Updated Lexus UX will be presented in Geneva
Speculation about a crossover from Lexus has reached a higher level. The Norwegian department of the company confirmed rumors that at the Geneva Motor Show, the updated model will be presented UX.
About the upcoming premiere of the updated model approach first reported one of the reputable European business magazines, but then this information was confirmed by the Norwegian department of the company. Based on this, its premiere should be expected at the Geneva Motor Show 2018. According to the report, model as before will belong to the premium segment. It is expected that will be made no more than for a year 2 thousand copies, as well as the, that the European manufacturer in this year finally step over the mark of 100 thousands of copies sold of this model.
Lexus UX in concept version was first shown during the Paris Motor Show. The car was developed by the European studio ED2 and built on the GA-C platform - the equivalent of Toyota's TNGA. The Prius and C-HR models were also created on a similar platform..
The manufacturer did not disclose too much information, but you can expect, that the production version will use solutions known in the Toyota C-HR. The estimated dimensions of the car are 4400 x 1800 x 1560 mm, t. it is. very close to the crossover.
It is worth noting that the Japanese brand is registered with the European Patent Office designate UX 200, UX 250 и UX 250h. Under the hood of the crossover there will be a 2-liter turbocharged engine. The 8AR-FTS four-cylinder block is characterized by 238 HP. maximum power. It is not excluded, that under the hood and the engine will DFE volume 2,5 liter supported electrical unit.
Hybrid models will be in great demand in the European market. At the moment more 90% cars, Lexus sold in Europe are hybrid engine. More details about the model we already know 6 March in Geneva.
