LEXUS has priced its subsequent technology UX300e compact electrical SUV for Australia, the two-variant vary starting at $79,990 plus on-road prices for the Luxurious grade – a price ticket that helps it sneak in beneath the federal authorities’s luxurious automotive tax threshold for gas environment friendly autos.
Obtainable from June, the UX300e advantages from a serious know-how improve that sees vary prolonged to 560km (NEDC). It encompasses a bigger 72.8kWh battery (up from 54.4kWh) and provides peak energy of 150kW and peak torque of 300Nm.
The battery pack of the Lexus UX300e stays positioned low within the ground to profit the mannequin’s centre of gravity and “trustworthy dealing with”, says Lexus, whereas additional serving as a sound barrier to suppress noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).
The UX300e shares the upgrades made to the rest of the UX vary late final yr, together with a bigger 12.3-inch infotainment display, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto connectivity, DAB+ digital radio reception, satellite tv for pc navigation, a wi-fi telephone charging pad, and a 13-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio system.
The UX know-how improve additional features a three-year complimentary subscription to Lexus Related Companies, which provides a variety of security and comfort options through the automobile’s inbuilt Knowledge Communication Module when linked to a cell community.
Lexus Related Companies may also present addition buyer advantages when paired with the Lexus Related app.
The highest line UX 300e Sports activities Luxurious is priced from $88,490 +ORCs, reflecting its larger tools ranges and positioning because the flagship within the UX vary.
The UX 300e Sports activities Luxurious’s further options embody leather-based accented seats, a moonroof, head-up show, panoramic view monitor (360-degree digicam system), adaptive excessive beam system, three projector LED headlights with dynamic auto levelling, acoustic entrance facet glass and uniquely designed 18-inch wheels.
All UX 300e clients will proceed to get pleasure from Lexus Encore Platinum Electrified advantages, together with complimentary dwelling charger set up complimentary entry to Chargefox charging stations, Lexus On Demand, and complimentary Valet Parking.
Lexus chief govt John Pappas stated the UX 300e appeals to youthful, prosperous clients wanting the versatile city life-style provided by a compact SUV, along with dynamic efficiency and nil tailpipe emissions.
“The UX 300e is a good city automobile for youthful patrons wanting a automotive that’s enjoyable to drive and in addition refined and complex,” he stated.
“It performs a serious position because the entry battery electrical automobile within the Lexus vary as we proceed our transfer in the direction of a various line-up of luxurious autos that’s both absolutely or partially electrified.
“The essential factor for Lexus is to supply our clients a alternative of low and nil tailpipe emission autos that swimsuit their mobility wants.”
2023 Lexus UX300h pricing*:
Luxurious (a) | $79,990 | New variant |
Sports activities Luxurious (a) | $88,490 | New variant |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
