LEXUS LBX HATCHBACK

Name: LEXUS LBX 1.5 Premium 5dr E-CVT
Brand: LEXUS LBX
SKU: 104131
Availability: InStock

1.5 Premium 5dr E-CVT

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Fuel Type Hybrid

Co2 102.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 106mph

Customise Deal

Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
Quoted leadtimes are estimates based on information from the manufacturer and are subject to change. We will keep you up to date during the course of your order.
If you are ordering a Used Vehicle you acknowledge that some minor wear and tear or cosmetic damage may be present on the vehicle, such as small chips, scuffs, or scratches.

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Fuel Type Hybrid

Co2 102.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 106mph

LEXUS LBX Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
6
Comfort
8
Space
7
Styling
7
Build
8
Value
6
Equipment
7
Economy
8
Depreciation
7
Insurance
6

The Lexus LBX is a small premium SUV that should rejuvenate its brand. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Lexus always needed a breakthrough model to attract new generation of younger customers. Here it is, the LBX. Surprisingly, it's not an EV. That's because it's based on Toyota's Yaris Cross, which uses a full-Hybrid drivetrain. But Lexus has re-imagined that design in a far more premium manner.

Background

So. The Lexus LBX. Is it merely a Toyota Yaris Cross with a premium badge? Or the properly Lexus-engineered small entry-level model the company has always needed? Perhaps it doesn't matter. This car, a self-charging full-Hybrid designed in Europe for Europe, is the model that will really push its brand forward. In the past, we've always rather respected Lexus for not simply re-badging a small Toyota and creating a big-selling entry model that would rack up sales but diminish its brand. The closest the company came to that was with the Prius-based CT200h hatch, sold between 2011 and 2020, but that was still very much its own car, fundamentally re-engineered for 'Lexus-ness'. Which is pretty much what we have here with the LBX. Yes, all the basic engineering is borrowed from the Yaris Cross, but much has also been re-engineered so that this car feels like a Lexus. And those letters? Some at the brand say they stand for 'Lexus Breakthrough Crossover'; others that the 'L' is for Lexus, the 'B' for the B-SUV segment that this car competes in and the 'X' again references crossover status. Call it what you like though: it's the most important car the company has launched for a decade.

Driving Experience

The LBX isn't quite the re-badged Toyota Yaris Cross we'd feared we might get here. Yes, this car shares that model's compact GA-B platform (the first Lexus to use it) and the same basic 1.5-litre Hybrid engine, but quite a bit's been done to give this model what the brand calls the 'Lexus Driving Signature'. There's a much wider track for sharper handling, the light steering gets its own bespoke tune, the front suspension has a more rigid and lightweight MacPherson strut-type design, the CVT auto gearbox has been re-worked to deliver a more linear feel and a 'Vehicle Posture Control' system has been added that automatically uses the brakes to reduce pitching through turns. Pleasingly for a Lexus, lots of effort has also been put into refinement and the overall result is a level of journeying quietness that's probably class-leading, another thing that might encourage you to attempt longer journeys in an LBX than you ordinarily might in this class of car. We mentioned the engine. It's as frugal as you'd expect a Toyota Hybrid to be but this VVT-iE unit isn't quite the same as the one you'll find in the comparable Yaris Cross, gaining a new Hybrid Control System. This harnesses 134bhp (4bhp more than the fastest version of the equivalent Yaris Cross) courtesy of a more powerful motor driven by a new high-output nickel-metal hydride bi-polar battery shared with the larger Lexus RX and sited beneath the rear bench. The brand claims that this set-up gives sparkier performance than the equivalent Toyota, though the stats don't really show that, 62mph being dispatched here in 9.2s en route to the car's modest 106mph maximum. That's for the front-driven model we're trying here. With top spec, Lexus is also offering a minority-interest E-Four AWD version which gets an extra motor on the rear axle and needs 9.6s for the benchmark sprint.

Design and Build

As with the engine, the fundamental design here is not quite the carry-over concept it first seems. Yes, the TNGA-B platform is borrowed from the Yaris Cross, but it's wheelbase has been stretched by 20mm over that car. Which means that, though this is indeed the smallest Lexus ever, it's still a little bigger than its Toyota cousin, 4,190mm long, 1,825mm wide and 1,545mm high. If you know the Lexus brand though, what you'll probably notice first about the LBX is that it dispenses with the company's most familiar visual trademark, the front 'spindle'-style grille. A lower section of mesh replaces it, with a narrow strip above including a trim piece linking the LED headlights. The designers say the result is 'instantly recognisable as a Lexus': we're not so sure. At the rear, there's a full-width LED light bar. Wheel sizes are either 17 or 18-inches. The cabin is satisfyingly Lexus-like, with plenty of super-soft plastics and stitched leather in evidence, though lower quality materials still feature lower down. The technology's of the premium kind too, with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an optional head-up display and a 9.8-inch 'Lexus Link Connect' centre screen. Storage space is okay, with one cup holder in front of the NX-style gear selector and another behind, under an armrest that slides out and tilts to reveal another stowage area. Getting into the rear isn't as easy as it could be and space in the back is certainly at a premium: adults won't want to be stuck here for long and you don't get either seat pockets or cup holders. Boot space is just about acceptable at 402-litres in the front-driven model, but bear in mind that this drops to 317-litres in the E-Four AWD variant, thanks to its extra motor beneath the floor.

Market and Model

Think in terms of an asking price starting from around £30,000 for this LBX, the objective being to compete with class rivals like the Volvo XC40 and the Audi Q3. That base figure gets you entry-level 'Urban' trim. Beyond that, there's are 'Premium', 'Premium Plus', 'Premium Plus Design', 'Takumi', 'Takumi Design' and 'Original Edition' grades with prices up to £40,000. The brand thinks it will sell around 25,000 LBXs a year. Lexus is offering the car with a choice of four what it calls 'atmospheres' - basically trim packs that change the look and feel of the car. 'Elegant' gives you a leather-free cabin and 18-inch alloy wheels. 'Relax' focuses on what the company calls "luxurious elements and premium style". 'Emotion' would be your variant of choice if you wanted your LBX to have a sporty look, giving you a bi-tone roof. And finally, 'Cool' builds on the 'Emotion' model's urban sporty vibe with a little extra luxury. Lexus is also using the LBX to introduce a 'Bespoke Build' programme which enables customers to personalise their cars through customising things like stitching colours, different material colours and textures - even different-coloured seat belts. As usual with a Lexus, top models get an upgraded Mark Levinson stereo. Other features fitted further up the range include Lexus's digital keyless entry system, air purification technology and a head-up display. Fortunately, safety isn't in any way optional, all LBX models getting Lexus' very complete 'Safety System+' package. This gives you 'Collision warning with autonomous braking', 'Blind spot monitoring', 'Cross traffic alert', 'Adaptive cruise control', 'Lane assist' and Lexus' 'e-latch' door release and safe exit-release technology that prevents passengers from opening their doors into the path of an approaching vehicle or cyclist.

Cost of Ownership

Expect similar efficiency figures to those of a Yaris Cross, which means that with a front-driven LBX, you'd be looking at up to 62.7mpg on the combined cycle and up to 102g/km of CO2. Expect those figures to take a bit of a hit if you go for the slightly heavier E-Four AWD version (to 58.8mpg and 110g/km). As with the Toyota, Lexus expects this car to run for up to 80% of its time in electric mode during city driving. The full-Hybrid engine's intrinsic efficiency should help a lot with future residual values. There'll be a ready stream of customers wanting that on the used market when the time comes to sell, most of these people well aware that Lexus Hybrids have an enviable record for reliability. On to after-sales cover. It's worth pointing out that Lexus gives you a much better warranty than the limited three year one you'll get with most premium rivals. From the showroom, the car comes with a three year warranty, but providing you continue to regularly maintain it at a one of the brand's franchised dealerships, 12 months of extra warranty cover will be included with every scheduled service, up to 100,000 miles or ten years, whichever comes first. Fixed price servicing plans are available if you want to spread the cost of maintenance, allowing you to spread the cost over two years or more. However you go about paying for maintenance, on an LBX it shouldn't cost you too much. The Hybrid set-up has a good record for minimising tyre wear and its battery will last the life of the car. Plus the regenerative braking set-up helps extend the life of the brake pads: over 60,000 miles of driving, the front pads should only need replacing once, while the rear pads and all discs will probably last the full distance.

Summary

Lexus says it wasn't trying to make a cheaper car here: just a smaller one. However you define this LBX model's role, it could hardly be more important to its maker, opening up an entirely new segment for the brand and likely to account for nearly a third of the company's sales going forward. Even more importantly, over half of those sales are expected to be conquested from other brands. It all makes you wonder why Lexus didn't bring us a car like this sooner. Of course it tried to with the CT200h, but that model was too quirky and a little too expensive to sell in the kind of numbers the Japanese maker wanted. This LBX will do much better; an admirable second car if you already own a Lexus. But also one that deserves to be considered on its own merits.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

7" digital instrument binnacle
Active Noise Control
Bluetooth connectivity
Cloud navigation
Digital speedometer
e-Call (emergency call)
Electric power steering
Emergency driving stop system
EV mode
Extended Lexus safety system+ 3 includes blind spot monitor, safe exit assist, camera washer and rear cross traffic alert
Front and rear parking sensors with intelligent clearance sensor
Lane change flasher function
Lexus link connected services
Lexus safety systems+ 3 includes dynamic radar cruise control, pre collision system day and night, lane tracing assist, road sign assist
Multi info display
Pre-collision system with driver monitor
Push button start
Rear pedestrian detection
Rear view camera
Tachometer/Hybrid system indicator
Tailgate manually operated
Trip meter
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
Wireless Smartphone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Predictive efficient drive
Vehicle dynamic integrated management (VDIM)
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Entertainment

1 USB (Type-C) charging ports in bottom of the instrument panel
1 USB (Type-C) multimedia communication ports in bottom of the instrument panel
6 speaker audio system
AM/FM and DAB radio
Lexus Link Connect with 9.8" Touchscreen
Rear side monitor
Steering wheel mounted controls

Exterior Features

Acoustic glass windscreen
Active brake lights
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Auto headlights
Automatic rear flashing hazard lights
Black door belt moulding
Black outer mirror cover with black ornament
Black resin rocker panel
Black wheel arches
Chrome bumper and grille garnish
Chrome plated rear badge LBX
Electric adjustable/heated/auto folding door mirrors
Front and rear electric windows
Full body colour bumpers
Glass breaking sensor
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED front indicators
LED rear fog light
LED rear lights
Manual levelling headlights
One touch electric front/rear windows
Privacy UV glass, rear doors and tailgate
Rain sensing wipers
Rear bumper with hidden exhaust
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof spoiler
Shark fin antenna
Side indicator lights integrated into door mirrors
Silver plated unified grille
Silver stainless steel moulding side windows frames
Single bulb LED headlights with auto high beam
Trailer sway control
Wet arm wipers

Interior Features

12V accessory connector in front console box
12V socket in front and rear
2 way manually adjustable front headrests
2 way manually adjustable rear headrests
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
3 rear headrests
3 spoke Tahara trimmed steering wheel
6 way adjustable front passenger seat
6 way manually adjustable front seats
60/40 split folding rear seat
Aluminium scuff plates
Armrest with sliding cup holder
Automatic air recirculation control
Black roof lining
Black steering wheel and gearshift knob
Centre armrest with storage
Clean air filter with pollen removal and deodoriser
Cup holder in centre console
Door armrests
Driver and passenger door pocket
Driver's lumbar support
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Front centre console in Wood grain finish
Front headrests
Glovebox
Heated front seats
Humidity sensor for climate control
Illuminated entry system (cabin, footwell, console and door handles)
LED light in luggage compartment
Luggage cover manually folding
Manually multi adjustable steering column
Organ type accelerator pedal
Remote climate control
Single colour ambient lighting
Single passenger seat
Sport front seats
Storage tray under audio panel and lower tray
Synthetic leather steering wheel
Tahara door panel finish
Tahara trimmed gearshift knob
Tahara upholstered knee pads on front centre console
Tsuyasumi interior ornamentaion
Under deck storage

Passive Safety

2 x Isofix child rear seat restraints
3 point ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) front seat belt with pretensioners
3x3 point rear seat belts
ABS/EBD
Active Traction Control (TRC)
Adjustable seatbelt anchor points
AVAS - Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Black seat belts
Driver and front passenger side airbags
Driver and front passenger single stage airbags
Driver and passenger seatbelt not fastened - visual and audible warning
Driver knee airbag
E-Latch electric door release
Electronic parking brake
Electronically controlled braking regeneration
ESP
Front and rear curtain shield airbags
Front centre airbag
Front wheel brake - 15inch discs
Hill assist control
Manual rear child locks
Passenger airbag cut-off switch
Rear wheel brake - 15inch discs
Safety kit
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm/anti-theft (with siren and 2 sensors)
Auto door locking when driving
Double door lock
E-latch door lock system
Engine immobiliser
Intrusion sensor
Smart keyless entry
Smart start system
Thatcham approved locking wheel nuts
Tilt sensors
Two motion door lock with double lock
VIN etching
Wireless door lock

Trim

Rear quarter panel in Piano black
Satin paint door inlays
Satin Y-s haped embroidery with double stitch on bolsters

Wheels

Resin moulding wheel arches
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh

1
Battery Type

Nickel-Metal Hydride

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)

66
NOx

0.0086
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

102
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH

107
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL

102
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High

134
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH

141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL

134
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High

90
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH

93
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL

90
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low

84
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH

88
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL

84
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium

79
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH

83
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL

79

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1490
Compression Ratio

14.0:1
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

80.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

97.6
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery

INJECTION
Gears

1 SPEED
Number of Valves

12
Transmission

AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

4.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

4.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

4.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High

5.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH

6.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL

5.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High

4
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH

4.1
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL

4
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low

3.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH

3.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL

3.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium

3.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH

3.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL

3.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb

62.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

60.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

62.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High

47.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH

45.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL

47.8
WLTP - MPG - High

70.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH

68.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL

70.6
WLTP - MPG - Low

76.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH

72.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL

76.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium

80.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH

76.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL

80.7

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC

1.5
Badge Power

136
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Series

Premium
Generation Mark

1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

23E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

82
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

79
NCAP Safety Assist %

76
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

12
Service Interval Mileage

10000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

9.2
Engine Power - BHP

136
Engine Power - KW

100
Engine Power - RPM

5500
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

89
Engine Torque - MKG

12.2
Engine Torque - NM

120
Engine Torque - RPM

3600
Top Speed

106

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

225/60 R17
Tyre Size Rear

225/60 R17
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1550
Length

4190
Wheelbase

2580
Width

1825

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

36
Gross Vehicle Weight

1755
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

994
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

402
Max. Loading Weight

475
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

650
Minimum Kerbweight

1280
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

10.4

Charging Speeds

0h 8min

Home

7kW Charger

0h 1min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 0min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 0min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	26%	£720.09	£144.02	£288.04
2027/28	26%	£720.09	£144.02	£288.04
2028/29	27%	£747.79	£149.56	£299.12
2029/30	28%	£775.48	£155.10	£310.19

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