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 Volkswagen T-Roc Comparison
Lexus LBX
Volkswagen T-Roc
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2024 Lexus
LBX
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2024 Volkswagen
T-Roc
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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 Volkswagen T-Roc 140TSI R-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L
137 km
50L - 55L
315 to 457 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,550 - $56,990
$36,990 - $63,490
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Surprisingly quick
- Agile, sporty handling
- Strong boot for size
Misses
- Cheap interior materials
- Increased road noise
- Borderline too expensive
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 | ||
Colours Available
The following colours come at no extra cost:
- Ascot Grey (CityLife)
- Pure White
The following colours cost $700:
- Deep Black Pearl
- Indium Grey
- Petroleum Blue (CityLife, Style)
- Ravenna Blue (Style)
- Pyrite Silver (Style, R-Line, R )
The following colours cost $900:
- Kings Red (Style, R-Line)
- Lapiz Blue (R-Line)
All paint options for the 2024 T-Roc R come at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 110kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4200 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 10.5 - 11.7 | |
