Lexus sells full Self-Charging Hybrid cars such as the UX which can use both an electric motor and conventional engine to drive the car. Either of these sources can power the car on their own, or the power from both units can be combined.

Power is sent to the front wheels through an automatic continuously-variable transmission (CVT). When there's a need for more traction, a second electric motor powers the rear wheels.

Fukuoka, Japan Toyota Motor Kyushu – Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan - assembles the Lexus UX. Toyota Tahara Plant – Tahara, Japan - assembles the Lexus LS, IS, GX, LX, and RC. Toyota Yoshiwara Plant – Toyota, Aichi, Japan - assembles the Lexus LX.

2024 Lexus UX Hybrid Models and Trims All models come with a 181-horsepower hybrid powertrain, a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can be added to any trim for $1,400.

Lexus Self-Charging Hybrid technology leaves a lighter footprint on the environment and on your wallet. With superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, you can also reduce maintenance and running costs.

The UX 250h is powered by a Lexus Self-Charging Hybrid producing 184 DIN hp that features a highly efficient 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine.

The exclusive Lexus AWD system automatically sends power to two or four wheels as needed to improve traction. The drivetrain can redistribute power between the front and rear axles from 50/50 to as much as 30/70 if needed. This technology also includes Cornering Control to correct oversteer and understeer.

Both full-time and part-time AWD systems usually operate without direction from the driver. All four wheels, instead of two, receive torque through a set of axles and spin at different speeds simultaneously. AWD vehicles are loved particularly by people who live in areas where the weather tends to be snowy and rainy.

luxury SUV Lexus' entry-level luxury SUV is the brand's smallest model.

Urban Crossover Lexus UX. The UX was Lexus' first truly compact luxury crossover. The aim was to embody a free-spirited style that would appeal to modern urban explorers who seek fresh, dynamic takes on a luxury lifestyle. Hence the name UX stands for Urban Crossover.

The exclusive Lexus AWD system automatically sends power to two or four wheels as needed to improve traction. The drivetrain can redistribute power between the front and rear axles from 50/50 to as much as 30/70 if needed. This technology also includes Cornering Control to correct oversteer and understeer.

They emit fewer greenhouse gases and cost less to run than gas-only autos. They also recharge as they drive, so there's no need to plug in, and there's none of the range anxiety that can come with EVs. Hybrid owners also are more satisfied with their vehicles.

The big advantage of hybrid cars to the environment is that they produce lower emissions than a regular fuel powered vehicle. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, including methane and nitrous oxide, are emitted on a far greater scale from the exhausts of traditional cars.

Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, which uses energy stored in batteries. A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. Instead, the battery is charged through regenerative braking and by the internal combustion engine.

A hybrid car uses more than one means of energy, combining a petrol or diesel engine with an electric motor, and the two systems work with each other to move the vehicle. This allows the car to burn less gasoline, achieving better fuel efficiency than a traditional engine that solely uses fuel does.

How All-Wheel Drive Works. AWD is optimized for on-road use. It has the capability to send the engine's power to all four tires all of the time. It will help keep your vehicle moving forward better than front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive on snow-covered or rain-slicked roads.