The new Lexus LBX has been revealed and serves as the new entry point into the Nagoya-based firm’s luxury wares. Take a look at what the Lexus LBX has to offer!

In South Africa, the Lexus UX is currently the cheapest new Lexus you can buy with pricing starting from R832 900 but that’s likely to change as the Japanese luxury marque welcomes the new LBX to its range.

The new Lexus LBX is built on Toyota’s revised GA-B platform, the same which underpins the Yaris and measures 4 190 mm long, 1 825 mm wide, 1 560 mm high and with a wheelbase of 2 580 mm. The LBX has a kerb weight of 1 280 kg.

Stylistically, the LBX adopt’s Lexus’ latest design language which includes the firm’s “Unified Spindel” grille design which is familiar from the new Lexus RX, for example, while the interior focuses on offering an “inviting and serene space fostering a seamless connection between the driver and car, promoting complete relaxation” according to Lexus.

The Lexus LBX’s interior will be highly customisable with 4 “atmospheres” on offer.

Interestingly, the LBX will be offered with 4 “atmospheres” including Elegant, Relax, Emotion and Cool, each of which can be customised to taste with the new Lexus Bespoke Build Program. A 9.8-inch infotainment touchscreen as well as a fully digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster, the latter of which is a first for Lexus. Load capacity is quoted at up to 332 litres for front-wheel-drive variants.

What engine does the new Lexus LBX have?

The Lexus LBX is powered by a new-generation self-charging hybrid powertrain which incorporates a 3-cylinder, 1.5-litre petrol engine, electric motor and a high output nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery. Peak power output is rated at 100 kW while torque is quoted at 185 Nm. The LBX will be offered in both 2-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive guise and all variants are paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

As far as driver assistance is concerned, the Lexus LBX features the latest generation of Lexus Safety System + which incorporates a host of features including a Pre-Collision System with Intersection Turn Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist/Lane Keep Assist and Road Sign Assist. But that’s not all, other features such as a Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Safe Exit Assist, driver monitor and parking sensors are also included. Features such as a Front Cross Traffic Alert with Panoramic View Monitor and Remote Parking will be optional.

Lexus SA has yet to confirm whether the new LBX will be offered in South Africa but given how popular compact SUVs are locally, we expect to see the LBX on local soil in 2024.

We will keep you updated as soon as we get official confirmation.

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