Lexus UX
Lexus UX was built from 2018 to the present, as a 5-door SUV. Powertrain: Petrol: 2.0 L M20A-FKS I4 (UX 200; MZAA10); Petrol hybrid; 2.0 L M20A-FXS I4 (UX 250h/260h; MZAH10/15). Battery: 1.4 kWh, 216 V sealed Nickel-metal hydride (UX 250h/260h); 54.3–72.8 kWh, 355.2…. Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive; Front-motor, f…. Size: 4,495 x 1,840 mm (L x W). Weight: 1470 – 1540 kg (UX 200); 1550 – 1640 kg (UX 250h/260h); 190….
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV from Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. It was introduced at the March 2018 Geneva Motor Show as the smallest crossover model in Lexus' lineup prior to the introduction of LBX in 2023; since 2024, it is currently slotted between the smaller LBX and the larger NX. It is also the first Lexus model based on the same GA-C platform as the E210 series Toyota Corolla. The "UX" name stands for "Urban Explorer". Prior to the 2022 facelift for the 2023 model year, the UX came equipped with Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 as standard equipment, after which the standard equipment was upgraded to Lexus Safety System+ 2.5.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other SUV / crossover models in this database (66 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 348 mm below the median of 4,843 mm, and shorter than 93% of the 42 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- 101 mm below the median of 1,941 mm, and narrower than 91% of the 47 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- 253 mm below the median of 2,893 mm, and shorter than 98% of the 50 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- Fuel use (combined)43 mpg = 5.5 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2026, median of 4 listed variants (42 to 43 mpg)
- Fuel cost per 100 km8.255.5 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km825consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want ground clearance, a high seating position and load space: the typical strengths of the SUV body.
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Lexus UX from Japan?
By production year alone, Lexus UX is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2043); Canada (2033); United Kingdom (2028); Australia (2043). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Lexus UX?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 2.0 L M20A-FKS I4 (UX 200; MZAA10); Petrol hybrid; 2.0 L M20A-FXS I4 (UX 250h/260h; MZAH10/15); electric motor: 80 kW 3NM synchronous (UX 250h/260h); 150 kW 4KM synchronous (UX 300e; KMA10); battery: 1.4 kWh, 216 V sealed Nickel-metal hydride (UX 250h/260h); 54.3–72.8 kWh, 355.2 V lithium-ion (UX 300e).
How big is the Lexus UX?
4,495 mm long and 1,840 mm wide, on a 2,640 mm wheelbase (5-door SUV). For container loading, use the container packer.
How much fuel does the Lexus UX use?
The US EPA lists a combined 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) for model year 2026, the median of 4 listed variants. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2026)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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