WORLD PREMIERE OF THE ALL-NEW LEXUS LBX

- An all-new compact SUV that promises a new market breakthrough for Lexus
- Designed and engineered with a focus on European customers
- No compromise in Lexus quality, luxury and refinement
- Exterior design introduces a new Resolute Look front identity
- Built on a modified version of the GA-B global architecture platform
- New 1.5-litre self-charging hybrid electric powertrain
- New, more powerful bi-polar nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery
- Fully digital user interface for driver’s display and multimedia system
- LBX range presents a choice of four “atmospheres,” each with an individual theme to suit different customer preferences

Following its world debut, the LBX will go into production in late 2023. Sales will begin in European and selected global markets from early 2024.

DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE: A NEW LEXUS PLATFORM
All versions feature a MacPherson strut design at the front; front-wheel drive models use a rear torsion beam while the all-wheel drive LBX has a double-wishbone arrangement.

The electronically controlled braking system includes Vehicle Braking Posture Control. This automatically balances front and rear brake force distribution to suppress pitching and maintain linear, reassuring performance. It also helps reduce vehicle roll when cornering, keeping the car comfortable and stable and filtering out vibrations.

POWERTRAIN: A NEW GENERATION OF LEXUS HYBRID DRIVE
The LBX is powered by a new generation, self-charging Lexus hybrid electric system featuring a compact and lightweight 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. The principal hybrid system components have undergone a substantial redesign, including the transaxle and power control unit, to improve efficiency, reduce losses, save weight and reduce size. There is also a new low resistance, high output, bi-polar nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery which enables extra electric motor support when accelerating and extends the car’s all-electric EV driving capability.

The technology developments have allowed Lexus to focus on more rewarding performance and a level of driving pleasure that was not possible with previous systems. Maximum output from the full hybrid system is 136 DIN hp/ 100 kW with peak torque of 185 Nm.

The LBX’s authentic SUV quality includes the option of Lexus’ E-Four all-wheel drive, which introduces an additional electric motor on the rear axle. When pulling away, cornering and driving on low-grip surfaces, the system automatically directs drive force to the rear wheels, helping keep the vehicle stable and maintaining driver confidence.

INTERIOR DESIGN: SIMPLICITY AND ELEGANCE, CRAFTSMANSHIP AND HIGH QUALITY
The premium quality and attention to detail is witnessed in a choice of upholsteries and trims with strong visual and tactile appeal. As well as top-quality semi-aniline leather, the options include a vegan-friendly interior that uses synthetic leather and materials for the seat coverings and steering wheel, shift lever and door trims. The LBX also features new Tsuyusami charcoal trim inlays, created using a new film technique that uses multiple layers to give a highly textured appearance with a sense of depth. Ambient lighting adds to the Omotenashi effect of people being made welcome and feeling completely at home in the vehicle. Highlighting different parts of the cabin, the lighting design provides a range of 50 colour options, curated in themes that evoke different moods.

Lexus Bespoke Build
Owners who wish to give their LBX a more personalised look can take advantage of the new Lexus Bespoke Build service. Lexus’ customer-first approach gives them the freedom to personalise their vehicle with tailor-made details.

The bespoke treatment allows customers to change the colour of the seatbelts and the upholstery embroidery patterns and stitching colour and the trim ornamentation. The choice of luxury materials includes L-aniline leather – a prestige leather only available on LBX and the flagship LS sedan within the Lexus range – and Ultrasuede in different colour combinations. This personalisation service will be introduced in selected markets after the start of LBX sales in 2024.

SAFETY AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE
The LBX benefits from the comprehensive safety and driver assistance provisions of the latest generation of Lexus Safety System +. This equips the car with multiple systems to detect accident risks, alert the driver and automatically provide steering, braking and drive force control if required to help avoid or lessen the consequences of a collision. Key elements include a Pre-Collision System with Intersection Turn Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist/Lane Keep Assist and Road Sign Assist. Additional items that support safer driving and manoeuvring and reduce the burden on the driver include Lexus’ e-latch electric door release system with Safe Exit Assist, a driver monitor, intelligent parking sensors with auto-braking, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and a Blind Spot Monitor.

An extended safety will be optionally available, introducing features such as a Front Cross Traffic Alert system and a Panoramic View Monitor. A remote parking option can take all the stress out of manoeuvring the car into a tight space; it even allows the driver to park their vehicle remotely, using their smartphone.

The driver enjoys better visibility in poor weather conditions with a new wet arm wiper, as featured previously on Lexus’ flagship LC and LS models. This distributes washer fluid from the wiper itself, giving more thorough and immediate windscreen cleaning performance.

LBX Key specifications
· Dimensions: 4,190 mm (length) x 1,825 mm (width) x 1,545 mm (height)
· Curb weight: 1280 kg
· Trunk capacity: 332 litres
· Towing capacity (unbraked): 750 kg
· Engine: 1.5 litre 3-cylinder petrol engine
· Transmission: Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission
· Total system output: 100kW / 136 DIN hp
· Acceleration (0 – 100 km/h): 9.2 sec
· Turning circle: 10.4 m

source: Lexus Europe Newsroom

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