autoevolution
 

LEXUS UX Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 2
First production year: 2018
Engines: Electric, Gasoline, Hybrid
Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
LEXUS UX 300e photo gallery

The Lexus UX was already a best seller for the Japanese company and thus decided to release the electrified version of it, the UX 300e, at the Guangzhou Auto Show.

Sure, the 300e is almost identical to the standard UX when it comes to the design, the small differences consisting of the new alloys and a lower stance.

The big differences between the two were the charging port and what we could find under the hood. The 300e had an electrical engine that developed 201 hp and 300 Nm, powered by a 54,3 kWh battery.

Lexus estimated an autonomy of 400 km, which made the UX 300e a good companion for long roads as well. Of course, the 400 km could be less or more, depending on the speed, weather conditions or the road itself. The battery could be fully recharged in 50 minutes (at 50kW).

The EV dynamics are improved with the battery pack that’s been mounted low in the vehicle, thus moving the significant mass lower to the ground.

While 150 kW might not sound like enough for the SUV, it actually weighs 1900 kg and with the instant torque delivery, the 300e had a smooth and compelling acceleration.

The EV pretty much ticked all of the boxes, but there were still room for improvement in areas such as the trunk – a bit small compared to its rivals.

full description and technical specifications
LEXUS UX photo gallery

With its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 2018, the UX was a crossover designed for the urban traffic, for people that were looking for a luxurious, fresh and dynamic experience.

With a total length of 4,495 mm, the UX was shorter than the NX, but longer than a BMW X1.

The well-thought proportions of the crossover allowed impressive manoeuvrability.

While the concept car presented in 2016 had an aggressive design, the UX dropped most of the sharp angles.

The body of the UX was mostly made of aluminum (doors, fenders, hood).

From the front, the imposing radiator grille stood out, along with the arrow-shaped daytime running lights. The center badge had a 3D look that changed depending on the viewing angle.

The LED strip incorporated in the stoplights made a huge impression, the strip consisting of 120 LEDs.

4 different alloy designs were available, with dimensions ranging between 17 and 18 inches.

The interior design was perfectly crafted with premium leather upholstery (upper trims) and a beautifully finished dashboard inspired by the Washi (Japanese paper).

Space wise, the cabin was very roomy, with enough space even for the passengers in the 2nd row.

The UX was built on the TNGA platform (a version designed for compact cars such as the Prius, C-HR and Auris).

full description and technical specifications
gasoline engines:

LEXUS UX 200 2.0L CVT (169 HP)