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from
Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota. The Lexus brand is marketed in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide and is Japan's largest-selling make of premium cars. It has ranked among the 10 largest Japanese ...
, a luxury division of
Toyota is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. It was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda and incorporated on . Toyota is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, producing about 10 ...
. It was introduced at the March 2018 Geneva Motor Show as the smallest crossover model in Lexus' lineup, slotted below the compact NX. It is also the first Lexus model based on the same GA-C platform as the E210 series Toyota Corolla. The "UX" name stands for "Urban Explorer". According to Lexus, the vehicle has a "bold and stylish design that blends expressive bodywork with a compact size". Lexus espouses the UX's "crossover credentials" via "exceptional body rigidity and a low center of gravity for exceptional handling". The UX comes equipped with
Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 is the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota. The Lexus brand is marketed in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide and is Japan's largest-selling make of premium cars. It has ranked among the 10 largest Japanese ...
as standard equipment. __TOC__


Concept model


Variants


UX 200

The UX 200 is powered by a 2.0 L '' M20A-FKS'' I4
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engine mated with a ''Direct Shift''
continuously variable transmission A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is an automatic transmission that can change seamlessly through a continuous range of gear ratios. This contrasts with other transmissions that provide a limited number of gear ratios in fixed steps. T ...
/CVT and
front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive (FWD) is a form of engine and transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longit ...
only configuration.


UX 250h/260h

The UX 250h (sold in China as the UX 260h) is powered by a 2.0 L '' M20A-FXS'' I4 petrol
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engine mated with an eCVT. It is available in both
front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive (FWD) is a form of engine and transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longit ...
or '' E-Four''
all-wheel drive An all-wheel drive vehicle (AWD vehicle) is one with a powertrain capable of providing power to all its wheels, whether full-time or on-demand. The most common forms of all-wheel drive are: ;1x1 : All unicycles Reflecting one axle with one w ...
system. The hybrid system uses a 1.4 kWh nickel-metal hydride battery.


UX 300e

In 2019, at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, Lexus unveiled the UX 300e, their first
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. The UX 300e is a battery electric variant of the UX, which has a claimed electric range of on the NEDC test cycle or on the WLTP test cycle. It uses a 54.3 kWh lithium ion battery. File:Lexus UX 250h IMG 0385.jpg, 2020 UX 250h (MZAH10, US) File:Lexus UX 250h F Sport – f 01052019.jpg, 2020 UX F Sport (MZAH10, US) File:Lexus UX 250h F Sport – h 01052019.jpg, 2019 UX 250h F Sport (MZAH10, US) File:2021 Lexus UX 300e 1.jpg, 2021 UX 300e File:Lexus UX200 (1st generation prototype) interior.jpg, Interior File:2019 Lexus UX 200 2.0 MZAA10R M20A-FKS engine (20190722).jpg, '' M20A-FKS'' engine in the UX 200


Production

In North America, the production of UX started in the fourth quarter of 2018 and sales commenced in December 2018 for the 2019 model year. In 2020 a 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.


Markets

The UX is a global model and introduced in 80 countries worldwide.


North America


United States

The UX is the first Lexus to be offered by a subscription service. It was launched in December 2018. 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.


Southeast Asia

The UX was previewed in Malaysia during the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show then was launched in Singapore at the 2019 Singapore Motor Show and was launched in Thailand in March 2019.


Europe

European sales began in October 2018.


Australia

Australian sales began in the first quarter of 2019.


Safety


Sales


References


External links

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