Lexus UX
Subcompact luxury crossover SUV
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The Lexus UX (Japanese: レクサス・UX, Hepburn: Rekusasu UX) is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV from Lexus, the 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; 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.[11] The "UX" name stands for "Urban Explorer".[5]
| Lexus UX | |
|---|---|
2020 Lexus UX 250h (MZAH10, Germany) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Model code | ZA10[1] |
| Production | December 2018 – present[2] |
| Model years | 2019–present |
| Assembly | Japan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (Toyota Motor Kyushu)[2] |
| Designer | Tetsuo Miki,[3] Hideaki Iida, Nobuyuki Tomatsu, Shunsuke Sudo and Tatsuya Iwai[4] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | |
| Platform | TNGA: GA-C[5] |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor |
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| Power output |
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| Transmission | |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Power-split hybrid (UX 250h/260h) |
| Battery |
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| Electric range | |
| Plug-in charging | 6.6 kW AC, 50 kW DC (UX 300e)[7] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm (103.9 in)[10] |
| Length | 4,495 mm (177.0 in) |
| Width | 1,840 mm (72.4 in) |
| Height | 1,520–1,540 mm (59.8–60.6 in) |
| Curb weight |
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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.[citation needed]
Lexus LF-UX Concept
Variants
UX 200
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.[12][13]
UX 250h/260h/300h
The UX 250h (sold in China as the UX 260h, and in the United States[citation needed] and Australia[14] 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.[12][15] The hybrid system uses a 1.4 kWh nickel-metal hydride battery.[16]
UX 300e
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 400 km (249 miles)[8] on the NEDC test cycle or 299 km (186 miles)[9] on the WLTP test cycle. It uses a 54.3 kWh lithium ion battery.[8]
2019 UX 250h (MZAH10, UK)
2020 UX F Sport (MZAH10, Germany)
2019 UX 250h F Sport (MZAH10, Germany)
2021 UX 300e
Interior
M20A-FKS engine in the UX 200
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Production
For the North American market, production of the UX started in the fourth quarter of 2018[17][10] and sales commenced in December 2018[18][19][10][20] 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.[21]
Markets
The UX is a global model and introduced in 80 countries worldwide.[22]
North America
United States
The UX is the first Lexus to be offered through their new "Complete Lease" program, which includes insurance and maintenance.[23] It was launched in December 2018.[24][25][26][27] 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.[28]
Southeast Asia
The UX was previewed in Malaysia during the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show and was launched in 2020.[29][30] then was launched in Singapore at the 2019 Singapore Motor Show[31] and was launched in Thailand in March 2019.[32]
Europe
European sales began in October 2018.[33]
Australia
Australian sales began in the first quarter of 2019.[34]
Specifications
| ICE models[35][36][37][38] | ||||||||||||||
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| Type | Model | ICE Engine | Electric motor(s) | System output | Model code | Top speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Trans. | Layout | Cal. years | ||||
| Engine code | Displ. | Output | Electric motor | Battery | Output | |||||||||
| Petrol | UX 200 | M20A-FKS | 1,987 cc (2.0 L) I4 | 171 hp (128 kW; 173 PS) at 6,600 rpm / 205 N⋅m (20.9 kg⋅m; 151 lb⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm | n/a | n/a | n/a | 171 hp (128 kW; 173 PS) at 6,600 rpm / 205 N⋅m (20.9 kg⋅m; 151 lb⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm | MZAA10 | 190 km/h (120 mph) | 9.2 sec | D-CVT | FWD | 2019-2022 |
| Petrol hybrid | UX 250h/260h | M20A-FXS | 146 hp (109 kW; 148 PS) at 6,000 rpm / 180 N⋅m (18.4 kg⋅m; 133 lb⋅ft) at 4,400 rpm
150 hp (112 kW; 152 PS) at 6,000 rpm / 190 N⋅m (19.4 kg⋅m; 140 lb⋅ft) at 4,400-5,200 rpm |
Synchronous motor(s) | 1.4 kW⋅h, 216 V nickel-metal hydride | Front Motor : 109 hp (81 kW; 111 PS) / 202 N⋅m (20.6 kg⋅m; 149 lb⋅ft)
Front Motor : 109 hp (81 kW; 111 PS) / 202 N⋅m (20.6 kg⋅m; 149 lb⋅ft) Rear Motor : 7.1 hp (5.3 kW) / 55 N⋅m (5.61 kg⋅m; 40.6 lb⋅ft)[39] |
177 hp (132 kW; 179 PS) / 188 N⋅m (19.2 kg⋅m; 139 lb⋅ft) | MZAH10 | 177 km/h (110 mph) | 8.5 sec | eCVT | FWD | 2019-2024 | |
| MZAH15 | AWD | |||||||||||||
| UX 300h | 1.4 kW⋅h, 222 V | Front Motor : 111 hp (83 kW; 113 PS) / 202 N⋅m (20.6 kg⋅m; 149 lb⋅ft) | 196 hp (145 kW) / 139 lb-ft (188 Nm) | MZAH11 | 8.1 sec | FWD | 2024-present | |||||||
| Front Motor : 111 hp (83 kW; 113 PS) / 206 N⋅m (21.0 kg⋅m; 152 lb⋅ft)
Rear Motor : 41 hp (31 kW; 42 PS) / 84 N⋅m (8.57 kg⋅m; 62.0 lb⋅ft) |
MZAH16 | 7.9 sec | AWD | |||||||||||
| BEV models[40][41] | ||||||||||||
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| Type | Model | Electric motor | Battery | Range | Power | Torque | Model code | Top speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Trans. | Layout | Cal. years |
| Battery electric | UX 300e | '4KM' synchronous motor | 54.3 (45 usable) kW⋅h, 355.2 V lithium-ion | 299 km (186 mi)WLTP 400 km (250 mi)NEDC |
204 hp (152 kW; 207 PS) | 300 N⋅m (30.6 kg⋅m; 221 lb⋅ft) | KMA10 | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 7.5 sec | Single-speed automatic | FWD | 2019-2023 |
| Battery electric | UX 300e | '4KM' synchronous motor | 72.8 (64 usable) kW⋅h, 355.2 V lithium-ion | 450 km (280 mi)WLTP 560 km (350 mi)NEDC |
204 hp (152 kW; 207 PS) | 300 N⋅m (30.6 kg⋅m; 221 lb⋅ft) | KMA10 | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 7.5 sec | Single-speed automatic | FWD | 2023-2025 |
In 2023, for the 2024 model year, the UX 300e received a technical update, which included a change in battery pack and range.[40][41]
Safety
| NHTSA 2017[42] | |
|---|---|
| Overall |  |
| Frontal, driver | |
| Frontal, passenger | |
| Side, driver | |
| Side, passenger | |
| Side pole, driver | |
| Rollover | / 14% |
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Small overlap frontal offset (Driver) | Good |
| Small overlap frontal offset (Passenger) | Good |
| Moderate overlap frontal offset | Good |
| Side impact (original test) | Good |
| Roof strength | Good |
| Head restraints and seats | Good |
| Headlights | Good / Poor / Acceptable (depending on trim/options) |
| Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) | Superior |
| Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day) | Superior |
| Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use | Good |
Sales
| Year | Japan sales (EV)[46] | US sales (hybrid) | Canada sales[47] | Europe sales (hybrid; EV) | China sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 453 (66)[48] | ||||
| 2019 | 16,725 (8,603)[49] | 2,683 | 20,943 (19,056)[50] | ||
| 2020 | 16,962 (11,818)[51] | 2,520 | 16,850 (15,751)[52] | ||
| 2021 | 17,581 (12,672)[53] | 3,284 | 21,144 (17,261; 2,987)[54] | ||
| 2022 | 5,005 (272) | 10,237 (6,884)[55] | 14,559 (12,450; 1,519)[56] | ||
| 2023 | 11,194 (259) | 11,846 (11,844)[57] | 18,747 (17,250; 761)[58] | 4,254[59] | |
| 2024 | 5,194 (122) | 8,877 (8,877)[60] | 10,959 (8,841; 1,860)[61] | 1,855[62] | |
| 2025 | 8,421 (8,421)[63] | 106[64] |
