Lexus UX

The Lexus UX (Japanese: レクサス・UX, Hepburn: Rekusasu 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 prior to the introduction of LBX in 2023, it is currently slotted above the subcompact LBX and below the compact NX. It is also the first Lexus model based on the same GA-C platform as the E210 series Toyota Corolla.^[11] The "UX" name stands for "Urban Explorer".^[5]

Lexus UX
2020 Lexus UX 250h (MZAH10, Germany)
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Model code	ZA10[1]
Production	December 2018 – present[2]
Model years	2019–present
Assembly	Japan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (Toyota Motor Kyushu)[2]
Designer	Tetsuo Miki,[3] Hideaki Iida, Nobuyuki Tomatsu, Shunsuke Sudo and Tatsuya Iwai[4]
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive Front-motor, front-wheel-drive (UX 300e)
Platform	TNGA: GA-C[5]
Related	Toyota C-HR (AX10/50) Toyota Corolla Cross Toyota Corolla (E210)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.0 L M20A-FKS I4 (UX 200; MZAA10) Petrol hybrid 2.0 L M20A-FXS I4 (UX 250h/260h; MZAH10/15)
Electric motor	80 kW (107 hp; 109 PS) 3NM synchronous (UX 250h/260h) 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) 4KM synchronous (UX 300e; KMA10)[6][7]
Power output	125 kW (168 hp; 170 PS) (UX 200) 107 kW (143 hp; 145 PS) (UX 250h/260h, petrol engine only); 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) (UX 250h/260h, combined system output)
Transmission	K120 CVT with physical first gear (UX 200) eCVT (UX 250h/260h) Single-speed automatic (UX 300e)
Hybrid drivetrain	Power-split hybrid (UX 250h/260h)
Battery	1.4 kWh, 216 V sealed Nickel-metal hydride (UX 250h/260h) 54.3–72.8 kWh, 355.2 V lithium-ion (UX 300e)[6]
Electric range	400 km (249 miles) (UX 300e, NEDC)[8] 299 km (186 miles) (UX 300e, WLTP)[9]
Plug-in charging	6.6 kW AC, 50 kW DC (UX 300e)[7]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,640 mm (103.9 in)[10]
Length	4,495 mm (177.0 in)
Width	1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height	1,520–1,540 mm (59.8–60.6 in)
Curb weight	1,470–1,540 kg (3,241–3,395 lb) (UX 200) 1,550–1,640 kg (3,417–3,616 lb) (UX 250h/260h) 1,900 kg (4,189 lb) (UX 300e)[7]

Prior to the 2022 (for the 2023 model year), the UX came equipped with Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 as standard equipment. From 2022 onwards (model years 2023 onwards), the standard equipment includes Lexus Safety System+ 2.5.^{[citation needed]}

Lexus LF-UX Concept

Further information: Lexus LF-UX Concept

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 and front-wheel drive only configuration.^[12][13]

UX 250h/260h/300h

The UX 250h (sold in China as the UX 260h, and in the United States^{[citation needed]} and Australia^[14] as the UX 300h) 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.^[12][15] The hybrid system uses a 1.4 kWh nickel-metal hydride battery.^[16]

UX 300e

In 2019, at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, Lexus unveiled the UX 300e, their first battery electric vehicle. The UX 300e is a battery electric variant of the UX, which has a claimed electric range of 400 km (249 miles)^[8] on the NEDC test cycle or 299 km (186 miles)^[9] on the WLTP test cycle. It uses a 54.3 kWh lithium ion battery.^[8]

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  2019 UX 250h (MZAH10, UK)
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  2020 UX F Sport (MZAH10, Germany)
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  2019 UX 250h F Sport (MZAH10, Germany)
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  2021 UX 300e
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  Interior
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  M20A-FKS engine in the UX 200

Production

For the North American market, production of the UX started in the fourth quarter of 2018^[17][10] and sales commenced in December 2018^{[18][19][10][20]} for the 2019 model year.

In 2022, for the 2023 model year, an update added wireless support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with an 8 or 12.3 screen with higher quality. A digital key was added that is used through the mobile phone, the touchpad was removed, a larger wireless cell phone charging space was added along with ambient lights.^[21]

Markets

The UX is a global model and introduced in 80 countries worldwide.^[22]

North America

United States

The UX is the first Lexus to be offered through their new "Complete Lease" program, which includes insurance and maintenance.^[23] It was launched in December 2018.^{[24][25][26][27]} The UX is exclusively offered as a hybrid vehicle for the 2023 model year.

Asia

The UX made its Asian debut at the August 2018 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show.^[28]

Southeast Asia

The UX was previewed in Malaysia during the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show and was launched in 2020.^[29][30] then was launched in Singapore at the 2019 Singapore Motor Show^[31] and was launched in Thailand in March 2019.^[32]

Europe

European sales began in October 2018.^[33]

Australia

Australian sales began in the first quarter of 2019.^[34]

Specifications

ICE models[35][36][37][38]
Type	Model	ICE Engine			Electric motor(s)			System output	Model code	Top speed	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)	Trans.	Layout	Cal. years
		Engine code	Displ.	Output	Electric motor	Battery	Output
Petrol	UX 200	M20A-FKS	1,987 cc (2.0 L) I4	171 hp (128 kW; 173 PS) @ 6,600 rpm / 205 N⋅m (20.9 kg⋅m; 151 lb⋅ft) @ 4,800 rpm	n/a	n/a	n/a	171 hp (128 kW; 173 PS) @ 6,600 rpm / 205 N⋅m (20.9 kg⋅m; 151 lb⋅ft) @ 4,800 rpm	MZAA10	190 km/h (120 mph)	9.2 sec	D-CVT	FWD	2019-2022
Petrol hybrid	UX 250h/260h	M20A-FXS		146 hp (109 kW; 148 PS) @ 6,000 rpm / 180 N⋅m (18.4 kg⋅m; 133 lb⋅ft) @ 4,400 rpm	Synchronous motor(s)	1.4 kW⋅h, 216 V nickel-metal hydride	109 hp (81 kW; 111 PS) / 202 N⋅m (20.6 kg⋅m; 149 lb⋅ft)	177 hp (132 kW; 179 PS) / 188 N⋅m (19.2 kg⋅m; 139 lb⋅ft)	MZAH10	177 km/h (110 mph)	8.5 sec	eCVT	FWD	2019-2024
									MZAH15				AWD
	UX 300h					1.4 kW⋅h, 222 V lithium-ion	111 hp (83 kW)	196 hp (145 kW) / 139 lb-ft (188 Nm)	MZAH11		8.1 sec		FWD	2025-present
							front: 111 hp (83 kW) rear: 41 hp (30 kW)		MZAH16		7.9 sec		AWD

BEV models[39][40]
Type	Model	Electric motor	Battery	Range	Power	Torque	Model code	Top speed	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)	Trans.	Layout	Cal. years
Battery electric	UX 300e	'4KM' synchronous motor	54.3 (45 usable) kW⋅h, 355.2 V lithium-ion	450 km (280 mi)WLTP 560 km (350 mi)NEDC	204 hp (152 kW; 207 PS)	300 N⋅m (30.6 kg⋅m; 221 lb⋅ft)	KMA10	160 km/h (99 mph)	7.5 sec	Single-speed automatic	FWD	2019-2023
Battery electric	UX 300e	'4KM' synchronous motor	72.8 (64 usable) kW⋅h, 355.2 V lithium-ion	299 km (186 mi)WLTP 400 km (250 mi)NEDC	204 hp (152 kW; 207 PS)	300 N⋅m (30.6 kg⋅m; 221 lb⋅ft)	KMA10	160 km/h (99 mph)	7.5 sec	Single-speed automatic	FWD	2023-present

In 2023, for the 2024 model year, the UX 300e received a technical update, which included a change in battery pack and range.^[39][40]

Safety

NHTSA (US)[41]		Euro NCAP[42]		ANCAP[43]		IIHS (US)[44]
Overall		Overall		Overall		Small overlap front, driver side	Good
Frontal, driver		Adult occupant	36.7 pts / 96%	Adult occupant	36.7 pts / 96%	Small overlap front, passenger side	Good
Frontal, passenger		Child occupant	42.1 Pts / 85%	Child occupant	43.1 Pts / 88%	Moderate overlap front	Good
Side, driver		Vulnerable Road Users	39.4 Pts / 82%	Vulnerable Road Users	39.4 Pts / 82%	Side	Good
Side, rear passenger		Driver assist	10.1 Pts / 77%	Driver assist	10.8 Pts / 83%	Roof strength	Good
Side pole						Head restraints & seats	Good
Rollover	/ 14%					Headlights	Good / Poor / Acceptable (depending on trim/options)
						Front crash prevention, vehicle-to-vehicle	Superior
						Front crash prevention, vehicle-to-pedestrian	Superior
						LATCH ease of use	Good

Sales

Year	Japan sales (EV)[45]	US sales (hybrid)	Canada sales[46]	Europe sales (hybrid; EV)
2018		453 (66)[47]
2019		16,725 (8,603)[48]	2,683	20,943 (19,056)[49]
2020		16,962 (11,818)[50]	2,520	16,850 (15,751)[51]
2021		17,581 (12,672)[52]	3,284	21,144 (17,261; 2,987)[53]
2022	5,005 (272)	10,237 (6,884)[54]		14,559 (12,450; 1,519)[55]
2023	11,194 (259)	11,846 (11,844)[56]		18,747 (17,250; 761)[57]
2024		8,877 (8,877)[58]