Lexus UX 300h, a full-fledged hybrid arrives among the new features of 2024

After the electrification in 2023, it arrives Lexus UX 300h 2024namely, how to improve the full face of the C-segment SUV hybrid.Â

The answer lies in the renewal of the hybrid system, which is still based on the 2-litre petrol engine but with a modified electric element in dance Goodbye to the nickel-metal-hydride structure giving way to lithium ion cells (60 instead of 180 and at a slightly higher voltage than before, 222v instead of 216v). The result is a power that goes from 184 to 198 horsepower, a level that is already appreciated on other Toyota-Lexus models (here you can find models on the market used)Â

Hybrid UX with more horsepower and lower consumption all the time

The UX300h replaces the 250h version with the proposed power increase. It will be available in both front-wheel drive and two-wheel drive configurations E-Fourth. The latter brings a significant increase in the power produced by the rear engine, from just 7 horsepower we now reach 41 horsepower. The dynamic behavior also changes significantly, with the possibility of more torque output to the rear axle of the UX 300h E-Four.Â

The performance of the SUV seems to be more active in all configurations, two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive: from 0 to 100 times it accelerates in 8″1 (a tenth improvement) and AWD in 7″9 (8 percent improvement), while gasoline consumption is 5 liters/100 km and 5.2 lt/100 km respectively.Â

Stylistically there are no major innovations, other than the possibility of combining two-tone colors with F Sport trim levels.

As with the body, the configuration of the radiator on the additional cross member and the element used on the tailgate should improve the rigidity of the body. The intervention is obviously difficult to recognize by the average client. Inside the Lexus UX 300h 2024, room for a 12.3-inch customizable digital instrument cluster., optional. It sports an 8-inch infotainment system and is paired with a 12.3-inch touchscreen option.

Adas, emergency stop in case of illness

Evolution also for Adas, with Proactive Driving Assist that analyzes the area in front of the car to identify pedestrians, cyclists, other vehicles and potential hazards at low speeds. The steering wheel connects to the Driver Monitor camera, capable of enabling emergency braking if it detects illness and lack of driver intervention. Designer leather upholstery and new fabrics complete the update for the 2024 Lexus UX 300h.