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 Mazda CX-3 Comparison
Lexus LBX
Mazda CX-3
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2025 Lexus
LBX
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2025 Mazda
CX-3
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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.
8.5
7.5
7.3
7.2
Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Based on the Mazda CX-3 G20 EVOLVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L - 50L
137 to 460 km
48L
302 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,550 - $78,240
$26,950 - $38,890
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Super easy to drive
- Sturdy build quality
- Adaptive cruise now standard
Misses
- Tech is showing its age
- High-speed handling isn't ideal
- Thirstier than expected
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1618 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 206kW | 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 185Nm - 390Nm | 195Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3250 | 2800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
