Video: Quick Tour of the Lexus UX Subcompact Crossover

Posted by Kevin on June 20th, 2018

With such a long wait between reveal and availability, the new Lexus UX subcompact crossover is not exactly top of mind. This makes Lexus Canada’s refresher video a nice reminder of what’s yet to come:

(The new ES had yet to be announced when the UX was revealed, and the similarities between the interiors are pronounced. Have to think this is Lexus locking down a common cabin design for models below the flagship level.)

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Dreski
The most important question is. Does it come in AWD?
well considering tech reveal that most likely featured UX tech, yes.. E-Four for hybrid and Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD for the Petrol. Look at the top of this page for info.
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Dreski
The most important question is. Does it come in AWD?
well considering tech reveal that most likely featured UX tech, yes.. E-Four for hybrid and Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD for the Petrol. Look at the top of this page for info.
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Dreski
The most important question is. Does it come in AWD?
well considering tech reveal that most likely featured UX tech, yes.. E-Four for hybrid and Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD for the Petrol. Look at the top of this page for info.
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krew
If it wasn't for the new RXL, I could see this passing the RX worldwide.
It wont outsell NX everywhere... NX has cool situation where it sells well EVERYWHERE.

For instance, UX might outsell it in Europe and even in Japan, but then in US it wont get more than 50% of NX sales and likely the same goes for China where they prefer larger vehicles too. Same goes for Russia.
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krew
If it wasn't for the new RXL, I could see this passing the RX worldwide.
It wont outsell NX everywhere... NX has cool situation where it sells well EVERYWHERE.

For instance, UX might outsell it in Europe and even in Japan, but then in US it wont get more than 50% of NX sales and likely the same goes for China where they prefer larger vehicles too. Same goes for Russia.
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krew
If it wasn't for the new RXL, I could see this passing the RX worldwide.
It wont outsell NX everywhere... NX has cool situation where it sells well EVERYWHERE.

For instance, UX might outsell it in Europe and even in Japan, but then in US it wont get more than 50% of NX sales and likely the same goes for China where they prefer larger vehicles too. Same goes for Russia.
LexusSteve
The problem of making the LC look so gorgeous. Everything else looks so bland...
LexusSteve
The problem of making the LC look so gorgeous. Everything else looks so bland...
LexusSteve
The problem of making the LC look so gorgeous. Everything else looks so bland...
LDeleuran
I'm afraid Lexus is playing it too safe with the UX. I see where they are coming from. The competitors (BMW, MB, Audi, Volvo, Alfa Romeo, etc.) all have similar conservative mini crossovers that don't stand out, but sell like crazy due to the low entry price. And when I say low entry price, I'm not kidding: The new Audi Q2 costs $20.000 less than an entry level CT200h in Denmark (I'm comparing with the price when Lexus sold cars in Denmark...)

I would have preferred that Lexus repeated the formula of the NX and RX and made a car that really stood out in the sea of beige German competitors. I hope the eyebrow DRL works better here than on the CT refresh, and that it has a rump to die for.
LDeleuran
I'm afraid Lexus is playing it too safe with the UX. I see where they are coming from. The competitors (BMW, MB, Audi, Volvo, Alfa Romeo, etc.) all have similar conservative mini crossovers that don't stand out, but sell like crazy due to the low entry price. And when I say low entry price, I'm not kidding: The new Audi Q2 costs $20.000 less than an entry level CT200h in Denmark (I'm comparing with the price when Lexus sold cars in Denmark...)

I would have preferred that Lexus repeated the formula of the NX and RX and made a car that really stood out in the sea of beige German competitors. I hope the eyebrow DRL works better here than on the CT refresh, and that it has a rump to die for.
LDeleuran
I'm afraid Lexus is playing it too safe with the UX. I see where they are coming from. The competitors (BMW, MB, Audi, Volvo, Alfa Romeo, etc.) all have similar conservative mini crossovers that don't stand out, but sell like crazy due to the low entry price. And when I say low entry price, I'm not kidding: The new Audi Q2 costs $20.000 less than an entry level CT200h in Denmark (I'm comparing with the price when Lexus sold cars in Denmark...)

I would have preferred that Lexus repeated the formula of the NX and RX and made a car that really stood out in the sea of beige German competitors. I hope the eyebrow DRL works better here than on the CT refresh, and that it has a rump to die for.
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LDeleuran
I'm afraid Lexus is playing it too safe with the UX. I see where they are coming from. The competitors (BMW, MB, Audi, Volvo, Alfa Romeo, etc.) all have similar conservative mini crossovers that don't stand out, but sell like crazy due to the low entry price. And when I say low entry price, I'm not kidding: The new Audi Q2 costs $20.000 less than an entry level CT200h in Denmark (I'm comparing with the price when Lexus sold cars in Denmark...)

I would have preferred that Lexus repeated the formula of the NX and RX and made a car that really stood out in the sea of beige German competitors. I hope the eyebrow DRL works better here than on the CT refresh, and that it has a rump to die for.
I completely agree with you but I can see this looking better than NX these days. NX is now very regular looking vehicle, and UX certainly looks like it has way better interior too.
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LDeleuran
I'm afraid Lexus is playing it too safe with the UX. I see where they are coming from. The competitors (BMW, MB, Audi, Volvo, Alfa Romeo, etc.) all have similar conservative mini crossovers that don't stand out, but sell like crazy due to the low entry price. And when I say low entry price, I'm not kidding: The new Audi Q2 costs $20.000 less than an entry level CT200h in Denmark (I'm comparing with the price when Lexus sold cars in Denmark...)

I would have preferred that Lexus repeated the formula of the NX and RX and made a car that really stood out in the sea of beige German competitors. I hope the eyebrow DRL works better here than on the CT refresh, and that it has a rump to die for.
I completely agree with you but I can see this looking better than NX these days. NX is now very regular looking vehicle, and UX certainly looks like it has way better interior too.
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LDeleuran
I'm afraid Lexus is playing it too safe with the UX. I see where they are coming from. The competitors (BMW, MB, Audi, Volvo, Alfa Romeo, etc.) all have similar conservative mini crossovers that don't stand out, but sell like crazy due to the low entry price. And when I say low entry price, I'm not kidding: The new Audi Q2 costs $20.000 less than an entry level CT200h in Denmark (I'm comparing with the price when Lexus sold cars in Denmark...)

I would have preferred that Lexus repeated the formula of the NX and RX and made a car that really stood out in the sea of beige German competitors. I hope the eyebrow DRL works better here than on the CT refresh, and that it has a rump to die for.
I completely agree with you but I can see this looking better than NX these days. NX is now very regular looking vehicle, and UX certainly looks like it has way better interior too.
Enthusiast88
I don't think it looks too bad.
I've been kind of quiet here lately after I lost interest in Lexus products after the new LS (yes I went and saw the LS in person, and was actually driving behind one the other day and I absolutely hate the way it looks).
I am actually looking forward to seeing the UX in person. But, unless Lexus finally make a plug-in hybrid and adds features I can get on a RAV 4 but not an NX (360 camera, pano roof) I am afraid I won't be too interested.
But, at least they got me looking again.
I am enjoying my orange RC 350 though!
Enthusiast88
I don't think it looks too bad.
I've been kind of quiet here lately after I lost interest in Lexus products after the new LS (yes I went and saw the LS in person, and was actually driving behind one the other day and I absolutely hate the way it looks).
I am actually looking forward to seeing the UX in person. But, unless Lexus finally make a plug-in hybrid and adds features I can get on a RAV 4 but not an NX (360 camera, pano roof) I am afraid I won't be too interested.
But, at least they got me looking again.
I am enjoying my orange RC 350 though!
Enthusiast88
I don't think it looks too bad.
I've been kind of quiet here lately after I lost interest in Lexus products after the new LS (yes I went and saw the LS in person, and was actually driving behind one the other day and I absolutely hate the way it looks).
I am actually looking forward to seeing the UX in person. But, unless Lexus finally make a plug-in hybrid and adds features I can get on a RAV 4 but not an NX (360 camera, pano roof) I am afraid I won't be too interested.
But, at least they got me looking again.
I am enjoying my orange RC 350 though!
Rydo
Enthusiast88
I don't think it looks too bad.
I've been kind of quiet here lately after I lost interest in Lexus products after the new LS (yes I went and saw the LS in person, and was actually driving behind one the other day and I absolutely hate the way it looks).
I am actually looking forward to seeing the UX in person. But, unless Lexus finally make a plug-in hybrid and adds features I can get on a RAV 4 but not an NX (360 camera, pano roof) I am afraid I won't be too interested.
But, at least they got me looking again.
I am enjoying my orange RC 350 though!
I agree. To show the LF - FC and then show the facelift with overhauled interior actual nextgen LS was criminal.

Lexus showed and promised more outrageous products with the LC. The new LS looks little like the concept that had every corner of motoring media in love and this UX is a pathetically pale imitation of the concept.

Just look at the concept vs reality headlight. The production is just so ugly and samey.
Rydo
Enthusiast88
I don't think it looks too bad.
I've been kind of quiet here lately after I lost interest in Lexus products after the new LS (yes I went and saw the LS in person, and was actually driving behind one the other day and I absolutely hate the way it looks).
I am actually looking forward to seeing the UX in person. But, unless Lexus finally make a plug-in hybrid and adds features I can get on a RAV 4 but not an NX (360 camera, pano roof) I am afraid I won't be too interested.
But, at least they got me looking again.
I am enjoying my orange RC 350 though!
I agree. To show the LF - FC and then show the facelift with overhauled interior actual nextgen LS was criminal.

Lexus showed and promised more outrageous products with the LC. The new LS looks little like the concept that had every corner of motoring media in love and this UX is a pathetically pale imitation of the concept.

Just look at the concept vs reality headlight. The production is just so ugly and samey.
Rydo
Enthusiast88
I don't think it looks too bad.
I've been kind of quiet here lately after I lost interest in Lexus products after the new LS (yes I went and saw the LS in person, and was actually driving behind one the other day and I absolutely hate the way it looks).
I am actually looking forward to seeing the UX in person. But, unless Lexus finally make a plug-in hybrid and adds features I can get on a RAV 4 but not an NX (360 camera, pano roof) I am afraid I won't be too interested.
But, at least they got me looking again.
I am enjoying my orange RC 350 though!
I agree. To show the LF - FC and then show the facelift with overhauled interior actual nextgen LS was criminal.

Lexus showed and promised more outrageous products with the LC. The new LS looks little like the concept that had every corner of motoring media in love and this UX is a pathetically pale imitation of the concept.

Just look at the concept vs reality headlight. The production is just so ugly and samey.
Ian Schmidt
I think the exterior's fine and interior's great. I'm surprised at how toned down it is from the production RX and NX, let alone the UX concept. I mean, this is the first spindle-grille Lexus I'd call almost boring. Need to see it in other colors for final judgement though.
Ian Schmidt
I think the exterior's fine and interior's great. I'm surprised at how toned down it is from the production RX and NX, let alone the UX concept. I mean, this is the first spindle-grille Lexus I'd call almost boring. Need to see it in other colors for final judgement though.
Ian Schmidt
I think the exterior's fine and interior's great. I'm surprised at how toned down it is from the production RX and NX, let alone the UX concept. I mean, this is the first spindle-grille Lexus I'd call almost boring. Need to see it in other colors for final judgement though.
C
I agree with Krew. It's a mix of CT, IS, and NX.

It looks better than I expected. Let's see the rear now!
C
I agree with Krew. It's a mix of CT, IS, and NX.

It looks better than I expected. Let's see the rear now!
C
I agree with Krew. It's a mix of CT, IS, and NX.

It looks better than I expected. Let's see the rear now!
S
It certainly looks bland, even compared to the C-HR. I don't quite understand why Lexus decides to play safe here.
S
It certainly looks bland, even compared to the C-HR. I don't quite understand why Lexus decides to play safe here.
S
It certainly looks bland, even compared to the C-HR. I don't quite understand why Lexus decides to play safe here.

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