7.5
2025 Lexus LBX review
Paying up for the top-spec Lexus LBX brings a suite of luxury extras and all-wheel drive, but it worsens an already shaky value equation.
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Josh Nevett
2024 Lexus LBX vs 2022 Renault Captur Comparison
Lexus LBX
Renault Captur
2024 Lexus
LBX
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2022 Renault
Captur
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Based on the Renault Captur R.S. LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L
137 km
48L
317 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable around town
- Plush materials
- Tech connectivity
Misses
- Cramped interior space
- Engine noise at higher speeds
- Questionable value
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Surprisingly spacious interior
- Punchy turbocharged engine
- Long servicing intervals
Misses
- Fiddly transmission selector
- Jerky gearbox at low speeds
- Tyre noise remains an issue
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
- Two-tone Metallic Paint (+$1,000)
Colours Available
The Renault Captur is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Smokey Blue
- Atacama Orange
- Flame Red
- Highland Grey
- Iron Blue
- Oyster Grey
- Pearl White
- Diamond Black
Every colour except for Diamond Black is available as a two-tone paint with a black roof.
For entry-level Life models, Smokey Blue solid paint is free, single-tone metallic paint costs $650, two-tone Smokey Blue solid paint costs $450 and two-tone metallic paint costs $1000.
For Life and Intens trims, single-tone and two-tone Smokey Blue is free, and single-tone and two-tone metallic paint cost $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | 1332 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 113kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 270Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 10.5 | |
