Lexus’s smallest crossover, the UX, may get ignored by some as a result of it’s been a bit down on energy since its introduction. Whereas the model made strikes to treatment this by making the UX’s sole powertrain possibility a 181 horsepower hybrid setup for 2023, previous to that consumers may select a base entrance wheel drive UX200 that puttered round with a non-hybrid 169-hp I4. That’s modified for 2025, with the UX gaining extra energy by the use of the Toyota Prius.
Whereas it’s nonetheless hybrid solely, the 2025 Lexus UX will get a brand new hybrid powertrain lifted from straight from the Prius. The result’s 196 whole system horsepower and a brand new identify, UX300h. The hybrid powertrain consists of a 60-cell lithium ion battery positioned underneath the rear seat. It will get paired with a twin motor setup: an 83-kW motor on the entrance and a 30-kW motor within the rear. Lexus says with this setup, the UX300h can hit 60 mph in 7.9 seconds for all wheel drive fashions, eight seconds for entrance wheel drive fashions. Sadly the one transmission possibility for this powertrain is a CVT.
Effectivity is improved as properly. Lexus says the UX300h with all wheel drive can anticipate to hit 41 mpg whereas entrance wheel drive fashions would be the most effective at 43 mpg.
Not a lot else concerning the UX will get up to date for 2025. There’s the addition of a brand new digital shifter, new switches on the door panels and a 12.3-inch show on all however the base mannequin (it will get a seven-inch display screen). The UX additionally will get new exterior coloration selections. And for consumers that like a little bit of selection with their car, bear in mind, Lexus sells this factor in eight completely different variations, from lowly base fashions all the best way as much as F Sport trims with options like sports activities seats and adaptive suspensions. No phrase on pricing but however Lexus says the 2025 UX is about to go on sale after the beginning of the brand new 12 months, with pricing being introduced nearer to its on sale date.
