UX

[Booler1949]

Hi have just joined the Forum .

Looking to purchase a Lexus UX .Would appreciate some information on this model .

What are the trim levels lowest spec highest .

We have looked at a few cars

Have a test drive booked for next week .

The size of the boot was a surprise (small) also there doesn't appear to be a parcel shelf .

Would you recommend buying only from Lexus dealers , they have a service plan option , is it value for money ?

Performance/ride opinions  .

Entertainment system  (seems to get negative views 🙄.

Our budget is limited to £23000 depending on trade in offer .

Advice appreciated

Regards Robert 

[Tickedon]

The UX has changed quite a bit in the last few year’s model years (including a change of engine, 250h vs 300h)… and so the answers will really depend what year you’re looking at.

In terms of trim… generically across Lexus cars it’s roughly:

No name / nameless trim (now “Urban”)
Premium
F Sport Design
Premium Plus
F Sport
Takumi
F Sport Takumi

Its not necessarily the case that a higher case always adds features and has everything from the trims below - e.g. F Sport variants typically have some differences from Premium / Premium Plus / Takumi.

If your budget stretches, I would try for a UX300h in any trim - the engine is much better than the 250h, and it doesn’t have the theft vulnerability all the 250h cars do: https://mag.lexus.co.uk/lexus-uk-statement-on-vehicle-theft/

[Tickedon]

…if I was in your shoes, I would probably also be looking at the Toyota Corolla estate and C-HR. Possibly better value for your money… 

[ColinBarber]

36 minutes ago, Tickedon said:

If your budget stretches, I would try for a UX300h in any trim - the engine is much better than the 250h

You cannot get a 300h for £23k budget as they have only just been released. Engine is identical between the 250h and 300h, just the hybrid system that generates an extra 15bhp.

 

3 hours ago, Booler1949 said:

also there doesn't appear to be a parcel shelf .

they come with a fabric 'shelf'.

[Don C]

The engine horsepower has gone up which could be mapping but I can tell you from experience that the powertrain is noticeably pokyer (is that a word?).