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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $38,408–$44,876 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2025 Lexus UX is a suv that earns a Carivo score of 8.0/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Reliability at 8.9/10, while Value at 6.7/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. Reliability stands out at 8.9/10. The UX nameplate has earned that score through its track record and a comparatively clean recall sheet. Safety is a notable gap at 6.7/10 in our scoring — below what the best in segment deliver. Check the official NHTSA ratings for the trim you're considering before deciding.
With 7.0/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. At 7.6/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $38,408–$44,876, 34 MPG, seating 5, the Lexus UX sits in the mid-market bracket of the suv segment. The value score of 6.7/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2025 Lexus UX will scare a sensible buyer off. Keep an eye on safety and value if those matter to you; otherwise it does what a good suv should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2025 Lexus UX ranks #180 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 93% of the segment. Its 8.0/10 overall score is 0.6 points above the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $38,408 starting price is about 6% above the segment's median of $36,079.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2022 Lexus UX scores 7.9/10 — within striking distance of the 2025's 8.0 — and starts roughly $3,500 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.0/10 | $38,408 | Read review → |
| 2025 (this review) | 8.0/10 | $38,408 | |
| 2024 | 7.9/10 | $37,290 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.9/10 | $36,171 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.9/10 | $35,052 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.8/10 | $33,933 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.7/10 | $32,815 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 7.6/10 | $31,696 | Read review → |
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