Lexus UX: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Lexus UX range spans one generation, in production from 2018, with an SUV 5-doors body and nine listed entries.
The Lexus UX range spans one generation, in production from 2018, with an SUV 5-doors body and nine listed entries. Choosing among them comes down to priorities: the UX 200 is the lightest gasoline option at 1,460 kg, the UX 250h and UX 250h E-Four provide measured combined consumption of 4.9 l/100 km, the UX 300h 2.0 combines 199 hp with a 7.9-second 0–100 km/h time, and the electric 300E is quickest at 7.5 seconds. Buyers should pay close attention to power and production dates because some names recur with different specifications.
Lexus UX generations and versions
The 1 generation has been produced from 2018 as an SUV 5-doors and contains nine database entries. All versions therefore share the same generation and body designation; there is no later generation to compare. Changes within the range include the 300E entry produced from 2018 to 2020 and another 300E entry starting in 2023, plus the UX 300h 2.0 starting in 2023. These are versions within the 1 generation, not separate generations.
Lexus UX engine and specs comparison
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 CVT, 150 hp | 150 hp | 202 Nm | 1,987 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| 2.0 CVT, 146 hp | 146 hp | 180 Nm | 1,987 cc | Hybrid | 4, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| UX 250h, 177 hp | 177 hp | 180 Nm | 1,987 cc | Hybrid | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| UX 250h E-Four, 177 hp | 177 hp | 180 Nm | 1,987 cc | Hybrid | 4, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| 300E, 204 hp, from 2023 | 204 hp | 306 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured, not measured | not measured | Automatic | FWD |
| UX 200, 173 hp | 173 hp | 209 Nm | 1,987 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| UX 250h 2.0, 184 hp | 184 hp | 194 Nm | 1,987 cc | Hybrid | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| 300E, 204 hp, 2018–2020 | 204 hp | 306 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured, not measured | not measured | Automatic | FWD |
| UX 300h 2.0, 199 hp | 199 hp | not measured | 1,987 cc | Hybrid | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
Among versions with a measured displacement, output ranges from 146 hp to 199 hp from the same 1,987 cc capacity. Calculated from those figures, the 146 hp 2.0 CVT produces about 73.5 hp per litre, the 150 hp 2.0 CVT about 75.5 hp per litre, the UX 200 about 87.1 hp per litre, the UX 250h about 89.1 hp per litre, the UX 250h E-Four about 89.1 hp per litre, the UX 250h 2.0 about 92.6 hp per litre, and the UX 300h 2.0 about 100.2 hp per litre. The 300E cannot be compared by power per litre because its displacement is not measured.
The highest measured torque belongs to both 300E entries at 306 Nm. Among the 1,987 cc versions, the UX 200 has the highest listed torque at 209 Nm, followed by the 150 hp 2.0 CVT at 202 Nm and the UX 250h 2.0 at 194 Nm. Torque for the UX 300h 2.0 is not measured.
Lexus UX performance, fuel economy and mpg data
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 CVT, 150 hp | 9.2 s | 190 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 138 g/km |
| 2.0 CVT, 146 hp | 8.7 s | 177 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 114 g/km |
| UX 250h, 177 hp | 8.5 s | 177 km/h | 5.1 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km | 4.9 l/100 km | 103 g/km |
| UX 250h E-Four, 177 hp | 8.5 s | 177 km/h | 5.1 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km | 4.9 l/100 km | 103 g/km |
| 300E, 204 hp, from 2023 | 7.5 s | 160 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 g/km |
| UX 200, 173 hp | 9.2 s | 190 km/h | 8.4 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km | 138 g/km |
| UX 250h 2.0, 184 hp | 8.5 s | 177 km/h | 5.1 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km | 4.9 l/100 km | 103 g/km |
| 300E, 204 hp, 2018–2020 | 7.5 s | 160 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 g/km |
| UX 300h 2.0, 199 hp | 7.9 s | 177 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 103 g/km |
The 300E is the acceleration choice: both 204 hp entries reach 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds, making them 0.4 seconds quicker than the UX 300h 2.0 and 1.0 second quicker than the 177 hp UX 250h pair. Their 160 km/h maximum, however, is 17 km/h below the hybrid versions capped at 177 km/h and 30 km/h below the 190 km/h gasoline versions.
For buyers prioritising measured fuel economy, the UX 250h, UX 250h E-Four and UX 250h 2.0 each record 5.1 l/100 km in the city, 4.6 l/100 km on the highway and 4.9 l/100 km combined. Compared with the UX 200, each uses 1.6 l/100 km less on the combined cycle. The UX 200’s city, highway and combined figures are 8.4, 5.8 and 6.5 l/100 km respectively. Consumption for both 2.0 CVT entries, both 300E entries and the UX 300h 2.0 is not measured, so their economy cannot be ranked from the available data.
Lexus UX dimensions, weight and wheel specs
All nine entries have 160 mm of ground clearance. Kerb weight ranges from 1,460 kg for the UX 200 to 1,800 kg for the 300E starting in 2023. Gross weight ranges from 1,980 kg for the gasoline 2.0 CVT and UX 200 to 2,245 kg for both 300E entries.
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 CVT, 150 hp | 1,535 kg | 1,980 kg | 160 mm | 43 l | 215/60 R17; 225/50 R18 |
| 2.0 CVT, 146 hp | 1,600 kg | 2,110 kg | 160 mm | 43 l | 215/60 R17; 225/50 R18 |
| UX 250h, 177 hp | 1,540 kg | 2,110 kg | 160 mm | 43 l | not measured |
| UX 250h E-Four, 177 hp | 1,540 kg | 2,110 kg | 160 mm | 43 l | not measured |
| 300E, 204 hp, from 2023 | 1,800 kg | 2,245 kg | 160 mm | not measured | not measured |
| UX 200, 173 hp | 1,460 kg | 1,980 kg | 160 mm | 43 l | not measured |
| UX 250h 2.0, 184 hp | 1,540 kg | 2,110 kg | 160 mm | 43 l | not measured |
| 300E, 204 hp, 2018–2020 | 1,785 kg | 2,245 kg | 160 mm | not measured | not measured |
| UX 300h 2.0, 199 hp | 1,540 kg | 2,110 kg | 160 mm | 43 l | not measured |
Calculated from kerb weight and power, the UX 200 carries about 8.44 kg per hp. The UX 250h and UX 250h E-Four each carry about 8.70 kg per hp, the UX 250h 2.0 about 8.37 kg per hp, and the UX 300h 2.0 about 7.74 kg per hp. The 150 hp 2.0 CVT is at about 10.23 kg per hp, while the 146 hp AWD 2.0 CVT is at about 10.96 kg per hp. The earlier 1,785 kg 300E works out at about 8.75 kg per hp, and the later 1,800 kg entry at about 8.82 kg per hp.
Which Lexus UX version should you buy?
Choose the UX 200 if low kerb weight, gasoline power and maximum speed matter most. Its 1,460 kg kerb weight is 80 kg below the UX 250h family and UX 300h 2.0, while its 190 km/h top speed is 13 km/h higher. The trade-off is performance and consumption: it takes 9.2 seconds to reach 100 km/h and records 6.5 l/100 km combined.
Choose the UX 250h for the clearest efficiency-focused FWD specification. It combines 177 hp, a 1,540 kg kerb weight, an 8.5-second acceleration time and measured consumption of 4.9 l/100 km combined. The UX 250h E-Four provides AWD with the same listed power, torque, weight, acceleration, top speed and consumption figures. On the available numbers, AWD is the defining difference between these two versions.
Choose the UX 250h 2.0 if you want more listed hybrid power without giving up the measured economy figures. It has 184 hp, which is 7 hp more than the UX 250h, while retaining the same 1,540 kg kerb weight, 8.5-second acceleration time and 4.9 l/100 km combined consumption.
Choose the UX 300h 2.0 for the strongest balance of measured-displacement power and acceleration. Its 199 hp output is 15 hp above the UX 250h 2.0, and its 7.9-second time is 0.6 seconds quicker. It also has the best calculated power-to-weight result among the 1,987 cc versions at about 7.74 kg per hp. Its city, highway and combined consumption are not measured.
Choose the 300E if acceleration, torque and a 0 g/km listed CO₂ figure lead the decision. Both entries provide 204 hp, 306 Nm and a 7.5-second 0–100 km/h time. The 2018–2020 entry weighs 1,785 kg, while the version starting in 2023 weighs 1,800 kg, a difference of 15 kg; their other listed performance figures are identical. Consumption, tank capacity, wheel sizes, displacement, cylinders, cylinder layout and boost are not measured, so those points cannot be used for a factual comparison.
The 150 hp gasoline 2.0 CVT suits a buyer who wants FWD and the 190 km/h maximum but does not require measured consumption data. The 146 hp Hybrid 2.0 CVT offers AWD and is 0.5 seconds quicker to 100 km/h, though it gives up 4 hp, 22 Nm and 13 km/h of maximum speed. It is also 65 kg heavier. With no price data supplied, any claim about which version offers better monetary value would be speculative.
Lexus UX reliability and problems
Reliability results, defect records and known-problem data are not measured in the supplied specifications. No version can therefore be ranked for reliability or repair risk from this dataset. The evidence-based choice must rest on power, performance, drive, consumption, emissions and weight rather than unsupported reliability claims.