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Old 04-17-19, 01:09 PM
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Default Lexus UX Interior Details Make It Extra Special

Lexus UX Interior Details Make It Extra Special
By Brett Foote

The interior of Lexus' compact SUV is way more than meets the eye.


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For the price point, very nice materials and design. Performance and space-wise is where it falls short against the competition but makes up for it in superior fuel economy and with gas prices on the rise, this may be a strong selling point.

My only gripe, and borderline unacceptable, is the full hard plastic rear doors (minus insert and arm rest). This is OK in the CH-R and Corolla hatchback, but not in the UX. A couple hundred $ upcharge (?) on the MSRP would not deter any buyer. The current doors might.
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the asymmetric angles look weird to me.
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I had a chance to check out the UX when I was picking up my GS. I was pleasantly surprised by the interior. I really liked it.

My salesman said they have no problem selling the hybrid version, but the gas version is a bit of a tough sell. With more power, better fuel economy, and AWD, the hybrid version is the better package for not that much more money.
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^^^ Yeah, 2K more is a no brainer!
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Originally Posted by JDR76
I had a chance to check out the UX when I was picking up my GS. I was pleasantly surprised by the interior. I really liked it.
Great interior. Lovely materials. I don't with the idea of keeping it simple as one of the points.
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I agree, the interior is very well done in the UX. However, I don't think the washi paper trim was a good move. At least in photos, it appears as a rough surface, like sandpaper or something brittle or deteriorating. While I know it is anything but, it still gives that look. Maybe it looks better in person, I have yet to check it out.

I still have not seen a UX on the road. I would have thought they'd be everywhere by now.
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