In the compact SUV class, Lexus is much slower than other luxury brands, UX officially entered the market after Toyota proposed the TNGA concept, U stands for Urban, X stands for Crossover, it looks like an SUV, but it is actually a Crossover model, to replace the CT200h.
 
In terms of exterior design, the designer of UX is Stefan Rasmussen, in the initial concept manuscript is more like an SUV, angular, full of tension, as well as huge wheels and doors, the concept is very heavy, but the production model becomes more like a crossover, the ground clearance is not large, the edges and corners of the body are smoothed, the body is transformed from tension to streamlining, the largest wheel hub is only 18 inches, leaving the most recognizable is the family-style spindle grille and through-type taillights, While it's not uncommon to see a continuous taillight, the shape of the UX's taillights is unique enough to make people remember it.
 
The UX is divided into gasoline version and hybrid version, which is named 200 and 250h abroad, and the 250h is changed to 260h in China because of adaptation to local culture. When the UX was launched in China, there was only one F Sport version for the petrol version, while there were five hybrid versions, and the manufacturer obviously wanted to focus on the hybrid model. The hybrid version of the model looks many, but in fact it is because there is an electric four-wheel drive version, and although the top model is full of configuration tables, there is no electric four-wheel drive, and the guide price is as high as 370,000, the quota is very small, and the most popular must be the hybrid version of the front-wheel drive model.
 
In terms of powertrain, the UX gasoline version uses the M20A-FKS engine, paired with an analog 10-speed Direct Shift CVT transmission, which is the same as the domestic C-HR, and the hybrid model is based on the M20A-FXS 2.0L self-aspirated engine, with a THS hybrid system with an 80kW motor, with a comprehensive power of 135kW and a 000 acceleration time of 8.5 seconds, and the electric four-wheel drive version will also have a 5kW motor at the rear, similar to the RX450h.
 
This hybrid system is the first of its kind in China, filling the gap between Toyota's 1.8-liter hybrid system and 2.5-liter hybrid system. Compared with many models with 2.0T turbocharged engines in the same class, such as BMW X1 and Cadillac XT4, UX is a disadvantage in terms of absolute power, but compared with CT200h and Corolla Leiling Hybrid, it has been greatly improved, and there is no problem with meeting the power needs of daily driving, and it has obvious advantages over turbo cars in terms of fuel consumption and power smoothness, while it also retains the advantage that the self-priming engine can still provide sufficient power at high speeds. In this class, if you want a hybrid model, in addition to the Acura CDX, there is only the Lexus UX.
 
Although UX and C-HR, Prius share a set of chassis, but the chief engineer Chika Kako also explained, UX and C-HR have a higher standard in terms of technology, materials, for example, UX uses laser spiral welding, solder joints will be much more than C-HR, the four doors are made of aluminum alloy, sitting in the UX, you will find that its hip point is much lower than the same level of models, and you will not feel that UX and C-HR are the same car.
 
UX has a strong Lexus flavor in suspension tuning and steering wheel steering settings, the suspension tuning is soft, the cushioning texture is thick, there is a good sense of isolation, and there will be a set of AVS adaptive variable suspension on the four-wheel drive model, which is officially claimed to have 650 levels of adjustable damping, balancing ride comfort and body dynamics under different working conditions. The steering wheel feels very light, although there is a certain void, but the directivity is quite clear, with a flexible chassis and compact body, it is easy to drive, the only drawback is that the B-pillar is too thick, the rear windshield is too small, and the vision will be affected to a certain extent.
 
The interior of the UX is a new family-style layout, which is exactly the same as the one on the LS and ES, and the workmanship and materials maintain the consistent level of Lexus, even the low-end models have a large area of leather covering, and the look and feel of the leather are very good, which is an excellent level in the same class. The central control system is still a touch system that is not very intuitive, and the operation is not as convenient as the knob operation, and the mobile phone interconnection is only available in the top model.
 
Rear space is the most obvious shortcoming of UX, and GLA, Audi Q3 is the same level, not as good as Acura CDX and BMW X1, the space of the rear seat passengers is determined by the height of the front driver, if the front passengers have 180cm, the rear legroom is stretched, and the rear passengers can not be too high, although there is still room for headroom, but the leg room will be very cramped, the first half of the thigh will be suspended, and the long-distance ride will be more difficult. Compared to the C-HR, the UX has a larger rear window area and does not feel significantly oppressive, and the seat padding material is thicker and softer.
 
In terms of reliability, since the UX is a new model, there is no previous reliability data to support it, but considering the excellent performance of Lexus in terms of reliability, the UX can be given a high reliability expectation.