Lexus UX 300h: Price, Specs and Fuel Economy

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The Lexus UX 300h is Lexus's smallest SUV, a subcompact crossover sold only as a hybrid in the U.S. The 2026 UX 300h costs $38,850 to $48,850 including $1,395 delivery. Its 2.0L hybrid makes 196 hp with FWD or AWD, and EPA rates it at 43 mpg combined (FWD) and 42 (AWD).

Type
Subcompact luxury crossover SUV (hybrid only)
Price (MSRP)
$37,455–$47,455 (2026 MY) · MSRP excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (DPH); $38,850–$48,850 including DPH. UX 300h FWD to UX 300h AWD F SPORT Handling[1]
Powertrains
UX 300h FWD, UX 300h AWD · 196 hp
Current generation
First generation (UX 200, UX 250h, UX 300h), 2019–present

2026 Lexus UX price and trims

For 2025 the UX became the UX 300h, the first Lexus with the fifth-generation hybrid system: a new transaxle, a lithium-ion battery and 196 hp (front motor 83 kW, rear 30 kW), FWD or AWD. The 2025 UX 300h started at $37,490 including DPH. For 2026, auto-leveling headlights became standard and Ultra White was added for base and Premium models.[11][12]

Lexus UX trims with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD) and powertrains
TrimMSRP (2026)Powertrain
UX 300h$37,455excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (2026 MY); $38,850 with DPH2.0L I4 hybrid (196 hp combined)[11]
UX 300h Premium$40,725excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (2026 MY); $42,120 with DPH2.0L I4 hybrid (196 hp combined)[11]
UX 300h F SPORT Design$41,290excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (2026 MY); $42,685 with DPH2.0L I4 hybrid (196 hp combined)[11]
UX 300h F SPORT Handling$45,875excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (2026 MY); $47,270 with DPH2.0L I4 hybrid (196 hp combined)[11][13]
UX 300h AWD$39,025excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (2026 MY); $40,420 with DPH2.0L I4 hybrid (196 hp combined)[11]
UX 300h AWD Premium$42,295excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (2026 MY); $43,690 with DPH2.0L I4 hybrid (196 hp combined)[11]
UX 300h AWD F SPORT Design$42,860excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (2026 MY); $44,255 with DPH2.0L I4 hybrid (196 hp combined)[11]
UX 300h AWD F SPORT Handling$47,455excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (2026 MY); $48,850 with DPH2.0L I4 hybrid (196 hp combined)[11]

Every UX trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →

Lexus UX engines, horsepower and mpg

The UX 300h runs on regular fuel per EPA. Lexus quotes 0–60 mph in 8.0 seconds (FWD) and 7.9 seconds (AWD).

Lexus UX powertrains with Lexus-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
VersionEngineHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)TransmissionDriveEPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
UX 300h FWDBase, Premium, F SPORT Design, F SPORT Handling2.0L inline-4 hybrid (fifth-generation Lexus Hybrid System, lithium-ion battery)[1][2]196—Electronically controlled CVTFront-wheel drive45/41/432026 MY[2]
UX 300h AWDBase, Premium, F SPORT Design, F SPORT Handling2.0L inline-4 hybrid with rear motor (E-Four)[1][2]196—Electronically controlled CVTAll-wheel drive44/40/422026 MY[2]

Output is as rated by Lexus; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

UX 300h vs UX 250h

The UX 300h replaced the UX 250h for the 2025 model year. It was the first Lexus with the fifth-generation hybrid system, which pairs the 2.0L four with two motor-generators and swaps the old nickel-metal hydride battery for lithium-ion. Output rose from 181 hp in the UX 250h to 196 hp, the same with FWD or AWD.[4][1][3]

A hybrid-only Lexus SUV

Lexus sells the UX only as a hybrid in the U.S. EPA rates the 2026 UX 300h at 45 city/41 highway/43 combined mpg with FWD and 44/40/42 with AWD. That's the highest combined rating of any Lexus SUV with a gas engine in EPA's 2026 listings.[1][2][7][8][9][10]

Lexus UX generations by year

Every US Lexus UX generation with model years and engines, newest first
GenerationUS model yearsEnginesNotes
First generation (UX 200, UX 250h, UX 300h)2019–present2.0L I4 (169 hp, 151 lb-ft, UX 200, 2019–2022); 2.0L hybrid (181 hp, UX 250h, 2019–2024); 2.0L hybrid (196 hp, UX 300h, 2025–present)Revealed at the 2018 Geneva show. The gas UX 200 is listed by EPA through 2022, after which the UX went hybrid-only. For 2025 the UX 250h became the UX 300h with Lexus's fifth-generation hybrid system and a lithium-ion battery.[3][4][1][5][6]

Lexus UX problems and recalls

The Lexus UX has few documented problems and a short recall list. The notable campaigns are a brake booster pump on the 2019 UX 250h (19V544), an in-tank fuel pump on the 2019 UX 200 (20V682) and, on the 2025 UX 300h, a motor-generator ECU wiring harness (24V587) and cluster display software (26V341).

Documented Lexus UX issues and NHTSA recall campaigns
IssueGenerationYearsType
Power-supply wires to the hybrid MG ECU may fracture (recall 24V587)[14]UX 1st gen (2019–present)2025Recall 24V587
Instrument cluster may not show warnings (recall 26V341)[15]UX 1st gen (2019–present)2025Recall 26V341
Brake booster pump may fail (recall 19V544)[16]UX 1st gen (2019–present)2019Recall 19V544
Low-pressure fuel pump may fail (recall 20V682)[17]UX 1st gen (2019–present)2019Recall 20V682

All 4 documented UX issues and 4 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →

MSRP is the starting point, not the transaction price. These CarWhere pages show real buyer-reported prices, dealer invoice estimates and current asking prices for the Lexus UX.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the 2026 Lexus UX 300h cost?

The 2026 UX 300h starts at $38,850 with FWD and $40,420 with AWD. The top UX 300h AWD F SPORT Handling is $48,850. All prices include $1,395 delivery, processing and handling.

Is the Lexus UX only a hybrid?

Yes, in the U.S. Lexus sells the UX only as the UX 300h hybrid. A gas-only UX 200 was offered for the 2019–2022 model years.

What mpg does the Lexus UX 300h get?

For 2026, EPA rates the UX 300h at 45 city/41 highway/43 combined mpg with FWD and 44/40/42 with AWD, on regular fuel.

How much horsepower does the UX 300h have?

The UX 300h makes 196 total system horsepower with FWD or AWD. That's up from 181 hp in the UX 250h it replaced for 2025.

What's the difference between the UX 250h and UX 300h?

The UX 300h, introduced for 2025, uses Lexus's fifth-generation hybrid system with a lithium-ion battery and higher-output motors, for 196 hp. The UX 250h (2019–2024) made 181 hp.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Lexus for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. 2026 Lexus UX 300h: A Powerful Hybrid Hatchback (pricing chart) — Lexus USA Newsroom
  2. 2026 Lexus UX fuel economy — U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  3. The Compact Crossover for a Refined Luxury Driver: The All-New 2019 Lexus UX — Lexus USA Newsroom
  4. 2025 UX 300h Brings More Power to the Streets — Lexus USA Newsroom
  5. History of Lexus (timeline) — Lexus USA Newsroom
  6. Lexus UX model-year listings and engines, 2019–2025 — U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  7. 2026 Lexus NX fuel economy — U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  8. 2026 Lexus RX fuel economy — U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  9. 2026 Lexus TX fuel economy (TX 350, TX 350 AWD, TX 500h AWD) — U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  10. 2026 Lexus LX fuel economy — U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  11. 2026 Lexus UX 300h: A Powerful Hybrid Hatchback (Nov 14, 2025; pricing updated Jun 19, 2026) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
  12. 2025 UX 300h Brings More Power to the Streets (Dec 20, 2023) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
  13. What's New: 2024 Lexus UX 250h (Apr 12, 2023) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
  14. NHTSA recall 24V587: Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Wire Harness — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  15. NHTSA recall 26V341: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101, 305 — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  16. NHTSA recall 19V544: Loss of Stability Control, Brake Assist/FMVSS 126 — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  17. NHTSA recall 20V682: Fuel Pump May Fail — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)

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