Lexus UX 2023 launched, luxury crossover equipped with hybrid engine

Launched in the US market, the Lexus UX 2023 has changed engines and upgraded equipment to improve safety and experience for users.

Lexus has just introduced its smallest SUV, the UX 2023, with the latest infotainment system and ADAS technology with the F Sport design, accompanied by a series of chassis improvements. However, customers have less choice of powertrain because only the UX 250h hybrid is available for sale in the US.

Lexus UX 250h is equipped with a 2.0L engine combined with two electric motors and AWD four-wheel drive system, for a combined capacity of 181 horsepower. This powertrain is unchanged from its predecessor, but the engineers of Lexus improved the performance of the UX by tweaking the chassis, including adding improvements in steering response, handling stability, and ruggedness.

Lexus adds up to 20 welds on the body of the UX to increase rigidity. Combined with the electronic power steering system and also adjusted damping, the UX 2023 promises good steering response and more flexible handling than the old version. In addition, 18-inch wheels wrapped in new Bridgestone tires are said to reduce noise and vibration.

In the F-Sport version, the Lexus UX 250h will be added with AVS (Active Variable Suspension) and high-performance shock absorbers. In addition, there are a number of design and equipment changes such as: wheel arch covers in the same body color, newly designed 18-inch wheels, F-Sport front bumper with new grille, roof rack and sunroof. .

The new infotainment system on the Lexus UX 2023 includes: an 8-inch standard screen or an optional 12.3-inch touchscreen, with higher resolution and more connectivity features including Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto, new voice assistant…

The center console is slightly tweaked with a larger wireless phone charger, two additional USD charging ports, LED lights and removal of the old touchpad and infotainment control buttons from the center console. .

ADAS technology integrated on the Lexus UX 2023 has the Lexus Safety System 2.5 inherent on the NX, including the active radar cruise control system with the function of speed control in the corners, the assistance system emergency steering, lane-keeping assist and pre-collision systems.

Customers who choose the F-Sport version with the Handling package, the cockpit of the Lexus UX 2023 will be equipped with F-Sport accessories including steering wheel, accelerator / brake pedal and gear lever, floor mats, sport seats. F-Sport badging sport (heating/cooling option),…

Safety equipment on the Lexus UX 2023 is supplemented with the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 system, which includes active radar cruise control, emergency steering assist, lane-keeping assist and improved front-prevention system. collision.

It is expected that the Lexus UX 2023 will start selling in the US by the end of this summer, the price will be announced near the official launch time.