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.

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 UX family is the most affordable model in the Lexus lineup, starting at $38,640 in base 300h form, or $40,210 with AWD.

It doesn’t look any different, but the most affordable Lexus, the UX 300h, is getting a new hybrid system and a little more power for 2025.

Powering the UX250h is a 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle I4 that works with an eCVT and a hybrid system to make a combined 181 hp through the front wheels, or through an all-wheel-drive system.

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.