Lexus RX vs Lexus UX Hybrid
Overview | |
MSRP$45,920 | MSRP$35,200 |
Listings220 | Listings42 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryLikely on the tail end of this fourth generation, the Lexus RX was last redesigned in 2015 with a mild mid-cycle refresh for the 2020 model year. But to consider the RX long in the tooth would be a mistake. Not only is it the automaker’s best-selling model, but the RX also enjoyed its best-ever sales year in 2021. A carryover for 2022, the Lexus RX sees minimal changes which include new colors and a standalone fog lamps option. | |
Reviews SummaryThe glossary of automotive terminology is quite elastic. Words like sedan, coupe, and SUV were once used to describe very specific types of vehicles. But as automotive genres have blended, so have the definitions of these words. It’s how Porsche and Mercedes-Benz can call four-door SUVs with limited cargo space “coupes.” And it’s how the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid can be generously described as a sport utility vehicle. The UX is considered a crossover SUV but, in reality, it’s a hatchback with a slight lift and added plastic wheel arches. You won’t be off-roading in the UX. Heck, even certain unpaved roads will be too much for the UX. But the smallest Lexus crossover is an incredibly refined commuter, and the hybrid is an efficient machine for daily driving. The UX also has underwhelming acceleration and is in desperate need of an infotainment system update. But the luxury hybrid small SUV segment is a small one. Will this extreme niche insulate it from its deficiencies? Read on to find out. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 295 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 181 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower295 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower181 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City41 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 295 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 181 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower295 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower181 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City41 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space17.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight4222 lbs | Curb Weight3605 lbs |
Height67.7 in | Height60.6 in |
Length192.5 in | Length177.0 in |
Width74.6 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase103.9 in |
Maximum Payload920 lbs | Maximum Payload890 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $45,920 | $35,200 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Likely on the tail end of this fourth generation, the Lexus RX was last redesigned in 2015 with a mild mid-cycle refresh for the 2020 model year. But to consider the RX long in the tooth would be a mistake. Not only is it the automaker’s best-selling model, but the RX also enjoyed its best-ever sales year in 2021. A carryover for 2022, the Lexus RX sees minimal changes which include new colors and a standalone fog lamps option. | The glossary of automotive terminology is quite elastic. Words like sedan, coupe, and SUV were once used to describe very specific types of vehicles. But as automotive genres have blended, so have the definitions of these words. It’s how Porsche and Mercedes-Benz can call four-door SUVs with limited cargo space “coupes.” And it’s how the 2021 Lexus UX Hybrid can be generously described as a sport utility vehicle. The UX is considered a crossover SUV but, in reality, it’s a hatchback with a slight lift and added plastic wheel arches. You won’t be off-roading in the UX. Heck, even certain unpaved roads will be too much for the UX. But the smallest Lexus crossover is an incredibly refined commuter, and the hybrid is an efficient machine for daily driving. The UX also has underwhelming acceleration and is in desperate need of an infotainment system update. But the luxury hybrid small SUV segment is a small one. Will this extreme niche insulate it from its deficiencies? Read on to find out. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 295 hp V6 | 2.0L 181 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6300 rpm | 181 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 41 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 295 hp V6 | 2.0L 181 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6300 rpm | 181 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 41 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 17.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4222 lbs | 3605 lbs |
Height | 67.7 in | 60.6 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 177.0 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 103.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 920 lbs | 890 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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