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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Josh Nevett
Lexus LBX vs Skoda Kamiq Comparison
Lexus LBX
Skoda Kamiq
2024 Lexus
LBX
vs
2024 Skoda
Kamiq
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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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7.5
8.3
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Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Based on the Skoda Kamiq MONTE CARLO 110TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L
137 km
50L
275 to 280 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$47,550 - $56,990
$32,890 - $42,690
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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
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Incredibly efficient and sweet engine
- Loaded with standard equipment
- Big-car space in a small-car package
Misses
- Some interior creaks and rattles
- Occasional infotainment glitches
- Some low-speed dual-clutch quibbles
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
- Metallic Paint (+$550)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$550)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Power Tailgate (+$660)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,800)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 10.5 | |
