Is the Updated 2023 Lexus UX 250h a better buy than the bigger Lexus NX?
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- Is the refreshed #LexusUX a better buy than the bigger #LexusNX ? I'll show the strengths and weaknesses of the updated pint-sized luxury crossover.
#Lexus #Hybrid #fsport
00:00 - Exterior Updates
01:49 - Cargo
02:25 - Engine
02:42 - Driver's Seat
04:48 - Backseat
05:33 - Driving Impressions
07:52 - Is the F Sport Handling Worth it?
08:30 - Fake Engine Sounds
09:39 - Infotainment issues
10:20 - UX or NX ?
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Love my 2022 UX and it's lifted hatchback look! Would never consider trading it for an NX. I think the UX has a very specific appeal that the people who like it would not consider an NX or RX. I know those were never even in my considerations when I was looking for my 2022. I had a specific size and look in mind, and the UX is the best vehicle in that class and price. Also big fans of the Porsche Macan and the Alfa Romeo Tonale.
@@chezzyperson3339 - maybe Stellantis is doing to the Hornet what Toyota did to the Venza... (making it "too premium looking", too close to their more premium brands)
@@chezzyperson3339 - I have never seen a Chrysler-branded vehicle approach the luxury level of Stella's European premium brands, like Alfa, Lambo or DS.
But somehow they do got to start somewhere, ya' know...
What size tires does it have? The front end looks very LOW.
@@pamc3338 They are 18" tires, same as the NX!
Agree (as an UX owner). But the Porsche is too expensive for what it offers and the Alfa Romeo is historically very unreliable. Thus the UX was/is the best quality/price ratio in its class - a "no brainer" choice.
Hi Kirk,
I enjoy when you critique the vehicle and then drive it…. I feel like I’m at the dealership with you as the salesman going on a test run. It saves a lot of time for me. Hopefully someday when I get to Florida after trying to sell my home which is been a nightmare here in Texas hopefully you, David and I can go to a Lexus dealership and look at some new models… especially the LC 500 convertible… thank you. This is an outstanding video as always appreciate all the hard work that you do. I hope you have a wonderful 2023 with you and your precious family. Peace be with you always…
Respectfully,
JimmyUSAF 🇺🇸✈️🙏⭐️🇮🇹👍
Bought a 2023 Lexus UX250h, exactly as you've mention in the video is what my wife and I went for. Compact car for cruise between city and highway. We get good MPG, car has power when you need it, and with updated infotainment system there isn't much else left to be desired. Compared to quite a few other brands here in Ireland Lexus UX comes with a lot of equipment when cross checked with competitors, so it makes it almost a no brainer in terms of worth.
Very good choice!
Thanks Kirk for the review.
Happy New Year, 2023.
Happy New year!
We have the 2020 Lexus UX200. The handling is fine as is, which says a lot here, amid the mountains of the Mojave Desert. The space/storage is more than adequate for a single person or a couple, unless they're big on camping and stuff.
We've averaged 33mpg from day One on this non-Hybrid. The car of course has been FLAWLESS for 30,000+. And that's why we really bought it. We don't care for the larger models. The nimbleness of its diminutive chassis is its most endearing attribute.
I absolutely love it!❤️
I'm really hard on the UX200 but it's not a bad car. Glad it meets your needs!
@@KirkKreifels your perspective is understandable when you have kids. Our Navy daughter mostly drives it. For a single gal...AWESOME.
The UX is the best choice in its class. Zero issues (recalls included) in 4 years for mine.
So great review.. I’ve been thinking of this car lately. 😊
Happy New Year Kirk.
Happy New year
Bought a 2024 ux hybrid f sport package recently and drives great, looks sexy in dark cloud grey color, and feels great all around.. coming from a mazda3 2018 at 155 hp and even that car felt nimble enough for a daily driver .. traded that in and left the dealer with the ux for $35,500 after it was all done and certainly appreciate the mpg !!😅
Don’t forget the NX requires premium fuel, the UX does not. That was a deal breaker for me. Closer to a base configuration without the fsport package is where the value is! The NX isn’t even that much bigger but it is a bit larger so that’s something to consider
It says recommended it does not say required, I checked on my 23’ NX350h. It’s a Toyota RAV4 drivetrain..
Correct, it's not required but recommended.
@@KirkKreifels for real real? I've just been researching it for the last few weeks, but everywhere I've read said its required, otherwise it'll lead to knocking
@@mfbikle I don’t believe it’s just a rav4 hybrid
There are two differences 350h vs RAV4 hybrid but i really don’t know which ones correct
1. The 350h borrows the hybrid system from the Toyota Highlander and sienna.
2. The 350h uses the rav4 hybrids powertrain, but it doesn’t use the rav4s electric motors. Instead they took those electric motors from the previous generation RX450h.
@@hypermetalsonic it's right in the owners manual.
Plus the ICE part of the power train is the exact same as the R4 . Only difference between a Rav 4 hybrid and an NX350H is the 46kws added to the electric motor.
I bought an UX 250h F Sport against a Mazda CX-30 because - beside the overall excellent Lexus quality and the hybrid option - I got an exceptional discount vs. MRSP.
I checked the NX, RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 too, all unnecessary big for us. The Corolla and the Mazda 3 were not having the quality we were looking for (but the Mazda 3 was nicer than Corolla, despite lacking the hybrid at that time).
Whomever is comparing the UX and NX through money lenses is mostly not right. People like me (with a minimalist, travel light approach or single/couple only, not needing a big trunk etc.) will always buy small cars (almost fully equiped - some options are quite useless) against the bigger ones.
Still happy with the UX, zero issues (recalls included) in 3+ years.
Very good handling, reliable, low TCO (especially for a luxury crossover), very quiet, very comfortable (even more with our F Sport leatherette seats), having a CD-player, an analogical clock, a soft armrest with audio controls (beside those on the steering wheel) etc. I liked less all the other finalists.
And I am keeping my initial opinion, UX 250h was/is the best choice for us. It has an excellent quality/price ratio.
The Consumer Reports reliability surveys confirm my opinion too.
@@maga6319troll, only absolute idiots may confuse a Lexus for a Toyota. "Bravo!"
@@maga6319troll, using your logic, genesis is just a hyunday/kia POS, far away from top 10 reliable car brands. I know you dream of a genesis, I hope you'll get one, to see yourself that a nicer POS is still a POS 😂 Then you can realise how dumb are you 😂
@@maga6319troll, you must be a korean child. Or just a dumb, uneducated, poor child.
The stupidities you write (OK, maybe you are speaking with yourself or with the mirror) are monumental.
Please let us know more of what you are imagining, you make a good clown for us.
@@maga6319troll, I thought that you might have at least a second-hand hyundai, but now I realise that poor, uneducated, dumb children may only have a plastic toy. Play with it with care, you'll not get another one.
@@maga6319 what makes you think he's a fanboy? I think you're the fragile fanboy here. Typical K-fan.
I prefer this interior over the NX, which has replaced a lot of buttons with the touchscreen.
Wonder why this didn’t get the same 5th gen hybrid system from the CC🙄 the CC hybrid seems like a better deal tbh. Although this has a very premium interior!
I have the feeling Lexus will only sell the UX up to the '23 MY (too expensive for a 1 year update) and replace it in '24 with the Prius-sized CT.
A fully optioned ux (non f sport) is 43k a fully optioned nx is 51k. Thats a pretty significant jump IMO. Even to get some simple things like heated seats require the premium package (47k). I think the ux is still a pretty compelling package. If anything this kinda hurts the value proposition of the new prius.
With no luxury package for 2023, you can't get foglights unless you get f sport. No fog lights looks 🤢 on the standard bumper.
True.
Plus the reliability, the quietness, the lower seating (for a lifted hatchback), the mpg, the maintenance (and thus the TCO), the more discreet design etc. for the UX are far better than the ones for the NX etc. Minuses are the smaller cargo, the interior volume etc. - but not for those not interested in these characterics (like me), looking for smaller size, travelling light, without kids etc.
@@KirkKreifels, this is only one of the points why the original UX is far better than the upgraded one (The Car Care Nut has the same opinion).
The second hand UX is the best choice (better car, price, ergonomy, black plastic fenders, less invasive tech, CD etc.).
Btw: 0 (zero) recalls - this car is that good!
The persistent issue is that it should have more power at this price point.
Totally agree, love our 23’ NX 350h with $2500 add on’s, it’s only $45k, and we where lucky we didn’t have to wait 9 months! My wife said the Venza looked like it was for old people, and for $42k vs $45k for the 350h it was a no brainer!
Unfortunately my local lexus dealer in NJ has a $2500-$5000 dealer adjustment for the nx350h:(
i have one. i love it :-) great MPG and uses 87 OCTANE
so does the NX, same mpg
What MPG are you getting?
@PabloTheThinker hiiii, sorry for late reply. I have 10.3k miles now. Its going at 40.7 mpg
@@PabloTheThinker I'm a daily commuter going to neighboring cities and travel distances
I love my full loaded UX 2023. I know people would say for that amount of money I could get a NX. That is true but you are then looking at a lower or mid range packaged NX and it would be missing some stuff I wanted in my fully loaded UX. I would then need to spec up the NX and that was adding about 15k Canadian on top of my fully loaded UX price. Not to mention I would need to pay more for larger winter tires and wheels, insurance costs more, and it also recommends premium gas. I also like the small size of the UX (there were already a few instances I was able to squeeze into tighter parking spots whereas a NX wouldnt be able to) though i wouldnt mind having NX as a second vehicle.
I checked before I ordered, insurance the same, 18in tires on NX too. Doesn't need Premium gas. I paid 51900 Cdn for NX350H
@@mikej238 but isn’t that base price? When i want it fully loaded it’s 66k before taxes and fees. Insurance depends on province but I was pricing out nx it can be few hundred more or at least it’s never less. But yeah I don’t driving big cars. I would want a nx for road trips though.
@@ekit218 it's base plus Premium Package.
@@mikej238 if let’s say I won the lottery I probably would get nx but at that point I may as well get the 450h+ lol. Unfortunately plug in hybrids have like years of wait. Hopefully it will get better in the next few years.
The UX is an excellent choice for the people (super reliability, mpg, TCO - price plus maintenance -, ergonomy, quieter, discreete design etc.) for those that don't need the extra space and cargo of the NX.
Hi from the UK. I enjoyed your presentation and subscribed to you today. I have ordered the UX 250H F sport design front wheel drive. ETA for delivery is September 2023. I have a question please. If you took the car up to cruising speed, say 55MPH, will it go into EV mode if the cruise control is on? - I understand the previous model maxed out at 25MPH in EV mode. Peter.
I have the previous model (2019). It goes to EV mode even at 75 km/h, your information is wrong.
@@codincoman9019 Thank you for your correction.
@@PeterMossUkulele, I am not sure that EV mode is happening when you have the cruise control on. But I drove lots of times when coasting on battery only. I have an UX 250h F Sport, but mine is AWD, there was none with only front wheels drive...
The actual EV mode button will only keep it in EV mode up to about 25 mph. Once you step too hard on the gas it’ll switch to the engine. It’s more for when you’re going slow in a parking lot or traffic or idling and don’t want it to switch to the gas engine to charge the battery. ( which it will do on its own when it needs too) It will automatically switch to EV mode during normal driving when you’re coasting at any speed, going downhill, coming to a stop etc., if it has enough charge in the battery. I find in my RAV4 hybrid that on the hwy, I can get it to go into EV mode more when I don’t have CC on but it’s all very automatic and works great. Just let it do it’s thing and you’ll get awesome gas mileage!
I always thought the loudspeaker simulating the gear were ridiculous, but I never found anyone saung the same
I actually don't mind the Toyota/Lexus backup sound 😆
If you think the ASC is silly in the 250h, my 300e has it as well 😂 I tried it once for the fun of it, and it's stayed off ever since.
OMG! I can't believe it's on your 300e!
Is there any option to have a spare tire? Just asking…
Come on I love the sound of the fake shifts (really do). I remember using playing cards in the spokes of my bikes.
We have a UX200. It is just fine. 32 mpg mixed, classy and sexy looking. Nimble handling because it is a seriously lithe machine. No ocean cruise ship here. At $31k it was a DEAL!
Got my 2023 UX last December. Love it's smoothness and compactness. However I admit I'm in a tight niche (single college student in the city). For people who need a car this year I would definitely suggest the NX or the Prius 2023 for the extra utility and power. Watch out for markups.
Good advice!
If you have kids, get the NX. If you don't have kids or don't use the backseats often, UX is quite adequate
The boot size and cramped rear is a bit of an issue but otherwise it's frugal and comfortable.
Toyota made the Corolla Cross in EXACTLY THE SAME SIZE (within 1" / 25mm), so you can see how small the UX really is.
I feel like the cramped rear is really the only negative. I don't understand why the rear seat and cargo space couldn't be bigger. I have a 2012 Ford Focus hatch that has slightly more back seat space and more cargo space... and the ux is 3 inches longer... so don't understand!
We have both NX 350h, and UX250H. Both 2022 and 2023 models. I love my NX, but this UX is way quieter much to my surprise. The ride quality is more lexus-like compared to NX. Ux sounds like a lexus but nx sounds like a toyota. Also, unstable Android auto is there for us in both nx and ux too. I would recommend the UX 100% but NX 70% especially because NX is built in low quality Canadian plant.
Canadian built cars consistently rate higher in quality than US built vehicles. I think that run flat large tires add to cabin noise. The UX is just too small; I would buy a sedan before getting this one.
NX is built in the same factory where the RX has been built
for 18 years. The tires probably make a big difference in sound.
@10tenman10 i didn't talk about he size of the vehicle which suits different people differently. Also, i compared it with the Japanese built ones not American's cheap assembly
@Mike Jones that's one reason NX is lower quality because production line is still new (since march 2022) . Also NX is much louder at idle. Nothing to do with tires.
I was really surprised with the UX ride quality and quietness
I feel the ux is the better buy unless you need the larger space. An equivalently equipped nx would be 55k
I've considered UXh, but I ended up with 2023 rxh lux. I love the amount of space. UX is a good pick too
There is a huge difference in volume, usage etc. between the UX and RX.
I wonder how did you start with the UX in mind and ended up with the RX. It would've been easier to understand the choice of an NX (as a start or end point) 😉
Anyhow, very good choice, the RX is an excellent SUV!
The UX and RX are on completely different sides of the spectrum in terms of size, refinement, and of course price 😂. People never cease to amaze me at their cross-comparisons 😂😂😂. “Yes, I was deciding between a Miata and a mclaren 😂.” Yall wild
I got a UX ad on a UX video
It comes as an all electric version, but not a Prime?
#compliance
The UX300e BEV is NOT sold in US or Canada at all, only in those countries where BEV's have more market share or where Governments mandate lower emissions.
I do believe the only small Prime / PHEV combo Toyota makes is the NA-2.5L (too large for the UX) . There's no Toyota-made app for a 2.0L PHEV.
Kirk, the more details I get the better it seems that if you get a UX250h you'd get it WELL EQUIPPED. Otherwise get a well-equipped (new for '23) Corolla Cross Hybrid*, which ICE will get the tuning upgrades (as will the 5G Prius AWD) the UX didn't get. You won't get "the Lexus goodies", but you get far more value in that footprint of a crossover, which is seldom sold by the luxury competition.
Still, a middle-level NX350h and its' 240hp self-charging NA-2.5L HSD I4 seems like a far better value as the UX is TOO EXPENSIVE FOR ITS' SIZE. I have a gut feeling Lexus will bring back the CT (on its' new gen, based on the 5G Prius) to replace the UX as early as the '24 MY.
* yes, the UX is the same size (within 1" / 25mm on all measure stats) as the Corolla Cross, only that the UX gets a raked rear, like the Infiniti QX55 vs. the QX50 or Nissan Rogue / Xtrail, hence the even smaller cargo room than a Corolla Cross
I'd take a sexy new CT over the UX in a heartbeat
@@KirkKreifels - also since it's made on the 5G Prius base (same footprint and all) you'd get the tuning (probably in the 200hp range if it's "Lexified"), comfort, features and looks the new Prius gets.
If you are looking for the UX size (like me), then the UX is far better than the NX (I drove the old NX and my best friend's new NX350H and I have the UX 250h F Sport): better reliability, price/TCO, mpg, ergonomy, quietness, more discreet, less invasive tech, CD etc.
for MSRP for over $ 48000.00 Lexus Should include PREMIUM TRIPLE-BEAM LED HEADLAMPS for the Customer 😃
I forgot UX even had Tripps. Not sure they're even offered on the 2023+
Just looked. Tripps Not on the builder
Please do the 2023 LEXUS IS 300 AWD PLEAAAAAAAASE
The UX needs a Hot Hatch power upgrade!! Maybe the RAV4 Prime powertrain! Right now it's just small and slow.
Right, where is the UX450h?
Will there be a plug in (prime) UX available for the US market?
Not anytime soon.
It's more likely to get cancelled than see a PHEV
58 more HP and the same MPG....might as well get the NX
Agreed. The NX is pretty competent unlike the totally underwhelming UX.
Don’t forget fuel cost for the NX. It requires premium which is very expensive right now. The UX is not underwhelming in really any regard considering it’s size and standard features
@@guppy360 as per the manual. 87 octane is fine.
Seriously the 2.5 l engine is 100% identical to the Rav 4 Hybrid. Difference is the NX has a larger (46kw) front electric motor. Using your logic one should put premium in their Rav 4 Hybrid!
@@guppy360 It does not require premium, just recommended. Runs fine on normal gas.
@@lexusis300h6 duh...and? what's your point
I'd go with a new Prius Limited. Not a fan of the styling of the Lexus
Wait, were you up at 7:30 AM on New Year's Eve? Guess you won't make it to midnight tonight?
I was up at 4:30
I’ve been wanting to “just go get the NX350h “ for a while now. No luck finding what I want. It’s laughable at this point. Yesterday I looked up Utah Lexus dealers by chance. There is literally just (1) NX350 (not even a hybrid) available in the entire state. I wonder if china is trying to destroy all competition by owning 90+% of the Cobalt mines in the Congo? I’m really starting to think Toyota/Lexus is in serious trouble here.
you have to leave a deposit and order one. 6 to 8 months in Canada , 8 to 10 months in the US..Rav 4 hybrid is 1 to two years in some markets
@@mikej238 your just reserving a spot in line not ordering what you want. I filled out the online configurator the way I wanted it speced out, sent it to a dealer, they called and said you can’t special order from Lexus, you are just reserving a vehicle in their allocation.They are allocated whatever the factory sends them. I want a NX350h Atomic Silver, Rioja Red interior, premium with 20” wheels, Mark Levinson stereo etc. It’s so ridiculous, I’ll have better luck finding a hydrogen powered 1972 Pacer. I’m mean, don’t get me wrong, I love watching all the car review videos etc, but really, some of these companies are losing brand loyalists and they know it. I’m going to hang in there for a while and see if it improves.
@@herbertwedermanjr239 want a bet? I have a sales invoice with the spec , colour and trim I want. Ordered in Oct. Should get an allocation in Jan, followed by a Vin and expected production date. Atomic Silver Rojas red and Premium Package. Dealers can request vehicles once a month, some simply won't do it. Ridiculous in 2005 I ordered a Corolla with exactly what I wanted. 😂 got in 5 weeks latter
@@herbertwedermanjr239 Dude I know what you're talking about. I put deposits down at two dealers for a loaded Camry Hybrid. Shouldn't be too hard, right? That was a year ago. I got offered one that was silver with a black interior, which wasn't my color choice combo, and so I turned it down...that was a mistake. Another one never came up.
It doesn't seem like Toyota is building many loaded models of anything. I guess I could get an IS500 with all the bells and whistles...only twice the price and sucking down more than twice the gas.
@@aluisious I started reading google reviews on some of these dealerships and there’s no way I’m putting any money down unless they have a vin number and we have an agreed upon otd price up front (notarized).
Kirk, To answer your question - NO! The NX is a better buy which leads to the inevitable question - Is the NX a better buy than the Venza? Once we cross that hurdle we must inevitably ask whether the Venza is a better buy than the RAV4 Hybrid? 😉 The UX's less powerful 2.0 Hybrid powertrain is inexplicable and unacceptable in this Premium product🤨 All the best in 2023!
Almost bought the Venza, but the NX became available first when looking. We looked at Venza $42k and NX350h $45k. The 350h just was built better and had logical interior and ergonomics.
@@mfbikle I am Canadian. We 'contributed' our hard-earned tax dollars to mega-profitable Toyota to induce them to move NX production to Ontario so I suppose I should be happy with your choice.
@@rightlanehog3151 I actually double checked my vin number because I thought it was built in Canada, but my NX is from Japan. I thought all 23’ productions where in Canada, but maybe it’s just hybrids in Japan!? I’m just thankful it’s not built in Mexico…
@@mfbikle It will probably take a while to ramp up production in Canada. I expect most NX 250, 350 and 350h will eventually come from Ontario while the plug in will be built in Japan.
@@mfbikle depends when you got it. Canadian NX production started in March 22 at the RX plant
They can keep that 😂
Its a really nice Corolla Cross 😁
Smalllller
@@KirkKreifels its chr size but both are based on the corolla right
Corolla cross is much more practical and hybrid gets a new power train
dummies will pay $15k for Lexus logo and extra insulation.
Kirk im in the Uk, i am being offered a company car. I want the most luxurious car from the ford focus i have.
I can either have honda jazz, toyota corolla or lexus ux f sport design. Im
Torn between corolla and lexus but im guessing lexus feels more luxurious
UX 1. Corolla touring sports 2. jazz 3.
@@KirkKreifels 1) Corolla Touring Sports 1.8 Hybrid 2) Corolla Touring Sports 2.0 Hybrid 3) Corolla Commercial which is the Corolla Hybrid wagon without a back seat. This makes it the ideal urban delivery vehicle. It is just a pity they are not yet offering AWD Corolla Hybrids in Europe. Japan gets the AWD and Europe gets the longer wheelbase. 😉
@@KirkKreifels Thank you so much. I will definitely be making a donation to the channel when the car arrives😀
By the time you add the options you want, you are well into NX 250 territory. The way I see it, if you can't afford the extra $50/month for the NX you shouldn't be at the Lexus dealership anyway. I can only see the argument for this model for the city dwellers that want a very small vehicle and those that can only afford a basic model and really want that Lexus badge.
Ya but at that price youre at base NX package. You still need to option up the NX and then you can make the same argument about the RX.
@@sanzserif No, Not really. The premium package on that base NX 250 is only $3000, or $50/month in payment over decently equipped UX. A Premium package RX is well into the mid $50,000s; an average NX is not costing in the range of an RX. Also, the impact in everyday usability I think makes the spending the extra money worth it alone. A family could use an NX or RX; not a UX.
Really not thought over comment. The car you choose is not always the biggest one for your budget - in many cases is not about money, but about the size. For example, I do not like big cars, especially that we are a couple and we do not travel with other people in our car, we travel light etc. Thus our UX is more than enough for us - we didn't want a NX or RX (at about 20% below MRSP) because they are far too big for us. We have anyhow other small cars, such as a Miata ND2 RF G-184 and a smart for city.
There is a reason for the very existence of small cars and some people's opinion against small cars doesn't matter.
while people can buy w/e they want, the ux is basically a replacement for ct200h. from a golf size to a matrix size. with low hp for the fuel efficiency. build quality on all luxury entry level is miles behind there mid range or most popular models for that same brand. top trim only adds minor stuff /bells and whistles cosmatic stuff. engine transmission suspension so on are night and day compared to es or some of the other models. its like comparing mercedes A class/B class/cla/gla/glb to the more qualitied C class E class glc. one really need to drive those cars and preferrably look under the hood. ofc for some people theres more than 1 car in the family and they want it just because. it is a small car thats easy to park less pressure driving in the city.
@@AW-jt9me Are you speaking from experience? Ive driven the IS, UX, NX, and ES and the UX is very much on par when it comes to quality across the Lexus lineup. Specifically Im talking about insulation, cabin noise, and interior materials. My extended family owns a range of Lexus products and I personally have not found a significant difference in ride quality between something like the ES and UX. The hybrid efficiency is the obvious value prop for the UX and for people who want a small hybrid with a quality interior, the car seems like a reasonable option.
2019 UX250h. Fits and finishes are decent for entry level. But not Mark Levinson option really sucks, cause the base premium upgraded 8 speaker system is not good. It alright at best. 6/10, I've heard worse systems. Carseat is a NO-NO. with a infant car seat, and being 5'9" and honestly anyone over 5''5" it will not be comfortable if you have to sit in front of said carseat. Get a NX if this scenario applies to you. You won't regret spending the extra $3k-$4k. Trunk space sucks when going to Costco or Same, but fine other than that. Other then that everything is fine.
Thanks for the practical advice. I have heard two 5'7" reviewers complain about the lack space inside the UX. Lexus/Toyota continue to confound with their cramped interiors.
2019 UX 250h F Sport. Fits and finishes are similar to the new NX, the quietness is better (and even better than in the old NX).
There is the ML system on Luxury (top variant), but the regular audio system sounds well (not as good as ML, ofc, but more than decent for a regular person - even I, as an ex-DJ and classic music lover, am OK with it).
I am 6'1" and my wife is 5'9" and we are using the comfortable seats for long trips (up to 5 hours) with no issue - only the Recaro seats on my Miata ND2 are better.
The trunk is more than enough for a couple with a child. I used it to transport a packed 65" OLED TV that - to my big surprise! - fitted its trunk with the second row of seats down.
I bought the UX because in 2019 its tech was better and its size more appropriate for our needs than the bigger NX and RX.
After 3+ years and 40K+ kilometers there were 0 (zero) issues and better performance than in the official figures.
I am pleased with my choice, I do not understand the negative comments coming from others, as I got what I paid for.
Those praising the NX should've buy it, not the smaller UX.
That's why is mandatory to research everything about the car you choose and to be sure that you cover your most important needs for the time you plan to use it. Otherwise you'll complain about things you should've know before the purchase.
@@codincoman9019 Lexus UX has never had Mark Levinson, though I see you measuring in KMs so I'm wondering if your from Europe in which I wouldn't know what the specs are out there, but from my knowledge Mrs have never been offered as an option. In fact that's always been a big complaint, the 8 speaker system lacks bass, unless on CarPlay, bluetooth, or you mess with the speaker settings. The NX and the UX are very similar but there is slightly less hard plastic in the NX. When you said, "I used it to transport a packed 65" OLED TV that - to my big surprise! - fitted its trunk with the second row of seats down." You hit the nail on the head, "with the second row seats down." I have a baby brother who often is in the back seats and when we have s troller with us. the trunk is utterly useless. I too have transported a 60" to be exact. With the rear seats all down.We still love the car, and have a bigger second car for Costco runs, for packs of water, toilet paper, & napkins. Nonetheless Lexus shouldn't market this vehicle as an SUV, like they have, when Accords quite literally almost the same exact size. When we got tints, they charged us the hatchback/sedan price. When we go to Chik-Fil-A or Culvers they mark us down as a hatchback. Lexus simply needs to call it what it is. Like I said we love this vehicle and would buy it again, but Lexus IS giving the illusion that this is a suv, when in fact its a hatchback. I suppose, and I' e read many other arguments as well, that they do it so they can charge more.
@@jaydenp.6243, Europe (at least, I don't know about Asia) has the option called "Luxury Mark Levinson" that, ofc, has the ML with 13 speakers. But we were fine with our 8 speakers system (Panasonic, if I remember correctly), working very well with our CD's, better than the entry level (Executive) 6-speakers system. Of course, it doesn't have the powerful and very rounded bass of an SVS or GoldenEar subwoofer (used in 10-speakers surround systems in our homes), but it is OK, we very rarely cranck up the volume to the maximum (even I used to be a DJ when I was a student).
When we bought the UX, we did it after researching and drive-testing it (+NX, Mazda CX-5, CX-30 etc.). It was obvious that the UX is a hatchback (it was presented to us by the sales rep as the "upgrade" of the CT), with AWD capabilities (very limited in offroad, but useful for speeding more in the curves etc.). Nobody can take it as a SUV (except some washing stations or some people not good at cars), it is just a heightened HB. In our UX brochure the UX is not presented as a SUV, but as an urban crossover (thus the explanation of its name), so I cannot complain of any false advertising from Lexus (btw, Toyota/Lexus, being Japanese, does respect its customers, not like many other auto producers, BS-ing the clients). The NX is far closer to a SUV, but we do not like the SUV's (old school family, for us a 4-doors sub-compact car is the maximum we need/want). We didn't want a bigger sized car, we enjoy the small cars. So why should we pay 10k more for something we don't need? OK, the sales rep was offering a more special offer for the NX, the difference was quite small (in 2020 their parking was full of cars), but we liked far more the UX.
In 3+ years we used the rear sets 3 times (once for the 65" TV), never more than an hour, never more than 2 persons in the back. Not even our small dog wants to seat in the back, he enjoys sitting with us in the front (in the Miata that's anyhow the only way).
I am tall (at least by European standards), so is my wife, thus we know the complaints about the interior height of this car are rubbish, except if you expect at least 2 inches of space above your head (when an inch and a half is enough) - or maybe that is the case with standard seats (we have the sport seats - lowered to the max).
So, again, who is buying a car and complaining about different "negatives" didn't do enough research (theoretical and practical) or/and likes to complain in general. Not us.
For example, we are happy with our Miata ND2 and we took one-month trips to Greece etc. with 0 issues, because we know how to travel light - we even didn't have to wash clothes and we had also space for shopping items.
You buy a car for what it is, not for what you want it to be (except when you want to tune it and you can or when you don't have the necessary money for what you really need/want).
I would get the NX, but it requiring premium fuel kills it for me.
Pretty well all BMW models require premium gas. Another good reason to avoid BMW
It doesn't, as per owners manual 87 octane is fine. If it required premium people should be running their Rav 4 hybrids and Camry Hybrids on premium...more HP 😂
It doesn't require premium. It uses 87 just fine. HP will go down a little.
No spare tire?
Never in USA
Cool
No cup holder?
It has cup holders!!!
THE UPDATED UX IS REALLY IMPRESSIVE.ONLY evoque GLA GLB X1 AND X2 IS Better .I WAS A BIG HATER OF The UX BUT NOT ANYMORE .now obviously the normal haters like naveenthemachine and his friends will post crazy comments .😂
@@chezzyperson3339 no i forget about the evoque .far as the e pace its overrated and dated . Xt4 is a joke.
@@chezzyperson3339 no xt4 will remain a joke. Unless it goes ev and use the chevrolet equinox ev or something otherwise its junk.
@@chezzyperson3339 agreed
@@darkivaz-aaa1145 ITS FUNNY Because You ARE THE TROLL And Your COMMENT IS SO TYPICAL 😂.
All Corolla get the new gen hybrid drivetrain, the Lexus gets the same old previous gen drivetrain. WTH are they doing, who makes those decisions...
Corolla has the 1,8 L
@@georghillgruber6034 wrong , most Corollas now have 2.0l
@@mikej238 I talk about the Hybrid Powertrain
In North America, the new Prius and Corolla Cross get the more powerful 2.0 Hybrid drivetrain. This is the latest misstep from the people managing Lexus.
Lexus cares more about reliability, thus the new engines/drivetrains etc. will first be tested on Toyota. That's why conservative people like me enjoy the Lexus way.
I think the new loaded Prius is a much better buy if you don't care about the name plate.
Save at least 10k and get a better car... definitely
It seems that almost all the people commenting that a Toyota is better than a Lexus don't have the necessary cash or at least the cash-flow to afford a Lexus.
Apparently they do not own a Lexus and all they can do is to comment about others' cars.
If they would care to research, they would discover that the difference between a Toyota and a Lexus on the same chassis is worth the money: many aluminium parts (even most of the body panels), better lights and brakes, far better insulation, better glass, other settings, far better materials inside, better sound system, discreet luxury etc.
I did drive all the available cars on the TNGA platform for this class in 2019: Corolla, C-HR and UX. The UX was better by far from all points of view - you could've swear that it was built on another chassis.
As the real car experts say: Lexus is not just a glorified Toyota.
The rest will just expose their lack of info or frustrations.
Making the hybrid standard is a big plus to this overall mediocre model. The new Prius, upcoming Corolla Cross hybrid, RAV4, Venza, and lower end NX are all better options than this really compromised vehicle.
Agreed
Wait for the 5G Prius-based CT that will likely replace the UX very soon.
Literally every thing else is better than the ux. Even a Camry hybrid or ES hybrid are way better than this
@@chezzyperson3339 - supposedly the Land Cruiser will be sold again, this time on the LC Prado / GX platform, so the CT (Kirk shown that in a few videos) coming based on the 5G Prius replacing the UX is not a stretch.
@@naveenthemachine - I don't believe the UX's problem is the features package. Problem is that is deemed "too small for the market" (Honda replaced in US all of their cars based on the Fit, for example, but they're still sold overseas, like the Bezel / HR-V that would've replaced our last gen HR-V).
The new CT (same footprint as the 5G Prius) would be a suitable UX replacement and is "as small as the market will tolerate).
The UX feels more cramped than my CT200H. Ergonomics is also not that good
I hated this car with a burning passion when I bought one back in December 2019. I traded it in within 11 months. I had the UX200 F-Sport, not the hybrid. The hybrid would have been a lot better.
Why did you buy it?
@@KirkKreifels my 17 civic was over on miles for my lease so I wanted to get out of the lease. Plus they were discounting the UX by a lot since it was the end of December.
Yeah my ux200 luxury sport is just looks and the engine sounds like a corolla
At $60k in Australia 🇦🇺
first! I think
Maybe if it was in the low $30k’s but its kinda long in the tooth and id use that $ to get a used RX
Neither updated Lexus fwd SUV is better than it's Toyota counterpart it's based off. You're just paying more for the same car.
No spare tire, I’m out.
It needs a bigger gas tank
F Sport sucks! Less comfort...wtf are you doing Lexus???
F sport does not suck its badass!!! I have one!!!
In General is the UX not a good buy and the NX is now also not the best offer in its class.
No Lexus product is a good buy unless it’s the LC500
@@naveenthemachine and what do you think about the ES and GS? because i like it.
@@naveenthemachine 😂
@@mikej238 naveenthemachine back in action for the mission of posting crazy comments
@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 I'll bet he's never touched a Lexus nevermind driven one. His mom doesn't own one . 😂
Hell no.
Nope, NX is better. Especially if you want to have a plug-in
a venza limited is miles better and cheaper than this
I concur.
A Camry hybrid is way better than the ux
This ties w the nx for the worst buy in the luxury class
A venza hybrid ES hybrid or a Camry hybrid are way better buys than this
😂
I looked at the Venza before the NX and once you actually sit and driving them, there’s a clear difference. The Lexus feels like 45k, the Toyota feels like 35k
Naveenthetroll strikes once again with the most BS ever 😂😂😂
@@mfbikle the venza has a nicer interior than the nx. For instance the venza has more stitching on the doors and dash. Does the nx even have that? No
Not to mention the venza has better tech. The 12.3 inch full lcd cluster and the star gaze roof. And let’s be honest. The venza literally looks like a Lexus. It’s only a Lexus logo away from calling it a lexus
@@ToxicCookie agreed.😁
As an UX owner this review highlights the stupidity of Lexus in following idiotic trends.
Lexus stands for luxury, comfort, quality, reliability. Everything the F Sport does not demonstrates.
We love our UX but would never entertain anything but the base model. Why? Because every single addition diminishes the original, superb vehicle. Any F Sport Lexus is a clown car. What idiot buys Lexus for performance?
Happy new year to everyone on the channel plz subscribe to kirkecars too. Trust me im a petrol head & kirk doesnt try to force evs down our throats