If you’re interested in finding a midsize vehicle with excellent power and a sporty look, you might like the Lexus UX or the Toyota RAV4. Both vehicles have a variety of 2022 trim models that feature all the latest technology and safety advancements. Here at Longo Lexus, we’re dedicated to helping our customers make the best purchasing decisions to fit their needs. In this vein, we’ve created a comparison between the Lexus UX and the Toyota RAV4 to help guide you as you consider these two cars.
Interior
2023 Lexus UX Hybrid
The inside of the Lexus US features a design that’s based on Japanese aesthetics. The exact design may depend on the type of model you purchase, but you may expect to find a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob. You can also expect maximum comfort with dual-zone climate control, eight-way power-adjustable front seats, and two-way driver seat lumbar support. There is plenty of space for cargo, including an extra cabin area that you can access by collapsing one or both sides of the 60/40-split folding rear seats.
Inside the Toyota RAV4, you will also find 60/40-split back seats, along with fabric or leather-trimmed adjustable seats and embossed seat inserts. In the front, this car contains a black carpet flooring with a driver’s-side footrest and a urethane tilt three-spoke steering wheel with audio controls. Some trims also offer heated front seats and anti-slip in-dash storage trays.
Exterior
The Lexus UX features 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, aluminum roof rails, and color-keyed overfenders. It also includes heated outside mirrors, bi-LED headlamps, and LED taillamps, which add to the sleek styling while also improving driver safety when visibility is compromised. You can choose to add a power tilt-and-slide moonroof and rain-sensing windshield wipers to any trim option.
The Toyota RAV4 offers a slightly more robust exterior look as compared to the sleek Lexus UX. These models include options for a variety of 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels. You can also select a model with a two-tone roof to stand out while cruising down the highway. Other available exterior RAV4 features include black or chrome headlight bezels, a power tilt or slide moonroof, roof rails, dual chrome-tipped exhaust, and a unique split-bar front upper grille.
Trims
The 2022 Lexus UX comes in six primary trims, the UX 200, the UX 200 F Sport, the UX 200 Luxury, the UX 250h AWD, the UX 250h F Sport SWD, and the UX 250h Luxury AWD. Each offer varying interiors and exteriors. For example, the F Sport trims include completely unique front and rear bumpers, grille, and badging, along with unique F Sport interior detailing like aluminum pedals and front aluminum door-sill scuff plates.
There are 12 RAV4 trims, so you have plenty of options for this vehicle, including gas and hybrid models. The trims include the LE, Hybrid LE, XLE, Hybrid XLE, XLE Premium, Hybrid XLE Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road, Hybrid SE, Hybrid XSE, Limited, and Hybrid Limited.
Power and Performance
2023 Toyota RAV4
The Lexus UX boats a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with a best-in-class turning radius of 17.1 feet, making it the perfect option for city drivers. You can also select different drive modes to adapt the car’s performance to suit your surroundings and driving style. These include normal, sport, and eco modes.
If you’re looking for off-roading capabilities, on the other hand, the RAV4 offers the power and dexterity it takes to tackle a wide variety of environments. You can use the all-wheel-drive multi-terrain select capabilities to choose the driving mode best suited to your driving location. The engine in the LE trim is a 2.5-liter dynamic force 4-cylinder engine with dual variable valve timing.
Technology
The Lexus UX features a 7-inch in-color multimedia display set into the dashboard, so you can make your audio selections and view GPS navigation with ease. It also offers the Lexus six-speaker premium sound system, Apple CarPlay integration, Android Auto compatibility, Alexa compatibility, and voice command control. All trims also include a backup camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and four USB ports for electronic charging.
Like the Lexus UX, the RAV4 includes powerful audio multimedia capabilities, including a 7-inch touchscreen and compatibility with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, and Sirius XM. All trims also offer plentiful USB ports and outlets where drivers and passages can charge their devices. Some trims offer a 9-inch touchscreen and an advanced sound system, including speakers with a subwoofer and amplifier.
Safety
The Lexus UX includes a wide variety of safety features included in the Lexus Safety System+ 2.0. This includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane tracing assist, lane departure alert with steering assist, road sign assist, all-speed dynamic radar cruise control, and intelligent high beams. You can also expect ten standard airbags, a blind-spot monitor with a rear cross-traffic alter system, and an intuitive parking assist with rear cross-traffic braking.
The RAV4 is designed with safety in mind, and all the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 systems. These include a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert, steering assist, lane tracing assist, automatic high beams, full-speed range, dynamic radar cruise control, and road sign assist. You can also enjoy a free trial subscription to the Toyota Safety Connect system, which includes emergency assistance, a stolen vehicle locator, roadside assistance, and automatic collision notification.
If you’re looking for a new car, comparing similar options is a great way to build your understanding of the elements that are important to you and discover which options best meet your needs. In the case of the Lexus UX and Toyota RAV4, we hope this guide was helpful in your research.
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