The Lexus Ux 250h returns for the 2024 model year, continuing its legacy of dynamic driving and sophisticated luxury within the compact SUV segment. This model year introduces a notable enhancement across the entire UX lineup: the convenience of a power rear door with a kick sensor. Maintaining its exclusive hybrid powertrain offering in the U.S. market, the 2024 Lexus UX 250h underscores Lexus’s commitment to a carbon-neutral future without compromising on performance or luxury.
Powering the 2024 UX 250h is the advanced fourth-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain. This system delivers a combined 181 horsepower and an impressively tight 17.1-foot turning radius, making it agile in urban environments. The hybrid system seamlessly integrates a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with two electric motor/generators, housed within a hybrid transaxle. Buyers can choose between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations to suit their driving needs and preferences. The 2024 Lexus UX 250h is available for purchase starting this spring.
Striking Exterior Design and Optimized Aerodynamics
The 2024 Lexus UXh proudly displays the iconic Lexus spindle grille, a design centerpiece characterized by a block-shape mesh pattern. This intricate pattern evolves as it radiates outward from the central Lexus emblem, adding depth and visual interest. Complementing the grille is the distinctive headlamp design, featuring LED daytime running lights arranged in an arrowhead motif above the headlights, reinforcing Lexus’s signature L-shaped lighting.
At the rear, full-width taillights create a unique nighttime signature. This design is formed by a sequence of 120 LEDs that gracefully taper towards the center, achieving a mere 1/8” thinness at its narrowest point, showcasing Lexus’s attention to detail and innovative lighting technology.
The overall silhouette of the Lexus UXh flows organically from the spindle grille, enveloping the cabin in a cohesive and dynamic form. Sculpted surfaces and pronounced front and rear fenders project a sense of robustness, while the vehicle’s aerodynamic profile, large wheels positioned at the corners, and a commanding front fascia contribute to its agile and sporty stance.
Functionality meets form in the wheel arch moldings, designed to protect the body from road debris and, importantly, to channel airflow. This airflow management over the wheel edges reduces turbulence and lift, enhancing the vehicle’s stability. Similarly, the rear combination lamps incorporate unique Aero Stabilizing Blade Lights, starting at the top of the rear fenders and extending across the vehicle’s rear. By guiding airflow around the UXh’s rear, this innovative design minimizes turbulence and lift, contributing to enhanced stability during cornering and in crosswinds. A wing-type spoiler at the rear roof edge, coupled with a flat underbody, further refines aerodynamics, contributing to a quieter cabin and improved fuel efficiency.
The 2024 UXh offers a range of exterior colors, including sophisticated options like Caviar, Obsidian, Redline, Nori Green Pearl, Grecian Water, Cloudburst Gray, Iridium, Eminent White Pearl, and Cadmium Orange. For those opting for the F SPORT models, six color choices are available, paired with a distinctive Obsidian roof: Redline, Cloudburst Gray, Iridium, Ultra White, Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0, and Cadmium Orange.
All UXh models come standard with 18-inch run-flat tires. Base and Premium models feature five-spoke alloy wheels with a dark gray and machined finish, while F SPORT models are distinguished by split-five-spoke alloy wheels. Additional wheel options include a gloss black and machined finish and a matte black finish, allowing for further personalization.
Solid Foundation and Agile Performance
Lexus engineered the UXh with a focus on delivering a harmonious blend of agile handling and a smooth, quiet ride. This balance is achieved through the utilization of a high-strength global architecture platform. Extensive use of high-tensile steel, advanced adhesives, and laser screw welding results in a remarkably rigid structure. This structural integrity is fundamental to achieving both sporty handling dynamics and luxurious ride comfort.
Strategic material choices further enhance the UXh’s driving dynamics. Aluminum is used for the side doors, fenders, and hood, while composite materials are employed for the tailgate. These lightweight materials contribute to a low center of gravity of just 23.4 inches. This low center of gravity translates to the secure and agile feel typically associated with sportier hatchback vehicles.
The MacPherson strut front suspension and trailing arm double wishbone type rear suspension, both mounted to sub-frames, are specifically tuned to optimize both agility and comfort. Refinements such as the quality of damper oil, oil seals, and friction control within the shock absorbers contribute noticeably to the overall ride quality.
Active Cornering Assist (ACA), seamlessly integrated with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), further refines handling. ACA helps the UX trace the driver’s intended line through corners by applying subtle brake control to the inside wheels, effectively mitigating understeer. This system allows the UX to navigate corners with enhanced precision and stability.
F SPORT: Design and Enhanced Handling Dynamics
The 2024 Lexus UXh model range includes eight distinct models, featuring both F SPORT Design and F SPORT Handling variants. Both the UX 250h F SPORT Design and F SPORT Handling models are equipped with F SPORT wheels, grille, dark roof rails, a striking black roof, a power tilt-and-slide moonroof, rain-sensing windshield wipers, fog and cornering lamps, automatic headlamp leveling, and painted wheel arch moldings.
Building upon the F SPORT Design, the F SPORT Handling model elevates the driving experience with the addition of Active Variable Suspension (AVS). AVS enhances handling sharpness, stability, and overall ride comfort. Inside the F SPORT Handling, the UXh gains an aluminum footrest and scuff plate, along with exclusive F SPORT sports seats, steering wheel, shift knob, meters, and aluminum sports pedals, creating a distinctly sporty interior environment.
Driver-Centric Interior and Advanced Technology
Inside the 2024 Lexus UX 250h, the cabin is thoughtfully designed with a driver-focused approach. Essential vehicle controls are intuitively grouped around the driver’s area, promoting a comfortable and natural driving experience while fostering a stronger connection with the road. An available color head-up display projects key information, such as speed and shift position, directly within the driver’s line of sight, minimizing distractions. Navigation directions, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist information are also displayed for enhanced convenience and safety. The standard Lexus Interface with a responsive touchscreen display ensures effortless operation for both the driver and front passenger.
Lexus aimed to create a UXh cabin that evokes the refined ambiance of a luxury sedan while offering the elevated seating position and versatility of a crossover. Entering and exiting the UXh is made easier through optimized hip-point placement and carefully sculpted seat cushions. The human-centered design philosophy is further evident in the instrument panel’s low-profile design and slim A-pillar moldings, which are shaped to maximize visibility.
Addressing modern connectivity needs, the UXh provides five USB ports throughout the cabin. Front occupants benefit from two USB Type-C ports on the lower instrument panel, with an available wireless charger conveniently located just beneath. A USB Type-A port is also available inside the center console. Rear passengers have access to two Type-C USB ports at the bottom rear of the center console.
The UXh features 8-way power-adjustable front seats, including adjustable lumbar support for the driver and manual forward/backward headrest adjustment. The UX 250h Premium model elevates comfort with standard heated and ventilated front seats, a power tilt-and-slide moonroof, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
NuLuxe®-trimmed seating is available in a selection of colors, including Black, Palomino, and Birch. F SPORT Design models offer NuLuxe® Birch with Lapis seat color in addition to Black and Birch, while F SPORT Handling models feature an exclusive Black and Circuit Red seat option. The dash trim finish draws inspiration from the texture of Japanese paper, known as washi, commonly found in traditional Japanese homes, evoking a sense of calm and warmth.
Cutting-Edge Technology and Convenience
Lexus Interface Multimedia System: A standard 8-inch or optional 12.3-inch touchscreen provides intuitive controls and clear information for both driver and passenger. The high-quality glass screens utilize an anti-reflective coating for vivid display clarity. Menu operations are designed to be familiar and user-friendly, similar to smartphone and tablet interfaces. A physical knob at the screen’s edge controls power and volume for added convenience.
Drive Connect*: Cloud-based navigation with Google Points of Interest and natural language voice command capabilities enhances the navigation experience.
Intelligent Assistant*: With an active Drive Connect subscription, Intelligent Assistant offers a new level of convenience. Utilizing dual microphones, enhanced noise cancellation, and seat detection for improved voice recognition, simply saying “Hey Lexus” activates voice commands for navigation, multimedia, and climate control.
Remote Connect *: The Lexus app, with an active Remote Connect subscription, enables remote locking/unlocking, vehicle starting, climate control adjustment, vehicle health checks, and more.
Safety Connect*: Lexus Safety Connect provides access to emergency services and vehicle theft assistance.
Service Connect*: Via the Lexus app and Service Connect, compatible Lexus vehicles and dealers can connect to provide detailed maintenance reminders and Vehicle Health Reports.
Connectivity*: The UXh features Bluetooth® phone connectivity, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. Available Wi-Fi Connect with 4G connectivity supports up to five devices. HD Radio®, USB data, and a SiriusXM® Platinum Plan 3-month trial subscription are also included. Wi-Fi Connect enables Integrated Streaming, allowing customers to link their Apple Music® and Amazon Music subscriptions for in-car control.
*Requires an active trial or paid subscription. Subscription required upon trial expiration. 4G network dependent. See www.lexus.com for details.
Advanced Safety with Lexus Safety System+ 2.5
All 2024 UXh models are equipped with Lexus Safety System+ 2.5, a comprehensive suite of active safety and driver-assistance technologies. This system includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Low-light Pedestrian & Daytime Bicyclist Detection, Left Turn Vehicle Intersection Support, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Intelligent High Beams, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist. These features work together to enhance driver awareness and safety in a variety of driving conditions.
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