Lexus UX


The Lexus UX 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, slotted below the compact NX. It is also the first Lexus model to use the GA-C platform. The "UX" name stands for "Urban Explorer".
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".
The UX comes equipped with Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 as standard equipment.

Concept model

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.

UX 250h/260h

The UX 250h 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.

UX 300e

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.

Production

In North America, the production of UX started in the fourth quarter of 2018 and sales commenced in December for the 2019 model year.

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 by a subscription service. It was launched in December 2018.

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 then was launched in Singapore at the 2019 Singapore Motor Show. and was launched in Thailand on March 2019.

India

Indian sales began in August 2019.

Europe

European sales began in October 2018.

Australia

Australian sales began in the first quarter of 2019.

Sales