Lexus UX vs Lexus LS
What's the difference?

Lexus UX

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2026 price

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Lexus LS

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Summary

2026 Lexus UX

2023 Lexus LS

By Emily Agar

By Tom White

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L

Twin Turbo V6, 3.4L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

4.2L/100km (combined)

10.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Solid on-road handling
Great fuel economy
Long time between fills

Business class interior
Japanese feel and quality
Thumping turbo V6

Dislikes

Reminds you too often its a base grade
Drive modes largely indistinguishable
Cosy back seat

Feels a bit old-fashioned to drive
The hybrid would be nicer to be driven in
Dated multimedia software

2026 Lexus UX Summary

Replacing the long-standing UX250h, the more powerful Lexus UX300h hybrid sits at the luxury end of the compact SUV segment, and the latest update brings a refined line-up along with tweaks to both design and technology. In this review, I’m looking at the base Luxury grade to see what it's like to live with this hybrid day-today and how it stacks up against its nearest rivals.

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2023 Lexus LS Summary

Surprisingly, for people who would rather be driven than drive themselves, there are quite a few options available in the large luxury sedan market.

While on the whole sedans have fallen from favour, this niche corner of the market continues to let the three-box design thrive.

The options here have changed a bit in the last few years, though, so how does the Lexus flagship, the LS fit into the picture? I drove one around for a week to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Lexus UX 2023 Lexus LS

Verdict

The updated Lexus UX300h Luxury is a solid entry in the premium compact SUV segment. It doesn’t break new ground, and there are areas that could be improved, but it handles well, offers a thoughtful selection of amenities for a base-grade luxury model, and its compact size makes it easy to park almost anywhere. For buyers seeking a stylish, efficient, and practical hybrid with a luxury badge, it’s a dependable choice.

Verdict

The LS500 is the least logical version of the most logical option in the ultimate luxury sedan segment in which logic doesn’t often apply at all.

Take from that what you will, but if it was me being driven around I would definitely be opting for the hybrid version of the LS instead for its smooth electrified driving characteristics and lower operating costs.

Lexus UX vs Lexus LS What's the difference?

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Verdict

Lexus UX vs Lexus LS
What's the difference?