Teased earlier this month, the Lexus LBX has formally been introduced in Malaysia today. Taking over from the discontinued UX as the brand’s most affordable model here, it’s a premium hybrid B-segment SUV that’s smaller …
as the brand’s most affordable model here, it’s a premium hybrid B-segment SUV that’s smaller than the
Measuring 4,190 mm long, 1,825 mm wide and 1,560 mm tall, the LBX is a full 310 mm shorter, 20 mm narrower and 82 mm lower than the X1, while its 2,580 mm wheelbase is 112 mm shorter. In fact, the car is only 125 mm longer than the one-segment-lower The sole powertrain option is an M15A-FXE 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle three-cylinder engine, which on its own produces 91 PS at 5,500 rpm and 120 Nm of torque from 3,800 to 4,800 rpm. This is paired with a 94 PS/185 Nm electric motor, a next-generation eCVT and a nickel-metal hydride battery for a total output of 136 PS. Drive is sent to the front wheels, getting the LBX from zero to 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds.
As for rolling stock, the LBX Premium rides on 17-inch grey V-spoke alloy wheels, while the Luxury gets upgraded to 18-inch two-tone Y-spoke rollers. Further differentiating the Luxury is a bodykit consisting of front and rear skirts with a silver centre section, plus textured C-pillars with alternating matte and gloss stripes.
Ahead of the driver sits a digital instrument display that measures seven inches across on the Premium and 12.3 inches for the Luxury – augmented by a head-up display in the latter. You also get up to four USB-C charging ports that deliver up to 15 watts of power, along with a Qi wireless charger. Six speakers come as standard, with the Luxury gaining a 13-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound system.
Safety-wise, the LBX comes as standard with eight airbags and a full complement of driver assists as part of Lexus Safety System+. The latter includes autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, Active Cornering Assist, traffic sign recognition, blind spot monitoring, a door opening warning and automatic high beam.
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