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-30 Comparison
Lexus LBX
Mazda CX-30
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2024 Lexus
LBX
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2024 Mazda
CX-30
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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 Mazda CX-30 G20 TOURING LE VISION (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L
137 km
48L - 51L
302 to 347 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,550 - $56,990
$33,940 - $48,340
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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
- Well-appointed, upmarket interior
- Reliable driver assist tech
- Comfortable, easy driving
Misses
- Underpowered G20 engine
- Rough ride on rural B-roads
- On the pricier end
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 | ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 13 | |
