2023 Lexus UX 300e update inbound with bigger battery and greater driving range

The 2023 Lexus UX 300e compact crossover is set to receive a significant update, with new vehicles arriving next year fitted with bigger batteries and a greater driving range – plus new tech and features.

Final pricing and local specifications will be announced closer to the vehicle's on-sale date in 2023, but buyers can look forward to the updated UX 300e's larger 72.8kWh battery pack (up from 54.4kWh), extending the vehicle's projected driving range by 40 per cent, yielding a WLTP claim of 450 kilometres.

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Peak outputs remain unchanged at 150kW and 300Nm, with a flat-packed battery array mounted low within the chassis floor for optimal centre of gravity and also doubles as an NVH 'sound barrier' to the road below.

Range-wide updates include 20 further spot welds for increased torsional rigidity, as well as recalibrated electronic-power assist steering, shock absorbers and brakes.

Inside, the most noticeable revision is a larger 12.3-inch central touchscreen with improved resolution, functionality and mounted closer for ease of use.

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Lexus designers revised some of the switchgear which freed up more space for the wireless phone charger, and also allowed for two additional USB-C ports to be added into the centre console.

The latest infotainment operating system features in-vehicle internet connectivity, providing live updates and parking information to in-car navigation, and also enables native web browsing inside the car. The 2023 Lexus UX 300e also support wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto.

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The cloud connected vehicle also gains access to Lexus's suite of online Connected Services, tying into a companion app on your phone. This gives real-time information on your vehicle's status, remote start and climate control, increased security and can also notify emergency services in the event of a crash.

All vehicles will be fitted with Lexus's suite of safety equipment, including an enhanced autonomous emergency braking function that now also includes junction assist for when crossing oncoming traffic in an intersection. Dynamic radar cruise control has also been recalibrated for less intrusive assisted steering inputs, with curve speed control added to prevent speed creep when cornering gently.

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Lexus Australia states that midlife updates of the UX 200 petrol and UX 250h hybrid are already on sale locally, with the updated UX 300e set to arrive in Australian showrooms in 2023. Pricing and local specifications will be announced closer to launch.