2024 Lexus LBX (inc. 0-100 & braking) review: More than a posh Yaris?

[@eddyhsu1978]

I bought this for my 74 year old mum. We went with the luxury trim so that adds the HUD, upgraded seats, upgraded sound system, upgraded safety package and a few more bells and whistles. Was able to get the dealership throwing in lexus 4k front and rear dash cam added. She was driving the Toyota Corolla hybrid... reason for buying as mum always wanted a premium branded vehicle but never can justify one for herself. And since i purchased my tesla last year she always commented on she wanted to buy a nicer car. Cars i was considering was BYD dolphin, Mercedes A Class... BYD dolphin was nice but mum felt it was going to be hard to get used to and she wasn'ta big fan of the looks... A class was nice but mum worried it was European and worried about maintenance repair cost. Went with LBX because she it was small and she really liked the looks and liked it as it rides slightly higher than her Corolla. she said it felt the similar in terms operating the vehicle as her Corolla. However still have a few extra features and materials looks a lot nicer compared to her Corolla. So for mum's use case it was perfect as she don't drive with any passenger 90% of the time. Her car is used for grocery runs and social outings with her friends who all drives mercedes, bmw audi or volvo etc...

[@jdmderick]

Paul regarding B mode -it is for engine braking - like going down a steep hill - nothing else. Toyota/Lexus don't recommend you drive in "B" mode on normal roads. It's purely to save your brakes down a steep hill.

[@sammhine]

Actually on "B" mode, if it's like other Toyota hybrids, it's more specialised use case. It's suggested use is as engine braking on steep descents - it's how it's listed in the instruction manual. The charge that goes back into the battery is comparable to the charge that you'd collect in normal "D" mode.

[@kdegraa]

@@sammhine yes I use this mode going down hills to so I don’t have to keep my foot on the brake pedal.

[@theredbaron7302]

Take a shot every time a reviewer does not understand how b mode works in toyota hybrids. The system does not recuperate more, it uses both the transmission and ice to slow down the vehicle when in a steep downhill descent.

[@SteveColakidis]

Thanks for the review Paul. I’ve been waiting since its release to hear your review as you are probably the only person I listen to. I’ve had my eye on his car for about 12 months

[@aygeeninty771]

Beautiful car especially the range topper with black wheels. That small size and height would make it one of the easiest cars to manoeuvre. Good job Lexus

[@RayTayBan]

09:03 oh man April 30 - how long have you guys been holding onto this video review for 😂😂

[@MathewBT81]

Wow I'm impressed with the lane keeping in that upper lane, I don't think I've ever seen a vehicle hold it, let alone dead center 🏆🏆🏆

[@pjb5594]

The Corolla Cross passed that lane test as well. It’s lane keep assist is excellent.

[@antoniomachado6420]

Seems to be that overall toyota system are One os the best. Because many Cars have fared very well in this task .

[@minka25]

Getting my LBX Cool Edition (highest trim in Germany) FWD next week after waiting since march :) Cant wait... :D Im just solo driving but yes, even the normal 4,00meter Yaris (not Cross) feels bigger in the inside, especially on the 2nd row. But i dont care about this. Im sitting in the front.

[@LexusIS300H]

Here is the owner of IS300H:it's just funny how this car is better quality than UX, I always received a Lexus UX for service, now they give me an LBX and it is better in many ways, it also has a better driving position. The autopilot system works 2 times better than the Lexus UX System. PS. but hard plastic in the rear doors is not acceptable for both premium brand cars.

[@kdegraa]

We test drove an LBX and really liked it. It was so beautiful inside and out. However we ended up buying a Toyota RAV4. A similar price but the RAV can tow and has a spare tyre. We wanted a car for both city and our farm. The RAV4 suits us more. If we wanted only a city car the LBX is the best car for city driving.

[@SOMEONE-ME]

LBX was designed for small European cities in mind (with bit harder suspension for better handling due to some influence from Akio Toyoda). Watch pr videos about LBX design. Sporty 304hp version (Morizo edition) with engine from GR Yaris is ready (with manual or special DAT transmission), but no one knows if it will ever hit markets and if then which ones.

[@user-uq7io2os3r]

​@@SOMEONE-MEprobably JDM and US markets 👍

[@minka25]

Its like saying "compared the LBX and a space rocket, went with the rocket cause it can go to the space". Wtf are those comparsions.

[@SOMEONE-ME]

@@minka25 Yep. LBX is a city car for 2 plus dog. Simple as this. You can go on long trips as well, but again only with 2. It’s comfy, feels good inside and drive is very good. It’s expensive for what it offers ( size wise), but it’s packed with features from RX. It’s quite unique car with about no competition. You either get plastic fantastic in its size or cars 20-30cm longer which are ‘better’, but also bigger and in most cases also even more expensive.

[@kdegraa]

@@minka25 the LBX costs around the same amount as a RAV4 so they are comparable on price which is a big consideration when it comes to cars.

[@chrisbawden5052]

Australia is the only market that has black as the only LBX interior colour. Even NZs tiny market gets multiple interior colours. As a Lexus owner this is a deal breaker as all other Lexus model gives buyers a choice of interior colours. Black is so impractical in a country like Australia.

[@joelawrence56]

agree... also stupid for Australia to drop Corolla wagon... it's a favourite in NZ!

[@SOMEONE-ME]

In Europe you have a lot of customisation.

[@lukehedstrom8009]

Hey Paul, when it arrives will you be keen to do a lexus lbx morizo rr review. that thing looks nuts, auto transmission would be a nice daily too. keep up the great work, love your vids

[@GEE819]

Great review can you please do a review on the new Lexus ux 300h please.

[@nqobilemahlaba2230]

I think it's a cool car. It's based on the yaris so sporty drives are kind of pushing it to a stretch.. I mean you can't exactly be expecting an AMG killer out of a 1.5 60kw engine can you? If you drive it the way it was meant to be driven with efficiency in mind you'll be impressed. But if you want a sportier drive then the LBX GR (I don't know what it's called exactly) will give you what you want. Not everyone is as tall as Paul. I'm 175cm in hight and I fit in small cars to be honest with you.

[@CruzeUK]

Went to the pre-release event for this here in the UK several months ago. Lovely little car. Seen plenty on the road now.

[@amode8761]

The X1 and GLA are certainly not in the same size class as the LBX… they’re UX/Corolla Cross/ CHR sized… only the Q2 is a direct competitor size wise which is based on the A1/Polo

[@aerienix]

Might as well just get a CH-R at that price point. And even that points to the ridiculousness of how Toyota’s pricing stuff as of late.

[@Doberdobax]

Bro I'm confused how u can buy this or a new Mazda bt 50 for basically the same price wth😂

[@aarons6935]

Sure Toyota are reliable but i agree, their pricing is ridiculous.

[@sidjyothi]

That knee room in the back is a dealbreaker. No wonder you dont see too many of these on road despite being 5 months since launch

[@kylegriffiths5990]

Get a UX or NX then

[@sidjyothi]

@@kylegriffiths5990 got an ES.. can’t compromise legroom

[@kylegriffiths5990]

@@sidjyothi Even better. I'd love an ES or LS.

[@ProductofNZ]

I see a few of them here in Japan. Typically driven by older folks. Probably makes more sense here, cause the urban streets aren't friendly to the larger SUVs.

[@soundtempleAU]

It's not a family car, outside dimensions are slightly bigger then 2015 Toyota Yaris. This is a little, city "SUV" for a single driver or young couple, maybe with a small kid. Already ordered one for my wife :)

[@jarahkaren8074]

I took an Audi Q5 back four times because of a horrendous noise when pre-sense stopped the car for me: was sure I was scraping something under the car. Nope, it was just what the emergency stopping system sounded like.

[@whathashappened37]

They should have just made it a 3 door. Absolutely no point in marketing this as a small suv. Does not make any sense. I’ve noticed this with a few other cars in the segment..

[@YasserMusavi]

Dear Paul, with all due respect, the Lexus UX is in the same segment as the BMW X1, the MB GLA, and ... not the LBX, which is one segment below.

[@spiro5327]

Don't buy this, wait for the Morizo version in the new year

[@coldude2559]

The Chorizo version 🤔🤔

[@yellow6ird]

If it comes with manual.

[@daweigo6851]

​@@coldude2559😅😅😅😅

[@mvnorsel6354]

Keep seeing the ad for this in the cinema, hasn't worked yet.😅

[@Seafury18]

10:19 Damn, imagine buying a $47,000 2+2 seater, just unbelievable.

[@naysunhuang]

I mean you can get $300,000+ 2 seater cars too...

[@StellarJones]

The 'premium' only happens at the front row unfortunately.

[@FrenchBulldogsCantSpeakFrench]

In the UK base version costs £29,995

[@aarons6935]

​@@naysunhuangBoth are ridiculous.

[@sa2591-p5d]

Love the look… smiley face.

[@neilashworth9302]

The B mode has been around since my 2009 hybrid Camry never changed our battery with 350 thousand k so good like all my Toyotas I have had even my 2014 and 20019 corollas

[@destroyedsoul1791]

Lexus's competitor for gla,x1,q3 is UX. German rivals for this lexus crap are a3, a class,1 series hatchbacks except lexus calls this crap a crossover.

[@zimben8]

Crap Crap Crap U.

[@josemonbabu]

Waiting for a GX Australia review.

[@smoothcall01]

Very generous review - looks to me like a $50k car with the engineering of a $30k car.

[@dandandan3515]

a bit expensive . However, the CH-R is smiliar price with LBX

[@markbowman5580]

I went to my local Lexus dealer to purchase one but at least a 8 month wait so didn’t proceed with ordering one

[@ProductofNZ]

The Lexus SUVs I can afford are too small for the size of my family. Unless it was a 3 row TX. But they only sell it in North America.

[@nicholaswicks3077]

Buy used

[@AlexanderTanned]

I do have the feeling that Lexus, which is supposed to be a luxury brand, is falling behind on their luxury premise. There are very many car brands out there that sell cars 30% cheaper and are packed with a far greater number of features and better performance. It is a shame because i do like Lexus as a brand but i wish they went back to delivering exceptional vehicles again.

[@SOMEONE-ME]

Top trims (in EU) have about everything what you find in RX, so not sure what you miss there? I only miss ventilated seats (at least as an option).

[@lachlancook6718]

I haven't seen a key code plate on a keyring since 1998

[@perpelle]

7:07 NO! Real gauges are way more premium then a screen.

[@GeorgeWPritchard22]

The LBX looks like a scaled-down miniature version of the NX. But what’s most amazing is how impressive the detail and design are! The craftsmanship really stands out. Lexus/Toyota consistently push the boundaries of what’s possible in automotive design, and it would be incredible to experience driving one myself. The blend of luxury, reliability, and advanced technology makes Lexus/Toyota stand out in the automotive world!

[@jamesverdon1346]

How much did Toyota pay you to simp for them.

[@GeorgeWPritchard22]

@@jamesverdon1346 Absolutely nothing mate. I just think they are a good brand in general.

[@calebwany8422]

Bro it must hurt from all that meat riding

[@manwell235]

You should consider working for Toyota as their marketing writer. I mean, if you are not already working for Toyota

[@joshuaschubert6276]

I’ve come across 10 a these on the road good looking car.

[@patrickchebos6041]

It looks very good, the bigger Lexus models should have similar looks.

[@josetomasoyarzun895]

The lbx is not competing against the BMW x1, it’s much bigger. Another concept of car

[@jonleong22]

Don't think you should show the full key code on camera. Now people can just make a key copy?

[@TT3345]

I had a look in the showroom last week. The back row is way too tight! Definitely UX instead of this one. Unless they bring back the CT ?

[@ianpate4970]

are you doing a review of the Hyundai Touson Hybrid any time soon ?

[@qianbi4329]

COROLLA ZR OVER THIS

[@panchomavhoro8691]

4:54 you could have at least put a pop link to the video you were talking about or put a link in the description below the video

[@danielmacri4483]

No way I’d pay almost $50k for a Toyota Yaris Cross with a bit of leather

[@SOMEONE-ME]

Go and drive both before you make such a comment. Those cars are day and night. Sharing platform is about all what links them (same as eg. Camry and ES). About everything is different, modified etc. (engine, battery, ECU, suspension, steering system, even body itself is further strengthen...) in LBX. On top of this you get Japanese build with Japanese components, where in Toyota is mix of "everything". 'Leather' and interior is just one of the elements which makes them miles apart.

[@markbowman5580]

It’s a Lexus

[@adamhudson5963]

They should of added a spare tyre and added that rise, would of levelled out when you lay the seats down!

[@jdmderick]

Funny how Toyota will bring this as a Lexus, but they won't even think of bringing the next gen Prius

[@anotation2669]

The UX competes with X1 Gla q2, not the lbx

[@TheSkskitey]

Thats a weird setup , usually the electric battery makes up for the small petrol engine (which is too small) . When the electric battery runs out so quickly your left with a gutless petrol engine , bad for country driving , should be more sporty , yes it makes a good Nana's car .

[@YouTubenonesense]

It's a shame they got the proportion wrong. They should have allocated more leg room in the rear and made the boot smaller. Even for somebody who isn't tall is uncomfortable.

[@sunflowerdeath]

Who is your favorite Griffin's character?

[@hengbun3002]

We bought the luxury sport. The second row is too small to fit 3 kids. NX maybe a better option.

[@proxieddomain]

Suzuki - Broke Toyota - Getting through. Lexus - Youve made it.

[@thanhhxz]

may i ask what app do u use to measure the speed 0-100?

[@JeremyGeduldt]

Lexus NX hatchback or is it compact SUV is in South Africa & is it LX SUV we have UX also in Mzansi .

[@rickdias1981]

Please review MIFA & MIFA9 🙏

[@fasthracing]

decent review.

[@jzmmm]

Looks the same size as a CX3. Good for a work commute or for a small family with 1 or 2 children. Too expensive for what it is though

[@Marks.Reviews]

If your family doesn’t have 6 footers in it, like most families room would be okay in the back. l agree it is expensive for what it is, but you’re paying extra for the badge.

[@SOMEONE-ME]

@@Marks.Reviews + there is really no competition in this size. Everything else is plastic fantastic. I would also advise to go and seat in it as videos don't really give the feel.

[@koaykengfai5048]

Could have been abit more performance

[@reptileric]

If I saw this in the street and didn't notice the badge on it I would 100% believe it was a Chinese brand!

[@benoit.b9337]

There is one called Beijing X55 that looks a lot like the LBX.

[@aarons6935]

You can coat a turd in gold foil but it's still a nugget.

[@Cortinablue1973]

without the logo, i thought its a BYD

[@silluete]

Looks like big brother of byd seagull isn't it ? Or cousin of byd dolphin

[@benoit.b9337]

Much more similar to the Beijing X55.

[@nearlypastit2385]

I think it's a safe bet on which will last the longest !

[@Mark-jz5ye]

I feel the UX compares with those other cars more than this.

[@destroyedsoul1791]

Yes. This crap competes with a3,a class,1 series hatchbacks.

[@Tom_Paris-Torres]

Sure, that Android Auto is wireless in the LBX?

[@SOMEONE-ME]

No, wired. Very strange decision of Lexus.

[@seapen9608]

Lexifying = Audifying. But comeon Lexus, this is too much rebadging of Toyota.

[@SOMEONE-ME]

It's as much rebranding as Camry vs ES and I really never heard of anyone saying they are the same :) Platform is about all what they share. Rest is very different or at least modified.

[@benoit.b9337]

​@@SOMEONE-MEI don't know about that, all the Europeans that reviewed the ES mentioned the Camry. I can recall Autogefuhl of the top of my head.

[@SOMEONE-ME]

@@benoit.b9337 Same frame and many elements. As well as Lexus NX or RX shares frame with RAV4. Most engines are shared as well although Lexus always has some tweaks. This is how Toyota builds Lexus reliability today- proven components from Toyota with extras touches. Crazy expensive cars use same tactics, eg RR. Nothing wrong with it.

[@JeremyGeduldt]

If the Toyota Yaris Cross cant come to South Africa the Lexus LBX cant come also Toyota Innova Zenix & Hycross Toyota Veloz Toyota Raize Suzuki LX7 can come Suzuki Across S-Cross SX4 Swace & Invicto can not come to South Africa but Lexus GX almoust down under will be August 2024 than South Afican launch will follow .

[@giggygiggy1393]

Why wouldnt you go a Mazda CX30 instead of this ??

[@SOMEONE-ME]

Mazdas engines are reliable, but dated and performance is rather poor. This will give you way better city dynamics than 180hp in Mazda. This almost 100hp electric engine does great job. Also E-CVT makes is crazy smooth with feel of an electric car, not petrol with gearbox. It's a joy to drive in city (also suspension is rather hard than smooth, but this is intentional so car drives so great in corners). It's bit "different/new" Lexus which ones done under eyes of Akio Toyoda (hence sporty feeling). It's also better quality and finish and has more features. Some of them are gimmicks, some are really useful. Expensive and small- yes, but it basically has on direct competition. It's packed with about everything you can find in RX (at least top trims in Europe).

[@BobbyLeshalabe]

Do alpha romeo qutrofolio qulia review

[@talinshunmugam5767]

Please do ford tourneo

[@NathanArnold-sf7gx]

No Lexus luxury cooled seats? Wt*?

[@serilvelmurugan1177]

infotainment should definitely be larger for this price. I feel like the only reason they included that 10-inch was because the wanted the centre console to flow together, rather than make the actual display easy to use while driving.

[@wwzj8380]

50k you can get a Lexus Yaris cross, 10s 0-100kph, in 2024, funning🤣

[@shankarbalan3813]

it looks like my first gen Hyundai Kona EV

[@BigCarKilla]

Yeesh, taking CarWow’s ideas verbatim is so wild.

[@aarons6935]

You realise this is just the Australian carwow right?

[@avdp9095]

Complete salesflop already in Europe due to lack of dealers and almost no marketing and the absence of plugin hybrid, or EV oprion.....

[@deshanrajintha1356]

In my view the best ever Lexus products were/ are the GS, IS, LS, LFA, LC. Wonder what they all had in common. Designed as Lexus products from ground up? Yep there were Toyota JDM variants of all or most of those above. It’s hard to say but the current Lexus products looks and feels like generic Toyotas with expensive seats which is not a good thing. No uniqueness or character. Classic example the ES. You can tell it’s a tarted up Camry any day. 🤷🏽

[@HeidiKabina-r2j]

Myrl Road

[@djjames6576]

A SUV is a Sports Utility Vehicle. There is nothing sporty about its 0-100 or 80-120 times, its hardly a utility vehicle with no space in it.

[@Yorkman7]

No thanks. I’ll stick with my 3 year old Suzuki Swift Sport which has cheap black plastics, beautiful seats, is a lot faster, nearly as economical and costs $20,000 less.

[@MoiraBerenguer-m1f]

Marquardt Path

[@terrystarr3012]

No knee room in rear and a/c forget it.

[@EugeneLiew]

...reminds me of mechwarrior online...LBX-20...but this doesn't hit hard

[@markbowman5580]

There’s a 8 month plus wait to get one

[@rinbine2713]

Sorento is better than this on bumpy road. See his 2024 Sorento video. You will see difference.

[@kevincaldwell4707]

So a cheap Lexus for those who want to be able to say "I'm driving a Lexus"?

[@manwell235]

Cheap in quality, not in price

[@roafelix8198]

Sorry 2024 Lexus LBX, Tesla Model X Plaid is the real winner in terms of speed 🏆🥇🏅✨️

[@fatdoi003]

just get MG4 or Dolphin and keep the change...... or for the same price Sealion 6

[@GlowingTube]

I'd rather buy a Yaris Cross

[@martingifford5415]

Noisy and gutless and looks mediocre. Forget it. Get a high spec Corolla instead. BTW, how do they define SUV these days? This looks like standard hatch to me.

[@hughventer2934]

Sick of crossovers, they should have invested in making a replacement for the CT instead.

[@hanro7430]

Yes and then only sell one? Makes sense

[@olivier_the_dilettante]

expensive zoom zoom CX-3

[@nicholaswicks3077]

I think this smaller class of suv is kinda pointless when I can just buy a higher end used suv

[@buncha5651]

Expensive Yaris.

[@ivanparada1203]

Overpriced

[@lifewithalistair.]

A very expensive lemon.

[@BartonBaird-l2m]

Walker Gary Martinez Dorothy Harris Shirley

[@kartdoe]

First ❤

[@GpmMaster]

I’m early

[@Shaailesh10]

Its a Toy😢