Video Summary
Key Points of the Electric Car Review:- The Lexus UX 300e left reviewers cold due to its sub-200-mile range for an expensive price and compact dimensions.
- The RZ 450e offered good looks and a refined drivetrain but disappointed with poor efficiency.
- The Lexus UX is the brand’s best-selling car in the UK.
- Lexus as a brand is striving for perfection, honing and refining its cars.
- The UX 300e now has a larger 73 kWh battery with a 40% increase in WLTP range, up to 279 miles.
- Three trim levels are now available, with increased specifications and more standard safety features.
- Priced from £47,495, ranging up to £57,700, depending on the specifications.
- Overall, the styling retains the distinctive Lexus design with minor tweaks; overall, the reviewer liked the car’s looks.
- The interior has very high-quality materials.
- The infotainment screen is larger, easier to use, and now touch-operated with cloud-based navigation.
- Lexus is a relentless pursuit of perfection, in other words, they keep refining, keep honing.
- Rear seat space is small, limiting adult passengers; storage in the rear is lacking.
- Charging speed is low at 50 kW.
- The brand provides high-quality after-sales service and excellent warranties.
- The reviewer feels it will not be the first thought of every driver in the market.
- A high point of the model is that Lexus has gone the extra mile to lower wind noise.
- It feels planted and is a refined ride.
- The car’s cabin has a quiet and luxurious feel.
- A micromist feature for the air con system is added that hydrates your skin.
- Ultimately, the poor rapid charging infrastructure and tight backseat rules it out as a recommendation.
