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 Suzuki Vitara Comparison
Lexus LBX
Suzuki Vitara
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2024 Lexus
LBX
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2024 Suzuki
Vitara
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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 Suzuki Vitara TURBO
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L
137 km
47L
277 to 291 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,550 - $56,990
$35,990 - $40,990
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peppy turbo engine
- Light on its feet
- Plenty of visibility
Misses
- Expensive among fresher rivals
- Ageing interior, too many hard plastics
- Halogen high-beams
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
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,340)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 10 - 11 | |
