Indeed, the AWD system is hardly necessary for burning rubber out of stoplights — Lexus clocked an 8.4 second run from 0-60 mph — but owners will find it useful in Michigan snow.

Now it's also time for Lexus to enhance its Europe-specific UX compact urban crossover with the "more powerful self-charging hybrid system, new digital instrumentation and enhanced safety features." ...

A review of the 2025 Lexus UX 300h Premium AWD. This subcompact crossover shares a powertrain with the Toyota Prius but is less efficient and smaller.

Lexus has given its subcompact crossover another run for 2023, despite less-than-stellar sales last year. But this time the Japanese carmaker has improved on the formula, and the ride.

Lexus added its UX small crossover vehicle to its lineup five years ago, with gasoline-only (UX 200) and gasoline-electric hybrid (UX 250h) versions offered.

The 2024 Lexus UX 250h is largely carried over from the 2023 model year, but the brand is making some minor revisions to the SUV’s equipment.

The UX Hybrid is Lexus' attempt at compact hybrid SUVs. While it loses out in the performance aspect, it more than makes up for it in everything else.