Lexus - UX - Owners Manual - 2022 - 2022

Updated: July 2022 THE LEXUS UX 250h The UX presents Lexus’s innovative luxury and safety in a package that combines bold new designs and an ultra-efficient new powertrain. For many customers, this will not only be their first Lexus, but also their first luxury vehicle. It is designed for modern urban motorists who seek a fresh, contemporary and dynamic take on luxury driving, something that is not just new and exciting, but also relevant to their lifestyles. Infused with dynamic attitude, the UX is engineered to deliver quick and engaging driving with a Lexus-smooth demeanour, making it a unique entry in the luxury compact SUV market. The UX is the first Lexus to be constructed using the new Global Architecture – Compact (GA-C) platform. A lightweight yet super-rigid structure, extremely low centre of gravity and refined suspension tuning endow it with exemplary handling agility and ride comfort, and a distinctive driving character. In the UK, the UX is offered with a fourth generation self-charging hybrid powertrain or the option of full battery electric power in the UX 300e (details provided in a separate press kit). EXTERIOR DESIGN AND AERODYNAMICS Lexus designers created an overall design theme for the UX that combines strength with refinement and is stylish yet functional. The treatment of the spindle grille – a signature feature of all Lexus models – is unique to the UX, featuring a mesh pattern with individual elements that gradually change in shape as they radiate out from the central Lexus emblem. The result is an intriguing three-dimensional look that appears to change with the viewing angle. The headlamp design gives the UX a determined and confident look. The daytime running lights are arranged in an arrowhead shape above the headlamp units, emphasising the Lexus ‘L’ lighting signature. The headlights themselves are single-projector dual-beam LEDs (UX and F Sport grades) or ultra-small triple-projector LED units (Takumi grade, Tech & Safety Pack). The vehicle’s basic form flows out from the lines of the spindle grille to envelop the cabin. Crisp, prominent, sculpted surfaces and dramatically flared front and rear wings express strength, while the car’s aerodynamic profile, large wheels pushed out to the corners and a strong front facia generate an agile stance. The wheel arch mouldings, which protect the bodywork from gravel thrown up by the tyres, manage the airflow over their edges to reduce turbulence and lift, contributing to the vehicle’s stability. On F Sport and Takumi versions, these are matched to the car’s body colour. The rear combination lamps play a role in this as well. The aero stabilising blade lights run from the top of the rear wings and span the width of the vehicle. By guiding airflow around the rear, they help reduce turbulence and lift, aiding vehicle stability when cornering and driving in crosswinds. Their design creates a distinctive night-time signature, formed by an array of 120 LEDs which tapers towards the centre of the tailgate, measuring just 3mm deep at its narrowest point. A wing-type spoiler at the rear edge of the roof and a flat underbody contribute to vehicle quietness and fuel efficiency. Takumi skilled modellers worked with the design and engineering teams to refine all the exterior surfaces, to hundredth-of-a-millimetre tolerance, pushing the boundaries of what could be produced in the body panel-stamping presses. The five-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels on the entry-level UX model have an aero-ventilating design with Gurney flaps along the edges of the spokes to reduce wind resistance and channel airflow to cool the brakes. The design pulls air from the inside of the wheel, while the airflow over the outer side is regulated to follow the wheel surface. The UX is also available with (non-aero) 18-inch wheels, with different designs for the F Sport and Takumi models. COLOUR CHOICES TAILORED TO THE UX In the UK the Lexus UX is available in 12 exterior colours, including three developed specifically for the model: Terrane Khaki, Celestial Blue and, exclusive to the F Sport, Blazing Carnelian. The Blazing Carnelian shade is particularly vivid with a depth created using a multi-layer paint process that combines a red base with a yellow mica interference layer. Terrane Khaki creates a strong contrast between bright highlights and dark, calm shades. The mica particles have been enlarged as far as possible without creating colour unevenness, achieving a high level of brilliance, while also evoking toughness. INTERIOR DESIGN: A NEW KIND OF LEXUS LUXURY Lexus designed the UX’s cabin to evoke the feel of a dynamic, luxury saloon, but with the higher seating position and versatility that are hallmarks of an SUV. The materials and finish are pure Lexus, combining Japanese traditions in craftsmanship and hospitality with innovative production techniques. The interior also conveys a sense of security. For example, the form of the door shoulders evokes a robust frame under the skin. The designers have created a feeling of seamless continuity inside the UX, inspired by engawa, a traditional Japanese architecture concept that blurs the boundary between the inside and outside of a home. From the driver’s seat, the upper section of the instrument panel appears to extend out beyond the windscreen into the wings. This gives the driver and excellent field of vision and clear sense of the vehicle’s dimensions and position on the road. Viewed from outside, the bonnet appears to be connected directly to the instrument panel through the windscreen. Getting in and out of the vehicle has been made easier by precise location of the hip points and shaping of the seat-cushions. The human-centred design approach is evident in the low, unobtrusive design of the instrument panel and slim front pillar mouldings, shaped to improve visibility. Even though there is a higher seating position than in a standard passenger car, a reduction in the distance between the hip and heel points gives the UX driver a feeling of being closer to the road than in a conventional SUV. The doors are a driver’s first point of contact with any vehicle. Going into the finest detail in their pursuit of luxury, Lexus acoustic engineers worked with neural scientists to create the best possible door-closing sound. Using research into the brain waves created when a luxury car door closes, the team selected specific materials and adjusted the shape of the door by tenths of a millimetre to produce just the right satisfying and reassuring tone. Every UX that comes off the production line at Lexus’s Kyushu plant is inspected by takumi craftspeople in a dedicated quiet room before leaving the factory, to identify and if necessary, correct any inconsistency in the door-closing sound. The UX delivers a quiet drive, thanks to its high-strength structure and optimal location of sound-absorbing and insulating materials throughout the body. Engineers traced noises to their sources to keep them out of the cabin and even the sound of water thrown up by the tyres was reduced. ‘SEAT-IN-CONTROL’ CONCEPT The ‘Seat in Control’ concept makes the driver feel more in touch with the road and engaged in the drive. Principal vehicle functions are grouped around the driver’s side of the cabin and the shape of the driver’s seatback is designed so that the controls can be operated with the driver maintaining a comfortable and natural posture. The front seats are six-way manually adjustable in the UX model, and eight-way poweradjustable in the F Sport and Takumi, the latter with additional adjustable lumbar support for the driver. The springs and foam in the cushions are specially designed to gently envelop the occupant and disperse pressure under the sciatic area. Luxury extends throughout the cabin. For example, the three-spoke steering wheel and analogue clock are from the Lexus LS flagship saloon. The Lexus Climate Concierge automatically links heating and cooling airflow with the heated and (on Takumi grade) ventilated front seats to ensure a comfortable cabin temperature. Attention to detail can be witnessed in a headlining design which eliminates distracting shadows from the top of the windscreen, and switches and controls that have a reassuringly ‘Lexus feel’. LUXURIOUS NEW FINISHES Ever since the brand was founded, Lexus has drawn on Japanese traditions in craftsmanship and hospitality to infuse its vehicles with a special sense of contemporary luxury. It has adapted this approach in the new UX to generate a special appeal to younger customers experiencing their first luxury vehicle. Lexus interviewed premium car owners in different parts of the world, including Europe, to better understand their expectations in terms of design and to find out more about their lifestyles. The findings were consistent and inspiring, providing a fresh perspective on what luxury means and helping define the appearance and quality of the UX’s interior. The result is an uncluttered, ‘less is more’ approach that makes the UX feel more inviting and accessible. A vehicle interior is composed of many different parts, such as the instrument panel, seats and trims, but it is the effect of the sum of these parts that matters most. One example is a leather upholstery finish (Takumi grade) with stitching inspired by the Japanese sashiko technique used for making judo and kendo uniforms. It is combined with a pattern of perforations on the lower part of the seat derived from perfectly aligned mathematical curves and gradations. The interior colour combinations evoke different moods and accentuate the premium design. UX grade features Black premium fabric upholstery, with Black combination cloth and leather-effect Tahara with red contrast stitching for the F Sport. Takumi grade introduces smooth leather in Black, Ochre, White Ash and Rich Cream. Smooth leather can also be specified for the F Sport in Black or Flare Red. The headlining is black, or white when Rich Cream or Ochre leather upholstery are selected. The instrument panel in the UX grade model is black, while the Takumi version matches black with inlays with a grain finish inspired by the appearance of the washi paper familiar from the traditional screens found in Japanese homes, in Black or Noble Brown. In the F Sport the black instrument panel has red contrast stitching. INTUITIVE CONTROLS AND CLEAR DISPLAYS The instrument panel is designed to make technology intuitive to use. The meters are presented in a seven-inch display that digitally renders realistic, analogue gauges with a three-dimensional effect. A head-up display, standard on the UX Takumi, adds to the high-tech feel, projecting key information in colour onto a virtual screen 2.5 metres in front of the driver. This makes it easier to focus on both the display, and the road ahead. High contrast levels make it easy to read in daylight or when driving in snow. The Lexus Remote Touch Interface (standard with the 10.3-inch Lexus Navigation) is designed to feel as familiar to use as a smartphone and provides haptic feedback to the user. Its operation is designed to mimic common phone gesture controls, such as double tapping and flicking. Its frameless design eliminates edges and a special coating allows the user’s fingers to slide smoothly over the surface, without leaving fingerprints. The touchpad can also recognise block capital (Roman alphabet) letters when a search name is entered. Vibration on the touchpad surface (the haptic response) indicates when the cursor is moved, making it easier to align the cursor with the desired function icon. A switch at the base of the touchpad can call up an operation screen with related functions, such as air conditioning and navigation, enabling easier access without having to click through menus. In a touch of high-tech elegance, the Lexus logo on the pad surface is backlit at night. IMAGINATIVE TECHNOLOGY Lexus designers have created a refined cabin atmosphere with subtle, integrated LED lighting. White LEDs illuminate the front footwells, glovebox, and console switches and are featured in the dome light, map lights and cargo area light. The air vents have a single-knob control for both airflow direction and volume. By combining the two functions in a single control, the vents could be made larger, improving airflow while reducing noise. On the UX Takumi, the vents are illuminated by a distinctive LED light source. This is wirelessly powered by the electromagnetic resonance of two adjacent coils vibrating at the same frequency. Using the same design principle as the Lexus LC’s rear combination lamps, the vent control LEDs use mirror optics to create the effect of floating lighting depth, even though the light element is just 3mm thick. VERSATILITY THROUGH THOUGHTFUL PACKAGING The UX package makes urban exploring easier. A 2,640mm wheelbase contributes to a smooth, stable ride and cabin roominess. The 4,495mm length and best-in-segment 5.2m kerb-to-kerb turning radius help make it easy to manoeuvre and park. Several design measures make getting in and out of the car easier, including optimal placing of the hip-point, a cut-off profile for the rocker panel below the doors and the shape of the seat cushions. For interior storage, the UX has the largest console box in its class. A power-operated tailgate is standard on the UX Takumi. Solid aluminium roof rails are provided on all versions, allowing for the installation of a variety of accessory carriers. Depending on model configuration, tyres and markets, the UX is equipped with a tyre repair kit or run-flat tyres (F Sport and Takumi). The new, second generation run-flat tyres are quieter and more comfortable and they allow the vehicle to be driven with a flat tyre at speeds up to 50mph, for up to 99 miles. IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS The UX’s multimedia package features a seven-inch EMV (Electro Multi Vision) media and navigation display as standard on the UX grade and F Sport models; a 10.3-inch version is provided when the larger and more sophisticated Lexus Navigation system is specified (standard on the UX Takumi). The Lexus Premium Sound System can play back the highest-resolution digital audio formats (WAV, FLAC, ALAC, and OGG Orbis) from a USB device, conveying more musical data than a CD. Dual rear-seat USB ports allow passengers to use and recharge their smartphones or tablets. The standard six-speaker system (UX and F Sport) and optional eight-speaker upgrade system use bamboo charcoal speaker diaphragms to reduce mass and deliver natural- sounding voices and improved mid-range sound. Both systems create a more lifelike soundstage by using tweeters mounted at the sides of the instrument panel and reflecting sound off the windscreen. The eight-speaker system adds a centre-dash tweeter, a subwoofer mounted in the luggage area and a more powerful amplifier. A Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System – standard on the UX Takumi – uses a 13-speaker array, low-distortion 668W Class D eight-channel amplifier, Quantum Logic Surround Sound and ClariFi™ 2.0 technology to deliver an immersive, concert-like sound experience. A SOLID STRUCTURE TO BUILD ON Lexus has instilled the UX with handling agility and smooth, quiet ride comfort that urban customers will find pleasing. Key to achieving this balance is the car’s high-strength GA-C global architecture platform. Extensive use of high-tensile steel, body adhesives and laser screw welding results in a highly rigid structure, an essential foundation for achieving dynamic handling and luxurious ride comfort. Using aluminium for the side doors, wings and bonnet, and composite materials for the tailgate helps give the UX the lowest centre of gravity of any vehicle in its class (594mm). As a result, it delivers a secure, agile feeling normally associated with lower-set hatches. A ring structure around the hatch opening and behind the rear seats increases torsional rigidity to enhance crash performance, improve handling and reduce noise and vibration. The MacPherson strut front suspension and multilink rear suspension with trailing arms, both mounted on subframes, are tuned to deliver a combination of agility and comfort when driving over well-worn urban streets. Refined details such as the quality of the damper oil, oil seals and friction control in the shock absorbers make a significant and positive impact on ride quality. An upper strut brace increases the torsional rigidity of the engine bay, while the steering rack bolts directly to the subframe without rubber bushings, giving improved steering feel. Active Cornering Assist (ACA), a function integrated with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), helps the vehicle trace the driver’s desired line through a turn by applying a degree of brake control on the inside wheels, suppressing any tendency to understeer. As a result, the UX drives through corners with precision while maintaining stability. SUSPENSION THAT ADAPTS TO YOUR NEEDS The version of Lexus’s Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), which debuted on the flagship LC coupe, is optionally available for the UX F Sport in the Tech & Safety Pack. This system decreases body roll when cornering and enhances ride comfort over bumpy urban streets. AVS uses linear control solenoids to vary the amounts of shock fluid to bypass the shock absorber’s piston assembly. Thus, the system can vary suspension damping through 650 levels, making its operation indiscernible to the vehicle occupants. Based on signal inputs from the steering, yaw rate and linear G sensors, AVS continually adjusts damping force to minimise body roll when cornering, while maintaining optimum tyre contact with the road and ride comfort on all surfaces. Damping force is reduced at low speeds and increased at high speeds. Integrated functions including Roll Posture Control, Anti-pitch Control, Repercussion Control and Roughness Sensing Control adapt AVS performance to all road surfaces and driving dynamics. The driver can set damping performance using the Drive Select controller. When Eco, Normal or Sport S mode is selected, or when Custom mode is selected with the chassis setting in Normal, the damping force remains unchanged to maintain an optimal balance of ride comfort, steering response and a flat ride. By selecting Sport S+, or Custom mode with the chassis setting in Sport, the damping force control mode switches to firmer damper settings to provide the most dynamic driving feel. In addition, using Pre-Collision System Co-operative Control, AVS can instantly increase damping force to limit vehicle pitch and roll when the driving support computer judges that there is a possibility of rapid driver input to avoid a collision. VSC Co-operative Control applies appropriate damping in response to vehicle side-skid and changes in the road surface friction, helping to maintain the effectiveness of the VSC. SHARP STEERING AND ALLOY WHEEL OPTIONS An electric power steering system with a compact and highly rigid column assist motor delivers handling with crisp, immediate response to driver inputs and provides excellent steering feel. An electric tilt and telescopic steering column is available for UX models equipped with poweradjustable front seats (standard on F Sport and Takumi grades). In addition, on Takumi models, ingress and egress are made easier with auto away/auto return controls linked to the driver’s seatbelt and the hybrid power switch. Using the switch, the tilt and telescopic motors can move the steering wheel up or down and forward or back through a 40mm range. Standard 17 x 6.5-inch alloy aero ventilating wheels feature 215/60R17 tyres, while the 18inch F Sport and Takumi alloy wheels are fitted with 225/50RF18 95V run-flat tyres. UX 250h: FOURTH GENERATION LEXUS HYBRID DRIVE The UX 250h is equipped with the fourth generation Lexus self-charging hybrid powertrain, featuring multiple new components, including the 2.0-litre petrol engine, hybrid transaxle, compact battery and power control unit. With 181bhp/135kW (184 DIN hp) total system output, it combines high fuel efficiency with a very smooth, natural and responsive driving experience. The UX’s 2.0-litre in-line four-cylinder engine achieves class-leading 41 per cent thermal efficiency, thanks to its use of laser-clad intake valve seats with an all-new intake port profile; a high compression ratio (14:1); and D4-S fuel injection combining direct and secondary port injectors to achieve high-speed combustion. VVT-iE intelligent variable valve-timing with an electric actuator on the intake side also improves driveability while reducing emissions. A continuously variable capacity oil pump and a variable cooling system with an electric water pump contribute to ultra-low internal friction, further optimising engine performance and fuel efficiency. The system also ensures quicker cabin heating on cold days and quicker cooldown when the air conditioner is used. Exhaust heat recirculation enables quick engine warm-up to reduce emissions, while a fuel filter provides high-efficiency particulate material removal to conform to EURO 6D PN (particulate number) regulations. The UX’s hybrid system couples this new engine with two electric motor/generators in a new generation hybrid transaxle that is more compact, lighter and has less internal friction than previous Lexus hybrid systems. The Power Control Unit (PCU) is more powerful yet is 20 per cent smaller and 10 per cent lighter. Optimising the level of electric motor assistance and engine rpm produces a linear acceleration feel without the engine running at high revs. Engine speed is synchronised with vehicle speed to create an immediate and continuous acceleration feel. The transaxle mounts the electric motor/generators (MG1 and MG2) coaxially rather than inline. The resulting smaller and lighter package reduces frictional losses by 25 per cent. In addition, MG2 is now a higher speed motor, yielding better performance and efficiency. A further benefit to the driver is a lower – and best in segment – kerb to kerb turning radius of 5.2 metres, making the UX easy to manoeuvre. The Sequential Shiftmatic feature delivers responsive engine braking force in six steps with a shift feel similar to a manual transmission, using steering wheel shift paddles or the S position on the shift lever. The speed at which the hybrid system can shut off the petrol engine, such as when driving on long downward slopes, has been raised to 71mph. The compact and lightweight nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery and compact cooling system are located below the rear seat, which helps give the vehicle its low centre of gravity. E-FOUR ALL WHEEL DRIVE The UX 250h is available with either front-wheel drive or E-Four electric all-wheel drive. The E-Four all-wheel drive system uses a separate, dedicated high-torque electric motor integrated into the rear differential. Power distribution between the front and rear axles is automatically optimised by the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when accelerating, cornering, or driving on slippery surfaces. E-Four provides stable driving on uphill slopes or snow-covered roads with lower fuel consumption than a conventional all-wheel drive system with a power split device and driveshaft. E-Four does more than assist traction in slippery conditions: it can also actively improve stability by adjusting rear-wheel power to help correct over or understeer. KEY QUALITIES OF THE LEXUS SELF-CHARGING HYBRID SYSTEM The UX 250h is very responsive to drive and, like all Lexus hybrids, it offers better fuel efficiency and lower emissions than other petrol or diesel vehicles in its class. It also requires no plugging in for recharging and has no issues where driving range is concerned. In realworld city driving it can use electric power for a significant proportion of every journey – up to 55 per cent, depending on the driving conditions. Electric vehicle mode When cruising or accelerating gently, the front electric motor (and rear motor on all-wheel drive models) can propel the car with electricity supplied by the hybrid battery. In this situation, the vehicle runs almost silently, uses no petrol and produces zero emissions. Dynamic yet smooth At higher speeds the ultra-smooth Atkinson cycle petrol engine cuts in quietly, while still receiving assistance from the electric motor(s) when required. Through the near-perfect distribution of power from these two sources, the UX 250h delivers driving pleasure with low fuel consumption and emissions. Rapid acceleration Under full acceleration, power from the electric motor(s) instantaneously supplements the performance of the 2.0-litre petrol engine. Together they deliver a potent surge of torque, providing linear acceleration precisely when it’s needed. No need to plug in Under braking, or when the driver takes their foot off the accelerator, regenerative braking harnesses kinetic energy to produce electricity. This, together with electric power produced during normal driving conditions, is stored in the hybrid battery. This means the UX 250h never has to be plugged in to a power source for recharging. Low cost of ownership As well as being fun to drive, the UX 250h offers low cost of ownership and high residual value. This is due primarily to Lexus’s industry-leading experience in engineering selfcharging hybrids and batteries which last as long as the car itself, and the inherently low wear and tear of the hybrid system. Reduced servicing costs The UX 250h has no clutch and the starter motor and alternator are integral to the hybrid system, so need no servicing or replacement over the lifetime of the vehicle. The conventional timing belt has been replaced by a maintenance-free timing chain. With no need to service or replace these parts, owners can save more than £1,000 over five years. Hybrid battery life equal to that of the car Lexus hybrid batteries have a proven reliability record, established through more than 35 billion miles of driving worldwide, and are designed to last the lifetime of the car. Rigorously engineered for performance and durability, they are covered by a five-year/60,000-mile warranty. UK customers taking advantage of a Hybrid Health Check at their Lexus centre can benefit from an additional year’s warranty, up to 15 years. Reduced tyre and brake wear Because the regenerative braking delivers the first half of all braking force, brake pad and disc wear are significantly reduced. Over the course of 60,000 miles, a Lexus hybrid will usually require just one set of replacement pads and no new discs. The higher tyre pressures used by hybrid vehicles helps lessen tyre shoulder wear, while linear power delivery and balanced weight distribution further help reduce wear. Up to 10 years/100,000 miles warranty In common with every new Lexus, the UX 250h is eligible for Lexus warranty protection for up to 10 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first). This comprises an initial three-year manufacturer warranty, followed by up to a further seven years of service-activated warranty. For the first three years of the car’s life, owners can have it serviced at a place of their choice. When the new car warranty period expires, they can then benefit from an additional 12 months (or 10,000 miles) warranty when they have their vehicle serviced at an authorised Lexus workshop, in line with its service schedule. The warranty is provided at no extra cost, up to a limit of 10 years/100,000 miles. Terms and conditions apply; full details are available at www.lexus.co.uk. LEXUS DRIVE MODE SELECT The UX 250h is equipped with Lexus Drive Mode Select, which allows the driver to tailor the driving experience by selecting from three different drive modes. Normal mode provides an optimal balance between driving performance and fuel efficiency; Eco mode maximises fuel savings across all driving conditions by smoothing the throttle response, and by moderating air conditioning operation; Sport mode delivers quicker throttle response and increased power steering feel. In F Sport models equipped with AVS, five different driving modes are available: normal, Eco, Sport S, Sport S+, and custom. Sport S+ further enhances the car’s handling and stability when cornering. When Sport S+ or Custom mode are selected with the chassis in Sport setting, the damping force control mode switches to firmer shock absorber settings to provide a more dynamic driving feel. Custom mode lets the driver choose their preferred combination of modes for the powertrain, chassis and air conditioning functions. SAFETY TECHNOLOGY AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE The second generation Lexus Safety System+ is fitted as standard, a suite of active safety technologies that support the driver and reduce the risk and severity of a range of potential accidents. It includes Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Pre-Collision System (PCS) with pedestrian detection, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Alert and Steering Assist, Lane Trace Assist, Road Sign Assist (RSA), and Intelligent High-Beam headlamps/Automatic High Beam (AHB) or Adaptive High-beam System (AHS). The Pre-Collision System works with the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, operating at speeds relative to a vehicle ahead of between seven and 110mph. The cruise control system also works with the Road Sign Assist so that vehicle speed can be promptly adjusted in line with the speed limit for the road being driven. The PCS uses camera-based detection to recognise pedestrians in night-time driving, and its radar capability has been extended to enable detection of cyclists during daylight. The UX is capable of low-speed following, including in stop-go traffic, up to speeds of about 18mph. Thus, the UX driver enjoys more relaxed driving in situations that can be stressful and tiring, while also gaining a measure of safety. Lane Trace Assist uses the electric power steering motor to help the driver keep the vehicle centred in its lane. Lane Departure Alert detects not only white traffic lines, but also the sides of the road. Automatic High Beam dips the headlights if it detects the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, or tail-lights of traffic ahead, and returns to main beam as soon as the road ahead is clear. On UX models equipped with triple LED headlights (standard on Takumi grade), the Adaptive High-beam system is used. This automatically operates 11 independent LED chips in the headlamp to give precise control of the field of illumination, to maximise night-time visibility without dazzling other traffic. Other safety systems include Rear Cross Traffic Alert (standard on Takumi grade) which can detect vehicles crossing from either side, and static vehicles ahead or behind when parking, covering a wider range of scenarios than clearance sonars and other rear cross traffic systems. Real-time images from a digital camera are presented on the car’s centre display and the warning beeps are used to alert the driver to potential risks. Connected to this, a Parking Support Brake system adds active drive force (throttle) and braking control to the audible and visual warnings to reduce the possibility of contact with moving objects ahead or behind the UX when parking. UX models are all equipped with eight airbags: driver and front passenger airbags; driver and front passenger knee airbags; driver and front passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags and front to rear side curtain airbags. UX F SPORT The F Sport specification includes an exclusive grille design featuring a mesh pattern created by individual L-shaped pieces. The front bumper features large fog lamp bezels with L-shaped chrome mouldings and the same mesh pattern as the grille. A revised rear bumper and jetblack trim on the front and rear mouldings complete the look. Of the range of 12 exterior colours for the UX, F Sport White, Blazing Carnelian and Azure Blue, are exclusive to the F Sport grade. Exclusive interior features include front sports seats upholstered in a combination of cloth and leather-like Tahara and made with an integrated-foaming technique that was first developed for Lexus F performance models. This construction method helps the seats hold the occupant’s body more snugly. The upholstery is set into a mould which is then filled with foam to complete the seat in a single process. The special eight-way power-adjustable F Sport front seats feature lumbar adjustment, as well as manual forward/backward adjustment for the headrests. The F Sport features a movable meter ring, which originated in the Lexus LFA supercar and is also featured in the LC coupe. This allows the driver to change the content displayed with ease. Pushing a switch on the steering wheel moves the ring to the right and enlarges the multi-information display. A leather-covered F Sport steering wheel, leather-trimmed shift knob, aluminium footrest and aluminium pedals are also part of the package. The UX F Sport can be equipped with a specially tailored version of the high-response Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) system that debuted on the Lexus LC and LS flagship coupe and saloon models. The system, featured in the optional Tech & Safety Pack, increases damping force to minimise roll when cornering or changing lanes and reduces damping force in straight line driving to preserve ride quality. Exclusive F Sport suspension tuning includes specific springs and anti-roll bars, plus rear performance dampers for a more refined ride. The 18-inch, five twin-spoke aluminium alloy wheels, unique to the F Sport, are even more rigid than the standard UX wheels, contributing to responsiveness and handling agility. The driving experience can be further enhanced with Active Sound Control (ASC), which generates the aural effect of up and down-shifts like those of a geared automatic transmission. An additional Sonic Interaction Design (SID) function adjusts the sound the vehicle makes when driving in Sport S+ mode (S+ Sound). UK MODEL RANGE The UX is available in the UK in three core equipment grades: UX, F Sport and Takumi. The UX grade features Lexus Safety System+, 17-inch alloy wheels, six-speaker audio system with CD player, AM/FM and DAB reception, bi-LED headlights, dual-zone automatic air conditioning and premium fabric seat upholstery. Key features for the F Sport include F Sport interior and exterior styling features, including F Sport 18-inch alloy wheels, side sills, black mesh front spindle grille, body-colour wheel arch trims and black door mirror housings. In the cabin there are F Sport front seats with fabric and Tahara upholstery and F Sport pedals and steering wheel. The specification also includes rear privacy glass, LED cornering lights, F Sport tuned suspension with rear performance dampers, Active Sound Control, heated front seats with eight-way power adjustment, front and rear parking sensors with Intelligent Clearance Sonar and an autodimming rear-view mirror. The Takumi, named in celebration of Lexus’s skilled takumi craftsmen, offers smooth leather upholstery, washi paper-grain trim inlays, integrated front seat heating and ventilation, a bespoke Mark Levinson 13-speaker Premium Surround Sound system, 10.3-inch Lexus Navigation and multimedia display, 360-degree Panoramic View Monitor, colour head-up display, sunroof, power tailgate, three-eye LED headlights with Adaptive High-beam System, auto-folding function for the door mirrors, smart entry system, 18-inch alloy wheels, bodycolour wheel arch trims, Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert with auto-braking function, power-adjustable steering wheel, and a memory setting for the driver’s seat steering wheel and door mirror. UX Premium Sport Edition Lexus strengthened the UX range with the 2021 introduction of the Premium Sport Edition, a model that combines powerful styling, a high equipment specification and strong customer value. The new model adds extra emphasis to the UX’s distinctive, sharply styled bodywork with an all-black theme for the spindle grille mesh and frame, five-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels, door mirror casings, roof rails and headlight units. There’s a similarly bold treatment for the interior, with the seats upholstered in Black or White Ash Tahara – Lexus’s supple man-made leather. The equipment manifest builds on the existing UX specification to include a Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, plus Lexus Navigation. Heated seats, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, rear privacy glass and, for easier parking manoeuvres, a reversing camera and Intelligent Clearance Sonar system are also provided. The multimedia system includes smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so owners can access and control their favourite phone apps with ease using the UX’s seven-inch display screen. The Lexus Safety System+ equips the UX Premium Sport Edition with a Pre-Collision System that additionally detects pedestrians and, in daylight driving, cyclists, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Trace Assist, Road Sign Assist and Automatic High Beam. OPTION PACKS A range of option packs is available giving customers the chance to develop their UX’s specifications to suit their personal preferences. The Premium Pack (UX grade) provides 17-inch dark alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, front and rear parking sensors, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, roof rails, rain-sensing wipers, front fog lights and a reversing camera with back guidelines. With this pack customers also have the option of 18-inch wheels and Lexus Navigation. Taking luxury specification to an even higher level, the Premium Plus Pack (UX and F Sport) adds 18-inch alloy wheels, smooth leather upholstery, Washi trim inlays, smart entry, power tailgate, illuminated entry system, Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert with auto brake. When selected for the F Sport, the pack further provides a 10.3-inch Lexus Navigation and multimedia display, eight-speaker audio system with DVD player and poweradjustable steering wheel. Customers can also specify an optional sunroof with the Premium Plus Pack. The Premium Pro Pack is available for UX grade. This includes all the contents of the Premium Plus Pack together with a colour head-up display, Mark Levinson sound system, three-eye LED headlights with Adaptive High-beam System, power steering wheel adjustment, eight-way electrically adjustable front seats, two-way power adjustable driver’s seat lumbar support, a wireless smartphone charger and sunroof. For the F Sport, the Takumi Pack upgrade includes all the content of the Premium Plus a Pack, together with a colour head-up display, three-eye LED headlights with Adaptive Highbeam System, wireless smartphone charger, sunroof, Mark Levinson sound system, Lexus Navigation, Panoramic View Monitor, ventilated front seats, driver’s seat, steering wheel and door mirror memory settings, sunroof, auto-folding door mirrors with reverse tilt function, wireless smartphone charger, adaptive variable suspension and LED turn indicators. UX TIMELINE AND SALES 2018 March Lexus UX world debut at the Geneva motor show. July Dynamic world debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed October UK range and prices announced. 2019 March Start of UK sales. 2020 January Lexus announces the UX 300e, its first battery electric vehicle. March Minor UX upgrades for 2020 model year. December UX Premium Sport Edition added to UK range. January Start of UX 300e UK sales. 2021 Sales in UK markets in 2021: 4,351 Total UK sales since launch (2019): 11,995 UX 250h TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Engine type Valve mechanism Displacement (cc) Bore x stroke (mm) Compression ratio Total system output (bhp/DIN hp/kW) Max. engine power (bhp/DIN hp/kW @ rpm) Max. engine torque (Nm @ rpm) HYBRID SYSTEM Electric motor – front Type Max. voltage Max. power (bhp/kW) Max. torque (Nm) Electric motor – rear (E-Four models) Type Max. voltage Max. power (bhp/kW) Max. torque (Nm) Hybrid battery Type Nominal voltage Number of cells TRANSMISSION Type Motor reduction gear Differential Gear Ratio (front/rear) PERFORMANCE 0-62mph (sec) Max. speed (mph) DIMENSIONS Overall length (mm) Overall width – excluding mirrors (mm) Overall width – including mirrors (mm) Overall height (mm) Wheelbase (mm) Track front (mm) Track rear (mm) Overhang front (mm) Overhang rear (mm) Coefficient of Drag (Cd) Fuel tank capacity (litres) 4 cylinders in-line 16-valve DOHC, VVT-iE (intake)/VVT-i (exhaust) 1,987 80.5 x 97.6 14.0:1 181/184/135 150/152/112 @ 6,000 190 @ 4,400 – 5,200 Permanent magnet, synchronous motor 650 107/80 202 Induction motor 216 7.1/5.3 55 Nickel-metal hydride 216 180 FWD E-FOUR E-CVT 3.062 3.605/ 3.605/10.487 FWD E-FOUR 8.5 8.7 110 4,495 1,840 2,080 1,520 (17in wheels) 1,540 (18in wheels) 2,640 1,560 (17in wheels) 1,550 (18in wheels) 1,560 (17in wheels) 1,550 (18in wheels) 970 885 0.33 43 INTERIOR DIMENSIONS Interior length (mm) Interior width (mm) Interior height (mm) Luggage capacity (litres) All figures include tray compartment in loadspace Rear seats up, loaded to tonneau cover Rear seats up, loaded to roof Rear sets folded, loaded to roof WEIGHTS (kg) Kerb weight Gross vehicle weight Towing capacity – braked Towing capacity – unbraked FUEL CONSUMPTION (WLTP) Combined (mpg) Fuel tank capacity (litres) EMISSIONS (WLTP), INSURANCE, SERVICING & WARRANTY CO2 emissions - combined (g/km) Insurance groups Service intervals Comprehensive new vehicle warranty Hybrid warranty Corrosion/perforation warranty Surface rust/paintwork SUSPENSION Front Rear BRAKES Front (diameter x thickness, mm) Rear (diameter x thickness, mm) STEERING Type Turns lock-to-lock Min. turning radius (m) WHEELS & TYRES Wheel and tyre size Tyre Body FWD E-FOUR 1,830 1,518 1,171 1,146 (with sunroof) 320 283 438 401 1,231 1,194 FWD 1,540 – 1,620 E-FOUR 1,600 – 1,680 2,110 750 750 FWD 50.4 – 53.3 E-FOUR 47.1 – 47.1 43 FWD E-FOUR 120-128 136-137 22E – 26E 10,000 miles/annually 3 years/60,000 miles 5 years/60,000 miles (whichever comes first) 12 years/unlimited mileage 3 years/unlimited mileage MacPherson strut Trailing arm, double wishbones Ventilated discs 305 x 28 Solid discs 281 x 12 Rack and pinion, electric power steering 2.76 5.2 5.6 17in, 215/60R17 18in, 225/50R18 This specification table is a guide for media only; Lexus customers should check vehicle specifications with their Lexus Centre, or the lexus.co.uk website. LEXUS UX 250h EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE Lexus Safety System+ with Pre-Collision System with pedestrian detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Trace Assist, Road Sign Assist & Automatic High Beam/Adaptive High-beam System Adaptive High-beam System (replacing AHB) Driver & front passenger airbags Driver & front passenger side airbags Driver & front passenger knee airbags Curtain Shield airbags front and rear Front passenger airbag cut-off switch ABS Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) with Brake Assist System (BAS) Secondary collision brake (SCB) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Traction Control (TRC) Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert with auto brake Tyre Pressure Warning System Electronic front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters Emergency brake signal Seatbelt warning system ISOFIX child seat anchor points on outer rear seats Adaptive Variable Suspension Sports suspension with rear performance dampers Speed-sensitive electric power steering E-Four all-wheel drive (requires sunroof option) Electronic parking brake eCall INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS Drive Mode Select – 4 modes Drive Mode Select – 5 modes Active Sound Control Head-up display Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts AUDIO, NAVIGATION & INFORMATION 6-speaker audio with CD player, AM/FM and DAB 8-speaker premium audio with CD player, AM/FM and DAB UX  (with Automatic High Beam System) Opt4        F SPORT  (with Automatic High Beam System) Opt5        TAKUMI  (with Adaptive High-beam System)              Opt Pack2,4      Opt Pack3,5                        Opt Pack5       Opt3,4,5  Opt   UX    Opt Pack4  UX    F SPORT  Opt Pack5  Opt Pack5  F SPORT    TAKUMI      TAKUMI   Opt Pack3,5  DVD player 7in multimedia display 10.3in multimedia display Lexus Navigation 7in TFT meters 8in TFT meters with movable meter ring 13-speaker Mark Levinson Sound system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration Lexus Link connected services USB x2 front and rear and Aux socket (VTR compatible) Bluetooth COMFORT & CONVENIENCE Dual-zone climate control with humidity sensor Rear cabin air vents Power windows with anti-jam protection Rain-sensing wipers Smart keyless entry Push-button start Front and rear parking sensors with Intelligent Clearance Sonar Reversing camera Wireless smartphone charger 360-degree Panoramic View Monitor Adjustable turn indicator flash sequence LED interior lighting Auto-dimming rear-view mirror Power-adjustable steering wheel F Sport steering wheel with paddle shifts Leather steering wheel trim Heated steering wheel Analogue automatic GPS clock 12v accessory socket x2 (centre console and luggage compartment) 4x tie-down hooks in boot 2x folding shopping bag hooks in boot Front centre arm rest with storage Glove box 2 cup holders in centre console 2 cup holders in rear centre arm rest Under deck storage Side deck storage Illuminated entry system SECURITY Anti-theft system with alarm, intrusion, tilt and glass breakage sensors, engine immobiliser Two-motion double door locking       Opt with Opt Pack1 Opt Pack2,4   Opt Pack4  Opt Pack3,5  Opt Pack3,5 Opt with Opt Pack1 Opt Pack3,5   Opt Pack5       UX    Opt Pack1 Opt Pack2,4  Opt Pack1,2,4  F SPORT     Opt Pack3,5  Opt Pack5,7,9  TAKUMI        Opt Pack1,2,4 Opt Pack4    Opt Pack1,2,4 Opt Pack4   Opt Pack1,2,4    Opt Pack5 Opt Pack5    Opt Pack3,5                           UX           F SPORT           TAKUMI           Speed-sensitive auto door locking VIN etching Locking wheel nuts (Thatcham approved) SEATING, UPHOLSTERY & TRIM Premium fabric upholstery Smooth leather upholstery F Sport seats with fabric/Tahara upholstery Heated front seats Heated and ventilated front seats 6-way manually adjustable front seats 8-way power front seat adjustment 2-way power lumbar adjustment on driver’s seat Memory function for driver’s seat 60:40 split-folding rear seats Map pockets on front seat seatbacks Washi paper-grain inlays Aluminium scuff plates Leather shift lever trim F Sport shift lever with leather trim F Sport aluminium sports pedals F Sport aluminium scuff plates Carpet mats EXTERIOR Heated, power-adjustable door mirrors with integrated turn indicators Door mirrors with auto-folding and reverse tilt functions and memory setting Acoustic windscreen Rear privacy glass Power tailgate Bi-LED headlights with Automatic High Beam 3-eye LED headlights with Adaptive Highbeam System LED daytime running lights LED front/rear fog lights LED cornering lights Headlight cleaners Illuminated doorhandles with puddle lights F Sport black spindle grille F Sport side sills F Sport bumpers with metallic coating Black door mirror covers Integrated roof rails (aluminium) Body-colour wheel arch trims Sunroof 17in alloy wheels with tyre repair kit 17in dark finish alloy wheels with tyre repair kit 18in alloy wheels with run-flat tyres    UX  Opt Pack2,4  Opt Pack1,2,4   Opt Pack4 Opt Pack4    F SPORT  Opt Pack3,5   Opt Pack5       TAKUMI            Opt Pack2,4       UX  Opt Pack5          F SPORT            TAKUMI   Opt5   Opt Pack1,2,4 Opt Pack2,4  Opt Pack4   Opt Pack3,5  Opt Pack5       Opt Pack1,2 Opt Pack2,4  Opt Pack2,4     Opt Pack1,2,4  Option with Opt Pack2,4  Opt Pack1 Opt Pack1,2,4     Opt Pack3,5       Option with Opt Pack2,5                   18in F Sport alloy wheels with run-flat tyres OPTION PACKS 1 Premium Pack: 17in dark alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, front and rear parking sensors, auto-diming rear-view mirror, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, roof rails, rainsensing wipers, front fog lights, reversing camera. Options: 18in wheels, Lexus navigation. 2 Premium Plus Pack (includes Premium Pack contents): 18in alloy wheels, smooth leather upholstery, smart keyless entry, power tailgate, illuminated exterior door handles, Washi trim inserts, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with auto brake. Option: sunroof. 3 Premium Plus Pack for F Sport: smooth leather upholstery, smart entry, power tailgate, illuminated exterior door handles, 10.3in Lexus Navigation, 8-speaker premium audio with DVD, power steering column adjustment, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with auto brake. Option: sunroof. 4 Premium Pack Pro: (includes Premium Plus Pack features): Head-up display, Mark Levinson sound system, 3-eye LED headlights with Adaptive High-beam System, power steering column adjustment, 8-way electrically adjustable front seats, 2-way power adjustable driver’s seat lumbar support, wireless smartphone charger, sunroof. 5 Takumi Pack (includes Premium Plus Pack contents): Head-up display, 3-eye LED headlights with Adaptive High-beam System, 8-way electrically adjustable front seats, 2-way power adjustable driver’s seat lumbar support, wireless smartphone charger, sunroof, Mark Levinson sound system, Lexus Navigation, Panoramic View Monitor, ventilated front seats, driver’s seat, steering wheel and door mirror memory settings, sunroof, auto-folding door mirrors, wireless smartphone charger, adaptive variable suspension.  UX Opt  F SPORT   TAKUMI  Opt    Opt  Opt    Opt  This specification table is a guide for media only; Lexus customers should check vehicle specifications with their Lexus Centre, or the lexus.co.uk website. 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