reveal its first series production electric car, which Autocar understands will be an electric version of the UX crossover, at the Guangzhou motor show in China later this month.

The Japanese firm hasn’t given any firm details of the machine ahead of the 22 November reveal, but says it is “specifically crafted to suit the needs of audiences in China and in Europe.” But the machine will be based on the electric Toyota C-HR, a sister crossover to the UX, that is currently offered in the Chinese market. The machine will likely be named the UX Electric.


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Lexus UX 300e

Lexus introduced its first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the UX 300e, at the 2019 Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in China.

Since introducing the RX 400h in 2005, Lexus has been a pioneer in vehicle electrification technology, playing a leading role in offering products that possess both performance and environmental friendliness. At the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, Lexus unveiled its global electrification strategy, called "Lexus Electrified", which targets a fundamental leap in vehicle performance, handling, control and driver enjoyment.

In particular, the technology of Lexus Electrified enables integrated control of powertrain, steering, suspension, and brakes, realizing the ultimate potential of the motor control technology cultivated in HV. With this technology, we can control the driving force to provide ideal vehicle posture according to each driving situation. Lexus endeavors to continue providing enjoyable and safer driving vehicles.

As the first production model under the Lexus Electrified banner, the all-electric Lexus UX 300e was developed for excellent on-road performance. Lexus engineers kept the distinctive design and the utility characteristics of the UX crossover intact, and focused on the opportunities to build on the performance advantages unique to EVs. The Lexus UX 300e's high-output motor provides a natural-yet-brisk acceleration character, and the high-capacity batteries located directly underneath the floor of the cabin deliver a low center of gravity and 400 km-driving range. Combined with the newest connectivity technology, the UX 300e maximizes the advantages of EVs while realizing driving performance and convenience in a single package. ('yet' philosophy)


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Lexus UX 300e revealed as firm's first production EV

Electric version of crossover features 201bhp powertrain, due to reach UK in 2021

Lexus has revealed its first electric production car, the UX 300e, at the Guangzhou motor show in China, with the compact SUV due to go on sale in the UK in 2021.

The electric version of the regular UX crossover, understood to be based on the electric Toyota C-HR offered in China, features a front-mounted motor that produces 201bhp and 221lb ft. Power comes from a 54.3kWh under-floor battery offering a claimed range of around 250 miles and fast charging at speeds of up to 50kW.

 
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