I sometimes wonder what vehicle some of these people in the comment section drive.They all seem to have a say like they drive the best vehicles in the world...There’s no hiding in what I drive 2012 Ct200h 2013 ES300H 2001 Corolla (used for winter). I guess majority commenting all own Range Rovers & Rolls Royce’s.
i have a honda fit rs 2009 and daihatsu move custom 2014. I agree, it's always people commenting like they need all the power and bells and whistles for cheap and quality! If they want power, speed, awd, luxury, quality, brand, looks, and all, then go find another car! This isnt the only car sold by lexus, like they can afford what they demand. lol
Currently , my crop of cars includes 15 ES (Considering a 19 I went to look at yesterday) , a 18 Volvo v90 cross country which I mostly drive in the winter , and then there's my wife's 14 highlander , very satisfied with all the cars above so I've got nothing to hide.
This car may not be my cup of tea , but Lexus didn't build this car to be fun. They built it as an entry-level model that can attract younger buyers who are interested in a luxury car. I do agree that it needs more power , BUT majority of the buyers in this segment don't really worry about power (If you do , highly recommend stepping up to the nx). And who needs awd , put some snow quality tires on it and call it a day , that's what I did with my ES (Plus , Awd can often take fuel economy numbers down which often doesn't turn out with good mpg).
Jordan Catcher Well said,ever since Sofyan got that Porsche & Tesla his reviews are somewhat leaning towards a particular auto group.Not that he’s ever been a fan of Toyota/Lexus but I can’t take his reviews seriously anymore.
They probably will add Android Auto next year , I read an article a few weeks back saying Toyota would agree to adding Android Auto to their products (Not a major complaint for me since I own an iPhone , but maybe for my wife since she has an s8).
How is cargo volume with the seats down? I can't seem to find exact numbers. I read somewhere though that the cargo volume is essentially doubled with the seats folded flat.
I've driven the UX. Many of you are getting caught up in the hp numbers. This car is designed for inner cities where 200+hp isn't necessary. Many of you can't get over the CVT. Let me tell you, it's the best CVT (non hybrid) I've ever driven and is better than most standard automatic transmissions I've driven. Also the hybrid 250h is the way to go on this car. 40+mpg and AWD. I'll have a review coming of the UX in December
They did a great job with the design and interior but the engine choice is just terrible considering this car is definitely heavier than the corolla as well. They could’ve easily put the 4 cylinder from the new Camry to give it 201 hp instead of this disappointing 169 hp. Lexus really missed out on an opportunity to steal customers from the German market with this car. Plus, a CVT? Really Lexus 😑
@@moviejose3249 we are talking about the CVT which is found in a lot of brands. It is fuel efficient and it's funny you and others expect sportscar performance smfh lol
Right Lane Hog this with the Powertrain out of the Camry would be a great little car. Sure a CVT is efficient, but modern 8 speed autos are extremely close and sometimes better. I would gladly trade 1-2 MPG for a great traditional auto. This is by far the lowest powered car in its class, considering the GLA (208hp), X1 (220~hp), and XT4 (237hp).
The new Mazda CX-5 Signature trim has more features, for a little less money and more power. AWD, parking sensors (front and rear) , 360 camera, rear heated seats, turbo engine with a lot of torque and ANDROID AUTO. I will say the Lexus interior looks a little better.
I just bought this as my DD....and i must say...........................I LOVE IT...Not as much power but.....who cares...24 dollars fill up....ILL TAKE IT.
I think this car is going to do fantastic regardless of what “enthusiasts” think of it and let’s face it, most of these comments saying they hate it don’t realize it’s not a sports car. Not every car needs 400 horses and a V8.
A year ago we got our UX200. The handling of this car is quite remarkable for a SUV/CUV. We've averaged 32 combine MPGs on Super from Day #1. The sight from the inside is great and the fit & finish is outstanding at this price. Resale on any Lexus is always very good. As far as the acceleration, were not crazed drivers, so that's meaningless. We have another car for that!
Fake AWD on hybrid model, non-luxurious CVT, gutless petrol engine, useless interior space, no Android Auto, and the worst user interface on the market. Omg when he floored it and the drone from the cvt came on i jist shook my head. Lawnmower. Could barely pass a car. Just buy something else. Really appreciate the honesty on the engine in this review by him. Appreciate it Also my wife has an Android phone and a Lexus ES350.
Nice to see Lexus is still putting in fog lamps. They just add a bit to the design of the bumper without making it look cluttered or too plain if it didn't have them.
Regarding the absence of Android Auto, I believe that Lexus & Toyota should make their infotainment options complete and available to all, regardless of who uses which one. They should have Android Auto as well.
I'm driving a base UX200 now as a loaner while my 2017 IS200t F-Sport is in the shop & there are some things I like about it, but other things I don't. The powertrain like you hear in the video gets very loud & obnoxious (very un-Lexus like) & I can feel the CVT stumble here & there, but has surprisingly good power on the highway. More than I expected especially with only 169HP. The ride is fairly smooth, the seats are comfortable & handling is secure, but not nearly as sporty as my IS. The backseat is laughably tight, even tighter than my IS. Overall it feels more like a Toyota than a Lexus, but not a bad vehicle. My loaner is white with the black interior but I would get one with the red interior like in my IS.
Love this review.. very thorough and comprehensive.. especially all of sofyan’s technical specs breakdowns. Wish I would’ve heard the engine when starting up though. Love that it has iOS CarPlay but it seems like its fallen short in a few areas particularly leg room in the rear.. 2L engine.. and wind noise in cabin..sad really.. that Lexus coming out fell so short when compared to others in this class.
0-60 of 8.6sec.... I love you younger generations that mock a time like that. Not that long ago, many supercars would have had about the same times - with less traffic on the road. Many, many people (especially here in Europe) drive 1.2-1.4, 1.6 ltr cars with 10sec+ 0-60 times and in real world driving are perfectly adequate.
This and the nx are a smart move for Lexus in terms of increasing their customer-base. Any other new Lexus' has been out of the price range for younger people. So long as these cars are found to be reliable, this will no doubt increase their brand-loyal customers. In the past, it seems many people have avoided Lexus simply because they couldn't afford to start driving them, and by the time they COULD afford a Lexus, they already formed a loyalty to different brands.
Not mentioned but a worthwhile tid bit, not having a turbo makes it a lot more reliable. Something Lexus is big into. Other brands will have the turbo but won't be on the road and won't have the resale value either. Still... That's a small engine.
You'd think Lexus would have learned about having under powered cars from the CT200. Missteps like this is going to open up space for up an comers like Genesis.
As a CH-R owner, my car has a similar if not exactly the same power train. Putting this thing in sport mode is just an awful idea. I just leave mine in regular mode, and it’s fine. I love my CH-R so I would definitely consider this.
I had an Uber driver with a CH-R, my cousin and I (we're both about 5'8) were pretty comfortable in the back seat. I could see how the windows would maybe give off a claustrophobic feeling but to me it seemed like more privacy in the back seat. Less light makes for a more comfortable setting in the back seat and even better for those roadtrips. A third person or someone very tall forget about it...they would need to look for bigger vehicle.
When it's floored... it reminds me of my old Kirby vacuum when it sucked one of the animals up into it .... That old Kirby... I miss it.... didn't need an amplified active noise control. You always knew when it got a hold of something and didn't want to let it go...
It’ll probably replace my CT200H as I’m due for a test drive some time next year (The Hybrid version that is)...I will probably replace my wife’s RX350 with the New RAV4 Hybrid in a few years & keep my ES300H til it breaks down (wonder how long that’ll take). I’ve NEVER had issues with any of my Lexus’s so I’m sticking with what I know & I’m use too....I have an Apple phone as well.
Speaking of the C-HR this is based on, can you try reviewing the 2019 model year of it? (numerous updates were made to it). Even then though, the UX may be a bit less flawed than the C-HR, I still think it is an overall good (and welcome) new entry into this segment. Just needs more polishing on the powertrain for me to rate it significantly higher (yes, I know, the new 2.0L I4 and CVT are wonderful new powertrains when I tried out the new Corolla Hatchback, but they simply won't work in an entry-level luxury vehicle like this. Hell, they would work a helluva lot better if they were in the C-HR than in this thing).
For $40k the 2019 Acura RDX with tech package gives you 272hp turbo, leather,Nav, panoramic sunroof,a real crossover,remote start,FULL LED front lights, power trunk door,and much much more interior room.
Glaekenn I use my iPhone for my everyday stuff. But whenever I’m in a car with android Auto I usually use my Galaxy S 7. I think android Auto is better than CarPlay imo
Hot little Lexus and will sell great I bet. I always laugh at Comments... Lexus RX outsells competitors two to one! I own an RX and simply drive in ECO mode all the time, big engine is not necessary in city or highway. You are just going between traffic jams. Btw iPhone owner wish my car had Apple play.
I like how Lexus has different interior layouts for each one of their cars. Most car manufacturers keep the same interior layout for each of their models(BMW)
Younger buyers with 40K to throw away on a small hatchback could buy a better looking mid sized sedan for half the price. Is this Lexus rig really more practical than a 16K Kia Rio hatchback? Why is the grill three times bigger than needed for engine cooling?
Well some want higher road height this is why you save and buy the chr which is identical in handling and suspension. Engine not so much but heck far cheaper.
For the same reason why compact crossovers sell at all: because they're crossovers. Doesn't matter if they're shittier at doing their job than hatchbacks and wagons. They'll sell because of the word "crossover." Talking with people who aren't very interested in cars in general, I've pretty much concluded that people don't bother researching cars in the slightest. They'll walk into the dealership (or see an ad), look at a car, and if it looks cool, they'll consider it. In today's world, "looks cool" is basically anything that's a crossover or SUV. May as well as why people buy the Subaru Crosstrek over the Impreza hatchback that's essentially the exact same vehicle, but just rides a little lower. People love their crossovers, no matter how impractical (or, in this case, the same) they are.
Sedans are for older adults/elderly that do not know how to park or do not live in the city. Also, they have no need to carry cargo which the UX has double the cargo volume trunk and full span with seats down compared to a sedan. These small compact vehicles are for us young professionals.
I love the all new 2019 Lexus UX F Sport, it's a very sexy crossover, my brother lives in the D.C area I'm from Memphis. I can't wait for your next video.
I like the Redline shirt but I feel like I see a missed opportunity with the first "R" on the shirt design. it'd be really cool if the R was done up like a tachometer. Use the second leg of the R as the gauge needle and the top where it curves as the RPM range on the tach, have them be white tally lines that transition from white to red and become thicker solid lines until it forms the R. Then the rest of the R is red.
Because no direct connection from engine to rear drive, it'd make a great car for Lexus to introduce an AWD manual. When you have a manual transmission with a premium 2.0L NA engine, it's hard to justify the Turbo.
upload2014 If you really wanted AWD just get the hybrid,it has Awd so I don’t see why you’re choosing to opt out because the gas version of this year doesn’t have awd.
No AWD ? Here's , what you do. no Awd was one of the few gripes I had about my old es when I got it , then got some advice from a Friend. Not every car needs Awd , remember Awd can often hurt the fuel economy of cars. Buy some snow quality tires (They should do good in the weather without any real compromises). Besides , it's not like your going to take this car down to a track and race a camaro.
Jordan Catcher This guy just wants to be part of the I hate Lexus gang.He wasn’t going to buy any vehicle. Notice the people who complain about Lexus don’t have one or have never owned one to begin with.If he wanted awd so badly then he’d get the Hybrid.
