The Lexus UX Balances Sleek Design With Practical Dimensions

The Lexus UX is a relatively niche luxury offering from the Japanese manufacturer competing in the compact crossover segment. As of Q1 2025, the brand confirms that it has sold just 2,525 individual copies of this model, making it one of the least popular offerings in its catalog. This is no surprise, because crossovers at this price margin are so small, resulting in them suffering from a much smaller consumer base, resulting in them being very niche offerings. The Lexus RX and NX Hybrids are far more popular considerations because they compete in the much more prevalent midsize segments.

Base Trim Engine

2.0L Inline-4 Hybrid

Base Trim Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Base Trim Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Base Trim Horsepower

196 hp

Base Trim Torque

139 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

Regardless, there are those that value the smaller proportions that Lexus offers with the UX. If you’re currently in the market for a premium compact crossover, then this is everything you need to know about the high-end Japanese hybrid crossovers’ exterior and interior proportions, and how they may adapt to your daily driving requirements. The Lexus UX is admittedly a much older option in the current hybrid market, with it being launched back in 2020. This means that it could still be available to purchase for a couple of years before we can see a generation change.

The Lexus UX Hybrid’s Compact Exterior Dimensions

Being a compact crossover based on the Toyota TNGA-C platform, the Lexus UX Hybrid features exterior proportions that make it perfect for urban and extra-urban driving environments. It will be able to tackle a couple of gravel roads, but you’ll definitely feel most of the bumps and rattles through the driver’s seat. In terms of dimensions, the UX measures 177 inches in length, 72.4 inches in width, and 59.8 inches in height with a 103.9-inch wheelbase. Both the front and rear tracks measure 61 inches wide, while the curb weight comes in at a claimed 3,600 pounds.

Lexus UX Exterior Dimensions

Being a TNGA-based model, the UX sits on front MacPherson struts and a rear double wishbone suspension, affording it an impressive blend of good comfort and handling characteristics. It stands 6.3 inches off the ground. 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/50R18 tires are standard across the UX Hybrid range, including the F Sport models, with no option to upgrade to a larger set.

Reasonable Headroom With Limited Legroom

The Lexus UX Hybrid unfortunately loses appeal when looking at the interior dimensions. Up front, you get access to 37.2 inches of headroom and 42 inches of legroom, while the rear only affords you 36.3 inches of headroom and 33.1 inches of legroom, making it a very tight and compact setting, especially if you stand taller than six feet. In terms of width, the front row boasts a 55-inch shoulder room and 53.8-inch hip room, while the rear bench only features 52.9 inches of shoulder room and 52.3 inches of hip room.

Interior Dimensions

Trunk space is another area where the UX falls a bit short, with it only accommodating 17.1 cubic-feet of space with all seats in place. This is about enough space for you to fit anywhere between four and six medium to large suitcases, which would be a tight fit for the average nuclear family looking to go on a long-distance interstate road trip. If you want extra utility, you can fold the 60/40-rear bench down to increase cargo space to 43.5 cubic-feet.

Toyota’s Trustworthy Hybrid Configuration

The Lexus UX 300h features a naturally aspirated MA20-FXS 2.0-liter four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine with a 14:1 compression ratio, producing 143 horsepower and 133 pound-feet. A permanent magnet motor in the eCVT helps increase the power to 196 horsepower. Being a Toyota product, there is no combined torque figure available for us to reference. The electric motor, producing 107 horsepower, offers limited EV capabilities at low speeds due to the compact 1.4 kWh nickel-hydride battery. Despite the F-Sport package, the Lexus UX 300h is not a performance model. This is clear from its 0-60 MPH time of 8.2 seconds for the all-wheel-drive and 8.4 seconds for the front-wheel-drive model. Both drivetrains have a top speed of 112 MPH.

Thankfully, the 300h shines at being a fuel-efficient compact crossover option, which is exactly what potential consumers would expect from it. The EPA estimates the all-wheel-drive model to return a 44/40/42 MPG consumption on a city/highway/combined cycle, while the front-wheel-drive model brings in a slightly better 45/41/43 MPG estimate. Both models feature a 10.6-gallon fuel tank, but the front-wheel drive covers 446 miles on a single tank, while the all-wheel drive option returns with a 445-mile estimate.

The EPA also estimates that you will get to save $3,000 in fuel costs over the course of five years and spend $1,100 on gasoline every year. A full tank of gas will set you back by around $33. The front-wheel-drive model costs $1.83 to drive 25 miles, while the all-wheel-drive configuration nominally increases this estimate to $1.88.

How Much You’ll Spend On A New Lexus UX Hybrid

Pricing for the 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid range starts at $37,715 for the base model. This includes dual-zone climate control, an electrically adjustable driver’s seat, front seat heating, leather trimmings for the steering wheel and gear selector, and an adjustable rear cargo deck. You also get Washi interior trimmings, 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels finished in Dark Gray metallic paint, and aluminum roof rails. Additional features include bi-LED headlights, LED taillights, and heated door mirrors. In terms of entertainment, the base model comes equipped with a six-speaker premium sound system, the Lexus 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, wireless Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay, and the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 suite.

You’ll pay $40,915 to upgrade to the Premium trim, which adds an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, front heated and ventilated seats, color-keyed overfenders, illuminated entry, a power tilt-and-slide sunroof, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

The $41,665 F Sport Design is merely a visual package for the Premium grade, including F Sport exterior styling cues, specific wheels, and LED foglights and cornering lights. If you spend $46,180, you get access to the handling package, which adds F Sport bolstered front seats, a perforated leather–trimmed F Sport shift knob and heated steering wheel, specific interior details, including aluminum pedals, and front aluminum door-sill scuff plates, black interior trimmings, and memory functions for the driver’s seat and door mirrors. This is also the only trim to get the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system as standard in the range, together with a three-month trial to the Drive Connect service and Active Sound Control, as well as the premium 10-speaker audio system.

All-wheel-drive is available for all trims, at $1,570. Standard color options include Grecian Water blue, Redline, Nori Green Pearl, and Caviar or Obsidian black. For $500, you can get Eminent White Pearl, Cloudburst Gray, or Iridium Silver, while Copper Crest will set you back by $595.

Impressive Driver Assistance Features

There is no shortage of assistance features in the Lexus UX 300h range, as it comes standard with the comprehensive Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 suite. This includes a range of advanced driver assistance systems, which run on a collection of cameras and radars.

• Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection.
• Lane tracing assist with departure alert and steering assist.
• All-speed dynamic radar adaptive cruise control with road sign detection.
• Intelligent auto-leveling high-beams.
• Blind spot monitor with rear-cross traffic alert.

The only noteworthy optional safety feature is the intuitive parking assist, which essentially takes command of the driver controls to get the crossover into tight or challenging parking spaces. This configuration results in the range achieving a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS, as well as a five-star overall crash test safety rating from the NHTSA.