Lexus UX vs Lexus RX450H
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Lexus UX

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2026 price

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Lexus RX450H

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2019 price

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Summary

2026 Lexus UX

2019 Lexus RX450H

By Emily Agar

By Peter Anderson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L

V6, 3.5L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

4.2L/100km (combined)

5.7L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

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

Beautiful build quality
Plush ride
Lots of tech gear

Dislikes

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

Baffling entertainment system
Heavy
Ho-hum drivetrain

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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2019 Lexus RX450H Summary

This is a review with a difference. For three days, I had a Lexus RX450h and thought it was pretty terrible to drive. Every time I turned the steering wheel, the tyres would squeal as though they weren't inflated with air but instead with tiny, fluffy kittens.

I was bitterly disappointed. How could a car get out the door of the Lexus engineering division with such an aversion to corners. I mean, I know it's not meant to be a corner-carving monster, but normal cornering should have been okay.

After those three days, I'd had enough. The low tyre pressure warning light came on and the penny dropped. I hadn't even thought to check the pressures. They were very, very low. Like only at two-thirds of recommended. So after visiting three separate establishments to find a working pump, I had a whole different car.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Lexus UX 2019 Lexus RX450H

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 RX is a little frustrating - it's going after Mercedes and BMW and Audi in a hotly-contested space and falls over in a couple of key areas. The media/sat nav system is hopelessly outdated and the drivetrain fails to deliver a significant performance or fuel benefit (although, given its 2.2 tonnes, perhaps it delivers a miracle).

It does come with a rock-solid, scandal-free reputation, a reputation for spectacular customer service, it has a lovely cabin and it's certainly an individual looker. For plenty of people, that's quite enough.

Lexus UX vs Lexus RX450H What's the difference?

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Lexus UX vs Lexus RX450H
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