2025 Lexus LBX review
Paying up for the top-spec Lexus LBX brings a suite of luxury extras and all-wheel drive, but it worsens an already shaky value equation.
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Lexus LBX vs Isuzu MU-X Comparison
Lexus LBX
Isuzu MU-X
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2025 Lexus
LBX
vs
2025 Isuzu
MU-X
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L - 50L
137 to 460 km
80L
592 to 664 km
Warranty
4 year
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6 year
warranty
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MSRP
$47,550 - $78,240
$48,400 - $75,100
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable around town
- Plush materials
- Tech connectivity
Misses
- Cramped interior space
- Engine noise at higher speeds
- Questionable value
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels made to be used and abused by families
- Cheaper than equivalent flagships
- 3.5-tonne towing capacity
Misses
- Behind the times for interior tech
- No power bump for updated model
- Off-roaders may be better off buying a cheaper version
Colours Available
The 2024 Isuzu MU-X is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Basalt black mica
- Cobalt blue mica
- Galaxy blue mica (LS-U and LS-T only) (NEW)
- Magnetic red mica
- Mercury silver metallic
- Mineral white
- Moonstone white pearl (LS-U and LS-T only)
- Obsidian grey mica
All premium paints cost an additional $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1618 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.5L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 206kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6500 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 185Nm - 390Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3250 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
