Sacramento,
California -- Want to step up to some Lexus luxury but can't afford the fare?
Relax, Lexus
has come up with something for you in 2019.
The all-new
2019 Lexus UX 200 is an entry-level compact crossover SUV priced just right for
those wanting luxury for less. My Luxury trim level tester had a bottom line of $39,615 on the sticker -- a
fairly low number for any vehicle wearing a Lexus badge.
For that
price, my ride was loaded up with plentiful comfort/convenience/safety features
that you might expect to find on new motor vehicles priced at $50,000 and more.
For the most
part, I mastered much of the electronic technology, but some of it took me time to learn. Figure on spending a few
extra hours with the owner's manual if you take delivery of this UX newbie.
This is a
compact vehicle all the way. In fact, the UX
layout is so streamlined and tight that it could be mistaken for a
sedan/hatch vehicle. Then again, I'm
splitting hairs here. The UX offers
Lexus perks in a package that doubles as a people hauler and a chore doer.
Lexus calls it
a "creative urban explorer." The
very name translates to: U for "urban" and X for "crossover. So
there, go with that.
The automaker
also makes the case for the vehicle's rigid body structure, and yes, the UX was
smooth in most driving maneuvers I put it through.
Power comes
from a 2-liter 4 with 169 horsepower.
That power plant labored noisily on hard uphill roads in the Sierra
Nevada foothills, but frankly, the UX is better-equipped to tackle the
urban-suburban flatlands. You want a ski
weekend SUV, there are plenty of those out there. That's not the strong suit of the UX.
On the upside,
the UX four-cylinder engine is a champ on gas mileage, getting 29 miles per
gallon in the city and 37 mpg on the highway.
That will save you some money on long road trips.
So, it boils
down to this: Do you live in an urban/suburban setting and dream of having a
Lexus in your driveway? If so, the UX is
right up your alley.
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