On May 13, the new Lexus UX was officially released. As a mid-term facelift model, more changes in the new Lexus UX come from improvements in configuration, and will be launched in various countries and regions this summer.
As a luxury compact SUV built by Lexus, the styling of the new Lexus UX is basically the same as that of the current model. , more changes in new cars come from places that consumers cannot see. This includes the addition of 20 spot welds at the openings around the side doors and tailgate of the body to strengthen the overall rigidity of the body structure. It is also equipped with newly developed 18-inch run-flat tires with redesigned tread patterns to effectively reduce road noise and provide better quietness.
In the configuration section, the new Lexus UX is equipped with a larger, higher-resolution 12.3-inch touch display. At the same time, the shape design and switch layout of the instrument panel and central control area have also been optimized and adjusted to better suit the usage habits of touch screen users. In addition, the installation position of the seat heating switch has been moved from the center of the dashboard to the front of the armrest box, and two new USB-C charging interfaces have been added in front of the center console.
A new multimedia system is integrated into the 12.3-inch touch screen. The screen layout is divided by functions, and navigation, music, vehicle settings and other menus are continuously displayed on the driver's side. Select an icon and support voice interaction function. Including Apple CarPlay and Baidu CarLife, OTA software upgrades are also supported in the new Lexus UX.
By installing a dedicated app, a smartphone can act as a digital key. In addition to locking/unlocking the car door by operating the mobile phone screen, you can start the vehicle with one click as long as you carry your smartphone with you. Regardless of whether one or more vehicles are registered under the same digital key, they can be controlled with just a smartphone.
It is worth mentioning that the F SPORT version is equipped with Performance Dampers sports damping shock absorbers and adaptive adjustable suspension systems Avs. The Performance Dampers sports damping shock absorbers at the rear of the vehicle can suppress body deformation and absorb minor vibrations to achieve better control. The adaptive adjustable suspension system AVS's sensitive damping force adjustment can absorb excess impact force while maintaining a stable body posture, allowing the vehicle to drive with ease even on bumpy and uneven roads.
In terms of power, the new Lexus UX continues to provide UX 200 and UX260h models for consumers to choose from. The former is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, and the latter is equipped with a 2.0L Atkinson cycle engine and an electric motor. Hybrid system, some UX 260h models will also be equipped with E-Four electric timely four-wheel drive system.
According to Bitauto App’s “Imported SUV Popularity List” data, Lexus UX has an average daily attention of 16,700, ranking 27th on the list. If you need more data, please go to Bitauto App to view.
Editor: Qin Qingbao