Lexus UX News

Lexus has axed its cheapest and first electric vehicle (EV) in Australia, the UX300e crossover. “The UX 300e will no longer be available in Australia due to production restrictions on selected parts,” said a Lexus Australia spokesperson.

Lexus introduces new subscription-based programs for both its oldest and most recent models.

Lexus has followed the lead of its mainstream sibling brand Toyota by dropping the petrol grades of one of its most popular models.

Lexus upgrades its popular hybrid small SUV for 2024 - but will the tweaks arrive in time to better its chances against the Volvo XC40, BMW X1 and Audi Q3 in 2024?

Lexus has bumped up pricing for three of its four best selling models, consisting of the ES sedan, UX small SUV and NX mid-size SUV.The pricing increases are relatively minor, and arrive at the middle of the year at which point the government’s LCT adjustments bring the pricing of some of Lexus’ more expensive models down.In terms of the most affected in terms of pricing shift, the Lexus ES sedan has copped a $520 price increase at its ES250 Luxury entry variant, now $62,140 before on-road costs, as well as its 250 F Sport grade.The hybrid 300h variants are all up by a $1990 increase, though, the most of any of the variants in this round of price adjustments.The entry to Lexus’ UX small SUV remains unchanged, still $46,085, but all the hybrid 250h models have been bumped up by $500, making the hybrid entry-point UX250h Luxury 2WD a $54,320 offering.The UX300e Luxury electric car remains unchanged in its pricing, but LCT adjustments mean efficient (i.e. hybrid) and electric vehicles above the threshold are now cheaper, so the 300e Sports Luxury is now $825 cheaper at $87,665.Even non-hybrid cars above the LCT threshold have been treated to a (smaller) price drop, so a lot of Lexus range - like the full RX large SUV line-up - is now a little more affordable.Finally, the NX mid-size SUV, which shares much of its underpinnings with the Toyota RAV4 and is by some margin Lexus’ most popular model (3425 of the brand’s 8300 sales this year), has been given a relatively gently price adjustment.The entry-level NX250 2WD is $375 more expensive, now $62,275, while every other variant bar a couple is up by $850.The other two both have benefited from price drops thanks to LCT changes, the NX350 AWD F Sport at $77,511 (down $680) and the top-spec (but hard to buy without a wait) NX450h+ AWD F Sport Plug-in hybrid at $90,948 ($475 less).Full pricing tables with changes noted can be found below.2023 Lexus ES pricing before on-road costs  2023 Lexus UX pricing before on-road costs  2023 Lexus NX pricing before on-road costs  

Lexus is more than happy to take things slow to cater to a wider audience as its rivals race to fully electrify their model line-ups.

Lexus says supply issues are clearing up, as it knows Australians are hungry for more hybrid and electric vehicles.

The first electric car from Lexus, the UX300e, has received a raft of updates - and a price rise - for its 2023 model year, with an Australian arrival confirmed for this June

Lexus is introducing a new special edition to its model range, with the UX250h F Sport Design Special Edition coming to showrooms in April.

Volvo is setting its sights on younger buyers with a new small electric SUV, set to be revealed and in production by the end of the year.