Lexus has absolutely detailed the pricing and specification of its smallest mannequin ever – the LBX crossover.
Sports activities Luxurious AWD
Deliveries of the Lexus LBX commenced in Australia on March 18, with Lexus Australia claiming round 1500 examples are set to reach within the first 12 months.
The Lexus LBX relies on the identical GA-B platform because the Toyota Yaris Cross and is powered completely by a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid powertrain producing 100kW of energy.
Two trim ranges are being supplied in Australia at launch – Luxurious and Sports activities Luxurious. The previous is completely supplied in two-wheel drive (2WD) type, whereas the latter may be had in both 2WD or all-wheel drive (AWD) varieties.
Moreover having a further rear induction asynchronous motor generator producing 4.7kW and 52Nm, the LBX Sports activities Luxurious AWD receives a extra subtle trailing arm-type two-link double wishbone rear suspension setup.
LBX 2WD variants however obtain a torsion beam rear suspension setup.
By way of rivals, the Lexus LBX is a novel as a result of it’s significantly costlier than nearly all of different mild SUV, together with the likes of the Renault Captur, Toyota Yaris Cross and Volkswagen T-Cross.
It’s additionally notably smaller than small premium SUVs just like the Audi Q2, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and Volvo XC40.
Pricing
Three variants are being supplied at launch.
Luxurious 2WD
- 2024 Lexus LBX Luxurious 2WD: $47,550
- 2024 Lexus LBX Sports activities Luxurious 2WD: $52,990
- 2024 Lexus LBX Sports activities Luxurious AWD: $56,990
Costs are earlier than on-roads
Powertrains
Entrance-wheel drive Lexus LBX variants are powered by a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 67kW and 120Nm, in addition to a single electrical motor generator producing 69kW and 185Nm which is fed by a nickel-metal hydride battery.
That is all mated to an digital repeatedly variable transmission (e-CVT). Whole system output is 100kW of energy.
The LBX Sports activities Luxurious AWD provides a rear asynchronous electrical motor generator that produces 4.7kW and 52Nm. Whole system output continues to be 100kW.
Lexus claims the LBX 2WD variants can do the 0-100km/h dash in 9.2 seconds, whereas the Sports activities Luxurious AWD does the 0-100km/h dash in 9.6 seconds. Prime pace for each is 170km/h.
Effectivity
Claimed gasoline economic system figures for the Lexus LBX rely on the powertrain configuration.
The Lexus LBX has the next gasoline economic system claims:
| LBX 2WD | LBX AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed | 3.8L/100km | 3.8L/100km |
| Further-urban | 4.0L/100km | 4.1L/100km |
| City | 3.6L/100km | 3.7L/100km |
All LBX variants have a 36-litre gasoline tank and require a minimal of 91 RON common unleaded petrol.
Dimensions
The Lexus LBX measures in at 4190mm lengthy, 1825mm large, and 1560mm tall, with a 2580mm wheelbase.
Boot house will depend on the variant. LBX Luxurious and Sports activities Luxurious 2WD variants have 402 litres of boot capability with the rear sears up, whereas the LBX Sports activities Luxurious AWD has 315 litres of boot capability.
Folding the rear seats of the LBX 2WD expands boot capability to 994 litres.
All LBX variants have a towing capability of 400kg.
Servicing and Guarantee
The Lexus LBX is roofed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee like the remainder of the Lexus lineup.
Logbook companies are required each 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. The primary 5 companies are capped at $595 every.
A 3-year complimentary Encore subscription can also be supplied at no additional price. It consists of roadside help, complimentary service mortgage automotive, Ampol gasoline reductions, in addition to unique way of life occasion presents.
Security
The Lexus LBX hasn’t been crash-tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP at this stage.
The next security tools is normal throughout the vary:
- Eight airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Day/evening pedestrian detection
- Day/evening bicycle owner detection
- Day bike detection
- Junction help
- Rear AEB
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Secure exit help
- Driver monitor digicam
- Adaptive cruise management
- Visitors signal recognition
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
- Encompass-view digicam
- Tyre stress monitoring
The LBX Sports activities Luxurious provides a semi-autonomous parking help.
All Lexus LBX variants additionally obtain a three-year complimentary subscription to Lexus Linked Companies. It presents prospects real-time car data, distant performance, and emergency calling.
Commonplace Gear
There are two completely different Lexus LBX variants supplied domestically. The entry-level Luxurious can solely be had with front-wheel drive, whereas the flagship Sports activities Luxurious is accessible with both front- or all-wheel drive.
Lexus LBX Luxurious 2WD highlights:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre restore equipment
- Computerized LED headlights
- Adaptive high-beam
- LED tail lights
- LED entrance fog lights and cornering lights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- E-Latch door handles
- Auto-dimming driver’s facet mirror
- Shark fin antenna
- Rear spoiler
- Entrance and rear air spats
- Rear privateness glass
- Energy tailgate
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 9.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Linked satellite tv for pc navigation
- ‘Hey Lexus’ pure voice recognition
- DAB+ digital radio
- Six-speaker Panasonic sound system
- 5 USB-C ports
- Two 12V sockets
- Wi-fi charger
- Twin-zone local weather management
- Proximity entry and push-button begin
- NuLuxe leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- NuLuxe leatherette-wrapped shift-by-wire gear knob, door trim & ornamentation
- ‘Tsuyasumi’ centre console ornamentation
- Single-colour ambient inside lighting
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Entrance and rear carpet flooring mats
- Black NuLuxe leatherette upholstery with crimson highlights
- Heated entrance seats
- Eight-way energy driver’s seat with two-way lumbar and reminiscence
LBX Sports activities Luxurious 2WD provides:
- Black 18-inch alloy wheels with 10 twin-spoke design
- Rear pillar movie ornamentation
- Color head-up show
- Lively Noise Management
- Engine sound enhancement
- 13-speaker Mark Levinson premium sound system
- Multi-colour ambient inside lighting
- Real leather-accented shift knob
- Real leather-accented steering wheel
- Energy tilt and telescopic adjustment
- Paddle shifters
- Heated steering wheel
- Haptic touch-sensitive controls
- Ultrasuede door trim and ornamentation
- Mixture leather-accented and Ultrasuede upholstery with distinction orange stitching
LBX Sports activities Luxurious AWD provides:
- AWD emblem
- Rear induction asynchronous motor generator (4.7kW/52Nm)
- Double wishbone trailing arm rear suspension (replaces torsion beam)
Colors
The 2024 Lexus LBX is obtainable in a complete of eight exterior paint colors. All the colors are paired with a black-painted contrasting roof.
The next exterior paint colors can be found:
- Sonic Quartz
- Sonic Chrome
- Sonic Copper
- Frozen Mercury
- Moonstone Shadow
- Wealthy Ruby
- Citrine Flare
- Midnight Sapphire
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