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 Volvo C40 Comparison
Lexus LBX
Volvo C40
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2024 Lexus
LBX
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2024 Volvo
C40
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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 Volvo C40 RECHARGE TWIN PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
36L
137 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,550 - $56,990
$74,990 - $87,990
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchier than every similarly-priced rival
- Big car feel in a compact package
- Well featured, no cost options
Misses
- Range is decent but efficiency is not
- 20-inch rims make for a firm urban ride
- XC40 is the more practical choice
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 | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 170kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 330Nm - 660Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | - | |
