The Lexus LBX has received a running update on Japan, with sales of the revised compact SUV set to commence there from November 3 this year.
The changes are focused on improving the car’s ride and handling, starting with a thicker centre cross member that is aimed to enhancing body rigidity. The company also conducted further testing and tuning at the Nürburgring in Germany, resulting in the LBX’s dampers receiving revised valve characteristics for more supply body control over rough roads.
Additionally, the electronic power steering (EPS) control has been modified to deliver a more natural and reassuring steering feel. All variants of the LBX also now come standard with a coloured head-up display and a drive recorder.
The colour palette has also been revised to include a new option called Sou, which is a light shade of blue with metallic depth. All monotone colours are now available for Relax and Elegant variants, while two-tone options and Black Mica are offered for Cool and Active variants.
In Japan, the LBX is only offered with a hybrid powertrain based around a M15A-FXE 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-three petrol engine making 91 PS (90 hp or 67 kW) and 120 Nm of torque.
This is augmented by a 1VM electric motor rated at 94 PS (93 hp or 69 kW) and 185 Nm for a total system output of 136 PS (134 hp or 100 kW). An E-CVT is standard to drive the front wheels, with all-wheel drive (E-Four) being an option that adds a rear electric motor with 6.4 PS (6.3 hp or 4.7 kW) and 52 Nm.
Malaysia welcomed the LBX in July 2024, and it is currently offered in Premium and Luxury forms priced at RM199,888 and RM229,888 respectively. Both get the front-wheel drive hybrid system and can be optioned with a two-tone exterior for an extra RM1,500.
Lexus LBX
from RM238,888 
Lexus LX
from RM1,540,000 
Lexus GX
from RM780,000 
Lexus RZ
from RM429,888 
Lexus LM
from RM1,228,000 
Lexus RX
from RM468,888 
Lexus NX
from RM395,888 
Lexus LS
from RM1,188,000 
Lexus LC
from RM1,379,000 
More power need stronger Chasis.
The design of the Lexus LBX hybrid, delivers 134 hp and 185 Nm of torque, inspired by a sneaker shoe and led by Kunihiko Endoh and Tsuneo Kanasugi).
Some competitor:
Leapmotor B10 EV 215hp/240Nm,
Zeekr X Premium (Rear-Wheel Drive)
268 hp (200 kW) /343 Nm
Zeekr X Flagship (All-Wheel Drive)
422 hp (315 kW) / 543 Nm
next-gen Maibi? hopefully around rm60k range wokay