Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

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Lexus UX

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THE premiumcompact SUVclass isgrowingrapidly and the UXis

Lexus’ entryintothe sector.It’s thecompany’s smallestSUVyet, but

it’llcomeasnosurpriseto learn that it’sahybrid, just likeall Lexus’

other models. What’s more,gainsinfuel efficiency mean the firm

claims somefairlysurprising fuel-economyfigures forthe UX.

Externally,the UXis sleek, and despiteits tough-lookingblack

wheelarchmouldings,thestanceismoresoft-roader thango-anywhere

vehicle.Thatstreamlined shapeis reflected inside, whereheadroom

is moresaloon than SUV and the drivingpositionis onlyalittlebit

higher than inatypicalfamilyhatchback. Bootspaceis meagre,too,

so thisisacrossoverthat’sbettersuitedto couplesthanfamilies.

Manywillenjoythe UX’ssporty drivingposition; there’s no doubt

it contributes tothe drivingexperience, whichfeelsalittlemore

involvingthansome rivals.Toutedasacutting-edgeproduct, the

UX ticksalltheusual safety boxes, with autonomousemergency

braking,lane-departure warning, trafficsignrecognition and

automatic headlights. There’saradarcruise-control system,too.

The UX’sstylewillappealtomany, buthigh-mileagebuyers

might find that one of its diesel-poweredrivalsischeaperto run.

“The economicalLexusUX

looksand feels great,but

falls shortonversatility”

Sleek looks, goodto drive,

impressive economy

Fiddly infotainment,tight

boot,rivals arecheaper

Engines:2.5hybrid

Tr im levels:Standard,FSport, Takumi

Economy: 47 -53mpg

Road tax:£135-£4 55

0-62:8.5s Euro NCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Carbuyerrating

★★★★★★ ★ 3.9/ 5

Ourpick

2.5hybrid

UX 25 0h

£29,905