What is it?
The LBX is the smallest Lexus ever sold, built on the GA-B platform shared with the Toyota Yaris Cross. It runs the 1.5L three-cylinder hybrid with 100 kW combined and a 3.8 L/100 km combined fuel claim, with FWD standard and E-Four AWD optional.
The lineup runs from Luxury at $47,550 plus on-roads, through to Sports Luxury Enhancement at $58,490 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
3.8 L/100 km combined claim is the most efficient luxury small SUV on sale. 5-star ANCAP under the 2024 protocol. Mark Levinson 13-speaker audio and ventilated seats available. 5-year warranty plus 10-year hybrid battery cover via Lexus servicing.
100 kW combined is modest, motorway overtakes need planning. 332 L boot is smaller than X1 and GLA. Rear knee room tight for adults on longer trips. e-CVT drones under hard acceleration.
Should you buy the LBX?
Reasons to buy
- 3.8 L/100 km combined claim is the most efficient luxury small SUV on sale. 5-star ANCAP under the 2024 protocol. Mark Levinson 13-speaker audio and ventilated seats available. 5-year warranty plus 10-year hybrid battery cover via Lexus servicing.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. Battery: 10 years for HEV.
- 5-star ANCAP (2024), full driver-assist suite.
- 332 L (FWD) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- 100 kW combined is modest, motorway overtakes need planning. 332 L boot is smaller than X1 and GLA. Rear knee room tight for adults on longer trips. e-CVT drones under hard acceleration.
- You want a cheaper hybrid small SUV (Toyota Yaris Cross from $28,990 plus on-roads), bigger boot capacity (BMW X1), or a full EV at the price (Volvo EX30).
- AWD adds around $2,000 over each FWD grade. The Enhancement Pack at $58,490 plus on-roads pushes into BMW X1 territory.
- Top trim climbs to $58,490 plus on-roads.
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