2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD - What's New Review
2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD model year update :
The first step into the Lexus brand happens to be the only entry luxury cute ute in America which comes standard with gas hybrid electric power.
Being underpinned by a Toyota Prius shared TNGA-C architecture isn't necessarily a bad thing, However, the sum of the parts are more bounteous and genteel than in the Godfather of Green. The slighty lifted, upright stance is more authoritative, emulating its bigger brethren with the trademark spindle grille.
Following a revision of minor exterior cues in 2023, the 2025 Lexus UX 300h receives new colors, cockpit instrument options, and a slight uptick in power, hence the new numerical designation, without straying from the original mission of petrol sipping Urban eXplorer.
2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD: smart luxury active urban crossover in Copper Crest
NEW FOR '25:
- Revised model designation: from UX 250h to UX 300h
- Enhanced powertrain
- NET POWER: 196 horsepower, 139 pound-feet @ 4400 r.p.m.
- + 15 hp, + 6 lb-ft net power
- +7 hp, +6 lb-ft from revised M20A-FXS 2.0L Atkinson cycle dynamic force engine (also in Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid)
- +5 hp (+3 kW) front axle PSM e-motor starter generator 2
- +33 hp (+24.7 kW), +22 lb-ft rear axle PSM e-motor 3
- NET POWER: 196 horsepower, 139 pound-feet @ 4400 r.p.m.
- New traction battery
- LiIon 60 cells x 3.7V @ 4.1 Ah, 0.9 kWh capacity replaces NiMH 180 cell, 6.5 Ah, 1.4 kWh
- Acceleration improvement
- 0-60 miles per hour in 8.0 seconds = -0.6 seconds
- Fuel economy improvement
- (urban/ highway/ combined driving, miles per gallon) 42 mpg/ 39 mpg/ 41 mpg = + 1 mpg/ +1 mpg/ +2 mpg
- New shift-by-wire drive position toggle lever
- New Displays & Connectivity
- Available 12.3" LCD instrument cluster (7.0" TFT cluster, standard)
- USB-C x 4, USB-A x 1
- Digital key via smart phone app (by subscription)
- ADAS Traffic jam assist braking
2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD: newfound uptick in battery hybrid power
George Straton
CARRIED OVER, MOSTLY UNCHANGED:
- two row, luxury sub-compact crossover SUV, 5 occupant seating
- standard gasoline battery hybrid electric powertrain, direct shift continuously variable transaxle drivetrain, standard front wheel drive, optional on-demand electric all-wheel drive.
- Front strut, rear four link control arm suspension + four wheel disc brakes, front vented.
- "Top Safety Pick" rated by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (2024 MY)
2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD: available larger instrument cluster & comprehensive Level 2.0 ADAS
BOTTOM LINE:
- $45,885 price, as tested 2025 Lexus UX 300h Premium AWD in Copper Crest + 12.3" Lexus Interface touch infotainment screen (UX 300h front-wheel drive from $37,515)
- 4 years / 50,000 miles bumper to bumper; 6 years / 70,000 miles drivetrain, 8 years /100,000 miles hybrid components, 10 years / 150,000 miles traction battery warranties, 2 years / 25,000 miles scheduled maintenance
2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD: versatile cute ute packaging blended with premium cabin comfort
LIKES ABOUT THE 2025 LEXUS UX 300h PREMIUM AWD:
- Only entry luxury hybrid vehicle sold in the U.S.
- Active urban lifestyle suited, emboldened with highly creased body & clad
- Striking colors, including new Copper Crest, precise panel fit, contrast color premium interior textures, leatherette feels like real thing
- Peppy in-town power
- 40 M.P.G. + fuel economy, flirting with low 50's in-town
- Exemplary road damping, buttery response to driver inputs
- Complete advanced driver assist lane & distance control, sharp camera display
- Bright LED headlight broadcast
- Concise, clear TFT instrumentation, soft action controls, well hushed cabin
- Available 12.3" Lexus Human Interface touch LCD landscape media display (8.0" display, standard)
- Drive Connected cloud navigation with Google Points of Interest (by subscription)
- "Hey Lexus" wake-up phrase intelligent voice interaction
- Comfortable front seats, thick rim sport steering wheel
- Available automatic cooled & heated front seats, heated steering
- 2nd Row climate vents
- 8-speaker streaming audio system, HD radio
- Wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay app projection
2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD: Lexus Human Interface and wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay infotainment
NOT PREFERRED ABOUT THE 2025 LEXUS UX 300h PREMIUM AWD:
- Stingy 2nd Row legroom and cargo capacity
- Styling mostly unchanged for the sixth model year
- Numb steering feel and body roll entering corners hurriedly
- Price jump and pricey options
- $1450 for upgrade to 12.3" touch infotainment display,
- $900 for HUD
- Premium audio muddies percussion timbre
George Straton
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