The 2024 Lexus LBX has been launched in Malaysia and is offered in two variants – Premium, and Luxury. Offered only in hybrid powertrain, prices start from RM238,888 (OTR, without insurance).
- Lexus LBX Premium – RM238,888
- Lexus LBX Luxury – RM268,888
Lexus introduced the LBX, a new compact luxury SUV, in June 2023. Unlike the brand’s typical two-letter naming convention, the LBX adopts a three-letter designation. The vehicle shares its platform with the European Toyota Yaris Cross.
It measures 4,190 mm long, 1,825 mm wide, 1,560 mm tall, and has a wheelbase that measures 2,580 mm long. Standard exterior equipment on the Lexus LBX are as below:
- LED headlamps
- Daytime running lights (DRL)
- 17-inch wheels
- Unpainted aero parts
The Lexus LBX Luxury gets these extra items:
- 18-inch wheels
- Front aero parts and pillar finish in silver patterned film of stripes accent
Powering the Lexus LBX is a hybrid powertrain that consists of a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated 3-cylinder petrol engine that makes 91 hp and 120 Nm and an AC synchronous motor that produces 80 hp and 141 Nm. The hybrid system has a maximum power output of 134 hp and it is paired with an E-CVT.
A summary of the Malaysian-spec 2024 Lexus LBX is as follows:
- Engine: 1.5 litre naturally aspirated 3-cylinder engine
- Power: 91 hp
- Torque: 120 Nm
- AC synchro motor power: 80 hp
- AC synchro motor torque: 141 Nm
- System output: 134 hp
- System torque: 185 Nm
- Transmission: e-CVT
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
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Inside, both variants of the Lexus LBX get a 9.8-inch head unit that supports wireless Apple CarPlay. Both variants also get a 6-speaker sound system, a wireless mobile phone charger, and a powered tailgate.
Below are standard equipment included with the 2024 Lexus LBX in Malaysia:
- 9.8-inch head unit with wireless Apple CarPlay
- 7-inch fully digital instrument display
- Android Auto connectivity
- 6-speakers
- Wireless phone charger
- Powered tailgate
Moving up to the Luxury variant will get you these:
- 12.3-inch fully digital instrument display
- 13-speaker Mark Levinson sound system
The LBX offers a cargo capacity of 315 liters, which can be expanded to 992 liters by folding down the rear seats. A power-operated tailgate and a retractable cargo cover enhance the vehicle’s practicality.
The Lexus LBX is equipped with an array of safety features, including adaptive cruise control, a pre-collision system, lane-keeping assist, and rear cross-traffic alert. Additionally, the vehicle offers a tire pressure monitoring system and hill-start assist for enhanced driver confidence and safety.
The LBX comes with a standard 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage. The vehicle’s hybrid components, including the battery, inverter, and vehicle control computer, are covered by an 8-year warranty with unlimited mileage. Customers may also opt for an additional 2-year warranty extension for the hybrid components.
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