Lexus LBX Real Life Car Review - Small car, great comfort

[@minka25]

Turn off the Head up Display if wearing pola glasses. You cant see it anyway. After this all controls are shown on the normal screen behind the wheel :) There is no sun roof in any athmosphere.

[@Carnold_YT]

That is correct. I think I mentioned this in the Lexus NX review. Thank you for the remark on the sunroof, I thought it might be different in other markets.

[@alecmally5433]

Appreciate your engineering background you give us much more information than the normal auto journalists in every review. Excellent.

[@Carnold_YT]

Thanks so much!

[@DJAYPAZ]

I test drove the LBX sports luxury 2wd. Virtually every reviewer didn’t mention the internal door opening safety system. Using the blind spot monitoring tech, the car will not let an occupant open a door if there is chance of being hit by cars coming up from behind.

[@Carnold_YT]

You are right, that safety feature is so valuable. Especially when you have kids that want to leave the car when there is oncoming traffic. Then it pays back in full. Thanks for your comment

[@neothaka]

More importantly, it also prevents careless drivers from swinging open their doors and hit incoming cyclists, pedestrians, ...

[@erichahn8970]

Goed gedaan Arnold! Best review of the Lexus LBX I have seen, very nicely done and appreciate the video!

[@Carnold_YT]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@rodbtelenetbe]

Nice informative review. Thanks.

[@neothaka]

I bought one here in Taiwan. My only major gripe is that the acceleration is too gradual which can be a bit tricky if you suddenly need to speed up to overtake or emergency evasion. Other than that, it's a fun ride with an extremely fuel-efficient hybrid setup. Currently looking at 24.1 km/liter after 2 months.

[@Carnold_YT]

That is a very good fuel economy! I recognize your remark on the throttle response, when you suddenly need to accelerate while driving calmly, the throttle response seems to be lagging a bit. However, in Sport mode this was much less the case during my test. Thanks for watching!

[@jensonseaw5278]

Just got our sports luxury in Australia. Loving everything, paricularly the interior and the hybrid system!

[@Carnold_YT]

The interior is very nice indeed, the LBX is a true Lexus in that respect!

[@DJAYPAZ]

Thinking buying one, what is the back seat legroom like ?

[@Carnold_YT]

It's not very roomy, but neither very cramped. For a family with younger children it will work, but for adults it's only fun on shorter drives.

[@DJAYPAZ]

@@Carnold_YT Thanks for replying. Looking at the Lexus Australia websites I can’t find any accessories to add to the LBX. Things like a bonnet protector would be nice. I’ve seen a white LBX with a black roof. It’s a good looking car.

[@sidjyothi]

Hey Jenson, I'm planning on putting a deposit on a sports luxury as well....did you find the rear seats accommodative enough for child seats and did it have enough leg room?

[@rodbtelenetbe]

Very good honest info, thank you Sir

[@Carnold_YT]

Thank you for watching!

[@mikejba]

Looks like a very good little car but new car prices have gone nuts these days, over €40k for this. Even with a Lexus badge that's far too much in such a congested market. Thanks for the review Arnold

[@Carnold_YT]

Hi Mike, those are ofcourse the Dutch prices, with the high tax rates included (about € 10.000). But indeed, car prices have skyrocketed - mandatory safety- and emission systems don't come cheap. Ten years ago you would have bought a nice Lexus IS for this kind of money...

[@lapamful]

Good review, very thorough and enjoyble at the same time. The LBX is an absolute beauty, I really like it. When I first saw it, I thought it was a hot hatch. But the one thing I can't find anywhere is anyone discussing the ride quality on the AWD model with the double wishbone suspension (in the rear). Although the AWD trim seems pointless as it only has 6hp or something on the rear axle (?!) that double wishbone suspension is what really intrigues me. I guess I'll have to go and book a test drive to see for myself... Thanks!

[@Carnold_YT]

Thanks for watching! If you go on a testdrive with the AWD model, let me know what your thoughts are!

[@lapamful]

@@Carnold_YT will be happy to. All the best 😊

[@alexshapley8331]

Great review thanks - good luck with your channel

[@Carnold_YT]

Thank you so much!

[@DaleSidhu]

Great informative review, looks like a great car, well done Lexus

[@Carnold_YT]

Thanks for your comment, much appreciated!

[@omercilvez7513]

Thanks Arnold, superb review

[@Carnold_YT]

Thank you!

[@mentezari]

Well done 😊

[@Carnold_YT]

Thank you!

[@tulip2000000]

Hallo Thank you for clip Does lexus uses easy fuel system like ford?you forgot mention it. which transmission lexus uses on this car? eCVT?or CVT(the one with metal belt?

[@Carnold_YT]

It is an e-CVT transmission, without belts. The LBX has a normal cap on the fuel filler. Thank you for your comment!

[@mayamax3d]

Thanks for this review. Good video.

[@Carnold_YT]

Thanks for watching!

[@charlesedwards4160]

I think I will keep my 1989 Mercedes 190e. Thank you.

[@johnborowski8469]

got 4.4 over 300km last sat in nz

[@Carnold_YT]

That's a great fuel mileage! Does NZ use kilometers and liters?

[@edholscher418]

Does it have the same low rev resonation at 80km/u as the Yaris? Looks are Great!

[@Carnold_YT]

Nope, that is programmed out Ed.

[@lucluppens8692]

16:49 ..Mazda logo on the storage into the console ??

[@lucluppens8692]

nice review Arnold , fine job 😋

[@Carnold_YT]

That is my notebook, it got it on a Mazda press launch, hence the logo. You have got a sharp eye for details!

[@lucluppens8692]

@@Carnold_YT oke, sorry , thanks for your honest answer , nice video

[@ekimandersom4478]

Gewoon een prima karretje , ik heb hem in Duitsland gekocht voor 31500€ nieuw.

[@Carnold_YT]

Dat is een prima deal!

[@ericsterk9939]

Ze zijn hier in Nederland echt duur. Ik heb de prijslijst van juli maar nu in september op elke uitvoering alweer €1000 er bovenop...

[@KatiaStylianou]

I think the rear window is small and you don't have a good view. I am right ? I want your opinion. Thanks

[@Carnold_YT]

Yes it is small, and that is the case with a lot of cars in this class. Only the Nissan Qashqai has large windows, that car has great overall visibility. Thanks for your question!

[@charlesedwards4160]

I think I will keep my 1986 Daihatsu Charade. Much better and simpler life.

[@charlesedwards4160]

I will buy Toyota Yaris Cross, much better car.

[@NOBODY-xt6kj]

The quality of the video is very low. The camera 🎥 is moving around and wasn’t informative enough. You definitely need to spent more time watching videos of people who know what they’re doing…

[@Carnold_YT]

I'm working on it!

[@stevena9305]

Nice video! Atmospheres = trim levels.

[@Carnold_YT]

@@stevena9305 Yes, but Lexus uses the term 'atmospheres' for the LBX on the European markets.

[@stevena9305]

@@Carnold_YT indeed - just translating for the British market for anyone puzzled! 👍

[@Carnold_YT]

​​@@stevena9305 Thanks!