The UX stacks up well against some very credible competitors in the luxury subcompact SUV range, like BMW’s X1, the Audi Q3 and the MINI Cooper Countryman. What sets it apart is its appeal as a Japanese car, which means an unrivalled eye for detail and top-quality finishing. To that end, there is no faulting the car on its interior, from its perforated leather seats to the washi-tape finish of the dashboard (these are only available in the luxury and F Sport models). It is the first car from the Japanese marque to have been designed by a woman, and it shows — sitting inside the car is quite a treat, from both visual and tactile perspectives.
SINGAPORE (Mar 27): A city drive in the new UX, Lexus’ contribution to the subcompact SUV category
If you like the height and ground clearance of a sport utility vehicle (SUV) but favour the nippy nature of a hatchback, there is a car out there that will tick all your boxes — the new UX, the first subcompact SUV from Toyota’s luxury division, Lexus. It combines the best attributes and versatility of an SUV with the sleek and elegant styling of a hatchback. Its fluid lines and distinctive spindle grille offer little doubt as to its pedigree while creating a wholly unique driving experience for fans of the marque. It is available in three variants — urban, luxury and F Sport.
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