One of the most long-awaited models of Lexus finally got into the hands of British journalists.
Who would have thought that Lexus would need so much time to release their first serial electric vehicle? Almost ten years ago, the crossovers of the brand have already been equipped with hybrid power plants, but completely electric appeared only recently. In general, Lexus strategy in Europe is now reduced to a decrease in gasoline and diesel models and a gradual increase in the number of hybrid and fully electric cars.
Currently, Lexus UX with an electrical power installation is released only in the UX 300E version. This means that the crossover is driven by one electric motor located on the front axle, with a capacity of 201 hp. From space up to 100 km / h, the car accelerates 7.5 seconds, and the stroke reserve from one charge is about 320 kilometers. At the same time, the battery supports fast charging and allows the car to fully recharge a little less than an hour.
Due to the fact that the model is sold only in one design, the manufacturer decided that the best solution to sell more expensive versions of the crossover will be the sale of package options. Thus, the basic execution without the "extra" will be equipped with LED headlights, front and rear parking sensors, a rear view camera, a multimedia system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a number of assistance assistants to the driver. Package Premium Plus adds a car wireless charging, leather interior decoration, invincible access to the salon and a number of other improvements. Package Takumi The crossover acquires 18-inch wheels, projection screen, hatch and acoustic system Mark Levinson.
In continuation of the topic about the salon, it should be said that the places in the back row are very small - people with an increase in the average will feel uncomfortable there because of the low ceiling and because of a small place for the legs - unlike the hybrid modification under the front seats at all Places! But in comparison with the Lexus UX 300E hybrid, an additional 47 liters of volume in the luggage compartment - now there can be placed to 367 liters of cargo. Another complaint is caused by an outdated multimedia system - at least support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay "screwed". At the same time, the quality of assembly and materials - as always at the proper level. Noise isolation is also present, although noise from the incoming wind streams is pierced at high speeds into the cabin.
Despite the relatively weak motor, Lexus UX 300E is a very agile car, especially in traffic rates - torque, available from the very beginning of the movement makes one's business. Despite the fact that the chassis of the novelty seems to be rigid, suspension and transverse stability stabilizers are welcome to comfort. At the same time, the crossover turns adequately and has small bodies. At the same time, the steering does not transmit any details of what is happening with the car - there is a sensation of a computer game.
Now it is impossible to purchase a completely electric Lexus UX 300E in Russia - the model is primarily oriented to the European market. In the UK, such a crossover will cost 43,900 pounds sterling, which corresponds to the amount of 4.54 million rubles and this is not so much. Competitors in the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia E-Niro and Peugeot E-2008 will cost about 4,000 - 5,000 pounds cheaper. At the same time, the budget Tesla Model Y, which will soon begin to be made at the factory in Germany, will cost from 45,000 pounds. As for our market, Russian dealers offer only the hybrid performance of the LEXUS UX 250H model at a price of 3,194,000 rubles.