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
Lexus LBX vs BMW X2 Comparison
Lexus LBX
BMW X2
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Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Based on the BMW X2 xDRIVE20i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L
137 km
45L - 57L
270 to 462 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,550 - $56,990
$65,100 - $89,219
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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
- Pretty good value
- Great performance, refinement balance
- Big gains in quality, practicality and tech
Misses
- Ticking options can get pricey
- Rear end design may polarise
- No ANCAP safety rating... yet
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 (+$1,700)
- Roof Rails - High-gloss Shadowline (+$585)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT MPFI | TURBO MPFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 141kW - 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5000 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 280Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
