STATUS UPDATE
Make a statement and tell the world you’ve made it. Treat yourself and let this quintessentially Lexus driving experience assert your success.
Today, there is a more distinguished symbol of success. Replacing the new bag, the pair of shoes, or jewellery as memento of the occasion, is the all new 2020 Lexus UX 200. This beauty combines the best aspects of a luxury sedan with the versatility of a crossover, and it fits the bill.
CRUISE CONTROL
Be comfortable on nights out as there’s no longer a reason to climb out of the car especially in a little black dress. The seat reverses and the steering wheel retracts to ease the dainty move of stepping out once the car is parked. A ride that is designed to be manoeuvred easily and confidently, the Lexus Drive Mode Select allows the driver to tailor the driving experience, which means there is no added stress with traffic after a long tiring day at work. Stopping and re-starting depend on the movement of the vehicle in front. The UX 200 is integrated with advanced safety features like precollision systems, radar cruise control, lane tracing assistance, and adaptive high-beam technology. There will be no more accidental swerves, while keeping you in line if not signalled, especially with the help of active cornering assistance, blind spot monitoring, and rear traffic alerts.
The UX 200 offers the nimble handling of a hatch with the commanding allure of a highbody crossover to round out Lexus’s SUV offering which also includes the full-size LX, the large RX, and the medium NX. In Malaysia, the UX 200 is available in three variants: the Urban, the Luxury, and the F Sport in no less than 11 colour choices and five cabin themes, a selection of which are exclusive to the F Sport.
WEAVING COMFORT
The UX 200 embodies a distinctly Japanese sophistication with the design principle of takumi that prizes attention to detail. The leather seats bear traditional sashiko stitching; a technique employed on martial arts uniforms to provide protective quilting, complementing the striking patterns of the seat perforations and ventilation for ultimate comfort and functionality. With a press of a button, the seat cooler provides a blissful drive through the hot day and during the time of the month, there’s an option for a heated lower back rest to provide soothing sensation and a relief to replace the old-fashioned hot water bottles.
CHARGING ON
Catered for road trips with the girls, family weekend getaways, and the demands for everyday conveniences of the modern city driver, the UX 200 encompasses four USB ports, wireless charging stations, and more conventional 12V power sockets, on top of the seamless integrations with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, Lexus Premium Audio, and navigation system. With plenty of boot space and versatile, configurable rear seats alongside child-seat friendly Isofix points, and premium options like Power Back Door and Hands Free Opening and Closing functions, the UX 200 sure knows how to make a statement.