Review: 2025 Lexus UX 300h - More Power + More Efficiency!

I spend a week with the 2025 Lexus UX 300h to see how the new powertrain for 2025 changes the UX.

Now getting up to 44 MPG and nearly 200 hp, it's more compelling than ever before and amazingly is still the only hybrid in its class, combining great fuel economy with luxury in a package that's priced very competitively these days and has aged well (and will continue to age well). What do you think about the Lexus UX300h? Thanks to Lexus for providing this vehicle to review!

Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
1:20 Interior
8:15 Initial impressions
10:23 Acceleration
12:26 Fuel economy
14:25 Handling and ride
18:34 Highway driving and safety tech
20:12 Pricing and competitor comparisons
22:54 Final thoughts

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[scottmccullo]

Love ours get an 2025 AWD is makes it even better ! Best ride we have owned and we owned all the luxury brands . It is not too small at all we leave the rear seats down so it is great . We fill it once a month with regular fuel ! Love the break hold feature at stop lights . Best seats even better than the Volvos we have owned . When reviews make comments it is small is like reviewing a Ford Expedition or Chevy Suburban and saying it is too large ! People buy the UX when you want the highest quality smaller SUV so it is not a negative . If you don't need a larger SUV then guess what it is perfect . The Premium AWD is the way to go load it up with the larger screen and the heads up . Great review !

[markaruski]

Great review Matt, that copper color is fantastic!

[Thebusdriverandgamermorefan]

Great review and I'm considering buying this.

[twotrackjack]

Nice review Matt! This might not be the most exciting car someone can buy at this pricepoint, but I can absolutely see its appeal for those who might consider it.

[im_an_alvani]

That copper color and body matched cladding looks good! Plenty of SUV for many people who live in big cities.

[farcinue]

“Totally fine” is a big improvement over the previously underpowered version. We live in LA, a sub compact, premium crossover would be perfect for us.

[GEE]

Absolutely amazing beautifully engineered car . At the end of the day it’s a Lexus quality reliable and a comfortable car . 👌

[sachemrock]

Hi Matt, nice review and I love the copper color also.

[dobiefan]

my 2021 ux250h has the same dash pad. I absolutely love the car as a 1 person commuter and hop in the GX when the family is going along. sport mode gets me 2 more mpg around town and on highway than normal or eco.

[TechJunky]

This car rocks for my real estate wife!!! Great fuel economy and not too bad handling! We got the top line FSport trim and it’s just a bomb proof gas sipping model!!!! If we need more room I have a 2025 NX350h executive trim with a 450h+ on the way!!! 😎 edit: Japan made!!! Quality and reliability.

[aquilcharania]

I recently got my new UX 300h and have driven 60 miles in 2 days but the avg is 25mpg and the EV mode never comes on as it keeps charging.

How many miles did you drive before you saw 45mpg?

[navigator]

You flipped the mpg (12:58), it's 45 city, 41 highway on the Lexus site. Also, you guys should specify which grade of fuel is used (unless I missed it). Regular vs. premium might be a 6% difference in CA, but well into the teens in other states.

[hellokyle_]

I always dug the styling and size of this. Little too pricey I think in the upper trims though.

[nrs_]

As someone coming from a CT200h, which is smaller, I wish this car was smaller lol. Just have to get a bigger car if you want a bigger car. I barely use the back seat ever. It's nice to just put the back seats down and fit a decent amount of stuff but still have a small car that handles well.

[nintendoatarikiller]

The only way to get a hybrid AWD Corolla hatch in the US. It's actually cheaper than the GR Corolla Core and only a few thousand more than a fully loaded XSE hybrid sedan💀

Buy this UX used in 2-3 years

edit: forgot about the corolla cross lol

[evank]

Looks like something my mother-in-law would drive

[frankdeboer]

3500 pounds for a very small SUV doesn't seem light at all. Do like the fuel economy.

[jxmar_]

Good alternative for ppl that don’t want the Corolla cross

[ATRichard]

Great review! Nice little luxury SUV in a cool color. But that interior packaging is awful!

[whiteandnerdytuba]

When you get to the point of buying a sub compact, it’s no longer a luxury car from any brand.