Some Lexus models have quite straightforward names, while others are more confusing. UX is a great example of the latter; what does the name even mean?

What stood out in driving the 2019 Lexus UX 200 was what the small SUV 
 was missing: A vehicle named UX strangely lacks a good user experience.

When I got my first drive in the 2019 Lexus UX 200 last year at a launch event, I got caught up in the marketing classification of the compact luxury SUV. What makes the UX an SUV when it could ...

The 2020 Lexus UX is the smallest and cheapest Lexus out there, and with the UX 250h hybrid model, it’s mighty efficient, too. The UX was completely new last ...

It doesn’t look any different, but the most affordable Lexus, the UX 300h, is getting a new hybrid system and a little more power for 2025.

The 2020 Lexus UX 250h is stylish, comfortable, and gets good fuel economy—and despite some drawbacks, it's the only hybrid in the luxury compact CUV category.

While Lexus' bold design language may turn some off with its louder appearance, on the UX, I think it works, making it a welcome sight next to the comparatively sterile German competition.

My test car was a 2020 Lexus UX 250h Luxury Hybrid with a suggested retail price of $39,550 ($43,625 as tested). That’s about 25% higher than the average price of a new car these days.

According to Lexus, UX stands for "urban crossover," signifying the Lexus UX 300h's compact, urban-focused luxury design.