Lexus has detailed an up to date UX 300h, which is able to hit the North American market within the new 12 months.
The 2025 Lexus UX 300h boasts a variety of upgrades over the outgoing 250h, together with a brand-first new-generation hybrid system with extra energy; in addition to upgraded expertise and energetic security options.
It’s unclear at this stage when Australia will see related adjustments, if in any respect. CarExpert has reached out to Lexus Australia for additional remark.
Headlining the operating adjustments is the introduction of the fifth-generation Lexus Hybrid System, the primary time the improved drivetrain tech has been utilized in a Lexus automobile.
The UX 300h groups a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with two motor-generators and a planetary-type CVT computerized transmission.
In comparison with the outgoing UX 250h, the UX 300h boasts a brand new light-weight lithium-ion battery pack rather than the outdated nick-metal hydride battery. The 60-cell energy storage unit is situated below the rear seat.
There’s a brand new hybrid transaxle too, with higher-output entrance (83kW) and rear (30kW) electrical motors – the latter is simply relevant to AWD variations. System energy has been boosted to 196hp (146kW), which is an 11kW improve over the outgoing UX 250h.
Lexus quotes a 0-60mph (0-97km/h) time of 7.9 seconds (8.0s FWD) for the UX 300h, which is round half a second faster than the UX 250h in response to international specs.
Additional, the corporate lists estimated gas financial system claims of 43mpg (5.4L/100km) for the FWD model, and 41mpg (5.7L/100km) for the AWD on the US take a look at cycle. For reference, Australian fashions quote 4.5-4.7L/100km on the ADR take a look at cycle.
Externally, the 2025 UX 300h is distinguished by a brand new Copper Crest paint choice. In any other case the usual and F Sport styling packages proceed for the brand new mannequin 12 months.
In the meantime, the inside has been up to date with “a brand new structure of buttons on the door panels and chrome-finished ornamentation”.
“New hairline ending has additionally been added to F Sport Dealing with fashions on the door panels and centre console,” the corporate says.
US-market UX 300h Premium and F Sport variants additionally rating a brand new configurable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster as commonplace – just like that seen in Toyota fashions – whereas a smaller 7.0-inch show stays for Base fashions.
Rounding out the upgrades is the usual inclusion of Lexus Security System+ 3.0, an enhanced suite of energetic security and driver help applied sciences.
The Pre-Collision System (AEB) now contains Threat Avoidance Emergency Steer Help, which “helps assist collision avoidance with sure detectable objects throughout the lane by making use of mild braking and steering operation below sure daytime circumstances”; in addition to an oncoming automobile perform when turning.
Curve Velocity Administration has been added to the adaptive cruise management, which might brake in anticipation of curves if required.
Current options embrace Lane Tracing Help (lane centring), Highway Signal Help and Proactive Driving Help – the latter offering braking and steering help “to assist assist driving duties resembling distance management between the automobile and a previous automobile, pedestrian or bicyclist”.
The Lexus UX line-up only recently received an update in Australia, bringing upgraded infotainment tech and linked providers, aesthetic revisions for F Sport fashions, and chassis revisions to enhance dealing with in addition to consolation and refinement.
It additionally noticed enhancements to varied Lexus Security System help features, some just like these introduced for the US market with the UX 300h. The all-electric UX 300e obtained related adjustments, along with a big enchancment to driving vary courtesy of a bigger battery pack.
For 2023 the Lexus UX has been displaying development within the Australian market, with registrations up 103.9 per cent 12 months thus far as of November 30 in response to VFACTS gross sales information.
With 2245 items registered, it’s fourth in section behind the Volvo XC40 (5311), BMW X1 (4269) and Audi Q3 (4254).
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