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2020 Lexus UX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2020 Lexus UX is standard Android Auto on every trim. Otherwise, this is a light update, with the same basic trim lineup, styling, platform, and powertrains as 2019.
About the 2020 Lexus UX
1st-generation UX, second model year after the 2019 launch and before the later mid-cycle refresh.
Lexus positions the UX as its smallest urban luxury crossover: an easy-to-park, city-friendly entry point to the brand with upscale cabin design, strong standard safety tech, and a more car-like feel than a traditional SUV. The core appeal is not ruggedness or maximum cargo room. Instead, Lexus emphasizes maneuverability, premium materials, quietness, and efficiency, with the UX 250h adding standout hybrid fuel economy and standard AWD for buyers who want the same city-size footprint with better all-weather and long-range everyday usability.
The UX 200 is the straightforward 169-hp, front-wheel-drive gas model, while the UX 250h pairs a 181-hp hybrid system with standard electronic all-wheel drive. F SPORT trims add firmer suspension tuning, sportier bodywork, and bolstered seats. Luxury trims focus on comfort with ventilated front seats, a hands-free power rear door, and blind-spot monitoring.
What changed, by category
Tech
Android Auto became standard on every trim, joining Apple CarPlay in the infotainment system.
Styling
Roof rails became standard rather than optional. The UX otherwise kept its existing exterior design.
2020 Lexus UX specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd Direct Shift CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, 10-Spd Direct Shift CVT | Automatic, 10-Spd Direct Shift CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 29 mpg | 41 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 41 mpg | 41 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 37 mpg | 38 mpg | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | 38 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Horsepower | 169 hp | 169 hp | 169 hp | |||
| Torque | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | |||
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 1500 lb | 2000 lb | |||
| Trunk/Cargo | 21.7 cu-ft | 17.1 cu-ft | 21.7 cu-ft | 21.7 cu-ft | 17.1 cu-ft | 17.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in | 33.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Lexus UX?
Standard Android Auto is the biggest change to the 2020 Lexus UX. It was added across the full lineup, while most of the vehicle carried over from 2019.
Is the 2020 Lexus UX significantly different from the 2019 model?
No, the 2020 Lexus UX is not significantly different from the 2019 model. Android Auto became standard and roof rails changed from optional to standard, but the engines, hybrid system, platform, core styling, and trim structure carried over.
Does every 2020 Lexus UX have Android Auto?
Yes, Android Auto is standard on every 2020 Lexus UX trim. Apple CarPlay is also part of the phone-integration setup.
Did the 2020 Lexus UX receive any engine or hybrid-system changes?
No, the 2020 Lexus UX received no confirmed powertrain changes. The UX 200 retained its 169-hp gas engine and front-wheel drive, while the UX 250h retained its 181-hp hybrid system and standard electronic all-wheel drive.
Were roof rails standard on the 2020 Lexus UX?
Yes, roof rails were standard across the 2020 Lexus UX lineup rather than optional as they had been for 2019.
2020 Lexus UX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Lexus UX.
4.1
2020 Lexus UX
(242 reviews)
“It's a very nice driving car. The design of the media and heater/ac controls is below standard. They work but can be difficult to use.”
“Excelente, not a V6, just a V4. Love the flexibility of folding the back seats for increased cargo/trunk capacity. It's a big small car”