Pricey gem

Lexus' electric UX300e ticks most boxes which define an alluring car, but its high price may be a sticking point

The Lexus UX300e has a flawless build quality and, on the go, it is smooth and silent and offers a good ride.
The Lexus UX300e has a flawless build quality and, on the go, it is smooth and silent and offers a good ride. ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
The Lexus UX300e has a flawless build quality and, on the go, it is smooth and silent and offers a good ride.
The Lexus UX300e has a flawless build quality and, on the go, it is smooth and silent and offers a good ride. ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 08, 2021, with the headline Pricey gem. Subscribe