| Lexus UX | |
| Manufacturer: | Toyota |
| Model Code: | ZA10[1] |
| Production: | December 2018 – present[2] |
| Model Years: | 2019–present |
| Assembly: | Japan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (Toyota Motor Kyushu) |
| Designer: | Tetsuo Miki,[3] Hideaki Iida, Nobuyuki Tomatsu, Shunsuke Sudo and Tatsuya Iwai[4] |
| Class: | Subcompact luxury crossover SUV |
| Body Style: | 5-door SUV |
| Platform: | TNGA: GA-C[5] |
| Drivetrain: | Power-split hybrid (UX 250h/260h) |
| Charging: | 6.6 kW AC, 50 kW DC (UX 300e) |
| Wheelbase: | 26401NaN1 |
| Length: | 44951NaN1 |
| Width: | 18401NaN1 |
| Height: | NaN1NaN1 |
The is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV from Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. 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, it is currently slotted above the subcompact LBX and below the compact NX. It is also the first Lexus model based on the same GA-C platform as the E210 series Toyota Corolla.[6] The "UX" name stands for "Urban Explorer".[5]
According to Lexus, the vehicle has a "bold and stylish design that blends expressive bodywork with a compact size". Lexus espouses the UX's "crossover credentials" via "exceptional body rigidity and a low center of gravity for exceptional handling".[6]
Prior to the 2022 (for the 2023 model year), the UX came equipped with Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 as standard equipment. From 2022 onwards (model years 2023 onwards), the standard equipment includes Lexus Safety System+ 2.5.
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The UX 200 is powered by a 2.0 L M20A-FKS I4 petrol engine mated with a Direct Shift continuously variable transmission/CVT and front-wheel drive only configuration.[7] [8]
The UX 250h (sold in China as the UX 260h, and in the United States and Australia[9] 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 or E-Four all-wheel drive system.[7] [10] The hybrid system uses a 1.4 kWh nickel-metal hydride battery.[11]
In 2019, at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, Lexus unveiled the UX 300e, their first battery electric vehicle. The UX 300e is a battery electric variant of the UX, which has a claimed electric range of 4000NaN0 on the NEDC test cycle or 2990NaN0 on the WLTP test cycle. It uses a 54.3 kWh lithium ion battery.
For the North American market, production of the UX started in the fourth quarter of 2018[12] [13] and sales commenced in December 2018[14] [15] [13] [16] 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.[17]
The UX is a global model and introduced in 80 countries worldwide.[18]
The UX is the first Lexus to be offered by a subscription service. It was launched in December 2018.[19] [20] [21] [22] The UX is exclusively offered as a hybrid vehicle for the 2023 model year.
The UX made its Asian debut at the August 2018 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show.[23]
The UX was previewed in Malaysia during the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show and was launched in 2020.[24] [25] then was launched in Singapore at the 2019 Singapore Motor Show[26] and was launched in Thailand in March 2019.[27]
European sales began in October 2018.[28]
Australian sales began in the first quarter of 2019.[29]
| ICE models[30] [31] [32] | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Model | ICE Engine | Electric motor | System output | Model code | Top speed | Layout | years | |||||||
| Engine code | Output | Electric motor | Battery | Output | |||||||||||
| Petrol | UX 200 | M20A-FKS | 19871NaN1 I4 | 1710NaN0 @ 6,600 rpm / @ 4,800 rpm | - | - | - | - | MZAA10 | 9.2 sec | D-CVT | FWD | |||
| 2019-present | |||||||||||||||
| Petrol hybrid | UX 250h/260h | M20A-FXS | 19871NaN1 I4 | 1460NaN0 @ 6,000 rpm / @ 4,400 rpm | Synchronous motor | 1.4 kW⋅h, 216V nickel-metal hydride | 1090NaN0 / | 1770NaN0 / | MZAH10 | 8.5 sec | eCVT | FWD | 2019-present | ||
| MZAH15 | AWD | ||||||||||||||
| BEV models[33] [34] | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Model | Electric motor | Battery | Range | Power | Torque | Model code | Top speed | Layout | years | |||
| Battery electric | UX 300e | '4KM' synchronous motor | 54.3 (45 usable) kW⋅h, 355.2V lithium-ion | WLTP NEDC | 2040NaN0 | KMA10 | 7.5 sec | Single-speed automatic | FWD | ||||
| 2019-2023 | |||||||||||||
| Battery electric | UX 300e | '4KM' synchronous motor | 72.8 (64 usable) kW⋅h, 355.2V lithium-ion | WLTP NEDC | 2040NaN0 | KMA10 | 7.5 sec | Single-speed automatic | FWD | ||||
| 2023-present | |||||||||||||
In 2023, for the 2024 model year, the UX 300e received a technical update, which included a change in battery pack and range.[33] [34]
| NHTSA (US)[35] | Euro NCAP[36] | ANCAP[37] | IIHS (US)[38] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall | Overall | Small overlap front, driver side | Good | ||||
| Frontal, driver | Adult occupant | 36.7 pts / 96% | Adult occupant | 36.7 pts / 96% | Small overlap front, passenger side | Good | ||
| Frontal, passenger | Child occupant | 42.1 Pts / 85% | Child occupant | 43.1 Pts / 88% | Moderate overlap front | Good | ||
| Side, driver | Vulnerable Road Users | 39.4 Pts / 82% | Vulnerable Road Users | 39.4 Pts / 82% | Side | Good | ||
| Side, rear passenger | Driver assist | 10.1 Pts / 77% | Driver assist | 10.8 Pts / 83% | Roof strength | Good | ||
| Side pole | Head restraints & seats | Good | ||||||
| Rollover | / 14% | Headlights | Good / Poor / Acceptable (depending on trim/options) | |||||
| Front crash prevention, vehicle-to-vehicle | Superior | |||||||
| Front crash prevention, vehicle-to-pedestrian | Superior | |||||||
| LATCH ease of use | Good | |||||||
| Year | Japan sales (EV)[39] | US sales (hybrid) | Canada sales[40] | Europe sales (hybrid; EV) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 453 (66)[41] | ||||
| 2019 | 16,725 (8,603)[42] | 2,683 | 20,943 (19,056)[43] | ||
| 2020 | 16,962 (11,818)[44] | 2,520 | 16,850 (15,751)[45] | ||
| 2021 | 17,581 (12,672)[46] | 3,284 | 21,144 (17,261; 2,987)[47] | ||
| 2022 | 5,005 (272) | 10,237 (6,884)[48] | 14,559 (12,450; 1,519)[49] | ||
| 2023 | 11,194 (259) | 11,846 (11,844)[50] | 18,747 (17,250; 761)[51] |