If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. My Battery indicator sometimes shows full after I have been driving for a while on main roads. Getting around 30 mpg from a 3.3 V6 engine is more than acceptable to me. But the UX still looks fresh and I think its a particularly smart addition to this market sector. Of course, a short delay on a service interval is hardly a big deal. H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No. Ill be calling this UX a self-charging hybrid throughout these reports. Its all about driving within the cars limits. My UX is a base model, but one thats fitted with the Premium Plus Tech and Sound pack. Otherwise, we would still recommend the UX 250h, although it would better if Lexus could fix those issues in the future. You cannot paste images directly. Well, thats where things get awkward, because you see. Overall boot capacity is just 320 litres smaller than a lot of superminis, and much smaller than the 470 litres of a BMW X2 or 405 litres of an Audi Q2. But it didnt take long for me to get used to how the UX proceeds along the road. Started September 24, 2021, By Pasted as rich text. The last mile or so of my commute is a straight 30mph cruise through my village, and Im now capable of doing this reliably on electric power alone. I just let the car do what it thinks best That all said I'm sure when the ICE cold starts it doesn't immediately power the wheels, perhaps to let the fluids circulate before putting load on the engine? Full-width taillight elements are becoming more commonplace, but the UX has a particularly clean example. Yet the UX doesnt encourage spirited driving, and so my average pace has steadily dropped back. Having normal-sized shopping bags distending the flexible parcel shelf and spoiling rear visibility is something that never stopped grating on me, especially during lockdown when a trip to the supermarket was the only time I drove the car at all. Worth mentioning it to your dealer at next service - the more feedback Lexus get the more they may improve it. The electric motor can take you further than you think - Lexus reckon 1.2 miles, and I reckon I've managed that under the right conditions once or twice. If you brake earlier and more gently, keeping as much care as you can to only brake hard enough to just fill up the regen gauge on the dashboard you'll find you recoup more electricity for the Battery. Practicality has already proven an issue. Heres another area the Lexus does well its dynamic, part-digital dials show plenty of information, with a small panel off to the side which holds driving data. But to avoid excessive charging, at some point the engine will start to spin without fuel. I usually find that I can drive all the way through my housing estate on electric only and park the car up in total silence. Truly, the size of the boot was my biggest issue with the UX. More often than not I get the moregeneric EV mode is not available at the moment message when the hybrid battery has plenty of charge. If you're driving it like a normal car you'll see some benefits (engine shutting down during coasting) but you'll also find that your Battery is used more heavily to haul your car up to speed. I then collected another envelope with the keys to my courtesy car: another UX, freshly sanitised. On the motorway the system will cycle back and forth automatically between charging the Battery a little bit to letting the engine rev lower and using the recently-gained charge to make up the shortfall, keeping the overall power output the same and maintaining your requested speed. 3 bars (or lower, though Ive never seen that!). I still keep up with traffic, but this car benefits more and more the smoother your inputs become. Just seems to be to the way the hybrid system has been tweaked on the UX. The cruise control is particularly easily perturbed even with the following distance at its closest setting, it panics and slows the car down long before I get anywhere near the car in front. I know what is stated in the manual and all the circumstances where EV mode will not work etc. The engine has more than enough poke for overtaking at faster speeds, wind, road and engine noise are all well-contained, and the supple ride glides over all but particularly rough surfaces. A long weekend in a Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid once saw me average over 65mpg with ease the beauty being that, unlike a diesel, that economy figure is possible even on short journeys. Paste as plain text instead, Your email has been successfully submitted! Powered by Invision Community, Festival to attract world-renowned actors, celebrities and creatives to the Lido di Venezia from 31 August to 10 September 2022, Lexus maintains its status as a design innovator in creating a radical look for its all-new, all-electric RZ that directly interprets the SUVs power and performance, With the Great British holiday getaway on the horizon, drivers of BEVs (battery electric vehicles) will be considering where to recharge on their journey. The trip to my local dealer in Cambridge (I live 40 miles away, but my nearby Toyota dealer wont touch Lexus) took a good hour, and felt deeply weird until I got my head wrapped back around the sensation of speed. Takes about 1/2 hour to complete and thereafter you'll know if there is anything fundamentally wrong, or you need a chill pill. 3 bars (or lower, though Ive never seen that!) And finally, I intended to sign up to the next wave of NHS volunteers, having already used the car to deliver a few lots of groceries around town and didnt want the excess mileage to be a problem. Apparently, its a common You can unsubscribe at any time from any email we send you via the unsubscribe link. It's great! We have been lucky enough to have a 2020 Lexus UX 250h F Sport for the better part of a week. In addition, I think its a fairly accurate description. In fact its immensely satisfying to see how often, and how long I can get the EV light to stay on for. The adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist functions arent quite as slick as they were on my previous long-termer, a Honda Civic, though. Its a shame, as the drive reminded me how sub-par Lexus system is. Youd hope for excellent build quality with Lexus, and Im happy to report that even on the little UX everything feels well screwed together with no squeaks, rattles or buzzes at speed. That said, I have found that if the car is stationary in the Ready mode and the engine warm, the Battery will go down as far as 40% charge (two bars on the dashboard display) and then the engine will start. And while it does do well as the luxury hybrid crossover that its meant to be, there are some parts of it we dont like. Connie Peters is a mother of 3 girls in suburban Vancouver, Canada and has been an online entrepreneur since 2008. Like one of those couples on Escape to the Country who demand six acres and a large characterful kitchen-diner, Im looking for a few specific items but can be easily put off by an avocado bathroom suite. Started November 26, 2021, Lexus Owners Club posted an article in Lexus News Articles, Wednesday at 02:23 PM, Lexus Owners Club posted an article in Lexus News Articles, July 22, Lexus Owners Club posted an article in Lexus News Articles, July 15, Lexus Owners Club posted an article in Lexus News Articles, June 30, Lexus Owners Club posted an article in Lexus News Articles, June 1, Lexus Owners Club Mechanically involving it is not even less so than a conventional automatic, so if you like to feel as though youre innately connected to your car, a Lexus hybrid is not for you. The whole generation thing is a bit of marketing nonsense to be honest aseach new model has differences even within the 'generation' but there certainly are noticeable differences between the IS and UX. While I can see where the critics are coming from, I dont really buy that the average consumer is so thick as to believe the car entirely fuels itself. Clear editor. How can one have a silent exit when you have to shout "ENGAGE, AHEAD WARP FACTOR 1" at the top of your voice?! These "self-charging" hybrids are a 'stop-start' system on steroids. Theres zero contact with the staff, either I was invited to sanitise my hands and my car key before placing the latter into an envelope and leaving it on the table. However, I am now slowly getting concerned about there being something wrong or the, Genuine Lexus parts & accessories from the Lexus official store on eBay, Wanted Lexus RX 400h or 450h Private buyer located in BATH, All-New Lexus RX to star at the Venice International Film Festival, The all-new Lexus RZ: powerful design rooted in electrified performance, Lexus guide to interesting EV charging locations off the motorway, Lexus ES receives technology and style upgrades for 2023. Bugger. All went ahead as planned, with the exception of one thing Id been assured an update for the infotainment system would be available, adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the UXs central screen, but this didnt materialise. Its easy to navigate and attractive to look at. Still, I can only assume that the technicians at the Lexus dealer were twiddling their thumbs, because they called me offering a service slot, should I want it. Your link has been automatically embedded. Is it worthy of converting buyers of premium German SUVs, such as the Audi Q3, BMW X1 or Mercedes-Benz GLA? Due to the location of the hybrid battery, the cargo floor I have a pretty extensive mental list of things in a cars interior that I enjoy, and things that annoy. 845898)
Started July 3, 2020, By It has a really high load-in height and and the engine fires up, no matter what. I like long seat bases to support my long legs, plenty of back support but not too huggy around the thighs. recommend it for large Costco-sized items, which is annoying because its supposed They add plenty of luxury kit, though, which I reckon is fairly essential on a premium-badged model such as this. Thanks for answering folks. Why couldnt they just use a touchscreen? We know, its a hybrid, so its going to have a weird brake pedal feel by design, however, on the Lexus UX 250h, its especially annoying. The Battery charge meter I'm referring to is the information display on the big central screen or the one you can bring up in the dashboard that shows how fully-charged the Battery is. Yet even the UXs status as the baby of the range doesnt make it feel in any way budget. Just seems to be to the way the hybrid system has been tweaked on the UX. Little touches, like the soft-close electric windows, the sumptuously supple leather, the intricate analogue clock on the dash none of them are what youd call essential, but they elevate the UX above a similarly-sized offering like the Volkswagen T-Cross. It sounds as though it's running normally but it's actually acting as a load to draw excess electricity from the Battery. When the Battery reaches 50% (three bars) the engine stops and the Battery charge starts to decline and the process repeats. But all the while, Lexus has been leading the charge (boo) offering a hybrid powertrain in every single one of its UK models since 2013. Bluetooth, or maybe it required downloading an app, but alas, we gave up. Its not quite my favourite of the Lexus lineup that honour goes to the LC, followed by the RX, because deep down Im a fancy gal trapped in the body of a cash-strapped journalist. I have the UX250h for a few months now and have never been able to drive in EV mode. Yet its also proved resistant to change, having yet to launch a plug-in hybrid or pure-electric vehicle and continuing on with what it calls its self-charging hybrid powertrain. Interesting discussion. The boot, however, is ridiculous even a supermini can accommodate a weekly shop for two without needing the parcel shelf to be removed. In fact, its rather easy to trivialise the fact that the UX really is quite a quick little thing. For our privacy policy go to, extended their service intervals for the duration of the lockdown period, Lexus UX review - Premium Sport Edition, grey, rear, Lexus UX review - Premium Sport Edition, grey, front, high, Lexus UX review - Premium Sport Edition, grey, front, Lexus UX review - Premium Sport Edition, grey, side, Lexus UX review, rear view, orange, driving, Lexus UX review, interior, steering wheel, dashboard, Lexus UX review - Premium Sport Edition, touchpad and gear selector, Lexus UX review - Premium Sport Edition, steering wheel, Lexus UX review - Premium Sport Edition, infotainment screen, Lexus UX review - Premium Sport Edition, front seats, Lexus UX review - Premium Sport Edition, front seats, steering wheel, dashboard, Lexus UX review - Premium Sport Edition, rear seats, Lexus UX review - boot space with load floor in place, Lexus UX review - Premium Sport Edition, boot space without raised load floor, The latest independent car advice and reviews, Expert guidance to help you buy or sell at the right price.
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