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 Seltos Comparison
Lexus LBX
Kia Seltos
2025 Lexus
LBX
vs
2025 Kia
Seltos
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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 Seltos S (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L - 50L
137 to 460 km
50L
345 to 370 km
Warranty
4 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$47,550 - $78,240
$30,050 - $45,470
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives sweetly
- Big and practical boot
- Front and rear USB connectivity
Misses
- Interior is built to a price
- Still no adaptive cruise control
- Intrusive safety tech
Colours Available
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1618 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 206kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6500 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 185Nm - 390Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3250 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
