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 Mini Countryman Comparison
Lexus LBX
Mini Countryman
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2025 Lexus
LBX
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2025 Mini
Countryman
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How they stack...
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Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Based on the Mini Countryman SE ALL4 CLASSIC (BEV)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
36L - 50L
137 to 460 km
36L - 54L
90 to 410 km
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,550 - $78,240
$49,990 - $77,990
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp pricing compared to iX1
- Punchy dual-motor drivetrain
- Plenty of space, personalisation
Misses
- Range could be better
- Interior not as plush as iX1
- Getting quite big for a 'Mini'...
Colours Available
The 2024 Mini Countryman, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Melting Silver III
- Smokey Green
- Legend Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1618 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 206kW | 100kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6500 | 4500 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 185Nm - 390Nm | 220Nm - 494Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3250 | 1350 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 94.6 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
