The 2023 Lexus UXh has a new name to coincide with its newfound identity of being the smallest Lexus with a hybrid-only powertrain. Previously called the UX since debuting in 2019, the updated UXh remains an entry-level luxury crossover that makes no pretensions about ruggedness despite its SUV-like countenance.

Officially called the UX 250h, Lexus has dropped the non-hybrid variants for the 2023 model year while updating the standard infotainment and available safety technologies to keep it square with stalwarts like the Volvo XC40, Mercedes-Benz GLB, and the BMW X1 and X2.

?The new UXh aims to enhance the appeal of electrified vehicles, especially hybrid EVs, by further evolving the driving experience and advanced safety equipment in a uniquely Lexus way,? said Mitsuteru Emoto, Chief Engineer, Lexus International. ?With thorough attention to detail, the Lexus team developed these two key features so that customers worldwide could enjoy a sense of luxury and a comfortable, safe, and secure driving experience.?
2023 Lexus UXh: What?s New"

From 2023 onwards, the Lexus UXh is strictly available as a hybrid with all-wheel drive. Under the hood is a two-liter four-cylinder gas engine with a hybrid-electric system that generates 181 horsepower. If those figures sound familiar, it?s because it?s the same hybrid powertrain from the outgoing UX 250h. The only available gearbox is a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

In addition, the UXh has two F Sport ...