Lexus LBX

Lexus LBX
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Model codeAY10[1]
ProductionDecember 2023 – present[2]
Model years2024–present
AssemblyJapan: Kanegasaki, Iwate (TMEJ)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact luxury crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformTNGA: GA-B[3]/GA-C (rear, Morizo RR)
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
  • 69 kW (93 hp; 94 PS) 1VM AC synchronous (front, hybrid models)
  • 5 kW (6.7 hp; 6.8 PS) 1MM AC synchronous (rear, hybrid models)
Power output
  • 67 kW (90 hp; 91 PS) (M15A-FXE, petrol engine only); 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) (M15A-FXE, combined system output)
  • 206–224 kW (276–300 hp; 280–305 PS) (G16E-GTS)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrainPower-split
Battery5-Ah nickel–metal hydride (hybrid models)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,580 mm (101.6 in)
Length4,190 mm (165.0 in)
Width1,825–1,840 mm (71.9–72.4 in)
Height1,535–1,560 mm (60.4–61.4 in)[4][5]
Kerb weight1,280–1,480 kg (2,822–3,263 lb)

The Lexus LBX (Japanese: レクサス・LBX, Hepburn: Rekusasu LBX) is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV (B-segment) marketed by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. Primarily developed for Europe and Japan,[6] it was introduced in June 2023 in Milan, Italy as the smallest crossover model in Lexus' lineup, slotting below the C-segment UX. It is also the first Lexus model based on the Toyota TNGA-B platform, which is shared with the XP210 series Toyota Yaris Cross and the XP210 series Toyota Yaris.[3][7] It entered production by the end of 2023 and went on sale in Europe along with additional markets in early 2024.[8][9]

According to Lexus, the "LBX" name stands for "Lexus Breakthrough X(cross)-over".[10] It is the second Lexus model with a three-letter name, following the LFA which was released in 2011. It is named LBX instead of BX to avoid trademark conflicts with Citroën which produced the BX in Europe from 1982 to 1994.[11][12]

  1. ^ "Specifications" (PDF). Lexus Japan. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
  2. ^ "Dynamic Press Launch of the All-New Lexus LBX". Lexus Newsroom. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b Carson, Sean (2023-06-05). "New Lexus LBX SUV revealed as brand's smallest model yet". Auto Express. UK. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
  4. ^ "LEXUS、新型「LBX」を世界初公開 | レクサス | グローバルニュースルーム" (Press release) (in Japanese). Japan: Toyota. 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
  5. ^ "World Premiere of the All-New Lexus LBX" (Press release). Europe: Toyota. 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
  6. ^ Glon, Ronan (2023-06-05). "Lexus LBX is a city-friendly, Toyota-based crossover for Europe". Autoblog. US. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
  7. ^ Martin, Charlie (2023-06-05). "New Lexus LBX arrives as hybrid entry model". Autocar. UK. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
  8. ^ Adrian, Padeanu (2023-06-05). "Lexus LBX Debuts As Small Luxury Crossover With 134 Hybrid Horsepower". Motor1.com. US. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
  9. ^ Martin, Charlie (2023-08-10). "New Lexus LBX priced from £29,995 in the UK". Autocar. UK. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
  10. ^ Pollard, Tim (2023-06-05). "Lexus LBX unveiled: baby crossover is smallest Lexus ever". CAR Magazine. UK. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
  11. ^ Misoyannis, Alex (2023-06-05). "2024 Lexus LBX hybrid city SUV unveiled, not confirmed yet for Australia". Drive. Australia. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
  12. ^ Padeanu, Adrian (2023-05-22). "2024 Lexus LBX Teased Ahead Of June 5 Reveal". MSN. Singapore. Retrieved 2023-06-05.