Thanks To The Prius, The Lexus UX Will get Extra Energy For 2025

Lexus’s smallest crossover, the UX, would possibly get ignored by some as a result of it’s been a bit down on energy since its introduction. Whereas the model made strikes to treatment this by making the UX’s sole powertrain possibility a 181 horsepower hybrid setup for 2023, previous to that patrons may select a base entrance wheel drive UX200 that puttered round with a non-hybrid 169-hp I4. That’s modified for 2025, with the UX gaining extra energy by means of the Toyota Prius.

Whereas it’s nonetheless hybrid solely, the 2025 Lexus UX will get a brand new hybrid powertrain lifted from instantly from the Prius. The result’s 196 whole system horsepower and a brand new title, UX300h. The hybrid powertrain consists of a 60-cell lithium ion battery situated below the rear seat. It will get paired with a twin motor setup: an 83-kW motor on the entrance and a 30-kW motor within the rear. Lexus says with this setup, the UX300h can hit 60 mph in 7.9 seconds for all wheel drive fashions, eight seconds for entrance wheel drive fashions. Sadly the one transmission possibility for this powertrain is a CVT.

Effectivity is improved as nicely. Lexus says the UX300h with all wheel drive can count on to hit 41 mpg whereas entrance wheel drive fashions would be the best at 43 mpg.

Not a lot else in regards to the UX will get up to date for 2025. There’s the addition of a brand new digital shifter, new switches on the door panels and a 12.3-inch show on all however the base mannequin (it will get a seven-inch display screen). The UX additionally will get new exterior coloration selections. And for patrons that like a little bit of selection with their car, bear in mind, Lexus sells this factor in eight totally different variations, from lowly base fashions all the best way as much as F Sport trims with options like sports activities seats and adaptive suspensions. No phrase on pricing but however Lexus says the 2025 UX is ready to go on sale after the beginning of the brand new 12 months, with pricing being introduced nearer to its on sale date.