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Sacramento, California -- You can get lost in the alphanumeric jungle of motor vehicle models, but here's one to remember: the Lexus 2024 UX 250h sport-utility vehicle.
This hybrid-only model is a luxury-laden subcompact SUV, and even the tested Premium model goes for an entirely reasonable $41,645. So, you don't need to tote 50-grand to the dealership.
The bonus: Exceptional fuel mileage -- there's a 2-liter, four-cylinder engine anchoring the hybrid system -- rated at 43 miles per gallon in the city and 41 mpg on the highway.
That translates to customer satisfaction in any language.
Hybrid in this case does not mean anemic. I was jetting the UX 250h around with something resembling reckless abandon, and seriously, the vehicle seemed pleased with my efforts.
The hybrid package is rated at 181 horsepower, and yes, there's something about tooling a small sport-ute up and down the roadways that gets my right foot going. I sometimes felt like I was wheeling a purpose-built sprint car from days gone by. Interestingly, test-driving colleagues have described the same thing to me after some time in the UX 250h.
A surprising amount of cargo fits in the back end with seats adjusted accordingly. The cargo compartment willingly swallowed many bags of groceries in my time with the vehicle.
By the way, a kick sensor to open the back door is available on all models.
I also liked the sporty lines of the tester.
What struck me the most is that the vehicle likely will appeal to a wide audience of motorists -- suburban homeowners, female professionals and daily driver male commuters.
So, while the model's letters and numbers need to be remembered from the beginning, the 2024 Lexus UX 250h promises plenty of good memories for years to come.
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