What Is the 2025 Lexus UX?
The Lexus UX is a five-seat subcompact luxury SUV. Its hybrid powertrain uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a pair of electric motors to generate 196 horsepower. All-wheel-drive models add a third electric motor to drive the rear wheels in a setup that’s lighter and more efficient than mechanical AWD. The front-drive UX earns an impressive EPA-rated 45/41/43 mpg city/highway/combined, while the AWD version is rated 44/40/42 mpg. The UX’s rivals include the BMW X1 and X2, the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class and the Volvo XC40.
What’s New on the 2025 Lexus UX?
For 2025, the UX gets a new hybrid powertrain that’s both more powerful and slightly more efficient than its predecessor, necessitating a name change from UX 250h to UX 300h. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is newly available, and more advanced safety tech is standard.
What Features in the 2025 Lexus UX Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Four USB-C ports
- Navigation
- Satellite radio
- Wi-Fi hot spot
- Dual-zone climate control
- Forward collision warning
- Pedestrian detection
- Automatic emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Emergency steering assist
- Lane-centering steering
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
Available features include:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- LED fog lights
- Foot-activated power liftgate
- 10-speaker stereo
- Digital key
- Moonroof
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Wireless device charging
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Head-up display
- Front and rear parking sensors
Should I Buy the 2025 Lexus UX?
With its excellent build quality, lengthy roster of standard features, great fuel economy and maneuverable size, the Lexus UX is a solid buy. That size does, however, come with compromises, including backseat space and cargo room. Shoppers without children will likely find nothing to complain about — unless you have taller passengers you’ll have to ask to fold into the backseat.
