Production Lexus UX Rumored to Debut in March
Lexus is putting a huge focus on crossovers and SUVs, and its next new production model could be the UX at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.
Although unconfirmed, rumor has it the Lexus UX could bow in March at Geneva, giving the luxury brand a baby crossover. First previewed by the UX Concept at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, the production UX is believed to ride on the same underpinnings as the Toyota C-HR. In May 2017, Lexus confirmed the UX was heading to production and at the time, Lexus International executive vice president Yoshihiro Sawa said “it’s not so far away.”
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Lexus hasn’t really been shy about how it regrets focusing on two-door sports cars like the RC and LC, instead of crossovers and SUVs. But since the RC and LC have arrived, the brand has finally added a three-row RX variant and more recently debuted the LF-1 Limitless Concept that previews a future flagship SUV.
If the production UX is set to bow in Geneva, expect to see some teasers in the coming weeks along with confirmation.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Looks like they made a display balloon of the concept and overinflated it.
This is one instance where I hope the production version doesn't look like the concept. Kind of funny how Subaru and Toyota are so different in that respect. Subaru has some fantastic looking concept models and then the production version looks like a Birkenstock. Toyota frequently has these goofy looking concepts and then production model looks like a russet potato.