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 Suzuki Vitara Comparison
Lexus LBX
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Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Based on the Suzuki Vitara TURBO ALLGRIP
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L
137 km
47L
273 to 291 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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turbo performance, keen dynamics
- Fun colour options
- Decent boot given its compact dimensions
Misses
- Turbo AllGrip is too expensive
- Budget interior feel, sub-par infotainment
- Sorely lacking in assistance tech at this price point
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
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,295)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 10 - 11 | |
