All prices for the Lexus LBX

The Lexus LBX allows Toyota’s Premium division to venture into a still relatively untapped niche for manufacturers: high-end compact SUVs.

The all-new Lexus LBX breaks with traditional Lexus design conventions. A necessity rather than a choice, since the LBX is nothing more than the premium cousin of Toyota Yaris Cross, dressed up in a three-piece suit. The grille desperately attempts to echo the typical Lexus design, with a thin light strip extending beyond the tailgate to the rear fenders. This is enough to hint at its lineage, but for the rest, they used what Toyota’s technical bank had to offer.

Small Size, Small Engine

The Lexus LBX measures 4,190 mm in length, 1,825 mm in width, and 1,545 mm in height, with a 2,580 mm wheelbase. Currently, it only offers a self-charging hybrid system powered by a 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder engine. The combined power of the hybrid system is 136 hp/100 kW, with a maximum torque of 185 Nm. This is more than enough to move the 1,280 kg vehicle, but it will never be a sports car as it takes 9.2 seconds to reach 100 km/h. A very urban mechanical setup likely to appeal to European customers. An honest 332-liter boot completes an intelligent technical sheet.

Lexus DNA in Pricing

The Lexus LBX lineup starts at 34,300 euros for the LBX version. Of course, it’s a bit of a shock when you know that its Toyota cousin, the Yaris Cross, starts at 24,900 euros in base trim. Luxury and refinement have a cost, but 10,000 euros is quite daring… Even in GR Sport trim, you’ll spend only 30,400 euros on the Toyota. In short, it’s up to you to decide whether you’re willing at all costs to drive a Lexus.

The Lexus LBX will enter production at the end of 2023. Sales will begin in European markets and some global markets from early 2024.

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