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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, 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.[10] The "UX" name stands for "Urban Explorer".[4]

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UX 250h/260h
North America

Lexus UX (ZA10)

2020 Lexus UX 250h (MZAH10, Germany)

OverviewManufacturerLexus (Toyota)ProductionDecember 2018 – present[1]Model years2019–presentAssemblyJapan: Miyawaka, Fukuoka (Toyota Motor Kyushu)[1]DesignerTetsuo Miki,[2] Hideaki Iida, Nobuyuki Tomatsu, Shunsuke Sudo and Tatsuya Iwai[3]Body and chassisClassSubcompact luxury crossover SUVBody style5-door SUVLayout

Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Front-motor, front-wheel-drive (UX 300e)

PlatformTNGA: GA-C[4]Related

Toyota C-HR
Toyota Corolla Cross
Toyota Corolla (E210)

PowertrainEngine

Petrol:
2.0 L M20A-FKS I4 (UX 200; MZAA10)
2.0 L M20A-FXS I4 (hybrid, 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)[5][6]

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

Direct Shift-CVT (UX 200)
eCVT (UX 250h/260h)
Single-speed automatic (UX 300e)

Hybrid drivetrainPower-split hybrid (UX 250h/260h)Battery

Nickel-metal hydride (UX 250h/260h)
54.3 kW·h lithium-ion (UX 300e)[5]

Electric range

400 km (249 mi) (UX 300e, NEDC)[7]
299 km (186 mi) (UX 300e, WLTP)[8]

Plug-in charging6.6 kW AC, 50 kW DC (UX 300e)[6]DimensionsWheelbase2,640 mm (103.9 in)[9]Length4,495 mm (177.0 in)Width1,840 mm (72.4 in)Height1,520–1,540 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)[6]

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".[10]

The UX comes equipped with Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 as standard equipment.

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.[11][12]

UX 250h/260h

The UX 250h (sold in China as the UX 260h) 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.[11][13] The hybrid system uses a 1.4 kWh nickel-metal hydride battery.[14]

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 mi)[7] on the NEDC test cycle or 299 km (186 mi)[8] on the WLTP test cycle. It uses a 54.3 kWh lithium ion battery.[7]

2020 UX 250h (MZAH10, US)
2020 UX 250h F Sport (MZAH10, US)
2019 UX 250h F Sport (MZAH10, US)
2021 UX 300e (KMA10, Japan)
Interior
M20A-FKS engine in the UX 200

In North America, the production of UX started in the fourth quarter of 2018[15][9] and sales commenced in December 2018[16][17][9][18] 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.[19]

The UX is a global model and introduced in 80 countries worldwide.[20]

North America

United States

The UX is the first Lexus to be offered by a subscription service.[clarification needed] It was launched in December 2018.[21][22][23][24] 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.[25]

Southeast Asia

The UX was previewed in Malaysia during the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show[26] then was launched in Singapore at the 2019 Singapore Motor Show.[27] and was launched in Thailand in March 2019.[28]

Europe

European sales began in October 2018.[29]

Australia

Australian sales began in the first quarter of 2019.[30]

NHTSA (US)[31]	Euro NCAP[32]	ANCAP[33]	IIHS (US)[34]
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

Calendar year	US sales (hybrid)
2018	453 (66)[35]
2019	16,725 (8,603)[36]

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