Had a 2019 UX. Loved it. Upgraded to a 2021 Hybrid UX. Outstanding! Fit, finish, ride, handling are awesome. The Lexus experience is the best, period. Will be adding another Lexus to our family later this year (NX or RX). We like the base or slightly upgraded models, so I imagine the loaded models are even better than what we’ve experienced.
I have a 2020 ux the only thing wrong with it is the cvt it feels like it is slipping when accelerating hard mine also has run flats which are very noisy on b roads but other than that it is a nice car to drive
I’ve had mine for almost a week and I’m in LOVE!! I will never go with another brand or style of vehicle. If I ever do upgrade, it will be to another UX. The ride is smooth and quiet, the fuel efficiency is outstanding and the luxury feel and vibe of it is everything!!
My 2019 UX 250h is the perfect car for me. I don't need to carry passengers very often and when I do, it's for short distances. The cargo space is at least adequate, if not moreso (especially when I put the back seats down). The fuel efficiency...THAT's the bomb! I average 40 mpg in combined driving. I get more on the hwy. I follow the tips from a RU-vid on maximizing your hybrid fuel economy and following those tips, I even get better milage with my SC 430, too! LOVE this car.
Looking forward to test driving one of these. I appreciated all the little details pointed out about the exterior, like paint thickness, and interior info. Those are all helpful points that many reviewers don’t offer. Thank you!
Great to listen to a proper engineer's view, rather than the usual array of infantile reviewers obsessed with soft touch plastics and other cosmetic nonsense. You are definitely worth listening to!
I am based in Toronto. I bought my 2023 UX250H Luxury edition 6weeks ago. Loved this car. I have driven over 1800KM so far, and fuel consumption is 5L per 100KM. 80% of Toronto city and 20% of Highway. The handling is amazing, similar to BMW x3, which I used to own. The Lexus Safety System is big plus, I tried the radar cruise control when I was on High way, it was kind of auto pilot experience. UX can adjust the distance between the cars ahead. Every time of driving, it is an enjoyment. The only drawback is small booth space. But it is ok for me, as I have the Mini Van home if I want to load the big stuff.
People just don’t know how good this gem is. I am so happy that I am an owner of the 💎. Like I test drove the old Nx and this gem, UX is much better driver’s car. Although it isn’t a sport car, it strikes a good balance between comfort and sport.
Just got my first complimentary service on my 2022 UX250h that was delivered in March of this year, had to wait 3 months for it to be built but was well worth it, the plant is just an hour and half from where my wife is from in Oita, Japan. Will be driving Lexus from now on! and will pay the premium for it being built in Japan for "Kaizen"
I can’t wait for mine to arrive! Ordered the UX F sport design back in September, it’s currently in the build process and expected by mid May for collection! Coming from BMW’s and Mini’s for the last 10 years, this car felt soooo luxurious and light and stylish, I just can’t wait!
I just ordered mine last week. It’s coming from Japan . Arrives in California end of April. I bought the f sport handling fully loaded in silver with red interior. I test drove one already in different color. Love the interior and the touch screen is huge 12.8 .
@@stargirl_148 how long have you been told you’ll wait? I had a notification yesterday to say mines arrived in the U.K. so hopefully around another 2 weeks for me!!
@@Lynette_plans hi hun I was given delivery estimated time September but they have been coming i faster than expected so I’m hoping June and I’m in the uk
@@stargirl_148 that’s good! Fingers and toes 🤞🏼 hopefully they’re back on track then, when I ordered mine in September, they said a delivery time of June this year! Have you downloaded the app? It notifies you when each stage is complete, it’s great! I knew before the dealership yesterday that my car had arrived in Bristol, they said it was still at sea!
I love these engineering-focused reviews. Especially with your focus on quality and build. I would love to hear your perspective on Mazda build quality and their potential to take on Lexus. I love the UX but wouldn't consider buying it because of the ground clearance. If Lexus made an off-road spec of this with closer to 8 inches of clearance I would definitely consider buying. We get a little bit too much snow where I live to consider such a low-sitting vehicle. Guess I'll have to wait for the 4runner :)
I like this little car! As a former Nissan Juke owner, I appreciate the compact sporty dimensions! But I like hothatches, and this just makes me think of a matured luxury hothatch! Not too cool with the hybrid aspect but this one's on my radar! Thanks for the review!
Great review! I wanted to get the NX but its waitlist is 2 years plus in Japan ..... So I started looking into the NX and the 2023 upgrade. Seems like a great car. Compact and cool looking.
Excellent review! I test drove the 2021 Lexus UX 250h hybrid and came away impressed with the drivability and the overall quality of the cabin. Even the control buttons and vent knobs felt quality to the touch. Not a powerful car by any means but more than sufficient to get around in the city and suburbs. I was considering the new NX hybrid but after reading some comments on the build quality (issues with paint work consistency and door seam gaps) from a new NX hybrid owner, I think I will take a closer look at the Toyota Venza hybrid which is made in Toyota City and hence might share similar manufacturing quality DNA as the Toyota Fukuoka made UX. The only 2 things I am not too thrill with the Venza is the capacitive touch controls (lack of buttons, knobs, switches) and 19inch tires (I prefer 18inch or smaller tires for a quieter ride quality) on the XLE and Limited trims.
Hi David I will consider purchasing almost any Lexus that you fully endorse; I can’t wait to see your in-depth review on the 2022 LX 600 luxury; I am also waiting for you to do a full in-depth review on the 2022 or 2023 LC 500 convertible and hardtop; Again thank you for your master craftsmanship subjective and objective points of view; genius has no boundaries…Your the BEST David… you truly define honor… Respectfully, Jimmy USAF🇺🇸✈️😇🙏👍💜✝️🇨🇮🇯🇵🇨🇦🚗
Excellent review. My wife and I are considering a replacement for our 2017 Prius Technology and this vehicle is definitely a worthy contender. Build quality is a very important feature if you plan on keeping a vehicle for 5+ years. We have a 13 year old Toyota Avalon and the ‘17 Prius and both cars are very well made and have been exceptionally reliable, so we will be sticking with a Lexus or Toyota for our next vehicle.
David, next time I plan to buy a new vehicle, I need to call you for your stamp of approval👍 The UX looks like a nice grocery getter/commuter. I would take one!
@@AutomotivePress David, I have been critical of Toyota’s US mfg due to what I see and how the culture has been changed as Toyota in America has become more “Americanized “. I’m not sure of the future direction for this company. Like many, they have become as concerned or perhaps even more passionate about social matters than truly building quality manufacturered vehicles. Not being critical to be negative, because I love my Toyota’s as does all my family members. Just seems to me that car manufacturing has become second goal.
David - you regularly mention the assembly plant from which vehicles arrive. Can you do a video on the top 20 assembly plants in the world? There must be some stats that rank those facilities based on the error rates. For example, where does the Hambach assembly plant [former Mercedes, now Ineos] compare to the plant that produces the Land Cruiser in Japan? Thanks!
@@AutomotivePress Many years ago I was waiting in the Lexus dealership service department. Saw an industry magazine that had an article with such rankings. Toyota Lexus plants were most highly ranked with lowest error rates. Can’t remember the name of the magazine now.
@@AutomotivePress David...here's an interesting promo piece about the Hambach plant see: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yiGZGKf9pck.html What do you know abou this assembly plant?
My mom has a 2021 Rx & I have a 2023 UX - there are noticeable quality differences. My UX is so well put together that I hear no creeping or rattling. As for the RX, we’ve had dash rattles amongst other things.
1st and 2nd negative points have been addressed in the 2023 refresh. Touch screen and no more track pad + update to 2.5+ safety system. 5th negative point - resale value...here in Dallas area 2019 UX250h with 10k-20k miles are selling today for $3k-$8k over the original sticker!
@@fantom5894 It's actually basic supply and demand. People that need a car typically need a car _now._ They can't wait for a new car to come off the factor floor a month from now, and all the cars at the lot have been bought and paid for and are just waiting to be picked up. If you need a card, you need to go used right now, and you pay for that high mobility.
Hello from Germany! Thank you so much for your interesting report. I am thinking about buying the UX and your video is very helpful. And you are right, the UX ist not very wellknown also in Germany and the salefigures are small, but it is a fantastic car. Best wishes.
Unique to the Lexus Redline paint color, the clear coat includes a "self-healing" feature. Exposure to heat (i.e., sitting in the sun) creates a reaction which can reduce the appearance of fine scratches. This could explain the increased thickness of the paint.
got one also super nice yes touch pad not what i expect sometimes has to take eyes of the road to see if im changing anything is fast in sport mode for sure ......
David, I think it is curious that you posted your UX review within a week of AMD posting his. Perceptions of style and 'feel' are subjective but I have always been disappointed with the UX powertrain which fails to impart a luxurious level of performance commensurate with the price. UX mpg is equivalent to a NX or RAV4 Hybrid so I wonder why Lexus did not use the 2.5 Hybrid system that would have offered the same fuel efficiency while providing a substantial boost in power. Interestingly, AMD also highlighted the deficiency in back seat space and storage capacity. Though it is by no means a marvel of packaging efficiency, the UX's poor cousin Corolla Cross seems to yield much more interior space from the same platform. Finally, I want to give a shout out to your camera operator
I wasn't even ware that we were both doing the UX review about the same time! Anyhow, the powertrain is definitely not ideal on the UX but it's more than sufficient for an entry level Lexus. The 2.5L system won't make sense because that's for the larger TNGA platform and Toyota likes to standardize all powertrain based on the platform sharing principle. Yes my videographer/collaborator Jimmy is great!
@@rightlanehog3151 Yes I do! But that was before everything got converted to the TNGA platform which is all about standardization and minimal deviation from the standard
@@AutomotivePress David, Let's clarify, the TNGA-C platform will accept the old 1.8 engine and old CVT as well as the new Dynamic Force 2.0 and modern CVT but accepting the Dynamic force 2.5 is too much of a stretch? 😉
I have a 2021 UX 200. No mechanical issues. Only problem is the interior size of the front seat area. My wife likes to swing her arms around when talking and she always whacks the roof, my rearview mirror or the window. Also when she steps in, she often whacks her head on the roof. I tell her it's a tiny sports car so she has to bow her head when she gets in.
43 combined mpg, can't be beat! It's too bad they don't ditch the plastic fenders, it would be a beautiful lineup. Maybe it's a way to fetch a higher price on the upper trims.
This is an excellent car for fuel efficiency, sporty feel and size. I'm seeing 45mpg combined with the motor broken in and after 50k miles, it still drives like a dream. It's quiet, comfortable and a very smooth car. I have a 2019 Ram 2500 diesel truck so this little gem is a lot of fun to drive during the weekend.
Do you think in the future the Lexus UX 250h will get the Prius 2024 hybrid system in it, upgraded from 181 horsepower to 196 horsepower? The asking MSRP is way too high, Lexus need to do some adjustment it's not going to sell for around $45,000.
I'm amazed at the appalling fuel consumption. 41mpg town. 38 country. 39 combined. This is a hybrid !! My peugeot 208 Petrol 100 bhp does 50 mpg. For a hybrid I would expect figures around 60.
Actually it arrived yesterday! But I'm still thinking whether to take it home or cancel and wait for the hybrid or TRD Pro. I've got this weekend to sort it out. Nothing else on the new Tacoma lately but let me keep looking around.
I like the UX because it doesn’t have those weird door handles the NX has, nor does it have all of the tech liabilities like the app tracking. I think I might get this car, but I wish it had a bigger fuel tank.
I've had several different UXs to drive as courtesy cars (including the UX300e), and I agree with all your points, but all of them had one shocking design flaw. In all the UX cars I drove, whenever listening to music fairly loud with the bass turned up, there's a horrible rattle/vibration coming from around the arm rests on both the front doors. Even the dealership acknowledged this to be a serious design flaw, but told me they don't get enough complaints to warrant reporting back to Lexus HQ. Utterly shocking design flaw in what is otherwise a great little car, I have no idea how Lexus could release a car with such a problem, maybe a sign of the times... Boot space and infotainment are really poor as well and must improve with the next refresh.
If only I had money. My current 300K pesos is at investment and here once my channel is successful I'm gonna look for Lexus since I promised to my younger brother I'd buy him prestige car as gift for being a Doctor
2023 eliminates 1, 2- now, waiting for them to increase back space, > don't like #4 too- not a clean design, too busy for me. #5 resale- will not sell it if I buy one.
