Another SUV EV. Click to Enlarge.
Lexus announced the global debut of the new UX 300e in Europe this morning. Toyota’s luxury brand claimed “a significant evolution of the brand’s first production BEV model launched in 2020*”
The updated UX 300e joins the new UX 200/250h announced earlier this year, with deliveries scheduled to begin in spring 2023. What is significant is its larger battery pack that increases range.
“As Lexus’ first BEV model and a core part of the UX family, the UX 300e embraces the continual performance development and evolution of advanced technology applied to the UX 200/250h announced earlier this year, while enhancing the attributes unique to an all-electric vehicle,” said Lexus International Chief Engineer Mitsuteru Emoto. “As a leading light for “Lexus Electrified,” the refinement of UX 300e is a key step on the path towards a carbon-neutral society.”
Changes to the BEV powertrain include a newly developed battery pack with capacity increased from 54.4 kWh to 72.8 kWh, resulting in a cruising range of 450 km*1 more than 40% longer than the current model. The UX 300e also inherits the refinements made to the dynamic precision of the UX series for “confidence-inspiring performance, along with the expanded functionality of active safety technologies, and the evolution of advanced features through the latest multimedia system,” Lexus claimed.
The revised UX 300e underwent testing and evaluation at Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama. In theory the low center of gravity created by the under-floor placement of the BEV battery pack gives the UX 300e a performance advantage, as do standard rear Performance Dampers*2. Body rigidity was strengthened with the addition of 20 spot welding points, and the Electric Power Steering (EPS) and shock absorbers were tuned for the all-electric model.
“When it comes to advanced technology, the “Lexus Safety System +” ** active safety technology was expanded with the aim of providing a safer and more secure driving experience. In addition, the latest multimedia system brings a larger, higher resolution touch panel display, the form and switch layout of the instrument panel and console area have been optimized, and two new Type-C USB connectors have been added to the front of the console for improved usability when charging devices,” Lexus said.
A digital key system allows door lock/unlock and EV System Start via smartphone. A panoramic view monitor with transparent ground surface image display has also been added to show the road surface conditions and tire position beneath the vehicle.
The multimedia system has a larger, higher resolution touch panel display, the form and switch layout of the instrument panel and console area “have been optimized,” and two new Type-C USB connectors have been added to the front of the console for charging devices.
Inevitable Lexus Footnotes
- WLTC values for Europe (varies according to optional equipment)
- “Performance Dampers” is a registered trademark of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
- “G-link” is a trademark of Tokyo Gas Co. Used under license.
- Over The Air
- Apple, Apple CarPlay and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. iPhone trademark is used under license from Aiphone Co. Ltd.
- Android, Android Auto and YouTube are trademarks of Google LLC.
- Wi-Fi connection is supported only by Apple CarPlay.
- Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
*Lexus launched UX 300e as the brand’s first production BEV model in 2020. It didn’t come to the US but was aimed at China and Europe. This was followed in 2022 by the introduction of the Lexus RZ, a dedicated BEV model. As of the end of August 2022, cumulative sales of Lexus electrified vehicles stand at approximately 2.3 million units.
** Lexus Safety System +
Pre-Collision System safety capabilities expand with an improved single lens camera and millimeter wave radar to detect bicyclists in the daytime and pedestrians at night. The system can detect oncoming vehicles before right turns in intersections, as well as crossing pedestrians approaching from the front, when turning right or left. In addition, Emergency Steering Assist has been added, allowing assisted steering support within the lane when triggered by the driver’s input.
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), an advanced driving support function that assists in keeping the vehicle in the center of the lane, utilizes AI technology for lane recognition and expands the range of support, thereby achieving smoother and more consistent steering support.
Curve speed-control decelerates the vehicle in advance according to the size of an approaching curve has been added to Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (with an all-speed tracking function), which controls acceleration and deceleration so that the distance to an immediately preceding vehicle is constant within the speed set when driving on roads such as motor-vehicle-only roadways.
Emergency Driving Stop System supports the driver through audio and visual alerts and gentle deceleration if non-operation by the driver continues during use of Lane Tracing Assist. It then activates the vehicle’s hazard lamps and horn to alert those outside the vehicle to help prevent or reduce damage to the vehicle or others, while slowing and eventually stopping the vehicle within its lane. After stopping the vehicle, the system unlocks the doors and makes an emergency call through automatic connection to Help Net, which contributes to early driver medical aid.
Global Debut – All-Electric Lexus UX 300e
Another SUV EV. Click to Enlarge.
Lexus announced the global debut of the new UX 300e in Europe this morning. Toyota’s luxury brand claimed “a significant evolution of the brand’s first production BEV model launched in 2020*”
The updated UX 300e joins the new UX 200/250h announced earlier this year, with deliveries scheduled to begin in spring 2023. What is significant is its larger battery pack that increases range.
“As Lexus’ first BEV model and a core part of the UX family, the UX 300e embraces the continual performance development and evolution of advanced technology applied to the UX 200/250h announced earlier this year, while enhancing the attributes unique to an all-electric vehicle,” said Lexus International Chief Engineer Mitsuteru Emoto. “As a leading light for “Lexus Electrified,” the refinement of UX 300e is a key step on the path towards a carbon-neutral society.”
Changes to the BEV powertrain include a newly developed battery pack with capacity increased from 54.4 kWh to 72.8 kWh, resulting in a cruising range of 450 km*1 more than 40% longer than the current model. The UX 300e also inherits the refinements made to the dynamic precision of the UX series for “confidence-inspiring performance, along with the expanded functionality of active safety technologies, and the evolution of advanced features through the latest multimedia system,” Lexus claimed.
The revised UX 300e underwent testing and evaluation at Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama. In theory the low center of gravity created by the under-floor placement of the BEV battery pack gives the UX 300e a performance advantage, as do standard rear Performance Dampers*2. Body rigidity was strengthened with the addition of 20 spot welding points, and the Electric Power Steering (EPS) and shock absorbers were tuned for the all-electric model.
“When it comes to advanced technology, the “Lexus Safety System +” ** active safety technology was expanded with the aim of providing a safer and more secure driving experience. In addition, the latest multimedia system brings a larger, higher resolution touch panel display, the form and switch layout of the instrument panel and console area have been optimized, and two new Type-C USB connectors have been added to the front of the console for improved usability when charging devices,” Lexus said.
A digital key system allows door lock/unlock and EV System Start via smartphone. A panoramic view monitor with transparent ground surface image display has also been added to show the road surface conditions and tire position beneath the vehicle.
The multimedia system has a larger, higher resolution touch panel display, the form and switch layout of the instrument panel and console area “have been optimized,” and two new Type-C USB connectors have been added to the front of the console for charging devices.
Inevitable Lexus Footnotes
*Lexus launched UX 300e as the brand’s first production BEV model in 2020. It didn’t come to the US but was aimed at China and Europe. This was followed in 2022 by the introduction of the Lexus RZ, a dedicated BEV model. As of the end of August 2022, cumulative sales of Lexus electrified vehicles stand at approximately 2.3 million units.
** Lexus Safety System +
Pre-Collision System safety capabilities expand with an improved single lens camera and millimeter wave radar to detect bicyclists in the daytime and pedestrians at night. The system can detect oncoming vehicles before right turns in intersections, as well as crossing pedestrians approaching from the front, when turning right or left. In addition, Emergency Steering Assist has been added, allowing assisted steering support within the lane when triggered by the driver’s input.
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), an advanced driving support function that assists in keeping the vehicle in the center of the lane, utilizes AI technology for lane recognition and expands the range of support, thereby achieving smoother and more consistent steering support.
Curve speed-control decelerates the vehicle in advance according to the size of an approaching curve has been added to Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (with an all-speed tracking function), which controls acceleration and deceleration so that the distance to an immediately preceding vehicle is constant within the speed set when driving on roads such as motor-vehicle-only roadways.
Emergency Driving Stop System supports the driver through audio and visual alerts and gentle deceleration if non-operation by the driver continues during use of Lane Tracing Assist. It then activates the vehicle’s hazard lamps and horn to alert those outside the vehicle to help prevent or reduce damage to the vehicle or others, while slowing and eventually stopping the vehicle within its lane. After stopping the vehicle, the system unlocks the doors and makes an emergency call through automatic connection to Help Net, which contributes to early driver medical aid.