7.5
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 Kia Niro Comparison
Lexus LBX
Kia Niro
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2024 Lexus
LBX
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2024 Kia
Niro
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L
137 km
42L - 45L
168 to 194 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$47,550 - $56,990
$41,710 - $72,360
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT MPFI | ELECTRIC, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | 1580 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 0.0, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 77kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 144Nm - 395Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 13 - 14 | |
