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In the world of luxury SUVs, bigger means better. So, when the Lexus LBX hit the Australian market in 2024, it was difficult to see how the smallest premium SUV on the market – which shares a platform with the Toyota Yaris Cross – could be a commercial success.
But in the textbook Lexus (Toyota) way of doing things, what appeared as a gamble was a wise business decision. In just the first five months of sale, the LBX shot to Lexus’ third-best-selling vehicle, proving that a luxury vehicle can't in fact be too small.
The line-up currently starts at $47,550 for the LBX Luxury 2WD (hybrid) and ranges through to $78,240 for the range-topping LBX Morizo RR TWO-Tone.
The 2024 Lexus LBX has a plush interior, clad in either synthetic leather or a blend of synthetic leather and suede. The front seats are heated, and the driver's seat has eight-way adjustment even on the base car.
Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1535x1840x4190 mm |
Ground Clearance:
145 mm
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2024
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1535x1840x4190 mm |
Ground Clearance:
145 mm
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2023
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1560x1825x4190 mm |
Ground Clearance:
160 mm
|
Both 2024 Lexus LBX drivetrains are primarily powered by a 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine producing 67kW/120Nm with an electric motor on the front axle providing an additional 69kW/185Nm, which boost the combined output to 100kW. The AWD variant has an additional electric motor on the rear axle providing 4.7kW/52Nm.
The 2024 Lexus LBX's boot space measures 402 litres for 2WD versions or 315 litres for the AWD variant.
The 2024 Lexus LBX's entry-level Luxury scores 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, tail-lights and foglights; auto-dimming wing mirrors with auto folding, and tinted windows, alongside such interior luxuries as synthetic leather interior trim, a 9.8-inch multimedia touchscreen with voice recognition, sat-nav and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a wireless phone charger, ambient interior lighting, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a surround-view parking camera, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and push-start ignition, eight-way power adjustment for the driver’s seat, a power tailgate and heated front seats.
The 2024 Lexus LBX can sprint from 0-100km/h in 9.2 seconds for the 2WD, or 9.6 seconds for the AWD.
LBX stands for 'Lexus Breakthrough Crossover', a name attributed to the LBX's subcompact size but luxury credentials.
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Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to |
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Braked Capacity from: 0kg |
Braked Capacity to:
400kg
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2024
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Body Type: SUV | Braked Capacity from: 0kg |
Braked Capacity to:
400kg
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2023
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Body Type: SUV | Braked Capacity from: 400kg |
Braked Capacity to:
400kg
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The 2024 Lexus LBX is strictly a five-seater, regardless of variant.
Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R19 | Front Rim: 8.5x19 35 in |
Rear Rim:
8.5x19 35 in
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2024
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R19 | Front Rim: 8.5x19 35 in |
Rear Rim:
8.5x19 35 in
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2023
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 225x55 R18 | Front Rim: 18 in |
Rear Rim:
18 in
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The 2WD 2024 Lexus LBX variants with their 3.8L/100km combined fuel consumption have a theoretical combined cruising range of 947km.