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About the Lexus UX
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Lexus UX is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the MZAA10R generation, starting from $44,800 MLRP for the LUXURY and topping out at $77,600 for the SPORTS LUXURY.
There are 28 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The UX is built in Japan and is available with 2.0L Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a Direct Shift Continuously Variable Transmission transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The UX is offered with a 4 year, 100,000km warranty.
Lexus UX Rating
Mitsubishi ASX
Entry-level
Audi RSQ3
Best in class
Overall rating
8
7.3
8.6
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2023 Lexus UX Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| LUXURY | $70,800 | $70,800 |
| SPORTS LUXURY | $77,600 | $77,600 |
*excl. on-roads
2023 Lexus UX Dimensions
1520mm
1840mm
4495mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
See all 2023 Lexus UX Dimensions2023 Lexus UX Boot Space
The UX200 with 17-inch alloy wheels has a boot capacity of 419L, whereas with 18-inch alloy wheels it has a boot capacity of 424L. The UX250h has a boot capacity of 368L.
2023 Lexus UX Gallery
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2023 Lexus UX Safety Rating
The Lexus UX has a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2019.
All models received an adult occupant protection score of 96 per cent, child occupant protection score of 88 per cent, vulnerable road user protection score of 82 per cent and a safety assist score of 83 per cent.
Standard safety features include:
- AEB with pedestrian and daytime cyclist detection
- Lane departure warning
- Lane Tracing Assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Automatic high-beam
- Parking assist monitor
- Eight airbags
All bar the base UX200 also feature blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
All 2023 Lexus UX models now receive a three-year complimentary Lexus Connected Services subscription which offers the following features:
- Automatic collision notification
- SOS emergency calling
- Stolen vehicle tracking
- Last known vehicle location
- Recent trip information
- Diagnostics data
- Door lock status
- Doors, windows, bonnet and boot status
- Tyre pressures
- Hazard light status
The UX also has Lexus Remote Connect which allows owners to remotely start the engine, unlock or lock the boot, and activate the hazard lights and a buzzer.
2023 Lexus UX Fuel Economy
The 2023 Lexus UX range has the following claimed combined fuel economy figures:
- UX200: 5.8L/100km
- UX250h: 4.5L/100km
- UX250h AWD: 4.7L/100km
Lexus has added an idle stop/start function to the UX200’s 2.0-litre petrol engine for the 2023 model year that’s able to interact with Lexus Safety System+ features, such as adaptive cruise control.
The UX200 has a 47L fuel tank and the UX250 has a 43L fuel tank.
| Lexus UX | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| F SPORT | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| F SPORT +EP1 | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| F SPORT +EP1 HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.5 |
| F SPORT +EP1 HYBRID (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.7 |
| F SPORT +EP2 | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| F SPORT +EP2 HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.5 |
| F SPORT +EP2 HYBRID (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.7 |
| F SPORT DESIGN SE HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.5 |
| F SPORT HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.5 |
| F SPORT HYBRID (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.7 |
| LUXURY | ELECTRIC | 0.0 |
| LUXURY +EP1 | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| LUXURY +EP1 +AW18 | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| LUXURY +EP2 | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| LUXURY +EP2 +AW18 | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| LUXURY +EP2 +AW18 HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.5 |
| LUXURY +EP2 HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.5 |
| LUXURY +EP3 | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| LUXURY +EP3 +AW18 HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.5 |
| LUXURY +EP3 HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.5 |
| SPORTS LUXURY | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| SPORTS LUXURY +EP | UNLEADED PETROL | 5.8 |
| SPORTS LUXURY +EP HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.5 |
| SPORTS LUXURY +EP HYBRID (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.7 |
| SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.5 |
| SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.7 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Lexus UX?
All Lexus UX’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Lexus UX drive?
Our expert take on Lexus UX drivability.
2023 Lexus UX200 models are powered by a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 126kW of power and 205Nm of torque, which now gets fuel-saving idle stop/start technology.
It’s mated exclusively to a continuously-variable transmission (CVT) with drive sent to the front wheels only.
UX250h models also use a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine with either one or two electric motors, and a 216V nickel-metal hydride battery pack. It’s also mated exclusively to a CVT.
The petrol engine in the hybrid powertrain produces 107kW and 188Nm, with the front electric motor producing 80kW and 202Nm. The rear electric motor in E-Four all-wheel drive models produces an additional 5.3kW and 55Nm.
Total system outputs for the hybrid powertrain, regardless of whether it has one or two electric motors, is 135kW.
2023 Lexus UX Colours
What colours are available for the Lexus UX
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.
2023 Lexus UX Warranty
The 2023 Lexus UX is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, like all new Lexus models.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
Should you buy the 2023 Lexus UX
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
The Lexus UX is a lovely little SUV, with the emphasis on little.
It’s the quietest, most comfortable compact crossover on the market, and has a properly upmarket feel when you get inside.
The sense of luxury in some small SUVs is watered-down compared to their bigger siblings, but the UX feels like the real deal – a full-sized Lexus that’s been hit with a shrink ray.
Points also go to the UX for offering an efficient, refined hybrid powertrain. If you live in the city, it’s hard to argue with the benefits of going hybrid.
It’s just hard to recommend the model we tested, given it costs more than $60,000 before on-road costs. That money will buy you a base model NX, for example, or a mid-range BMW X1 with more space in the rear.
Love the unique brand of luxury for which Lexus is known, but have a small garage? The UX is perfect.
Want the most metal for your money? Best look elsewhere.
Lexus UX FAQs
The cheapest Lexus UX is the LUXURY that starts from $44,800.
The most expensive Lexus UX is the SPORTS LUXURY that starts from $77,600.
The best towing capacity of a Lexus UX is 750Kg offered by the following variants
- LUXURY
- LUXURY +EP1
- LUXURY +EP1 +AW18
- LUXURY +EP2
- LUXURY +EP2 +AW18
- LUXURY +EP3
- SPORTS LUXURY
- F SPORT
- F SPORT +EP1
- SPORTS LUXURY +EP
- F SPORT +EP2
The largest Lexus UX is the F SPORT DESIGN SE HYBRID which measures 1840mm wide, 4495mm in length and sits 1540mm tall.
The most powerful Lexus UX is the LUXURY which has 150kW of power from its 0.0 Electric engine.
The Lexus UX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lexus UX is the LUXURY which weighs 2245 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for Lexus UX below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| LUXURY | electric |
| SPORTS LUXURY | electric |
| F SPORT DESIGN SE HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| LUXURY +EP2 HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| LUXURY +EP2 +AW18 HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| LUXURY +EP3 HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| LUXURY +EP3 +AW18 HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| F SPORT HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| F SPORT +EP1 HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| SPORTS LUXURY +EP HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID (AWD) | unleaded petrol/electric |
| F SPORT HYBRID (AWD) | unleaded petrol/electric |
| F SPORT +EP2 HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| F SPORT +EP1 HYBRID (AWD) | unleaded petrol/electric |
| SPORTS LUXURY +EP HYBRID (AWD) | unleaded petrol/electric |
| F SPORT +EP2 HYBRID (AWD) | unleaded petrol/electric |
| LUXURY | unleaded petrol |
| LUXURY +EP1 | unleaded petrol |
| LUXURY +EP1 +AW18 | unleaded petrol |
| LUXURY +EP2 | unleaded petrol |
| LUXURY +EP2 +AW18 | unleaded petrol |
| LUXURY +EP3 | unleaded petrol |
| SPORTS LUXURY | unleaded petrol |
| F SPORT | unleaded petrol |
| F SPORT +EP1 | unleaded petrol |
| SPORTS LUXURY +EP | unleaded petrol |
| F SPORT +EP2 | unleaded petrol |