2021 Lexus UX 250h Premium Amplifies Engagement With Seat-in-Control Concept

The Lexus UX (Urban Explorer) 250 is a compact luxury crossover SUV that was first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 2018. It was very appropriate for the UX to make its debut on an international stage in Geneva since this little crossover has been introduced and sold in 80 separate countries around the world. It is the smallest crossover model in Lexus' SUV lineup and the first Lexus to utilize the GA-C platform.

Making a unique entry in the luxury compact crossover segment, the 2021 Lexus UX is available in either a front-wheel drive powered by a high-efficiency 2.0L four-cylinder engine coupled with a 10-speed direct shift continuously variable transmission (DCVT) or a higher-efficiency version of the 2.0 liter gas engine with a fourth-generation hybrid drive system. In and around the cabin, a versatile cargo design provides thoughtful touches like fold-down grocery bag hooks that remain flush when not in use, an available hands-free foot-activated power rear door enables convenient loading, and standard solid aluminum roof rails allow for accessory carriers. And new for 2021, the Lexus UX features a new rear cargo, adjustable double decker board in all UX 250h models.

Drivers can now feel even more in touch with the road due to a human-centered seat-in-control concept. Designed with critical vehicle functions grouped around the driver's side of the cabin, the seatback shape of the 8-way power adjustable front seats provides a comfortable, natural posture for drivers. Adjustable lumbar support for the driver and manual adjustment for the headrests add customizable touches, as the springs and foam of the front seat cushions work to gently envelop occupants and uniformly disperse pressure. Lexus Climate Concierge also provides heating and cooling airflow linked with the heated and ventilated seats to optimize interior temperature comfort.

The UX hybrid has been designed with the new-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain. This new hybrid system combines the 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine that is used in the UX petro model and two electric motor/generators in a new-generation hybrid transaxle. The new transaxle mounts the electric motor-generators coaxially (sharing a common axis) rather than in-line; resulting in a smaller (by 20%) and lighter (by 10%) hybrid system that reduces frictional losses by 25%. All that translates to a more efficient and powerful powertrain that can produce 181 total system horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque gaining the distinction as the fuel-efficient leader with the best MPG of any non-EV CUV or SUV in the U.S at a combined 39 MPGs (41/38/39 city/highway/combined mpg).

The UX 250h has a computerized all-wheel drive system that uses a dedicated 7-horsepower electric motor-generator that is integrated into the rear differential. This stand-alone computerized system will automatically adjust rear-wheel power to assist with traction on rainy or snowy roads. There is also a computerized vehicle stability control system that will regulate power between the front and rear axles again helping when accelerating, cornering, or driving on slippery surfaces.

Ergonomic controls. A dashboard that appears to flow seamlessly into the hood to create optimal visibility. Crafted to anticipate your every need, every aspect of the UX Hybrid interior was designed with the driver in mind.

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Source: Lexus | For 2021, the Lexus UX features a new rear cargo, adjustable double decker board in all UX 250h models. Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) is now standard for both gas and hybrid 2021 UX crossovers. Additionally, Lexus Enform trial periods have been updated for Remote, Wi-Fi and Service Connect to align with the brand standard. Infused with dynamic attitude, the 2021 Lexus UX is engineered to deliver quick and engaging driving with a Lexus-smooth demeanor, making it a unique entry in the luxury compact crossover segment. The 2021 Lexus UX is available in two versions: the front-wheel drive UX 200 is powered by a high-efficiency 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine coupled with a 10-speed Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (DCVT), while the all-wheel drive UX 250h pairs an even higher-efficiency version of the 2.0-liter gas engine with a fourth-generation hybrid drive system engineered specifically for this platform.

Specifications

Engine: 181 horsepower series-parallel gasoline-electric hybrid with two motor-generators
Transmission: two motor-generator hybrid transmission with planetary power-split device
Wheels: 18" 5-spoke aluminum alloy dark gray metallic, machine finish
Fuel: 41/38/39 (mpg city/highway/combined)
MSRP (starts): $35,200

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About Lexus

Lexus launched in 1989 with a flagship sedan and a guest experience that helped define the premium automotive industry. In 1998, Lexus introduced the luxury crossover category with the launch of the Lexus RX. The luxury hybrid sales leader, Lexus delivered the world's first luxury hybrid and has since sold over 1.5 million hybrid vehicles. A global luxury automotive brand with an unwavering commitment to bold, uncompromising design, exceptional craftsmanship, and exhilarating performance, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of the next generation of global luxury guests and is currently available in over 90 countries worldwide. Lexus associates/team members across the world are dedicated to crafting amazing experiences that are uniquely Lexus, and that excite and change the world.