If you're shopping for a luxury compact crossover that puts safety first, the 2026 Lexus UX 300h delivers. Every trim includes Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 - a full suite of driver-assist technologies that help you avoid collisions and stay aware in traffic. But the safety story doesn't stop there. Depending on which grade you choose, you'll also gain access to advanced parking assistance, upgraded displays, and connectivity features that keep you informed and in control. Here's what comes standard and what you can add as you move up the lineup.
Lexus Safety System+ 3.0: Standard on Every UX
Every 2026 UX 300h includes Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, which covers the full range of collision warning and automatic braking systems. You also get a backup camera, the Blind Spot Monitor system with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, 10 airbags, and a tire pressure monitoring system with auto location. These features are standard across all four grades - Premium, Luxury, F SPORT Design, and F SPORT 2 - so you're covered from the base model up.
Premium Grade: The Foundation
The Premium grade starts at $44,795 and includes all the core safety systems mentioned above. You also get an 8-inch touchscreen display, a 7-inch digital cluster, and the Lexus Interface system with Safety Connect, Service Connect, and Remote Connect features. Safety Connect provides automatic collision notification and emergency assistance, while Service Connect tracks maintenance schedules and vehicle health. Remote Connect lets you lock, unlock, and start the UX from your smartphone - useful if you need to warm up the cabin or check that you locked the doors.
The Premium also includes heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and NuLuxe upholstery. New for 2026, this grade adds a redesigned shift knob and the 64-colour thematic interior illumination system, which is now standard across the lineup.
Luxury Grade: Upgraded Displays and Parking Assist
The Luxury grade builds on the Premium by adding a 12.3-inch touchscreen display with embedded navigation, a 12.3-inch digital cluster, and a head-up display. The larger screens give you more room for maps, media, and vehicle information, while the head-up display projects key data onto the windshield so you can keep your eyes on the road. This grade also upgrades the Lexus Interface system with Drive Connect, which adds real-time traffic, weather, and destination search.
The Luxury grade introduces Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking. This system monitors the space around the vehicle during low-speed parking manoeuvres and can apply the brakes automatically if it detects an obstacle. You also get a power lift gate with kick sensor for hands-free operation, a wireless charging dock for phones, and a digital key that lets you unlock and start the UX using your smartphone.
Other Luxury features include a 10-speaker premium sound system, a driver's seat memory system, and power folding and auto-tilting rear-view mirrors. The Luxury grade is available in 19 exterior and interior colour combinations, including the new Lapis interior scheme.
F SPORT Design: Sporty Styling, Same Core Safety
The F SPORT Design grade starts with the Premium foundation and adds more aggressive styling. You get LED fog lamps and cornering lamps, plus F SPORT-exclusive design elements like a mesh grille, front and rear bumpers, and wheel arch mouldings. The safety and technology package remains the same as the Premium - Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, an 8-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital cluster, and the Lexus Interface system with Safety Connect, Service Connect, and Remote Connect.
If you want the F SPORT look with the upgraded safety and tech features, the F SPORT 2 grade is the answer.
The F SPORT 2 grade combines the F SPORT Design exterior with the Luxury grade's technology suite. You get the 12.3-inch touchscreen display with embedded navigation, the 12.3-inch digital cluster, the head-up display, and the 10-speaker premium sound system. You also gain Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking, the power lift gate with kick sensor, the wireless charging dock, and the digital key.
The F SPORT 2 includes NuLuxe-clad F SPORT seating, a driver's seat memory system, and power folding and auto-tilting rear-view mirrors. The Lexus Interface system is upgraded with Drive Connect. This grade is available in nine exterior and interior colour combinations, including Caviar with a choice of Black or Circuit Red interiors.
Connectivity and Control: Lexus Interface Across All Grades
Every 2026 UX includes the Lexus Interface system, which supports wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. The system features a natural language virtual assistant that lets you control navigation, media, and vehicle settings using your voice. You can also manage connected services through the Lexus App on your smartphone, including remote lock/unlock, remote start, and vehicle status checks.
The Premium and F SPORT Design grades include Safety Connect, Service Connect, and Remote Connect. The Luxury and F SPORT 2 grades add Drive Connect, which provides real-time traffic updates, weather forecasts, and destination search.
Key Safety and Tech Features by Grade
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Grade
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Display Size
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Digital Cluster
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Head-Up Display
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Premium
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8-inch
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7-inch
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No
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Luxury
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12.3-inch
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12.3-inch
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Yes
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F SPORT Design
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8-inch
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7-inch
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No
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F SPORT 2
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12.3-inch
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12.3-inch
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Yes
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Grade
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Parking Assist
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Digital Key
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Sound System
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Premium
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No
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No
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6-speaker
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Luxury
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Yes
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Yes
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10-speaker
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F SPORT Design
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No
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No
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6-speaker
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F SPORT 2
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Yes
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Yes
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10-speaker
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Why It Matters
The 2026 Lexus UX 300h gives you a strong safety foundation no matter which grade you choose. Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, the Blind Spot Monitor system with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, 10 airbags, and a tire pressure monitoring system with auto location are standard across the lineup. If you want the larger displays, head-up display, and Intuitive Parking Assist, the Luxury and F SPORT 2 grades deliver those upgrades. If you prefer the sporty F SPORT styling with the base tech package, the F SPORT Design grade covers that. And if you want the full package - sport styling plus all the advanced tech - the F SPORT 2 is the top choice.
The UX 300h is powered by a fifth-generation hybrid system that produces 196 hp and includes standard all-wheel drive for confident handling in all weather. The compact footprint and nimble handling make it ideal for city driving, while the 486 litres of cargo space (with the rear seats up) gives you room for groceries, gear, and weekend trips.
Visit Lexus of Saint John
If you'd like to see the 2026 Lexus UX 300h in person and explore the safety and technology features across all four grades, visit us at Lexus of Saint John.
