Lexus actually
unveiled the UX earlier this year, but we knew that we would have to wait until
fall for the small crossover to go into production. As for sales, those are
starting at the end of this year in the U.S., while European buyers need to
wait until 2019.
With that wait in
mind, the Japanese automaker brought the UX to the 2018 Paris Motor Show in
order to give visitors and media alike a taste of what to expect. The UX 200 is
powered by a new 2.0-liter inline four-pot, putting down 171 PS and
205 Nm of torque with the help of a CVT transmission and front
wheel drive.
Customers can also opt for the UX 250h,
which features a new hybrid powertrain with a combined output of 178 PS and all-wheel drive thanks to an electric motor at the rear axle.
The interior is
typical Lexus, as far as overall design goes, while materials seem, let’s say,
sufficiently premium. The show car boasts white leather seats front and back,
plus contrast stitching on the upper dash, gear lever and steering wheel.
All UX models come standard with Apple CarPlay, while available
active safety features include Lane Tracing Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control, Automatic High Beams, Road Sign Assist and a Pre-Collision System that
can even spot pedestrians at night.
