Exterior changes to the F Sport are minor
Having announced a switch to hybrid-only power back in July, Lexus has provided additional details of the updated UX line-up.
Though the exterior on the EX and SE trim level remains unchanged, an F Sport derivative has now been added as the range’s flagship offering.
Previously offered only on the now-axed 200 model, the F Sport sets itself apart from its sibling by not only featuring the F Sport bumpers and door sills, but also 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, a gloss black mesh pattern Spindle Grille, full-LED headlights, Jet Black exterior detailing and chrome fog light surrounds.
Like its now departed sibling, the 250h F Sport boasts, as standard, the Adaptive Variable Suspension and a Sport+ setting on the drive mode selector.
The interior receives an F Sport steering wheel, a bespoke instrument cluster said to be inspired by that of the LFA and red stitching on the gear lever, seats and instrument panel.
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Unique to the F Sport on the specification front is the standard fitting of the Lexus Safety Sense system, comprising adaptive cruise control, Auto High Beam Assist, Pre-Crash with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning with Steering Assist and Lane Keep Assist.
Up front, the combination of the normally aspirated 2.0-litre petrol engine and 107 kW electric motor remain unchanged. This means a total system output of 136 kW fed to the front wheels via a CVT.
Like the EX and SE, the F Sport will get from 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and top out at 177 km/h. Claimed combined fuel consumption is 4.5 L/100 km.
Standard on all models is a seven year/105 000 km warranty and service plan.
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