2024 Lexus LBX Review | Small SUV is cheapest way into a Lexus, but worth it?

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New LBX small SUV has close ties with Toyota Yaris Cross, begging the question whether it’s really a proper Lexus 👉 Full Review: www.carsales.com.au/editorial...
While rival luxury brands push ever higher upmarket, Japan’s Lexus has decided to introduce a more affordable model, the 2024 Lexus LBX small SUV.
Just under 4.2 metres long, the LBX is a petrol-electric hybrid that comes in three flavours priced from $47,550 plus on-road costs.
If you think there’s some similarities here with the Toyota Yaris Cross, you’re spot on. The two cars share basic powertrains and platforms, although Lexus says the work it’s done to create and differentiate the LBX more than justifies the $20,000 added to the price tag.
Have they succeeded? Watch our video for the answer…
Fast Forward
00:00 Intro
00:56 Pricing and specs
02:11 Interior review
03:22 On the road
05:25 Verdict
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@theusefulchannel 3 ай бұрын

For a quick review, I found it pretty informative.

@davidkean5680 15 күн бұрын

good work

@DJAYPAZ Ай бұрын

I’m comparing the Luxury LBX to a similarly priced Toyota CHR and a Renault Megan e-tech. There are big differences in specs of the cars. Once I have test driven all three it will be easier tell which one is best.

@samartz 2 ай бұрын

If it had a slightly bigger engine with the same price, id be more keen!

@DJAYPAZ Ай бұрын

The reviewer mentioned 3 Lbx models. I can find only 2 on the local Lexus website.

@aidin1362 Ай бұрын

2WD version comes in two classes. Luxury, and Sport Luxury.

@KJP-dv2uj 3 ай бұрын

When describing the engine, the graphic on the screen describes it as a turbo-petrol. I do not think it is. It is a naturally aspirated hybrid.

@cristi724 2 ай бұрын

I think they could've spared some efficiency for the sake of better performance. It is a premium car after all and would have made the price an easier pill to swallow for this class.

@DJAYPAZ Ай бұрын

Agreed, the lack of power could be a problem.

@ruudvdberg8580 2 ай бұрын

Turbo engine? As far as I know they come without turb, which explains 136 bhp.

@golden_eye2349 10 күн бұрын

yes its non-turbo engine

@sheezy2526 2 ай бұрын

When Lexus CT200H was sold back in 2016 it was actually a worthwhile purchase because the price was in 30K range. Now you can get a way better Kia or a Hyandai around the same price. They are as reliable as Toyotas/Lexus and are fun to drive. There is absolutely no way this is worth 54K - 64K.

@cristi724 2 ай бұрын

A Corolla hatch sized Lexus would be awesome to have again. Shame they only make stupid SUVs and very large sedans now.

@sheezy2526 Ай бұрын

@@cristi724 Yeah True, even with other brands the hatch variant the suv is based on is usually better and cheaper. I have driven an i30 and a Kona and i30 is way better in almost every way.

@user-rj1pv8ii3l Ай бұрын

If you want me spend 61k on hatch, 61k of money i can spend on toyota rav4 top range EDGE. Please advice me which one better ?

@sofiaalee 11 күн бұрын

No sunroof? For that price, I wont be buying

@davidbae997 2 ай бұрын

I own a Lexus and I love Lexus, But this is not a Lexus, doesn't seem worth it. 3 cylinder $56900?! Car cost = $36900 $20000 = lexus badge cost😂

@ckrgkrptkfwk5250 2 ай бұрын

Just a name, Lexus. not worth it. 😂

@thendebele 2 ай бұрын

This is as much nonsense as having a Range Rover hatchback! Completely off brand

@MD-dj8rm 2 ай бұрын

Lexus should redesign the front grille of the car: The front grille of the car is so big out of proportion and ugly !?!

@GlowingTube 2 ай бұрын

No, not worth it.

@TenzWang88 2 ай бұрын

Lexus can’t sell their overpriced cars here in Australia. So they bring this cheap luxury car to feed their dealers across the country 😂😂😂

@daweigo6851 2 ай бұрын

Lexus sell very well in Australia 😮

@Allanhyde264 3 ай бұрын

Nope. A Yaris with a different badge and some leather is still a glorified overpriced Yaris. How can they call it a Lexus product when it doesn’t even have rear aircon vents and a back arm rest. Just spend the extra $5k for a Euro. Toyota and Lexus are now run by accountants, not engineers. Crap product.

@cristi724 2 ай бұрын

Don't get me wrong, I think it's a quirky car, a premium supermini SUV with a very not-premium engine, but rear armrest and vents in this class don't exist. They don't make sense anyway.

@Allanhyde264 2 ай бұрын

@@cristi724we live in QLD. It absolutely does make sense to have rear air vents. This is a

@cristi724 2 ай бұрын

@@Allanhyde264 In this segment the rear passengers are not a priority in comfort or features for any brand. You don't buy this car for roadtrips or taxi, you buy it for 1-2 people, with at most one kid, so they can zip around to places on the cheap. They are very small in the back, really not comfortable for mid-long rides, and having the AC on in the front is enough to cool the whole car very fast. Look at this video, his knees are almost touching the center console.

@1andycraig Ай бұрын

The yaris cross costs as much if u go 4x4 but with cheaper interior so its a no brainer which to choose