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 2024 Skoda Kodiaq Comparison
Lexus LBX
Skoda Kodiaq
2024 Lexus
LBX
vs
2024 Skoda
Kodiaq
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Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L
137 km
58L
435 to 476 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$47,550 - $56,990
$53,290 - $70,590
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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
- Sharp drive-away price
- Still very nice to drive
- Proper buttons? In 2024?
Misses
- Technology feels old
- 132kW is adequate, more punch coming
- Rivals have grown over the years
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
- Power Child Locks (+$250)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,200)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,200)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | 1984 | |
| 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 | 132kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 320Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 11.65 - 12.2 | |
