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The Lexus LBX is a B-segment premium subcompact crossover produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota. The LBX has only one generation of this model, which was introduced in June 2023 and went on sale in early 2024. It is the smallest model in the Lexus lineup, sitting below the C-segment Lexus UX. Its alternative name is "Lexus Breakthrough X(cross)-over".

The development of the Lexus LBX was led by chief engineer Kunihiko Endo, standing out for a new design concept very much in line with the fifth-generation Lexus RX. It is built on Toyota's GA-B platform, shared with the Toyota Yaris Cross and the XP210 series Toyota Yaris. Compared to a regular NiMH battery, the LBX's battery is lighter and more compact, allowing for a larger electric motor than in the Yaris Cross.

Under the hood, the LBX adopts a 1.5-liter three-cylinder hybrid system with a combined output of 136 hp. For transmission, it uses an e-CVT system. Regarding drivetrain configurations, it has front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive (AWD) versions. The latter features an additional electric motor on the rear axle.

In its first year, the LBX was awarded the titles "Car of the Year" and "Best Small SUV" at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2024 in London.

Among the alternatives, we can highlight vehicles such as the Jeep Avenger, the Honda HR-V, and the Mazda CX-30.