Lexus launches the new UX 300h Premium Hybrid and brings the all-electric range to 450 km

ROME – Lexus is updating the UX urban crossover, available in Premium Hybrid or Full Electric versions, with a major series of measures that further improve driving dynamics, safety and appearance.

The main innovation sees the replacement of the UX 250h Premium Hybrid version with the new UX 300h model, which is still powered by a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine as well as two electric motors, but with an electric rear unit for all e-Four-. wheel 5.6 times more powerful than the previous one. The 5.3 kW (7 HP) induction motor of the UX 250h has been replaced by a 30 kW (41 HP) permanent magnet. improving throttle response and driving pleasure.

Thanks to the fifth-generation hybrid system and a more powerful battery, the new UX 300h also offers greater power, equal to 146 kW (199 HP), an increase of 8% compared to the 135 kW (184 HP) of the UX. 250h. In practice, the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h goes from 8.5 to 8.1 seconds for the front-wheel drive model and from 8.7 to 7.9 seconds for the all-wheel drive model, also reducing fuel consumption by 12% (from 4.7 – 5.0 l/100 km for the front-wheel drive model and 5.0 – 5.4 l/100 km for the all-wheel drive model in the combined Wlpt cycle).

Inside there is now a new 12.3″ fully customizable digital multi-information display (optional) and the 8″ multimedia touchscreen has also been updated. It is now possible to choose a new color for the interior, Light Sand, with a leather upholstery bag and fabric or synthetic leather seats, and with synthetic leather for the heated steering wheel and gear knob.

In the passenger compartment, we find the steering wheel that connects to the Driver Monitor camera to constantly monitor the driver’s attention, able to detect if he loses focus due to fatigue or malaise, to intervene accordingly. And still regarding driving assistance, two other important features are added to the latest version of the Lexus Safety System+: Intelligent Driving Assistance and Safe Exit Assistance that further increase the safety of the vehicle.

For the exterior of the crossover you can choose a new color, Sonic Copper, for all trim levels, while for the F-Sport and F-Sport Design version a further variant of the two-tone combination is available, with a special set of exterior colors. The innovative image is completed by a digital key that eliminates the need for a traditional physical key since the driver can unlock and start the car using a smartphone.

Finally, it must be noted that the front car of the UX 300e Full Electric is equipped with a lithium ion battery with a greater capacity, from 54.3 kWh to 72.8 kWh and the charging time has been reduced from 0% to 80% with direct current. from 80 to 60 minutes and a range that has grown to 450 km in the WLTC cycle, compared to 315 km of the outgoing version.