The first-generation Lexus UX is a compact premium crossover built as a five-door SUV, pairing city-friendly dimensions with a comfortable, quietly finished cabin and a choice of conventional gasoline and hybrid power.
Each Lexus UX engine is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder driving through a variable transmission, which keeps revs smooth in traffic. The 2.0 CVT comes as a front-wheel-drive gasoline version or a hybrid, while all-wheel drive on hybrids uses a separate rear motor rather than a driveshaft.
Lexus UX trim levels sit on top of that mechanical base, so the same gasoline 2.0 CVT appears as Live or Enjoy. Trims typically differ in upholstery, wheels, screen size and driver assistance content, meaning two cars with identical drivetrains can feel noticeably different inside.