Lexus UX vs Hyundai Kona Comparison

    Lexus UX

    Hyundai Kona

    2024 Lexus
    UX
    vs
    2024 Hyundai
    Kona
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
    0.0
    7.7
    8.0
    0.0
    Based on the Lexus UX SPORTS LUXURY
    Based on the Hyundai Kona
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    NA
    38L - 50L
    148 to 450 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    4 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $80,720 - $88,190
    $32,000 - $64,000
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Head of Content
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Impressively refined
    • Much improved driving range
    • Luxurious interior for a small SUV
    Misses
    • Slow DC fast charging
    • Cramped back seats and boot
    • Front-wheel drive only
    Scott Collie
    Head of Content
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Spacious, grown-up interior
    • Pricing hasn't risen for the new car
    • Less torque makes for a better drive
    Misses
    • Premium is almost Ioniq 5 money
    • 100kW DC fast charging is average in 2024
    • Driver assists remain a Hyundai sticking point

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Premium Paint (+$1,750)
    • Premium Paint (+$595)

    Colours Available

    The 2023 Lexus UX is available in the following exterior finishes:

    • Sonic Quartz
    • Titanium
    • Sonic Chrome
    • Onyx
    • Graphite Black
    • Caliente
    • Khaki Metal
    • Celestial Blue (Luxury and Sports Luxury only)
    • Sonic Iridium (Luxury and Sports Luxury only) (NEW)
    • Carnelian (F Sport only)
    • White Nova (F Sport only)
    • Cobalt Mica (F Sport only)

    The UX is also available in the following interior colour schemes, depending on the variant.

    • Black
    • White Ash
    • Rich Cream
    • Hazel
    • F Sport Black
    • F Sport White
    • F Sport Flare Red

    The two-tone Cobalt interior from the pre-update range has been discontinued.

    Specs

    Type
    ELECTRICTUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, ELECTRIC
    Size (cc)
    -1580 - 1999
    Size (L)
    0.02.0L, 1.6L, 0.0
    Induction
    NOT APPLICABLETURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE
    Camshaft
    NOT APPLICABLEVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    -16
    Power
    150kW77kW - 206kW
    Power RPM
    -5500 - 6200
    Torque
    300Nm144Nm - 395Nm
    Torque RPM
    -1600 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    -9.5 - 14

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