It is also the first Lexus model based on the same GA-C platform as the E210 series Toyota Corolla. The "UX" name stands for "Urban Explorer". According to Lexus, the vehicle has a "bold and stylish design that blends expressive bodywork with a compact size".

Urban Crossover Lexus UX. The UX was Lexus' first truly compact luxury crossover. The aim was to embody a free-spirited style that would appeal to modern urban explorers who seek fresh, dynamic takes on a luxury lifestyle. Hence the name UX stands for Urban Crossover.

luxury SUV Lexus' entry-level luxury SUV is the brand's smallest model.

Fukuoka, Japan Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. – Cambridge, Ontario, Canada - assembles the Lexus RX, as well as the Lexus RX Hybrid. Toyota Motor Kyushu – Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan - assembles the Lexus UX.

As far as interior dimensions go, the new Lexus NX offers more interior room than the new Lexus UX.

Lexus UX reliability However, the brand slipped to 10th out of 29 manufacturers in our 2021 results, before dropping a further two places in 2022. Owners rated their cars strongly on all aspects of their performance, from engines and gearboxes to fuel consumption and running costs.

As the automotive industry continues to undergo digital transformation, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) are becoming increasingly important. Automotive UX/UI is now integral to creating a seamless and user-friendly vehicle experience.

Inside, Lexus ensures that passengers know this is a luxury vehicle thanks to its attractive layout and posh materials. It also boasts standard features that include dual-zone climate control and power-adjustable front seats.

Toyota Tahara plant The Toyota Tahara plant is the first and it is renowned as the finest car factory in the world. It was also the first car plant in the industry to introduce a dedicated Customer Satisfaction line, delivering cutting-edge technology and human craftsmanship in the Lexus vehicles that you adore on your Richmond commutes.

Lexus vehicles are largely produced in Japan, with manufacturing centered in the Chūbu and Kyūshū regions, and in particular at Toyota's Tahara, Aichi, Chūbu and Miyata, Fukuoka, Kyūshū plants. Assembly of the first Lexus produced outside the country, the Canadian-built RX 330, began in 2003.

The UX Series weighs less than Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (200-400 pounds), making the former option more efficient to handle and accelerate. Moreover, the UX Series is around 3.9 inches shorter as opposed to the RAV4, making the UX series easier to manoeuvre and park in congested locations.

Both of these attractive SUVs offer plenty of room and superior performance, though we should note that the UX is a hybrid vehicle while the NX sports a conventional gas engine.

The highly efficient Lexus UX will only be available in the Hybrid model for 2023. With the UX 200 discontinued, the 2023 UX Hybrid is still available in eight unique variations including the UX 250h, UX F SPORT Design, UX F SPORT Handling, and UX Premium.

The Premium and F Sport Design trims both start at $37,800, and the top F Sport Handling model begins at $42,770. AWD is a $1,400 option on every trim. The UX is on the more affordable side of the subcompact SUV class, boasting a lower starting price than the Volvo XC40, BMW X1, and Mercedes-Benz GLA.