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 Subaru XV Comparison
Lexus LBX
Subaru XV
2024 Lexus
LBX
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2022 Subaru
XV
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How they stack...
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 Subaru XV 2.0i-S AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L
137 km
48L - 63L
312 to 441 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$29,690
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well sized and priced
- 2.0i-S ticks most feature boxes
- All-round competence
Misses
- Gruff engine on cold start, under load
- Annoying EyeSight beeps and bongs
- Small boot
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 | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT MPFI | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 110kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 196Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 12.5 | |
