2025 Lexus UX

Price Range: $36,740 - $46,775

Below Average

The 2025 Lexus UX is appealing if you're seeking a fuel-efficient, upscale small vehicle. Its hybrid powertrain gets great mpg and has the power to move through traffic with ease. But the UX's small size hurts interior room and cargo space, and its high price flirts with larger, more luxurious SUVs.Read full review

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Pros

High fuel economy
Lots of standard technology
Small size makes it easy to drive around town

Cons

Cramped back seat
Small cargo area with a high liftover height

What's new

More powerful hybrid system adds much-needed boost in power
12.3-inch instrument panel now standard on Premium and F Sport trims
Refinements to various advanced driver assist systems
Part of the first UX generation introduced for 2019

Overview

Written by automotive expert Kurt Niebuhr

Updated: 11/8/2026

The compact UX SUV represents the entry point into the Lexus brand and offers buyers a fuel-efficient and well-equipped vehicle at a relatively affordable price. If the Lexus NX and RX SUVs are too big or expensive, the UX could be the model for you. There's also some good news for the 2025 model year. The new UX 300h version, which replaces the previous 250h, has a new hybrid powertrain and more power without reducing fuel economy. Some updates to the many advanced driver aids should help make the UX a bit more competitive too.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Kurt Niebuhr

Below Average

5.5

out of 10

We drove the 2025 Lexus UX on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

5.7/10

How does the Lexus UX drive? The hybrid powertrain in the Lexus UX gives it a bit more kick than you might expect. At the Edmunds test track, we recorded a 0-60 mph time of 8 seconds flat. That's slower than a Toyota Prius, but around town you should be satisfied with the UX's overall smoothness and responsiveness.

After our instrumented testing, we can't really endorse the F Sport Handling package. Other than the appearance of sportiness, it doesn't add much else. Braking from 60 mph took a longer-than-expected 132 feet, and the UX felt generally uninterested in being driven with any enthusiasm. The aforementioned F Sport package adds adaptive shocks, resulting in a firmer ride than a Lexus buyer might expect, but it was never harsh and gave the UX excellent body control at freeway speeds.

The UX includes Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, which comes standard with adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and rear automatic braking but lacks an available surround-view camera system. We found the systems to work well, if a little conservatively, in all situations.

Comfort

5.2/10

How comfortable is the Lexus UX? Even though the UX is the smallest Lexus, it still gets supremely comfortable front seats. Our test vehicle had the heated and ventilated front seats, and they were the highlight of the interior. The rear seats aren't nearly as inviting and, assuming you're not too tall to fit, are only suitable for shorter trips. Car seats much larger than a booster seat will be a tight squeeze in the back of the UX.

As quiet as the UX could be, the diminutive engine could spoil the mood if you ask for moderate acceleration. The uninspiring sound of a generic four-cylinder engine in a Lexus is something some discerning buyers might not accept.

In-cabin tech

5.6/10

How’s the tech? The available 12.3-inch touchscreen (which our test vehicle had) is bright and crisp and is identical to the systems in other Lexus and Toyota products. The factory navigation system isn't quite as fast-acting or detailed as using map apps from your phone through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and it's only available by subscription after three years. Voice commands work well enough but lack true natural speech recognition like you get in a BMW or Mercedes.

Lexus equips the UX with a lot of standard driver aids such as adaptive cruise control, lane centering, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, and parking assistance. In our time with the UX, the systems worked well with no false alarms.

Storage & cargo

3/10

How’s storage and cargo? A casualty of the UX's small size and aggressive styling is its cargo capacity. At 17.2 cubic feet, the UX's trunk is smaller than that of the similarly sized Prius (20.3 cubes in most trims) and smaller still than the trunk of the similarly priced Lexus NX (22.7 cubes). In practical use, we easily filled the UX's trunk with just a week's worth of groceries. Interior storage is similarly scant with most of the storage options limited to the charging tray and the cupholders.

Value

6/10

Is the Lexus UX a good value? The Lexus UX is the most affordable crossover SUV in the brand's lineup. It's a pretty good value to start, but if you get a fully loaded one, you'll be in the ballpark of the larger Lexus NX or even a Lexus RX. The UX does have plenty of upscale details, but you can still find low-cost plastics in plain sight. We think the least expensive UX is the best option.

Lexus' warranties are fairly standard. Bumper-to-bumper coverage is good for four years/50,000 miles, while the powertrain is backed up for six years/70,000 miles. One year of free maintenance is also offered, as is roadside assistance for four years with no mileage limit.

MPG

9/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Lexus UX 300h with all-wheel drive is estimated to return 42 mpg (44 city/40 highway), and the front-wheel-drive version gets 1 mpg better. Our test vehicle had all-wheel drive, and we achieved just under 40 mpg in mixed driving. That's not too far off its EPA figure, and we think a careful driver should have no problem meeting or even exceeding the UX's impressive estimated efficiency. As a bonus, the Lexus only requires 87 octane.

X factor

5/10

If you want a side of luxury with your efficient compact car, the Lexus UX is pretty much the only item on the menu as cars this small are usually not sold by luxury brands. With its Corolla underpinnings, the UX was never going to be particularly fun to drive, even when equipped with the F Sport Handling package. Instead, the UX is best enjoyed as an easy-driving, effortlessly fuel-efficient runabout with some Lexus luxury and eye-catching styling.

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Buying Tips for the 2025 Lexus UX for November

New 2025 Lexus UX inventory is effectively gone, so skip new-car deal hunting and shop used instead.

Used 2025 UX models start around $36,500. Buyers were paying about $3,400 below MSRP on new ones, but with 0 new vehicles left nationwide, that pricing is no longer a realistic target. There are no general customer rebates.
Used selection is limited too, with about 168 used UXs nationwide. The base 300h is your best bet for choice with 53 used listings, while the F SPORT Handling is extremely scarce with just 3.
If you want the strongest value play, compare the standard 300h first. Used examples start around $35,300, versus roughly $36,900 for the F SPORT Design and about $40,300 for the F SPORT Handling.

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2025 Lexus UX trim level differences

The 2025 Lexus UX 300h is a small luxury SUV that is available in four trim levels: base, Premium, F Sport Design and F Sport Handling. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive optional, on all trim levels. Every UX 300h is powered by a hybrid powertrain based on a 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Front-wheel-drive models have one electric motor, while all-wheel-drive UXs add a second, smaller motor on the rear axle. Both drivetrains are rated at 196 horsepower. Compare the 2025 Lexus UX trim levels in-depth.

Which UX trim does Edmunds recommend?

We like the UX in its Premium trim. It's reasonably priced and gets you some nice upgrades such as heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof and the larger digital instrument panel. To that, we'd probably add the 12.3-inch infotainment system and the wireless phone charger.

Competitors to consider

Models similar to the UX include the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA or GLB. All four of these SUVs offer more power and quicker acceleration but aren't available with hybrid powertrains. Other small luxury SUVs include the Jaguar E-Pace, Volvo XC40 and the new Alfa Romeo Tonale. The Tonale is notable because it's available as a plug-in hybrid.

Edmunds spotlight: More power, slightly more efficiency

Our one major criticism of the previous UX was its anemic acceleration. During our instrumented testing, the UX 250h barely managed to hit 60 mph in 10 seconds, making its stellar fuel economy a small consolation. For 2025, Lexus has given the UX a new hybrid powertrain, boosting its power to a combined 196 horsepower, up from 181 hp. That extra power, combined with a more responsive transmission, shaves about 2 seconds off the UX's 0-60 mph time and makes passing and merging less stressful. But fuel economy numbers are actually slightly higher than last year's model. Estimates for the UX are 43 mpg combined for front-wheel-drive models and 42 mpg combined for the all-wheel-drive option. Those are among the best fuel economy figures you can get from a luxury-branded SUV.

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Owner Reviews

4.1

8 reviews

5(62%)

4(13%)

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2(25%)

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Owners Say

Overall, owner sentiment is positive. Owners like the smooth ride, quick pickup, good gas mileage, and helpful tech features. Some owners say the back seat is small and there is not much storage, and a few had problems with the battery, touchscreen, or phone connection. Still, many feel it is a great fit for city driving and a nice first step into a luxury car.

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Most Helpful Owner Review

The Step Up From Toyota I Needed

HeatwaveCA, 04/01/2024

2024 Lexus UX 250h 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

I had been driving economy cars for awhile and knew I wanted something nice to get as my first vehicle. Not needing all the extra features of fully loaded Toyota trims nor needing a bigger car, but still wanting the reliability - the UX was perfect. The materials, build quality, and efficiency are top notch. Didn’t want to sacrifice at the pump while wanting a nice car, and will go EV …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Lexus UX, so we've included review for other years of the UX since its last redesign.

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2025 Lexus UX Features & Specs

Trim:

300h

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$36,740
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	43 MPG
Cost to Drive	$123/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	17.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2025 Lexus UX has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 2 recalls.

Recalls

2 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 26V341000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: See attach
Manufactured from:: 2023-09-13 to 2025-07-30
Number of vehicles affected:: 81893
Defect Description:: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid, 2024 Lexus GX, Toyota Mirai, and 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays" and in addition, for the subject Mirai vehicles, FMVSS 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."
Defect Consequence:: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as engine coolant temperature or electrical charge increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 12, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB06, 26LA06, 26TB10, and 26TA10.

Recall Number:: 24V587000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 24LB07, 24
Number of vehicles affected:: 141
Defect Description:: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Lexus UX300h vehicles. Certain wires in the engine room wire harness that supply power to the motor generator electronic control unit (MG ECU) may become fractured and separate, which can result in a loss of power.
Defect Consequence:: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the engine room main wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24LB07 and 24LA07.

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 6 years / 70,000 miles
Hybrid component Warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 6 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 1 years / 10,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the UX include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	4 / 5
Driver	4 / 5
Passenger	4 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	5 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	14%

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FAQ

Is the Lexus UX a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 UX both on the road and at the track, giving it a 5.5 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 UX gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 8 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the UX has 17.1 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Lexus UX. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Lexus UX?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Lexus UX:

More powerful hybrid system adds much-needed boost in power
12.3-inch instrument panel now standard on Premium and F Sport trims
Refinements to various advanced driver assist systems
Part of the first UX generation introduced for 2019

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Is the Lexus UX reliable?

To determine whether the Lexus UX is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the UX. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the UX's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Lexus UX a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Lexus UX is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 UX and gave it a 5.5 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 UX gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 8 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 UX is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Lexus UX?

The least-expensive 2025 Lexus UX is the 2025 Lexus UX 300h 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $36,740.

Other versions include:

300h 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $36,740
300h 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $38,310
300h Premium 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $39,940
300h F SPORT Design 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $40,690
300h Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $41,510
300h F SPORT Design 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $42,260
300h F SPORT Handling 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $45,205
300h F SPORT Handling 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $46,775