The Lexus UX is a 4.50-metre premium compact SUV sold with one self-charging hybrid powertrain and six trim levels, from Premium to Takumi. This page explains what the UX is like to live with and how to choose the right version before you look at the lease deals below.
The Lexus UX is a compact premium SUV built around one idea: a quiet, beautifully finished cabin and a hybrid system you never plug in. At 4.50 metres long with five seats, it's the sort of car that makes most sense for one or two people who value calm and low fuel bills over sheer space.
In the Lexus range it sits between the brand's smallest crossover and the larger family SUVs, and it's the car people tend to land on when a German badge feels predictable.
The choice is simple. One body style, one powertrain - a 196 bhp self-charging hybrid with an automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive - and six trims: Premium, F-Sport Design, F-Sport Design Tech, Premium Plus, F-Sport and Takumi.
Lexus UX key facts
| Body style | SUV |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Hybrid (self-charging) (196 bhp) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Economy (WLTP) | 54.3–56.5 mpg |
| Braked towing | 750 kg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3 years / 60,000 miles |
| Euro NCAP | 5 stars |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 5 October 2026.
The UX is the smaller of Lexus's mainstream SUVs: a 4.50-metre, five-seat hybrid crossover that has been on sale in this form since 2019. It rides lower than most compact SUVs, which is part of why it drives the way it does.
Reviewers consistently praise the build quality, the refinement around town and the real-world fuel economy, and they're just as consistent about the drawbacks - the rear seats are tight for adults, and the boot is small for the class. Road testers also rate the manoeuvrability; a 10.4-metre turning circle is unusually tight for the segment.
Safety is well covered, with a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, and every UX comes with a 3-year or 60,000-mile manufacturer warranty plus a 12-year anti-corrosion guarantee.
Because the UX arrives well equipped whichever trim you pick, and a lease keeps you inside the warranty period for the whole contract. Every version gets adaptive cruise control, heated front seats, built-in navigation, a digital instrument cluster and dual-zone climate control.
Driver assistance is standard across the range too: autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, automatic high beam, front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera. Keyless entry and start, wireless phone charging, a hands-free tailgate, roof rails and rain-sensing wipers are all included.
Practically, it's a five-door, five-seat SUV that tows up to 750 kg braked and carries up to 75 kg on the roof. Service intervals are every 12 months or 10,000 miles, worth knowing when you're setting your annual mileage.
There's only one, so this decision is already made for you.
A 2.0-litre petrol engine works with a 1.6 kWh battery for 196 bhp, driving the front wheels through an automatic gearbox. It never needs plugging in - the battery charges itself as you drive. WLTP economy is 54.3-56.5 mpg with CO2 of 113-118 g/km, and 0-62 mph takes 8.1 seconds.
It suits town and suburban driving best, where the car spends a good share of its time running silently on electric power. If you want the full picture on how these systems behave day to day, our electric and hybrid leasing guides go into more detail.
| Hybrid | |
|---|---|
| Power | 196 bhp |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery | 1.6 kWh |
| 0–62 mph | 8.1 s |
| Braked towing | 750 kg |
| Economy (WLTP) | 54.3–56.5 mpg |
Six trims, all with the same 196 bhp hybrid and front-wheel drive, so you're choosing wheels, screens, seat material and comfort kit rather than performance.
The entry point, on 17-inch 5 Wide Spoke black alloy wheels with cloth upholstery. It has an 8-inch touchscreen with cloud-based navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a three-spoke leather steering wheel, heated front seats, a powered tailgate and climate control. The Premium is currently available from £439.15 a month.
Moves up to 18-inch alloys and Tahara synthetic leather upholstery, with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and embedded navigation, a 10-speaker premium audio system, a heated steering wheel and privacy glass for the rear doors and tailgate. The F-Sport Design is currently available from £409.97 a month. Against the Premium, that is currently £29.18/mo cheaper. Best value
Same 18-inch alloys and synthetic leather cabin as the F-Sport Design, specified instead with the 8-inch cloud-based navigation screen and a six-speaker premium audio system. Pick it if the look matters more to you than the bigger display. The F-Sport Design Tech is currently available from £440.14 a month. Against the F-Sport Design, that is currently £30.17/mo more expensive.
Leather upholstery on 18-inch alloys, with the 12.3-inch touchscreen and embedded navigation, wireless Apple smartphone integration, a 10-speaker premium audio system, a three-spoke leather steering wheel and an electrically adjustable driver's seat. The Premium Plus is currently available from £534.13 a month. Against the F-Sport Design Tech, that is currently £94.00/mo more expensive.
The keener-feeling one: front sports seats, a perforated leather steering wheel with paddle shifters, climate control, and electrically adjustable heated door mirrors with auto folding and reverse tilt. Smartphone integration is wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto. The F-Sport is currently available from £540.41 a month. Against the Premium Plus, that is currently £6.28/mo more expensive.
The most comprehensively equipped UX, with triple LED headlights and adaptive high beam, a 360-degree panoramic view monitor, head-up display, electric sunroof, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel and electric seat memory, on 18-inch 5 Wide Spoke alloys. The Takumi is currently available from £588.92 a month. Against the F-Sport, that is currently £48.52/mo more expensive.
If the UX is too snug in the back, the Hyundai Santa FE and Nissan X-Trail are bigger family SUVs, while the Nissan Qashqai and Toyota C-HR cover similar compact hybrid ground.
Specifications from Lexus's UK data and Euro NCAP; equipment and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal before you order.
Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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