THE Lexus UX’s muscular body exudes toughness and strength, while the flared fenders evoke agile driving to create a bold and refined exterior.
The interior cockpit combines a sense of driving excitement with a visually expansive space.
Since its launch in 2018, a growing total of about 240 000 units have been sold in more than 80 countries and regions as at the end of March this year.
In South Africa, the UX has maintained its top sales position within Lexus since 2019.
The expanding line-up of electrified vehicles of Hybrid (HEV) and Battery EV (BEV) achieved the percentage of electrified cars of roughly 80% of sales globally, making it the leading model in the Lexus electrified line-up.
Currently, the UX in Mzansi is available in hybrid only, once again taking another confident step on the path to Carbon Neutral by further lowering fuel emissions and providing a realistic entry to electrified motoring.
Based on the “Always On” philosophy of continuous improvement through agile development, the new big spec change, UX250h, has been further refined and boasts an exhilarating driving performance.
Enhancements include its advanced safety systems by expanding the preventive safety technology functions and adding the latest multimedia system.
Performance dampers and Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) will be standard on the F SPORT. The rear performance dampers quickly absorb body flex and minor vibrations to further sharpen handling and improve overall ride comfort and quietness.
In addition, with its excellent responding damping force adjustment, the AVS simultaneously maintains a flat posture and absorbs excess shock, even on road surfaces with a combination of large undulations and minor bumps.
This results in excellent steering response, stability, and a comfortable ride.
Steering response is further improved by adding a brace to the steering gear. The aim is to achieve sporty driving performance faithful to driver operation.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which features certain exclusive functions of the iPhone and Android devices on the in-vehicle display, is now available.
Apple CarPlay supports Wi-Fi wireless connection in addition to the conventional USB connection.
The higher resolution touch display is now mounted closer to the driver, allowing touch screen operation without compromising driving posture.
The seat heater switches previously mounted in the centre of the instrument panel have been placed on top of the console, and two USB charging connectors (Type C) have been newly installed in the space in front of the console created by this change.
In addition, the wireless charging space has been vertically extended and LED lighting has been added at the top for improved useability.
