World premiere of the new all-electric Lexus UX 300e

Lexus UX 300e (Prototype)

Lexus declares the worldwide debut of the brand new UX 300e, a major evolution of the model’s first manufacturing BEV mannequin. The up to date UX 300e joins the brand new UX 200/250h introduced earlier this 12 months, with deliveries scheduled to start in spring 2023.

Because the 2005 launch of the RX 400h, the world’s first hybrid SUV, Lexus has been a pioneer of electrification within the luxurious market. Based mostly on the electrification imaginative and prescient “Lexus Electrified” introduced in 2019, Lexus goals to satisfy the varied wants of world clients by means of a broad vary of electrified automobiles, from HEVs to PHEVs and BEVs. Utilizing electrification know-how to considerably improve elementary automobile efficiency, Lexus continues to refine the timeless pleasure of the auto, by means of hallmark precision and class. In 2020, Lexus launched UX 300e because the model’s first manufacturing BEV mannequin. In 2022, this was adopted by the introduction of the Lexus RZ, a devoted BEV mannequin. As of the top of August 2022, cumulative gross sales of Lexus electrified automobiles stand at roughly 2.3 million models, because the model accelerates their improvement and adoption to contribute to the belief of a carbon-neutral society.

Along with its maneuverable physique measurement and distinctive “UX” city compact crossover design, the UX 300e is extremely regarded by clients looking for a distinctly quiet and refined BEV driving expertise. The enhancements introduced for the UX 300e are based mostly on the relentless pursuit of perfection below an “All the time On” philosophy. Enhancements distinctive to the BEV powertrain embrace a newly developed battery pack with capability elevated from 54.4 kWh to 72.8 kWh, leading to a cruising vary of 450 km^*1―over 40% longer than the present mannequin. The UX 300e additionally inherits the additional refinements made to the dynamic precision of the UX collection for confidence-inspiring efficiency, together with the expanded performance of energetic security applied sciences, and the evolution of superior options by means of the newest multimedia system.

The up to date UX 300e underwent rigorous testing and analysis at Toyota Technical Middle Shimoyama. The low middle of gravity created by the under-floor placement of the BEV battery pack offers the UX 300e a pure efficiency benefit, as do normal rear Efficiency Dampers^*2. For much more refined dynamics, physique rigidity was strengthened with the addition of 20 spot welding factors, and the Electrical Energy Steering (EPS) and shock absorbers had been optimally tuned for the all-electric mannequin.

In terms of superior know-how, performance of the “Lexus Security System +” energetic security know-how was expanded with the goal of offering a safer and safer driving expertise. As well as, the newest multimedia system brings a bigger, greater decision contact panel show, the shape and change structure of the instrument panel and console space have been optimized, and two new Sort-C USB connectors have been added to the entrance of the console for improved usability when charging gadgets.

Lexus Worldwide Chief Engineer Mitsuteru Emoto

“As Lexus’ first BEV mannequin and a core a part of the UX household, the UX 300e embraces the continuous efficiency improvement and evolution of superior know-how utilized to the UX 200/250h introduced earlier this 12 months, whereas enhancing the attributes distinctive to an all-electric automobile. Most notably, based mostly on an “All the time On” philosophy we considerably prolonged the cruising vary to additional enrich the existence of our clients. As a number one mild for “Lexus Electrified,” the refinement of UX 300e is a key step on the trail in the direction of a carbon-neutral society.”

Distinctive BEV evolution to boost buyer life-style

The UX 300e takes full benefit of the electrical powertrain configuration. As a novel BEV attribute, it doesn’t carry front-heavy objects corresponding to an engine, permitting heavier parts to be positioned in the direction of the middle of the automobile for optimum entrance/rear weight distribution and second of inertia. The low middle of gravity offered by the underfloor battery pack and the rear Efficiency Dampers^*2 complement these attributes to refine the dynamics and improve the sense of connection between the automobile and driver. The underfloor battery additionally acts as a sound barrier, and further consideration was centered on wind noise and highway noise from gravel and different supplies that turned obvious within the absence of engine and transmission sounds. The result’s a snug, quiet inside area.

The newly developed battery pack extends cruising vary by greater than 40% to 450 km^*1 in comparison with the present mannequin and achieves vitality consumption of 166.7 Wh/km^*1.

UX 300e Specs (European specs, prototype)

Additional enhancement of refined, confidence-inspiring efficiency by means of strengthened fundamentals

A complete of 20 spot welding factors had been added to the automobile physique across the aspect and again doorways to enhance structural rigidity. As well as, the automobile was pushed extensively at Toyota Technical Middle Shimoyama so as to additional tune the EPS, shock absorbers, and different parts. The goal was to attain a linear response trustworthy to the motive force’s intentions, such because the confidence-inspiring feeling of seamless deceleration, steering, and acceleration in all driving conditions.

Enlargement of energetic security features and gear enhancements together with the newest multimedia system

With a purpose to obtain the final word aim of a cell society the place fatalities from visitors accidents are decreased to zero, the brand new UX has expanded performance of the Lexus Security System + energetic security know-how. The goal is to stop accidents, additional cut back visitors accidents and fatalities, and to lighten the burden on drivers. Moreover, a complicated digital key function enhances buyer usability, enabling door lock/unlock and EV System Begin through smartphone. A panoramic view monitor with clear floor floor picture show has additionally been added to point out the highway floor circumstances and tire place beneath the automobile.

Lexus Security System +

• An improved single lens digicam and millimeter wave radar expands the Pre-Collision System security capabilities by detecting bicyclists within the daytime and pedestrians at evening. The system can detect oncoming automobiles earlier than proper turns in intersections, in addition to crossing pedestrians approaching from the entrance, when turning proper or left. As well as, Emergency Steering Help has been added, permitting assisted steering help throughout the lane when triggered by the motive force’s enter.
• Lane Tracing Help (LTA), a complicated driving help operate that keeps the automobile within the middle of the lane, makes use of AI know-how for lane recognition and expands the vary of help, thereby attaining smoother and extra constant steering help.
• A curve speed-control operate that decelerates the automobile prematurely in keeping with the scale of an approaching curve has been added to Dynamic Radar Cruise Management (with an all-speed monitoring operate), which controls acceleration and deceleration in order that the gap to an instantly previous automobile is fixed throughout the velocity set when driving on roads corresponding to motor-vehicle-only roadways.
• Emergency Driving Cease System helps the motive force by means of audio and visible alerts and mild deceleration if non-operation by the motive force continues throughout use of Lane Tracing Help. It then prompts the automobile’s hazard lamps and horn to alert these exterior the automobile to assist stop or cut back injury to the automobile or others, whereas slowing and finally stopping the automobile inside its lane. After stopping the automobile, the system unlocks the doorways and makes an emergency name by means of computerized connection to Assist Internet, which contributes to early driver rescue.

Digital Key

Set up of a devoted smartphone app permits the smartphone for use as a digital key for automobiles with this function. Along with having the ability to lock/unlock the doorways through smartphone display, the EV system will be began by urgent the ability change whereas holding the smartphone. The automobile will be operated with only one smartphone, even if you happen to personal a number of automobiles appropriate with a digital key. As well as, as a result of digital keys will be shared between smartphones, it turns into simpler and handy to lend or borrow automobiles between far-away members of the family or mates.

Panoramic View Monitor

The Panoramic View Monitor combines pictures from the entrance, rear, left and proper aspect cameras of the automobile and shows them on the middle show. The newly added under-body clear show operate combines pictures of highway floor circumstances taken up to now with a picture of the automobile underbody, thereby serving to the motive force to grasp highway floor circumstances and tire place beneath the automobile.

Newest Multimedia System and Improved Cockpit Usability

The multimedia system and linked companies have been dramatically re-envisioned for an improved buyer expertise. The system options the newest 12.3″ contact show with bigger measurement/greater decision and intuitive state-of-the-art multimedia system for ease-of-use. As well as, G-Hyperlink*3 performance has been significantly expanded to supply companies which are extra significant in our clients’ each day lives. We are going to proceed to additional the customized buyer expertise by updating our multimedia techniques by means of OTA*4 software program updates. As well as, the shapes and change structure of the instrument panel and console space have been optimized in accordance with using the touch-screen show, and two new charging USB connectors (Sort-C) have been added to the entrance of the console for improved usability.

UX 300e Cockpit (12.3-inch contact show) (Prototype)

Improved Cockpit Usability

The bigger and better decision 12.3-inch contact show is mounted nearer to the motive force, permitting touch-screen operation with out compromising driving posture. As well as, the shapes and change structure of the instrument panel and console space have been optimized in accordance with using the contact show. The seat heater switches beforehand mounted within the middle of the instrument panel have been positioned on high of the console, and two USB charging connectors (Sort-C) have been newly put in within the area in entrance of the console created by this transformation. As well as, the wi-fi charging area has been vertically prolonged and LED lighting has been added on the high for improved usability.

Multimedia Techniques and Linked Providers

• The UX 300e is supplied with the newest multimedia system for intuitive ease-of-use. Distinctive accessibility is achieved by regularly displaying navigation, music, automobile settings, and different menu choice icons alongside the motive force aspect. The structure of your entire display is split in keeping with operate, thereby unifying the operation stream and specializing in straightforward operation.
• The system employs a linked navigation system that makes use of cloud-based map data to acquire real-time visitors data and parking zone availability data. As well as, the navigation system makes use of a hybrid kind system combining a standard in-vehicle navigation system and a linked navigation system.
• The most recent voice recognition operate is enabled by means of voice activation, working the discuss change on the steering wheel, or working the microphone icon on the show. By saying a pre-defined activation phrase (e.g., “Hey Lexus!”), the voice recognition operate will be activated with out having to function a change or stopping music. The system additionally helps conversational fashion operation, as if you happen to had been speaking to the automobile.
• Apple CarPlay^*5 and Android Auto^*6, which options sure unique features of the iPhone^*5 and Android^*6 gadgets on the in-vehicle show is now out there. Apple CarPlay helps Wi-Fi wi-fi connection^*7 along with the standard USB connection.
• The system is configured with an internet browser that enables customers to browse web sites (information, blogs, streaming music, YouTube^*6 movies, and so on.) by means of an Web connection using the DCM (Information Communication Module).
• The “My Settings” operate permits customers to register private settings for automobile multimedia techniques, corresponding to navigation and audio system, by linking to Bluetooth^*8 gadgets (e.g. smartphones.) As well as, with G-Hyperlink subscription, multimedia settings are saved within the knowledge middle and can be utilized in one other automobile.
• “My LEXUS” permits customers to examine the automobile’s battery stage and cruising vary on their smartphones. As well as, companies corresponding to distant air-con, which permits activation of the air-con earlier than getting within the automobile, can be found. By utilizing the “My Automotive Begin Lock” operate within the “My LEXUS” system, it’s now doable to disable the automobile EV system for a desired time frame. This function will increase safety when the automobile just isn’t in use, corresponding to at evening, throughout lengthy journeys or whereas on enterprise journeys.
• The OTA^*4 software program replace operate allows software program updates by means of wi-fi communication by DCM. Along with enhancing multimedia show content material and operability, this permits the addition of latest features and improved efficiency.

*1 WLTC values for Europe (varies in keeping with optionally available gear)
*2 “Efficiency Dampers” is a registered trademark of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
*3 “G-link” is a trademark of Tokyo Fuel Co. Used below license.
*4 Over The Air
*5 Apple, Apple CarPlay and iPhone are logos of Apple Inc.
iPhone trademark is used below license from Aiphone Co. Ltd.
*6 Android, Android Auto and YouTube are logos of Google LLC.
*7 Wi-Fi connection is supported solely by Apple CarPlay.
*8 Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

NOTE: Gear availability and companies, together with for Lexus Security System+, varies relying available on the market.

SOURCE: Toyota