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Lexus LBX vs Lexus UX

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Lexus LBX
Lexus LBX

$47,550 - $78,240

2025 price

Lexus UX
Lexus UX

2024 price

Summary

2025 Lexus LBX
2024 Lexus UX
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 3, 1.6L

0.0L
Fuel Type
-

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
9.2L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Tiny boot and no spare tyre
  • Cramped rear seat
  • Frequent servicing schedule

  • Range could be better
  • Bit pricey
  • Relatively modest boot space
2025 Lexus LBX Summary

If you’re after a small performance-focused hatch or small SUV, there’s no shortage of solid offerings from semi-premium and premium brands like Audi, BMW, Cupra, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and more.

Another high-end brand dipping its toes in the segment is Lexus. Yes, Lexus. The Japanese luxury brand that’s famous for reliable and comfortable cars like the ES and RX.

It might be surprising that Lexus could build something like the LBX Morizo RR, but let’s not forget the many go-fast models in its back catalogue - the LFA supercar, the LC coupe and drop-top, IS F and GS F sedans and the RC F coupe.

At the urging of famed Toyota Motor Corporation (Lexus’ parent company) Chairman Akio Toyoda, Lexus has birthed a firecracker based on its humble, yet fun, LBX small SUV.

Akio has had a hand in developing the Morizo RR as well. Hence the name. Akio is head road tester for the carmaking giant, and a seasoned racer in his spare time. He uses the ‘Morizo’ alias when racing. The ‘RR’ stands for ‘rookie racer’. 

Using the same powertrain found in Toyota’s GR Yaris and Corolla hot hatch cousins, the LBX has a lot of promise. But has Lexus done enough to bother those largely European rivals?

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2024 Lexus UX Summary

Lexus has released a revamped version of its smallest electric SUV, the UX300e and I’ve been driving the Sports Luxury grade this week with my little family of three.

This model sees a few key upgrades to its battery performance, driving range and technology.

These improvements should see it continue to be a solid competitor for its rivals, the BMW iX1 XDrive 30 M Sport, Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 and Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

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