Lexus UX
The Lexus UX is more about efficiency and dependability than sporty performance. Available exclusively as a hybrid, it combines a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with a pair of electric motors for a total of 181 horsepower. A continuously variable transmission handles that power. Despite its diminutive size, the UX is also the recipient of an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. Too bad the interior is cramped, including the cargo area, and steering lacks precision.
Lexus UX
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$42,300 |
| Fees | CA$2,205 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$796/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 181 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 144 hp @ 6,000 rpm (107 kW) |
| Torque | 139 lb·ft @ 4,400 – 5,200 rpm (188 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 107 hp (80 kW) |
| Torque | 149 lb·ft (202 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 7 hp (5 kW) |
| Torque | 41 lb·ft (56 N·m) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
| Energy | 1.4 kWh |
| Voltage | 216 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Subcompact luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Kyushu, JP |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 5.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 6.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 666 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 140 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/50R18 |
| Rear tires | P225/50R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,495 mm (177″) |
| Width | 1,840 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,540 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm (104″) |
| Weight | 1,635 kg (3,605 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 486 l |
| Fuel tank | 40 l (9 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.1 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 177 km/h (110 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 39 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 5/10 |
| Overall | 5/10 |
| Average | 66%(view ratings) |