2024 Lexus UX review
Lexus' smallest electric offering is a solid car, but is it worth paying more for a reputable brand offering a familiar e-SUV setup?
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Max Davies
Lexus UX vs MG ZST Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Lexus UX LUXURY
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
43L
181 to 189 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$55,370 - $88,190
$24,990 - $30,490
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Traditional, familiar interior
- Incredibly quiet, comfortable ride
- High-quality tech inside and out
Misses
- Too expensive
- Too much power for just FWD
- Compromised back seats
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Thrummy 3cyl turbo
- Strong value for money
- Well packaged interior
Misses
- Some tech quirks
- Not particularly efficient
- No ANCAP safety rating
Colours Available
The 2023 Lexus UX is available in the following exterior finishes:
- Sonic Quartz
- Titanium
- Sonic Chrome
- Onyx
- Graphite Black
- Caliente
- Khaki Metal
- Celestial Blue (Luxury and Sports Luxury only)
- Sonic Iridium (Luxury and Sports Luxury only) (NEW)
- Carnelian (F Sport only)
- White Nova (F Sport only)
- Cobalt Mica (F Sport only)
The UX is also available in the following interior colour schemes, depending on the variant.
- Black
- White Ash
- Rich Cream
- Hazel
- F Sport Black
- F Sport White
- F Sport Flare Red
The two-tone Cobalt interior from the pre-update range has been discontinued.
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1987 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 146kW - 150kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 188Nm - 300Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
