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 Hyundai Kona Comparison
Lexus LBX
Hyundai Kona
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2024 Lexus
LBX
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2024 Hyundai
Kona
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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 Hyundai Kona ELECTRIC PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L
137 km
38L - 47L
148 to 357 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,550 - $56,990
$32,500 - $71,000
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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
- Spacious, polished interior
- Smoother, more refined drive
- Space-saver spare rare in this segment
Misses
- Expensive relative to base Kona Electric...
- ...and crosses into Ioniq 5 price territory
- 100kW DC fast-charging isn't great
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
- Premium Paint (+$595)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT MPFI | MULTI POINT F/INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | 1580 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 77kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5700 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 144Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 10 - 14 | |
