Lexus UX (UX 200, UX 250h, 300e) Megathread

[Trexus]

It's great that Lexus is expanding hybrid models. Lexus needs to promote, advertise and market their hybrids much much more. A lot of people don't even know that Lexus makes hybrids. I have a few clients that didn't even know Lexus had hybrid models.

Hybrid SUV's
UX 250h
NX 300h
RX 450h

Hybrid Sedan's
HS 250h
IS 300h (need to bring to North America)
ES 300h
GS 300h/450h
LS 500h

Hybrid Hatchback
CT 200h

Hybrid Coupe
RC 300h (need to bring to North America, LC hybrid is here but no RC hybrid?)
LC 500h

 

[spwolf]

It's great that Lexus is expanding hybrid models. Lexus needs to promote, advertise and market their hybrids much much more. A lot of people don't even know that Lexus makes hybrids. I have a few clients that didn't even know Lexus had hybrid models.

Hybrid SUV's
UX 250h
NX 300h
RX 450h

there was a good article recently how they lowered hybrid premium and sales jumped in the usa - 150% for NX and 33% for RX.

In Europe, people ask me every time if my IS220d is hybrid, they basically became synonym for hybrids.

 

[Levi]

Whatever 250h is, we know it will be at least HEV, if not PHEV, but I hope the ICE is turbocharged, because while TMC has turbocharged engines, they have never yet been combined with hybrid tech, which always uses naturally aspirated engines.

 

[spwolf]

Whatever 250h is, we know it will be at least HEV, if not PHEV, but I hope the ICE is turbocharged, because while TMC has turbocharged engines, they have never yet been combined with hybrid tech, which always uses naturally aspirated engines.

it would be very cool if they paired 1.2t with hybrid system to get higher output system, but they wont... it not only increases cost, it also lowers mpg compared to modern 2.0l engine with atkinson cycle and D4S.

But at least lets hope for higher max output battery that can provide more electric turbo power in short time, for instance 40hp instead of 23hp in Prius powertrain... it would certainly be noticed in small vehicle like this.

 

[arrow1982]

So it will be the 2AZ-FXE hybrid from the HS250h...

 

[spwolf]

So it will be the 2AZ-FXE hybrid from the HS250h...

Do you know some info or? That hybrid got upgraded to latest powertrain in Camry... If they use that one, that would be great

 

[Joaquin Ruhi]

So it will be the 2AZ-FXE hybrid from the HS250h...

That hybrid got upgraded to latest powertrain in Camry... If they use that one, that would be great

My best guess (and I believe this has been suggested elsewhere in the forums) is that UX 250h will be powered by an A20A-FXS. This would be a downsized version of the A25A-FXS Dynamic Force Hybrid from the latest 8th-gen Toyota Camry and upcoming 5th-gen Avalon.

 

[spwolf]

My best guess (and I believe this has been suggested elsewhere in the forums) is that UX 250h will be powered by an A20A-FXS. This would be a downsized version of the A25A-FXS Dynamic Force Hybrid from the latest 8th-gen Toyota Camry and upcoming 5th-gen Avalon.

I also think so, main reason is that Toyota already said that in Europe, every vehicle will have 2 hybrid powertrains, base one and sport... but honestly, I would preffer if they use A25 version of the engine, since then it would quite sporty with 210hp or whatever it is in DIN hp... for small cars such as Auris/Corolla/Avensis/C-HR this would be quite nice.

A20A based would have 30-40hp less, still 35-45hp more than current Prius powertrain but not as special as 210hp.

 

[ssun30]

So it will be the 2AZ-FXE hybrid from the HS250h...

No it won't. That drivetrain went out of production along with HS250h/Toyota SAI last November. It's unfathomable that Lexus use a hybrid drivetrain from the last decade on its most important product.

Whatever 250h is, we know it will be at least HEV, if not PHEV, but I hope the ICE is turbocharged, because while TMC has turbocharged engines, they have never yet been combined with hybrid tech, which always uses naturally aspirated engines.

I don't think a turbo-hybrid will happen until the next-gen Prius. The nature of hybrid drivetrain prefers an ICE with the lowest BSFC possible; so far that title is still held by naturally aspirated engines. A turbocharged motor is not going to give any improvement to MPG (on hybrids) at this stage.

 

[Joaquin Ruhi]

No it won't. That drivetrain went out of production along with HS250h/Toyota SAI last November.

Wow! I hadn't heard that Lexus HS and Toyota Sai had already gone out of production. Sure enough, Wikipedia says that "On November 15, 2017, the Sai was discontinued and integrated with the XV70 Camry". And a page on Lexus Japan's English-language International site states that "Sales of the HS ended on Monday, December 11, 2017".

 

[ydooby]

Looks good so far. Thankfully the radical look of the concept has been toned down quite a bit. Hopefully the front will not be nearly as radical as the concept either.

 

[isanatori]

First things first, I am not an expert. But, I don't like the rear.
May I request from you to put pressure on Lexus to replace those unsightly taillight horns with the center taillight part along with the center upper crease, making it extended upto above the rear wheel arches? And that sculpture that resembles the NX taillights must go away. And that spoiler needs to go away.

My biggest gripe with that design is, it makes the car look like a commodity. Where is the UX concept? If they can't follow the concept design, then why are they making use of the same name with the concept?

 

[OlFius]

First things first, I am not an expert. But, I don't like the rear.
May I request from you to put pressure on Lexus to replace those unsightly taillight horns with the center taillight part along with the center upper crease, making it extended upto above the rear wheel arches? And that sculpture that resembles the NX taillights must go away. And that spoiler needs to go away.

My biggest gripe with that design is, it makes the car look like a commodity. Where is the UX concept? If they can't follow the concept design, then why are they making use of the same name with the concept?

OK no problem.
Your concerns will be transferred to Lexus, but maybe we'll wait a little longer before we see the end result? For certain comments it is now too late.:relieved:

 

[isanatori]

OK no problem.
Your concerns will be transferred to Lexus, but maybe we'll wait a little longer before we see the end result? For certain comments it is now too late.:relieved:

Wow! I am grateful for the prompt reply. Sincerely, thank you so much for your time to share my concerns.

 

[Andyl]

To me, even the teaser picture looks promising. The rear looks different and yet you can see Lexus likes to see no break point between the light on the tailgate and the rear lights. Just like the NX and RX.. Haven't been excited about a new car for some time...

 

[spwolf]

Wow! I am grateful for the prompt reply. Sincerely, thank you so much for your time to share my concerns.

this is lexus fan forum, maybe few people work for some dealers and maybe few in corporate, but nobody can influence anything about anything.

Looking at teaser pic, it looks pretty crazy like the concept so I am not sure whats the problem there, most people will likely hate that it is too crazy designed.

 

[DDas]

First things first, I am not an expert. But, I don't like the rear.
May I request from you to put pressure on Lexus to replace those unsightly taillight horns with the center taillight part along with the center upper crease, making it extended upto above the rear wheel arches? And that sculpture that resembles the NX taillights must go away. And that spoiler needs to go away.

My biggest gripe with that design is, it makes the car look like a commodity. Where is the UX concept? If they can't follow the concept design, then why are they making use of the same name with the concept?

I find it hilarious that you think just because you don't like it, people here can "pressure Lexus" to change it. It looks very, VERY similar to the concept. It looks really good in the teaser - speaking of the teaser, it's blacked-out so you can't tell what it is, so why judge it before it is revealed? Lexus always does an amazing job at matching the concept, so I think it'll look really good. If you don't like it, then don't buy one when it comes out. Simple as that.

 

[isanatori]

I apologize if I confused anyone with my wording. I acknowledge this site is not related to Lexus company and I expect nothing particular from any member. It was just a request only. I should did not make the request.

I just assumed from the brightened photo, there are major deviations from the concept and expected something different.

Having seen the chassis of the production version of LC, remaining identical to the concept, I was expecting Lexus to bring the UX design more closely to the concept too.

From the brightened photo, it seems to me, the rear columns were moved outwards (I guess in favour of cabin roominess). Also the rear windshield is less curved.
As a consequence, the rear design changed dramatically. Basic design elements and shapes had to be changed or removed. Having the impressively raised & sculptured sheet metal next to the rear columns removed, the taillight edges twisted and shortened, degenerated lying in the air like horns. This is what I meant.

Having seen the Toyota CHR, I can say that it's silhouete favours style over function, which is a surprising and quite risky decision for a budget car.

I believe Lexus should aim for making a luxury and sensational statement even more radical and futuristic than the budget car Chr. That's my concern and I hope my worries to be proved unreasonable.

 

[spwolf]

I apologize if I confused anyone with my wording. I acknowledge this site is not related to Lexus company and I expect nothing particular from any member. It was just a request only. I should did not make the request.

there is no need to apologize, just that we cant make requests here, but we can discuss it... and it is allowed not to like it

But to me it looks very true to the concept vehicle, I think many people will think it is outrageous when it gets revealed, but thats fine too. We Europeans like it like that, as you know from C-HR and its sales.

 

[maiaramdan]

So I am looking forward for this double hybrid per every model strategy
The only model have it now is the GS with the 300h & 450h