Lexus LBX 2024 Review: Small hybrid SUV tested 

Good one! Hope I can make my mind to buy one of these. I test driven this and I agree it's really really quiet inside the cabin and feels so nice.

We just ordered the LBX Sports Luxury in 2WD here in Australia and fortunately we only have a 4 week wait (due on June 16). We did originally have an order in for a Corolla hybrid and that still hadn’t been made 3 months after we made the order so we cancelled it.

@@mrqikgixI had a new CHR on order before the actual price was known. I signed the contract for the price of the previous top of the line model ($43,000 AUD). Three months later the RRP was released and it was a staggering $64,990 AUD. I couldn’t justify paying that amount of money for a CHR that I was going to have to wait 12 months for. Hence my decision to buy the Lexus LBX and saved myself $7000 AUD.

Nice write up I'm looking forward to getting the lbx it's my dream car. I can't afford it till 3 years time 😅

@@hossanaodharo4403 haha , someone same page as me! 😂

List of changes is vast (excluding what is visible, so body, interior etc.). Actually it's easier to say what is the same which is: frame (but LBX has extra glue and extra elements for rigidity), 12.3inch cockpit, gear changing handle and maybe few small bits. What is different: better seats with memory, 2x stronger battery, engine is further modified and has balancing shaft, different suspension, steering (including shock absorption system), aluminium wheel stubs, acoustic windows in higher trims and much better sound insulation overall, seals for front bonet and doors, special break system for controlling horizontal posture of the car, improved driving assist systems, more efficient wipers, ML audio system (extra paid) and more. Even plastic covers underneath are different. All made in Japan from different elements (things like exhaust) than Yaris Cross which comes from crap French (this factory as for Toyota standard is not the best) factory. It's not Yaris Cross, same way as ES is not a Camry, even if they also share same platform. Not sure in UK, but in EU every new car has (homologation requirement) speed limit alert and it can't be turned off permanently (it can, but will come back with car restart).

@@SOMEONE-ME Thanks for a comprehensive reply. In Australia we only get two specifications, Luxury and Luxury Sport. The ML audio system is only available in the Luxury Sport spec which is 4wd. There are no options for either spec only the paint colour. I’ve been trawling through specs to work out exactly what is included in the Luxury spec.

@@DJAYPAZ Many more trims and options in the EU.

@@DJAYPAZ Do not get 4wd version. There seems to be some issues with it ( even if in theory has better suspension). There are reports of vibration/shakiness. It’s also heavier and has worse dynamics.

@@SOMEONE-ME Thanks, I was unaware of any problems. Will definitely steer clear of the 4WD.

Yes, there is Cross AWDi.

GR Yaris is available with AWD

@@glennchinyangarara8225 That’s very different setup. Proper 4x4.

Vicky ❤

Yaris Cross platform, but many changes. Actually except actual "frame shape" it's all bit or substantially different.

LBX is the same car as Yaris Cross underneath

@@glennchinyangarara8225 False. Most component are different and made in Japan. Even plastic covers are different. LBX has aluminium stub axles, different shock absorbers, muffler, fuel tank etc. Frame is similar but also not exactly the same.

@@SOMEONE-ME I mean in terms of engine components, as they have the same 1.5 liter hybrid engine?

@@glennchinyangarara8225 It’s same base, but further improved like most other components. Bit more hp, different ECU, balancing shaft and most important: 2x more powerful battery, which means car is very responsive to gas pedal. About every review says that driving experience is rather different to Yaris. I only driven LBX and in the city it’s pure joy ( motorway was fine as well). It’s very ‚direct and responsive’ car. Also suspension is rather firm as for Lexus brand, but this is part of the new identity. Idea is to still bit of comfort in favour of more controlled drive. There was quite detailed info on Lexus EU website about all changes.

Is that smaller ? I don’t think so…….

@@rojen8571 it's a small hatchback, it can't be bigger than LBX, can it?

@@sorin_channel it’s history now but it was 4320mm long !!! Bigger, yes?

She is totally wrong on her report. The LBX does NOT come on 19 inch alloys. Entry level has 17 inch while higher spec models like the one she drove is 18 inch.

They don’t look like 19”s

Get new Mini Countryman if you like "less boring" style. Problem is that this one is hard plastic fantastic everywhere (just in many colors and textures).

Which is true for every brand today. Seen Mercedes EQS (costs quite serious money) and its squeaky, shiny plastic interior?

Have you driven/parked in European cities? This car has perfect size for its purpose.