2021
Lexus UX 250h

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Available trims

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  • UX 250h AWD
    Starts at
    $35,200
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    72 month/70,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • UX 250h F SPORT AWD
    Starts at
    $37,200
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    72 month/70,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • UX 250h Luxury AWD
    Starts at
    $39,900
    41 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    72 month/70,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert now standard
Five-seat subcompact luxury SUV
Gas (UX 200) or hybrid (UX 250h) drivetrain
Front- (UX 200) or all-wheel drive (UX 250h)
Automatic emergency braking standard
10.3-inch multimedia screen available

The good & the bad

The good

Carlike handling
Front-seat comfort
Adults can fit in backseat
Supplemental armrest multimedia controls
Gas mileage, especially in hybrid

The bad

Front headroom
Backseat legroom
Small cargo area
Touchpad-based multimedia interface
Driver’s B-pillar blocks over-shoulder views
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Expert 2021 Lexus UX 250h review

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What Is the 2021 Lexus UX?

The Lexus UX is a five-seat subcompact luxury SUV offered in gas-only UX 200 and gas-electric hybrid UX 250h forms. The UX 200 comes with front-wheel drive, while the UX 250h has all-wheel drive. Competitors include the Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. 

What’s New on the 2021 Lexus UX?

Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert is now standard. 

What Features in the 2021 Lexus UX Are Most Important?

Standard features include: 

  • LED headlights and taillights
  • Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Forward collision warning
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Lane departure warning with steering assist
  • Automatic high-beam headlights

Available features include: 

  • Adaptive LED headlights
  • Foot-activated power liftgate
  • Power moonroof
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Navigation with 10.3-inch screen
  • Wireless device charging
  • Head-up display
  • Rear automatic braking

Should I Buy the 2021 Lexus UX?

The UX’s standard safety features are a highlight, but this is a small SUV; getting five people aboard will be a squeeze. The cargo area is small, too. The two available drivetrains are in no way bristling with power, but both the UX 200 and the UX 250h have great EPA-estimated gas mileage. The frustrating touchpad-based multimedia interface may be a deal-breaker for some shoppers.

2021 Lexus UX 250h review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2021 Lexus UX?

The Lexus UX is a five-seat subcompact luxury SUV offered in gas-only UX 200 and gas-electric hybrid UX 250h forms. The UX 200 comes with front-wheel drive, while the UX 250h has all-wheel drive. Competitors include the Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. 

What’s New on the 2021 Lexus UX?

Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert is now standard. 

What Features in the 2021 Lexus UX Are Most Important?

Standard features include: 

  • LED headlights and taillights
  • Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Forward collision warning
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Lane departure warning with steering assist
  • Automatic high-beam headlights

Available features include: 

  • Adaptive LED headlights
  • Foot-activated power liftgate
  • Power moonroof
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Navigation with 10.3-inch screen
  • Wireless device charging
  • Head-up display
  • Rear automatic braking

Should I Buy the 2021 Lexus UX?

The UX’s standard safety features are a highlight, but this is a small SUV; getting five people aboard will be a squeeze. The cargo area is small, too. The two available drivetrains are in no way bristling with power, but both the UX 200 and the UX 250h have great EPA-estimated gas mileage. The frustrating touchpad-based multimedia interface may be a deal-breaker for some shoppers.

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Safety review

Based on the 2021 Lexus UX 250h base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
14.0%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
14.0%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 10,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase.
Basic
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase. Coverage begins after completion of the 4-year / 50,000 new vehicle Basic Warranty.
Dealer certification
161-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

91% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.7
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.9

Most recent

By Ash from OH
Owns this car
November 2, 2023

Overall happy

I have had this car for 6 months now and overall I am happy with my purchase. I have not driven it in snow yet- my previous car was a Subaru crosstrek that did well in the snow, I got the AWD UX but it is lower to the ground so we’ll see how it does in comparison. The cup holder/controls situation is annoying. The cup holders are directly in front of the buttons so if you put a cup in there your moving it around to get to the control buttons- annoying. The remote start through the app is spotty for me. It at times takes multiple attempts to connect to get it to start- and not just when im in an area of bad service. The wireless charging which I thought would be useful is not. With CarPlay you have to have your phone plugged into the USB for it to connect. So there’s no point in using the wireless charging. Which also charges very slow. The interior is small and was an adjustment compared to previous cars because I feel the windshield visibility was lower. So far this hasn’t been a problem because there is so many safety features- blind spot, lane keep, cross traffic monitoring. Because of all these my insurance only went up by a few dollars a month when switching. I do not mind the track pad but a touchscreen would be a nice upgrade in the future, and I do agree that the analog clock on the dash is dumb. I did recently hit a trash can that knocked my mirror off. Due to all the special things the mirror had this is estimated nearly $1,000 to fix. Which I think is a lot for a mirror and something that could easily happen. Some models have auto retract mirrors- also would be a nice upgrade in the future. I will say I had a friend replace the mirror and when he disabled it to replace it I got a call from Lexus stating they were alerted there was an issue with my mirror. That kind of prompt service is nice. No spare tire as the car has run flats- I haven’t had any issue yet but we’ll see how annoying that is when the time comes. I do drive a lot but I feel they are frequently calling me saying I need to rotate the tires. I’m not sure if this is a run flat thing or a Lexus thing. But it’s just annoying to schedule every couple months.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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By M.Maleki from Omaha
Owns this car
May 17, 2022

Happy with my ux

Quick & fun to drive ! Good on gas ! With AWD I had no issues driving in winter. not having a spare is concerning . It comes with run flat tires . When I had a flat I had to wait to be towed Although I was able to drive to a safer location.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2021 Lexus UX 250h?

The 2021 Lexus UX 250h is available in 3 trim levels:

  • UX 250h (1 style)
  • UX 250h F SPORT (1 style)
  • UX 250h Luxury (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2021 Lexus UX 250h?

The 2021 Lexus UX 250h offers up to 41 MPG in city driving and 38 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2021 Lexus UX 250h reliable?

The 2021 Lexus UX 250h has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2021 Lexus UX 250h owners.

Is the 2021 Lexus UX 250h a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2021 Lexus UX 250h. 91.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.9

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