2021 Lexus UX price and specs: Price cuts and upgraded tech
The 2021 Lexus UX has received a range of updates for the new model year, accompanied by price changes across the range.
- 2021 Lexus UX updated for 2021
- Price cuts across the range
- Quieter cabin, upgraded safety and more space
In showrooms now, Lexus's smallest SUV has received an array of tweaks to its driving experience, safety suite and interior comfort.
The entry-level 2021 UX 200 Luxury – powered by a carry-over 126kW/205Nm, 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – is now priced from $44,445 before on-road costs – a $2055 price reduction over 2020 pricing.
Lexus attributes the price cut to a reduction in the Luxury's roster of standard equipment, moving LED fog lamps, roof rails, parking support brake, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, keyless entry and DAB+ digital radio to a new $1980 'Enhancement Pack 1'.
Option the aforementioned package and the UX 200 Luxury's price will increase to $46,425 – a $75 net saving over the equivalent 2020 model.
Alongside the UX 200's $2055 cut, all other variants have seen price reductions from $75 to $325. The existing Enhancement Packs 1 and 2 have been renamed 2 and 3, allowing for the new $1980 pack at the lower end of the range.
Changes to the UX for 2021 don't simply consist of equipment reductions, however.
Revisions to the internals of the UX's continuously-variable transmission (CVT) have created a smoother transition between the mechanical first gear and the belt-driven main ratio, delivering a "smoother drive when starting off and coming to a halt", while recalibrated powertrain control electronics have enabled more refined and responsive acceleration.
Inside, additional sound deadening materials and thicker insulation in key areas of the boot floor have reduced the amount of noise entering the cabin.
In the boot, a lower floor height in UX 200 petrol models has increased boot capacity by 50 to 90 litres, for totals of 419 or 424 litres in cars with 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels respectively.
Hybrid UX 250h variants – powered by the same 131kW, 2.0-litre hybrid system as before – gain a new double deck-tray, increasing boot capacity by four to 44 litres depending on variant, to a shared total of 368 litres.
Bolstering the UX's active safety suite – which already includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, and more – is an expanded traffic-sign detection system, now capable of reading 40km/h school zone signs.
Other updates include two USB-C ports for the rear seats, replacing the existing USB-A outlets.
The 2021 Lexus UX is now on sale. A full list of each variant's pricing and standard equipment details can be found below.
Above: the 2020 Lexus UX250h F Sport dash
2021 Lexus UX pricing for Australia
NOTE: EP stands for 'Enhancement Pack'
UX 200 Luxury – $44,445
UX 200 Luxury with EP 1 – $46,425
UX 200 Luxury with EP 2 – $48,175
UX 200 Luxury with EP 3 – $50,225
UX 200 Sports Luxury – $55,250
UX 200 Sports Luxury with EP (pack not numbered) – $58,750
UX 200 F Sport – $55,750
UX 200 F Sport with EP 1 – $58,250
UX 200 F Sport with EP 2 – $61,350
UX 250h (FWD) Luxury with EP 2 – $52,025
UX 250h (FWD) Luxury with EP 3 – $54,075
UX 250h (FWD) Sports Luxury – $59,100
UX 250h (FWD) Sports Luxury with EP – $62,600
UX 250h (FWD) F Sport – $59,600
UX 250h (FWD) F Sport with EP 1 – $62,100
UX 250h (FWD) F Sport with EP 2 – $65,200
UX 250h (AWD) Sports Luxury – $63,600
UX 250h (AWD) Sports Luxury with EP – $67,100
UX 250h (AWD) F Sport – $64,100
UX 250h (AWD) F Sport with EP 1 – $66,600
UX 250h (AWD) F Sport with EP 2 – $69,700
UX 200 Luxury highlights
17-inch alloy wheels with 215/60R17 96H Bridgestone tyres
LED headlamps
Heated exterior mirrors
Rear spoiler
Self-dimming interior mirror
Push-button start
Leather-accented steering wheel and shift lever
Heated front seats
10-way driver and eight-way passenger power-adjustable seats
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
7.0-inch LCD instrument display
10.3-inch infotainment screen
Satellite navigation
Power-adjustable steering column
Eight-speaker sound system
Lexus safety system+ with Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Adaptive cruise control, Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beam (AHB), Speed-sign assist
8 airbags
Alarm system with tilt sensor and ultrasonic break-In sensor
Tyre pressure monitoring system
UX 200 Luxury with EP 1 adds
LED fog lamps
Roof rails
Keyless entry
DAB+ digital radio
Blind-spot monitoring
Parking Support Brake, including rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA)
Optional 18-inch Alloy wheels with 225/50RF18 95V Dunlop run-flat tyres ($1595)
UX 200 Luxury / UX 250h Luxury with EP 2 highlights (over Luxury and Luxury with EP 1)
Power tailgate
Wireless phone charging
Cornering lamps
Alloy scuff plates
Headlamp washer
Privacy glass
Optional 18-inch Alloy wheels with 225/50RF18 95V Dunlop run-flat tyres ($1595 on UX 200, $1520 on UX 250h)
UX 200 Luxury / UX 250h Luxury with EP 3 adds
Power tailgate
Wireless phone charging
Cornering lamps
Alloy scuff plates
Headlamp washer
Privacy glass
Moonroof
Optional 18-inch Alloy wheels with 225/50RF18 95V Dunlop run-flat tyres (UX 250h only, $1520)
UX 200 Sports Luxury / UX 250h Sports Luxury highlights
18-inch Alloy wheels with 225/50RF18 95V Dunlop run-flat tyres
Exterior mirrors with memory
Bi-LED headlamps
Power tailgate
Cornering lamps
Alloy scuff plates
Headlamp washer
Privacy glass
13-speaker Mark Levinson Audio System including a 20cm subwoofer
Heated and ventilated front seats
Wireless phone charging
Lexus Safety System+ with Adaptive High-Beam System (AHS)
360-degree camera
UX 200 Sports Luxury / UX 250h Sports Luxury with EP adds
Moonroof
Head-up display
Smart Key Card
UX 200 F Sport / UX 250h F Sport highlights
18-inch F Sport Alloy wheels with 225/50RF18 95V Dunlop run-flat tyres
Exclusive F Sport grille, front and rear bumpers
Five drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sport S, Sport S+ and Custom)
Adaptive dampers
Active Sound Control
Exterior mirrors with memory
Bi-LED headlamps
Power tailgate
Cornering lamps
Alloy scuff plates
Headlamp washer
Privacy glass
8.0-inch LCD instrument display
Heated and ventilated front seats
Wireless phone charging
Lexus Safety System+ with Adaptive High-beam System (AHS)
UX 200 F Sport / UX 250h F Sport with EP 1 adds
Moonroof
UX 200 F Sport / UX 250h F Sport with EP 2 adds
Moonroof
13-speaker Mark Levinson sound system including a 20cm subwoofer
Head-up display
360-degree camera
Smart Key Card