Model Tested: 2020 Lexus UX 250h F Sport
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Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 hybrid, 181 horsepower
Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 41-mpg city, 38-mpg highway, 39-mpg combined
Base Price: $36,350
As Tested: $44,450
Performance:
Strong fuel economy—our best was 43.1-mpg highway
EV mode for limited city use
Fun, relatively sporty handling with F Sport suspension tuning
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Very smooth highway ride
Good acceleration
Drive mode options: Sport, Normal, Eco
Comprehensive safety features
Comfort:
High quality interior materials and design
Roomy front seats at expense of rear seat room
Driver power lumbar
Power tilt/telescopic column
Medium thick, slightly contoured leather wheel
3 temperature heated and ventilated front seats
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Very snug rear seat unless front seats are moved up
Good head and shoe room in back seat
Soft rear armrest with cupholders
Utility:
Totally flat cargo deck
Low, sloping roofline affects cargo capacity
Split, folding read seats
Handy infotainment controls at front of center armrest
Power liftgate clears tall people
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Medium size console bin
Medium size front door bins
Limited glovebox space due to big owner’s manual
WOW Factors:
Hybrid models have AWD
Comfortable, quality interior
Ultrasonic Blue Mica paint well worth $595 extra cost
Very useful Head Up Display
Bonus storage space under cargo deck
Quality fit and finish
Handy hatchback
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Whines:
No rear door bins
Steering wheel auxiliary controls not well marked
Bottom Line:
The 2020 Lexus UX 250h is a unique vehicle that straddles the line between compact SUV and luxury hybrid sedan/hatchback. On paper that seems odd, but in practice it’s a very enjoyable, versatile, semi-sporty, comfortable compact luxury vehicle that’s fun to drive with impressive fuel economy. It’s a great two-person vehicle with enough room for back seat kids or occasional adults. The Lexus UX 250h has style, comfort, luxury, practicality and all-weather driving confidence.
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