7 Oct 3rd-Oct 9th, 2024 phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES | NEWS | FEATURE | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & CULTURE | MUSIC | CONCERTS | CANNABIS | Questions? Feedback? Email me at [email protected] • Follow me on RATING (out of 5 McFly’s) SMALL, SPORTY AND SERIOUSLY STYLISH: 2025 LEXUS UX300H F-SPORT 2025 LEXUS UX300H F-SPORT The 2025 Lexus UX300h The 2025 Lexus UX300h F-Sport is like a perfectly F-Sport is like a perfectly tailored suit—it’s sleek, sharp, tailored suit—it’s sleek, sharp, and gives off major “I’ve got and gives off major “I’ve got my life together” vibes. This my life together” vibes. This hybrid compact SUV is the hybrid compact SUV is the kind of ride that makes you feel kind of ride that makes you feel classy just stepping into it. It’s classy just stepping into it. It’s got that signature Lexus grille, got that signature Lexus grille, but with the F-Sport trim, it’s but with the F-Sport trim, it’s a little more aggressive—like a little more aggressive—like it’s daring you to take it on a it’s daring you to take it on a joyride, even if that just means joyride, even if that just means a run to Trader Joe’s. a run to Trader Joe’s. Inside, the UX300h F-Sport Inside, the UX300h F-Sport brings the heat. We’re talking brings the heat. We’re talking bolstered sport seats that hug bolstered sport seats that hug you like your favorite hoodie you like your favorite hoodie and a steering wheel that just and a steering wheel that just feels fast in your hands, even feels fast in your hands, even if you’re stuck in traffic. Oh, if you’re stuck in traffic. Oh, and the tech? You get a big ol’ and the tech? You get a big ol’ 12.3-inch touchscreen with the 12.3-inch touchscreen with the works—Apple CarPlay, Android works—Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and enough settings to Auto, and enough settings to keep you entertained while you keep you entertained while you pretend to listen to that podcast pretend to listen to that podcast you started. The cabin may you started. The cabin may be compact, but it’s all about be compact, but it’s all about quality over quantity in here. quality over quantity in here. Now let’s talk power—kind Now let’s talk power—kind of. The UX300h has a 2.0-liter of. The UX300h has a 2.0-liter hybrid engine that cranks out hybrid engine that cranks out 181 horsepower. Okay, so it’s 181 horsepower. Okay, so it’s not going to blow your hair not going to blow your hair back, but hey, you’re getting back, but hey, you’re getting up to 44 miles per gallon in up to 44 miles per gallon in the city. That’s right, luxury the city. That’s right, luxury and fuel efficiency in the same and fuel efficiency in the same package. Priced at $49,545, package. Priced at $49,545, the UX300h F-Sport is for the the UX300h F-Sport is for the eco-conscious driver who still eco-conscious driver who still wants to look good pulling into wants to look good pulling into the Whole Foods parking lot. the Whole Foods parking lot. Lexus knows what you need, Lexus knows what you need, and this little beast delivers and this little beast delivers with style and smarts. with style and smarts. Comfort: Value: Fuel Economy: Looks: The Drive: Safety & Security: Overall: Sound System: Bells & Whistles:
