The Lexus UX (Japanese: レクサス・UX, 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. The name UX 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.
The UX 200 is powered by a 2.0 L M20A-FKS I4 petrol engine mated with a Direct Shift continuously variable transmission/CVT.
The UX 250h is powered by a 2.0 L M20A-FXS I4 petrol hybrid engine mated with a CVT. It will be available in both front-wheel-drive or E-Four all-wheel-drive system.
For North America, the production of UX will start in the fourth quarter of 2018 and sales commenced in December for the 2019 model year. European and Australian models will be imported from Japan.
The UX is a global model and will be introduced in 80 countries worldwide.
The UX will be the first Lexus to offer subscription service. It was launched in December 2018.
The UX made its Asian debut at the August 2018 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in South Tangerang along with the seventh generation ES. The UX was previewed in Malaysia during the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show and was launched in Singapore with two variants: UX 200 and UX 250h at the 2019 Singapore Motor Show.
Indian sales will begin in August 2019.
European sales began in October 2018.
Australian sales begin in the first quarter of 2019.
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