2023 Lexus UX 250h F-Sport - Up- Screened for Re-Drive

2023 Lexus UX 250h F-Sport - Up- Screened for Re-Drive
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: Luxe Cute Ute segment exclusive hybrid adopts larger touch media display + available adaptive suspension at mid-term.

IN MARKET FOR : Luxury Personal Crossover Utility Vehicle?

DON'T MIND: Sizable Spindle Beak, but EYEING a softer body colored cladding?

READY FOR FIRST FOSSIL FREE STEP: in luxury cute ute segment exclusive gas electric hybrid?

RESIDENT OF AN ALL SEASON CLIMATE ZONE?

HAD ENOUGH OF: remote controlled infotainment displays?

Time for a Roadblazing.com re-drive in the 2023 Lexus UX 250h F-Sport Handling gas-electric hybrid personal luxury crossover utility vehicle.

2023 Lexus UX 250h F-Sport Handling Driving Hits:

2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: power stands at 181 hybrid horses w/ available rear drive operating only when slippery. Combined MPG = 40+
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: power stands at 181 hybrid horses w/ available rear drive operating only when slippery. Combined MPG = 40+
  • 181hp (NET HYBRID)/ 133 lb-ft torque @ 4800 r.p.m.
  • Only gas-battery electric hybrid luxury personal crossover SUV available in U.S.
  • 80 kWh front wheel drive permanent magnet electric motor
  • 5.3 kWh rear wheel e-FOUR wheel drive permanent magnet electric motor
  • 1.4 kWh charge capacity, 24 kW power regenerative recharging Ni-MH battery
  • NEW FOR '23: exclusively hybrid in the North American market (other markets offer a pure Battery Electric)
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: power flow displays in instrument cluster & 12.3" Lexus Interface media display
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: power flow displays in instrument cluster & 12.3" Lexus Interface media display
  • NEW FOR '23: Front wheel drive is the new lower cost UX 250h standard powertrain.
  • Scoots with surprising zest in Sport Plus Mode
  • Lexus bank vault build
  • Lexus contemplative cabin isolation from road and powertrain
  • 10-step CVT with fixed ratio planetary first gear, manumatic step shifting
  • selectable Pure battery electric mode
  • No need to fuss with charging cord
  • 39 miles per gallon combined driving fuel economy
  • 403 miles estimated highway range
  • NEW FOR '23: F-Sport Handling now distinguished from nearly $5000 less costly F-Sport Design (as tested in 2019 MY)
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: available F-Sport handling adds variable electronic damping to the already urban smooth chassis
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: available F-Sport handling adds variable electronic damping to the already urban smooth chassis
    • Sport suspension + electronic active dampers
  • NEW FOR '23: More settled ride damping still wearing 18" run-flat Bridgestone tires
  • Taut body responses and moderate steering winding heft

2023 Lexus UX 250h F-Sport Handling 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 2023 Lexus UX 250h F-Sport Handling Has Got:

  • From $36,925 (incl. destination) for a gas-electric hybrid, front-wheel drive, CVT automatic 2023 Lexus UX 250h. The tested high option 2023 Lexus UX 250h AWD F-Sport lists for $49,140.
  • Luxury personal cute ute incorporating plenty of folded body & fascia creases, bulging arches, sporty Kammback hatch look w/ roof spoilers with plenty o' lateral "L" lights and a love it / leave it deep Lexus Spindle grille.
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: lifted sport back = cute ute
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: lifted sport back = cute ute
  • NEW FOR '23: body color matching wheel arches available on higher trims and two-tone darkened roof treatment available on F-Sport trims.
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: available body colored wheel arch cladding in Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0 + two tone black roof = more integrated look
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: available body colored wheel arch cladding in Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0 + two tone black roof = more integrated look
  • Instrumentation derived from LC grand touring coupe, with binnacle flanking twist stalks for driving modes
  • Precision finished positive action switchgear, with artful cabin panel shapes, soft materials throughout
  • Seating for 4 + 1 child rear seat center position
    • Admittedly sparing rear seat leg and headroom
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: what looks and feels like two tone leather is actually NuLuxe
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: what looks and feels like two tone leather is actually NuLuxe
  • Expandable cargo space adequate for a weekend getaway for three
    • 60:40% split flat folding 2nd Row seat backs
    • Available accessory roof rack for cargo carrier, or a couple kayaks
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: relatively high load liftover height
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: relatively high load liftover height
    • Tall aperture, though high hatchback area load floor restricts cargo height; Folding tonneau; Raised cargo floor hooking rope.
    • NEW FOR '23: sub cargo floor storage management
  • Plentiful standard feature set
    • Heated mirrors, front seats, headlamp washers
    • Keyless comfort entry, ignition
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Power windows full express x 4
    • 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
    • NEW FOR '23: 8.0"-inch touch LCD infotainment capacitive touch and voice command Lexus Human Interface media (Remote Touch pad control and center armrest fore volume + tuning wheels have been eliminated)
    • 6 speaker , 180W, FLAC streaming audio
    • NEW FOR '23 - CD player deleted
    • Wireless 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 2.5
    • Forward Collision avoidance w/ pedestrian & cyclist detection braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, park distance warning, surround camera, and auto high beams headlamps
      • NEW FOR '23: Blind spot & rear cross traffic warning = STANDARD
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: bigger 12.3" media display = improved rear camera + park warning view
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: bigger 12.3" media display = improved rear camera + park warning view
  • 4 year / 50,000 miles bumper to bumper, 6 yrs / 70k mi. powertrain. 10 yrs. / 150k mi. hybrid component warranty includes 2 yr. / 20k mi. maintenance

What 2023 Lexus UX 250h F-Sport Handling Has Not (or Not Preferred):

  • Lexus Spindle grille takes getting used to
  • Lower cabin contrast & panel finish compared to higher pecking order Lexuses
  • Blunt lower dashboard corner hampers vehicle ingress, egress
  • 2nd Row cramped for knee space
  • Folding 2nd row seat backs flat requires manually fully extending then 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

Standout Cool Features on tested 2023 Lexus UX 250h F-Sport Handling:

  • NEW FOR '23: 12.3" Lexus Interface touch and voice command controlled media display, "Hey Lexus" wake-up phrase, weather app
  • GPS Cloud native navigation w/ Google search
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: Sport Plus mode indicated in the electric sliding gauges for enhanced throttle response and chassis tautness
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: Sport Plus mode indicated in the electric sliding gauges for enhanced throttle response and chassis tautness
  • Tilt and slide power moonroof
  • Power tilt/ telescoping steering wheel
  • F-Sport high bolster front seats
  • F-Sport Handling exclusive:
    • Electronic sliding TFT single dial instrument cluster (in lieu of Heads Up Display)
    • Aluminum pedal covers & front door sill scuff plates
    • Active Sound Control (enhances drivetrain sound via audio system)
    • Perforated leather sport steering wheel & transmission shift lever
    • Metallic look dorsal steering wheel shift paddles
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: two tone red on black cabin w/ aluminum pedal covers
2023 Lexus UX 250 AWD F-Sport: two tone red on black cabin w/ aluminum pedal covers
  • Driver seat easy access, 2-position memory
  • Power folding wing mirrors
  • Power liftgate + proximity activation
  • Automatic variable cooling front seats (supplementing heating)
  • Heated steering
  • Rain sensing windshield wipers w/ de-icing
  • 10 speaker Premium audio w/ subwoofer
  • Wireless device Qi inductive charger

ROADBLAZING.COM's SUMMATION:

2023 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid AWD F-Sport = Exclusive hybrid choice in personal luxury cute segment ups handling & screen size.

2019 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid - Quick Spin Review
IN 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