With the upper end of Lexus’ SUV range now consisting of the NX, RX, RX L, GX and LX, it’s time for Toyota’s luxury offshoot to expand downwards, and this UX is the brand’s first compact crossover. The first image and video of the new model has been released ahead of its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show next month, giving us our first look at the new rival to the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3.
Although it’s been toned down considerably since the UX Concept from 2016 (this is no show-floor-to-showroom production model like the LC coupé), a number of design cues have been been preserved. These include the pronounced fenders, upswept beltline and prominent squared-off wheel arch trims.
The signature Lexus spindle grille is present, flanked by a new version of the brand’s arrow-shaped LED daytime running lights that go above the headlights. While there are no photos of the rear end, the video shows a full-width U-shaped tail light very similar to the concept.
That video also reveals an interior with the usual Lexus cues, including a digital instrument cluster with a centre ring (likely movable like on the LFA sports car), as well as an analogue clock and a widescreen infotainment screen, this time in a freestanding design.
Expected to ride on a premium version of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), the UX will come in a hybrid variant seen here, likely the recently introduced 2.0 litre version of the latest Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II). Lexus has also patented the UX 200 and UX 250 model name trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), so expect those variants to be offered as well.
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It will sell like hot cake if below 230k
Wow stunning…kudos lexus
looks like in the movie “Mad Max” in vehicles design
You either like it or hate it
Simply stunning.
Only worth 50k if more then overpriced
Wow, the Toyota Hybrid System again going to be used here.
Toyota tech is years ahead la. Until even Lexus also want to use the recently new 2.0 Hybrid engine.
Don’t forget, a matter of time before Toyota also uses this engine in the Perodua Sedan.
Wow, Lexus engine in a Perodua wor!
Wow. The same kinda thinking by sticking Lexus badges on Kancil, it automatically becomes a Lexus. Lolz!
i tot it was the next dacia sandero….
If they sell below RM230k, who is going to buy the Harrier turbo ??! Aah, this is a smaller SUV, the size of CHR. It is too expensive for a “small” SUV.
BMW X1 230k selling like a hot cake, I doubt a bigger harrier can match its sale, the badge makes huge diff
Xc60, 3008 cant sell anymore
The rear end looks like a couple so ideally this is going against the X2 instead and I bet the base model will be priced north of 250k right up to 300k. Its not here to challenge the Harrier since the Harrier is a huge vehicle. The interior space of the UX is going to be cramp like the GLA.
Lexus will sell higher than any Q5 ,X3 and Tiguan
Q5 apparently made in Mexico , X3 and Tiguan cannot sell anymore.
Just another poor handling, low engine refinement, low safety rating, and overpriced “Book cover” category vehicle! Nothing to shout of!
Harrier –> RX
Rav4 –> NX
CHR –> UX