# 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. The "UX" name stands for "Urban Explorer".
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.

## 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.

### UX 250h/260h/300h

The UX 250h (sold in China as the UX 260h, and in the United States and Australia 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. 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 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) on the NEDC test cycle or 299 km (186 miles) on the WLTP test cycle. It uses a 54.3 kWh lithium ion battery.
* 2019 UX 250h (MZAH10, UK)
* 2020 UX F Sport (MZAH10, Germany)
* 2019 UX 250h F Sport (MZAH10, Germany)
* 2021 UX 300e
* Interior
* M20A-FKS engine in the UX 200

## Production

For the North American market, production of the UX started in the fourth quarter of 2018 and sales commenced in December 2018 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.

## 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 through their new "Complete Lease" program, which includes insurance and maintenance. 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 and was launched in 2020. 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.

## Specifications

ICE models :
| Type | Model | ICE Engine | ICE Engine | ICE Engine | Electric motor(s) | Electric motor(s) | Electric motor(s) | System output | Model code | Top speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Trans. | Layout | Cal. years |
| Type | Model | Engine code | Displ. | Output | Electric motor | Battery | Output | System output | Model code | Top speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Trans. | Layout | Cal. years |
| 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 | 1,987 cc (2.0 L) I4 | 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 |
| Petrol hybrid | UX 250h/260h | M20A-FXS | 1,987 cc (2.0 L) I4 | 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) | MZAH15 | 177 km/h (110 mph) | 8.5 sec | eCVT | AWD | 2019-2024 |
| Petrol hybrid | UX 300h | M20A-FXS | 1,987 cc (2.0 L) I4 | 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, 222 V lithium-ion | 111 hp (83 kW) | 196 hp (145 kW) / 139 lb-ft (188 Nm) | MZAH11 | 177 km/h (110 mph) | 8.1 sec | eCVT | FWD | 2025-present |
| Petrol hybrid | UX 300h | M20A-FXS | 1,987 cc (2.0 L) I4 | 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, 222 V lithium-ion | front: 111 hp (83 kW) rear: 41 hp (30 kW) | 196 hp (145 kW) / 139 lb-ft (188 Nm) | MZAH16 | 177 km/h (110 mph) | 7.9 sec | eCVT | AWD | 2025-present |
BEV models :
| 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.

## Safety

| NHTSA (US) | NHTSA (US) | Euro NCAP | Euro NCAP | ANCAP | ANCAP | IIHS (US) | IIHS (US) |
| 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) | US sales (hybrid) | Canada sales | Europe sales (hybrid; EV) |
| 2018 | | 453 (66) | | |
| 2019 | | 16,725 (8,603) | 2,683 | 20,943 (19,056) |
| 2020 | | 16,962 (11,818) | 2,520 | 16,850 (15,751) |
| 2021 | | 17,581 (12,672) | 3,284 | 21,144 (17,261; 2,987) |
| 2022 | 5,005 (272) | 10,237 (6,884) | | 14,559 (12,450; 1,519) |
| 2023 | 11,194 (259) | 11,846 (11,844) | | 18,747 (17,250; 761) |
| 2024 | | 8,877 (8,877) | | |