LEXUS LBX announces the ENTRY of the Japanese LUXURY brand into the segment of small CROSSOVERS

Rumors of Fr. Lexus version of the Toyota model Yaris cross have been circulating for some time, but now it is Lexus LBX also officially here. A small crossover that is placed under the model UX and is the brand's new entry-level model, it is an indirect replacement for the discontinued CT hatchback model. LBX is based on the same platform GA-B like its Toyota relative, but differs from it in appearance, which better matches the Lexus design language both externally and internally.

Lexus LBX it is 4190 mm long, 1825 mm wide and 1545 mm high, and its wheelbase is 2580 millimeters. Small Lexus, which has 18-inch wheels as standard, is actually slightly larger than the Yarisa Cross and weighs 1280 kilograms. It will be available with a choice between front-wheel drive and all four wheel drive, and all configurations will be available exclusively with a continuously variable transmission.

**Lexus LBX** based on the same **platform GA-B** like its Toyota relative, but differs from it in appearance, which better matches the **Lexus design language** both externally and internally.

The heart of the model LBX is a hybrid powertrain based on a three-cylinder 1,5-liter gasoline engine. This produces systemic 136 horsepower (100 kW) and a maximum torque of 185 newton meters. That's enough electrified power for acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h 9,2 seconds and a maximum towing capacity of 750 kilograms.

All versions of the new Lexus have front suspension with MacPherson strut, while at the rear they use a torsion beam on front-wheel drive models and a double axle if you opt for all-wheel drive. Technical specifications for the latter have not yet been released, but we do know that it will be rear-mounted electric motor. It is also interesting that it has a small crossover radiator mask made of aluminum and the wheel arches, fenders and lower parts of the doors made of synthetic resin, which makes it possible reducing its weight.

Inside LBX boasts of 12,3-inch a fully digital instrument panel with an optional head-up display which is added 9,8-inch touchscreen on the center console. The infotainment system supports Apple CarPlay in Android Auto, but only the first one has a wireless connection option. Lexus has once again partnered with Mark Levinson, which provided a 13-speaker sound system with a subwoofer attached.

If you opt for a powered model on the front wheel, you will have the last ones seats 332 liters luggage space. LBX with four-wheel drive, it will probably be less practical due to the additional system that will be installed in the lower part of the trunk. At Lexus they emphasize that they did not compromise on quality and attention to detail, even though it is an entry-level model. The LBX is the company's first model Lexus, whose development primarily took place in Evropi.

The beginning of his serial production is planned for the end of this year, sale it will run in Europe and some other markets in early 2024.