Lexus compact crossover UX scores with comfort and design

Lexus UX between uniqueness and “corner uniqueness”

The most important thing for Lexus is still: exclusivity. In this case, “corner uniqueness” will also be correct, since 4.50 meters has many corners and edges, especially at the back. UX stands out not only because of the uniqueness of its brand, but also because it is designed to attract the eye.

Compact dimensions make the Lexus UX easy to control even in the city.
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The cockpit is further down, with two small control knobs on top of the dashboard that can be used to set different driving modes and turn off ESP. Otherwise, the interior provides respectable tranquility. Which certainly has its advantages, because when working on the middle screen it is no longer necessary to move the screen with a small joystick as in previous models, but you can enter all the entries directly by pressing your finger on the screen – although this happens occasionally. a little sedately.

Typical Lexus quality, but a wobbly trunk lid

Build and materials meet the highest standards in most areas – with one glaring exception: the luggage compartment lid, which is as thick as greaseproof paper and as firm as cotton candy and just not enough for a car in this price range. In fact, it is for every car.

Under the hood of the UX 250h, as we know from Toyota and Lexus, the hybrid drives. In this case, it has a two-liter gasoline engine with 152 hp and an electric motor with 109 hp. The system output of 184 hp is more than enough for all daily tasks, but the hybrid car prefers a reserved speed: If the accelerator pedal is pressed down unexpectedly and with emphasis, the rubber band effect comes into play: the CVT transmission increases speed and , above all, noise, but only with reluctance to change this in sufficient acceleration. Anyone who slows down will enjoy a very quiet electric car for a longer time – then the battery is not charged in a socket or wall box, but while driving when rolling or stopping.

In the Lexus UX, input is possible directly on the touch screen instead of using a joystick as before.
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If Lexus is dedicated to comfort, the F-Sport variant offers the opportunity to keep your car more dynamic. For an additional fee – quite a large one, the F-Sport equipment includes not only optical tricks, LED lights or the previous display works, but also the configuration of the sports chassis. This doesn’t make the UX a tough sports car; In general, however, the standard comfort setting is more suitable with the car and the overall appearance of the car – which is reflected in the average consumption of 5.0 liters (WLTP: 4.3).