Drive mode select provides integrated control of multiple systems including the engine and CVT to let you tune performance to suit your driving style. You can select and change between three modes: Eco for fuel efficient driving; Normal for balanced driving performance with fuel efficiency; Sport for sporty driving with enhanced steering feel and acceleration response.
The MacPherson strut front suspension and double-wishbone rear suspension deliver excellent steering response together with premium ride comfort. They were fine-tuned specifically for the UX in keeping with the ‘clear and deep feel’ performance philosophy, and driven hard in testing on a race circuit to deliver reliable response and handling even at the limits.
Featuring a compact and highly rigid format, the column assist-type EPS delivers the sharp response expected of a Lexus. Adopting a large column shaft enhanced torsional rigidity, boosting both steering response and easy operation, contributing to responsive handling that instantly and crisply responds to driver inputs with a smooth and sure steering feel.
The Direct Shift-CVT delivers the smooth and fuel-efficient driving of a conventional CVT, with a direct and strong launch acceleration feel using an additional launch gear. A wide gear ratio range and linear acceleration feeling contribute to driving pleasure, achieved by synchronizing the engine speed and vehicle speed with the driver’s operation. In conjunction with drive mode control, it realizes responsive performance to suit various driving styles, from smooth driving with excellent fuel economy to sporty driving with fast shifting.
The advanced 2.0-litre inline 4-cylinder engine utilises high-speed combustion technology to deliver powerful performance together with exceptional fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness. The amount of motor assist and engine rpm were optimised to deliver a linear acceleration feeling, with the engine speed synchronised with increasing vehicle speed to deliver an immediate and continuous acceleration feeling.
Compact and taut, the dynamic exterior flows from the distinctive Lexus spindle grille into the three-dimensional forms of the fenders flaring out from the cabin center, expressing powerful driving performance and secure robustness with an eye-catching appeal.
The human-centered interior blends ergonomics with design in a driver-focused cockpit that provides a secure feeling while visually creating an open look. It supports easy operation and excellent visibility to boost driving pleasure, and a snug yet roomy space for passengers to enjoy a reassuring and comfortable ride.
The UX’s elegant driving performance is underpinned by active and passive safety measures that utilize advanced technologies to deepen your peace of mind.
The ultra-compact 3-eye Bi-Beam LED headlampscombine a beautiful distinctive design with exceptional light distribution. The Lexus signature L–shaped DRL (Daytime Running Lamps) set above the headlamps feature distinctive vertical illumination lines that enhance the feeling of depth.
The Hybrid System was developed to deliver a high-level balance between high output and excellent fuel economy, offering driving performance characteristic of an electric vehicle. The combination of a highly efficient 2.0-litre inline engine with a high-output motor and lithium-ion battery enhances acceleration feel, sporty control for driving tailored to the driver’s preferences. It enhances the deceleration range controlled by accelerator pedal operation to reduce the burden of brake control, and contributes to smooth, responsive and comfortable driving.
