> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.roadblazing.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid Luxury - Re-Driven in Top Trappings - URL: https://www.roadblazing.com/2020-lexus-ux-250h-hybrid-luxury-re-driven-in-top-trappings/ - Published: 2020-10-23T18:57:00.000Z - Updated: 2024-05-15T03:49:15.000Z - Author: George Straton - Tags: Hybrids ### *IN MARKET FOR* : Luxury Personal Crossover Utility Vehicle? ### DON'T MIND: Sizable Spindle Beak? ### READY FOR FIRST FOSSIL FREE STEP: in segment exclusive gas electric hybrid? ### TREAD SNOW SEASONALLY? ### WANT MORE LUXURY AMENITIES: than in the previously reviewed [2019 Lexus UX 250h F-Sport](https://www.roadblazing.com/2019-lexus-ux-250h-hybrid-quick-spin-review/)? ### Time for a Roadblazing.com re-drive in the **2020 Lexus UX 250h Luxury** gas-electric hybrid personal luxury crossover utility vehicle. ![2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD: power folding heated side mirrors](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/RB-2020-Lexus-UX-250h-wing-mirrors-fold-P1900138-bc.jpg) 2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD: power folding heated side mirrors #### *Driving Hits:* - Only gas-battery electric hybrid luxury personal crossover SUV available in U.S. - 1.4 kWh charge capacity, 24 kW power regenerative recharging Ni-MH battery - More powerful and quicker off the line than non-hybrid UX 200 ![2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD: gas battery electric hybrid powertrain mated to CVT transaxle w/ slip detection rear axle electric traction motor](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/RB-2020-Lexus-UX-250h-engine-P1900091-bc.jpg) 2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD: gas battery electric hybrid powertrain mated to CVT transaxle w/ slip detection rear axle electric traction motor - Only way to get all-wheel drive in a Lexus UX - Plenty around town zip in Sport Mode - Lexus solid build - Lexus contemplative cabin isolation from road and powertrain - 10-step CVT with fixed ratio planetary first gear, manumatic step shifting - Pure battery electric mode - No need to fuss with charging cord - 39 miles per gallon combined driving fuel economy - 403 miles estimated highway range - Generous road compliance on 18" run-flat Bridgestone tires - Taut body responses and steering weighting #### *Driving Misses:* - Gas engine strains and buzzes during hard motorway acceleration - Pure electric operation limited to parking lot speeds - All-wheel Drive rear axle electric motor only to 43 miles per hour during front wheel slip conditions - Numb steering road feel - Regenerative braking dims brake pedal response #### *What It Has Got:* - *From* **$35,525** (incl. destination) for a gas-electric hybrid, all-wheel drive, CVT automatic **2020 Lexus UX 250h.** The tested fully outfitted **2020 Lexus UX 250h Luxury** lists for **$44,555.** - Luxury personal cute ute with edgy look ![2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/RB-2020-Lexus-UX-250h-ext-fr-P1890856-abc.jpg) 2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD - Instrumentation derived from LC grand touring coupe - Precision finished positive action switchgear, with artful cabin panel shapes, soft materials throughout - Seating for 4 + 1 child rear seat center position ![2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD: seating, front power adjusting, heated, cooled, w/ heated power tilt telescoping steering wheel](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/RB-2020-Lexus-UX-250h-seats-driver-Row-2-004c.jpg) 2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD: seating, front power adjusting, heated, cooled, w/ heated power tilt telescoping steering wheel - Acceptable small family expandable cargo space - Tall aperture, low load liftover to hatchback cargo area ![2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD: Convenient low liftover, flat expanded cargo load floor](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/RB-2020-Lexus-UX-250h-cargo-loaded-005c.jpg) 2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD: Convenient low liftover, flat expanded cargo load floor - 60:40% split flat folding 2nd Row seat backs - Plentiful standard feature set - Heated mirrors, front seats, headlamp washers - Keyless comfort entry, ignition - Adaptive cruise control - Power windows full express x 4 - Power liftgate - 2-zone automatic climate - 10 way/ 5-way power adjust driver / front pax seats - Bluetooth wireless communications and music stream - 7.0"-inch TFT variable color analog/ digital gauge cluster w/ MFD - 10.3"-inch touch LCD infotainment display w/ Remote touch interface control ![2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD: tiered dash, fighter jet inspired instrumentation & remote touchpad controlled 10.3" infotainment display w/ navigation](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/RB-2020-Lexus-UX-250h-cockpit-nav-P1900147-bc.jpg) 2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD: tiered dash, fighter jet inspired instrumentation & remote touchpad controlled 10.3" infotainment display w/ navigation - 6 speaker , 180W CD, FLAC streaming audio - Inductive wireless device charging (SE trim and up) - Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa - Real time traffic, weather - Enform Remote vehicle services - Wi-Fi - Stand-out safety features & grades - 10 SRS airbags - IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus - Safety System Plus 2.0 - Forward Collision avoidance w/ pedestrian & cyclist detection braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, park distance warning, surround camera, and auto high beams headlamps - Available blind spot & rear cross traffic warning, (on higher trims) - 4 year / 50,000 miles bumper to bumper, 6 yrs / 70k mi. powertrain. 10 yrs. / 150k mi. hybrid component warranty includes 1 yr. / 10k mi. maintenance #### *What It Has Not (or Not Preferred):* - Lexus Spindle grille takes getting used to - Lower cabin contrast & panel finish compared to higher pecking order Lexuses - Obscured, circa 1984 personal cassette player audio control thumb wheels - Blunt lower dashboard corner hampers vehicle ingress, egress - 2nd Row cramped for knee space - Folding 2nd row seat backs requires manually folding head rests - 21% less nominal cargo space (due to EV battery) - Long liftgate challenge to reach when open - No 2nd Row seat heating - No cargo bay 2nd Row seat back fold remote release - Becoming accustomed to touch-pad infotainment display control - Lexus Enform free infotainment apps have been gutted #### *NEW for 2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid:* - Android Auto phone projection **\*\*\*\*** ![2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD: Android Auto projection is new for 2020 MY](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/RB-2020-Lexus-UX-250h-driving-Android-map-Pandora-004c.jpg) 2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD: Android Auto projection is new for 2020 MY - Color palette additions #### *Standout Cool Features on tested 2020 Lexus UX 250h:* - Heads Up Display (HUD) - HDD navigation, dual pane infotainment display ![2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD: voice command 10.3" LCD display split-screen native navigation and HUD](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2020/10/RB-2020-Lexus-UX-250h-drive-nav-split-HUD-004c.jpg) 2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD: voice command 10.3" LCD display split-screen native navigation and HUD - Tilt and slide power moonroof - Power tilt/ telescoping steering wheel - Driver seat easy access, 2-position memory - Power folding wing mirrors - Automatic variable cooling front seats (supplementing heating) - Heated steering - Rain sensing windshield wipers w/ de-icing #### *ROADBLAZING.COM's SUMMATION:* **2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD** \= still the only all-climate hybrid option for luxury personal crossover utility travel, and available with most imaginable trappings. [2019 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid - Quick Spin ReviewIN MARKET FOR : personal urban luxury crossover utility vehicle. READ and LIKED : Roadblazing.com’s Bottom Line Review of the 2019 Lexus UX 200 F-Sport cute ute. HAVE ADDRESS : either above 35° north or below 35° south of the Equator, making all-wheel drive preferable. WANT SEGMENT EXCLUSIVE GAS ELECTRIC HYBRID ECONOMY![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/size/w256h256/2024/05/rb-wheel500.png)RoadBlazingGeorge Straton![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/size/w1200/2024/05/RB-2019-Lexus-UX-250h-F-Sport-ext-fr-P1570632-bc.jpg)](https://www.roadblazing.com/2019-lexus-ux-250h-hybrid-quick-spin-review/)