Following on from the local arrival of the UX luxury compact crossover in 2019 and the introduction of an entry-level UX 250h EX in 2020, Lexus now welcomes a new range-topping UX 250h F Sport to South Africa.
The newcomer differentiates itself with a unique vertical mesh pattern with L-shaped pieces that make up the familiar spindle grille as well as sporty front and rear bumpers and large fog lamp bezels with L-shaped chrome mouldings. Stylish 18-inch 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels are fitted as standard.
Buyers have the choice of 9 colours but White Nova and Poseidon Blue are exclusively available for this new sporty derivative. As for the interior, customers can choose between Flare Red, White and F Black. Supportive front sports seats are fitted as well as a leather-wrapped F Sport steering wheel, aluminium pedals and an 8-inch TFT colour display. More so, the digitally-rendered instrument cluster features a movable virtual ring that takes inspiration from the LFA supercar.
Performance and efficiency in one neat package.
The UX F Sport is powered by a self-charging hybrid powertrain that comprises an electric motor with a 2.0-litre engine to deliver total outputs of 135 Nm and 180 Nm and mated with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Lexus claims a fuel consumption figure of 4.5 L/100km.
As part of the F Sport package, Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) is fitted with specific springs, stabiliser bars and a rear performance damper to enhance handling and dynamic performance.
As far as safety is concerned, the UX 250h F Sport is fitted with no less than 8 airbags as well Lexus Safety System which includes adaptive cruise control, pre-crash system, blind-spot monitor, lane keep assist with lane departure alert with steering assist and LED adaptive high-bean system.
UX 250h EX – R745 100
UX 250h SE – R824 000
UX 250h F Sport – R874 800
The Lexus UX is sold with a 7-year/105 000km warranty and 8-year/195 000 Hybrid battery km warranty as well as a 7-year/105 000km maintenance plan.
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