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Lexus LBX Hatchback 1.5 Takumi Design 5dr E-CVT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1490
Trim	Takumi Design
Price	£39,290
Battery Capacity	1
Engine Power - BHP	136
Acceleration	9.2
Top Speed	106 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	61.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	104
Length	4190 mm
Width	1825 mm
Height	1560 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	402 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1280 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Digital instrument binnacle
Active Noise Control
Bluetooth connectivity
Cloud navigation
Digital speedometer with high-definition
e-Call (emergency call)
Electric power steering
Emergency driving stop system
EV mode
Extended Lexus safety system+ 3 includes blind spot monitor, safe exit assist, camera washer and rear cross traffic alert
Front and rear parking sensors with intelligent clearance sensor
Front and rear smart entry
Front Cross Traffic Alert with Auto-Brake
Head up Display
Intelligent park assist
Lane change assist
Lane change flasher function
Lexus link connected services
Lexus safety systems+ 3 includes dynamic radar cruise control, pre collision system day and night, lane tracing assist, road sign assist
Multi info display
Panoramic view monitor
Pre-collision system with driver monitor
Push button start
Rear pedestrian detection
Rear view camera
Tachometer/Hybrid system indicator
Tailgate electric lift and close
Tailgate height memory function
Trip meter
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
Wireless Smartphone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Predictive efficient drive
Vehicle dynamic integrated management (VDIM)
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Entertainment

1 USB (Type-C) charging ports in bottom of the instrument panel
1 USB (Type-C) multimedia communication ports in bottom of the instrument panel
1 USB (Type-C) ports inside front console box
2 USB (Type-C) ports for charging in rear
AM/FM and DAB radio
Lexus Link Connect with 9.8" Touchscreen
Mark Levinson sound system with 13 speaker
Rear side monitor
Steering wheel mounted controls

Exterior Features

Acoustic glass (front side and windshield glass)
Active brake lights
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Auto headlights
Auto levelling headlights
Automatic rear flashing hazard lights
Black door belt moulding
Black outer mirror cover with black ornament
Black resin rocker panel
Black wheel arches
Chrome bumper and grille garnish
Chrome plated rear badge LBX
Cornering light
Electric adjustable/heated/auto folding door mirrors
Front and rear electric windows
Front windscreen de-icer
Full body colour bumpers
Glass breaking sensor
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED front indicators
LED rear fog light
LED rear lights
One touch electric front/rear windows
Power back door without kick function
Privacy UV glass, rear doors and tailgate
Rain sensing wipers
Rear bumper with hidden exhaust
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof spoiler
Shark fin antenna
Side indicator lights integrated into door mirrors
Silver plated unified grille
Silver stainless steel moulding side windows frames
Single bulb LED headlights with adaptive high beam system
Trailer sway control
Wet arm wipers

Interior Features

12V accessory connector in front console box
12V socket in front and rear
2 way manually adjustable front headrests
2 way manually adjustable rear headrests
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
3 rear headrests
3 spoke leather trimmed steering wheel
6 way adjustable front passenger seat
60/40 split folding rear seat
8 way electrically adjustable front seats
Aluminium scuff plates
Armrest with sliding cup holder
Automatic air recirculation control
Black roof lining
Black steering wheel and gearshift knob
Centre armrest with storage
Clean air filter with pollen removal and deodoriser
Cup holder in centre console
Driver and passenger door pocket
Driver's lumbar support
Driving position memory for 3 users (seat, steering wheel & door mirrors)
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Front centre console in Wood grain finish
Front headrests
Glovebox
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Humidity sensor for climate control
Illuminated entry system (cabin, footwell, console and door handles)
Leather and Ultrasuede upholstery with copper stitching
Leather gear lever
Leather steering wheel
LED light in luggage compartment
Luggage cover manually folding
Manually multi adjustable steering column
Memory function for driver seat
Multi colour ambient lighting
Nanoe-X Technology
Organ type accelerator pedal
PTC heater
Rear air vents
Remote climate control
Sequential shift and paddles
Single passenger seat
Sport front seats
Storage tray under audio panel and lower tray
Suede fabric upholstered knee pads on front centre console
Touch Sensor Buttons on Steering Wheel
Tsuyasumi interior ornamentaion
Under deck storage

Passive Safety

2 x Isofix child rear seat restraints
3 point ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) front seat belt with pretensioners
3x3 point rear seat belts
ABS/EBD
Active Traction Control (TRC)
Adjustable seatbelt anchor points
AVAS - Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
Black seat belts
Driver and front passenger side airbags
Driver and front passenger single stage airbags
Driver and passenger seatbelt not fastened - visual and audible warning
Driver knee airbag
E-Latch electric door release
Electronic parking brake
Electronically controlled braking regeneration
ESP
Front and rear curtain shield airbags
Front centre airbag
Front wheel brake - 15inch discs
Hill assist control
Manual rear child locks
Passenger airbag cut-off switch
Rear wheel brake - 15inch discs
Safety kit
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm/anti-theft (with siren and 2 sensors)
Auto door locking when driving
Double door lock
E-latch door lock system
Engine immobiliser
Intrusion sensor
Smart keyless entry
Thatcham approved locking wheel nuts
Tilt sensors
Two motion door lock with double lock
VIN etching
Wireless door lock

Trim

Hatched embroidery on seatback, cushion, and bolsters
Rear quarter panel in Piano black
Satin paint door inlays
Suede door panel finish

Wheels

Resin moulding wheel arches
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1
Battery Type	Nickel-Metal Hydride

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)	66
NOx	0.0086
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	104
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	107
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	104
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	91
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	93
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	91
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	86
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	88
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	86
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	81
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	83
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	81

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1490
Compression Ratio	14.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	80.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	97.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	1 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	45.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	47
WLTP - MPG - High	70.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	68.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	70.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	74.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	72.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	74.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	78.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	76.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	78.4

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	25E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	82
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	79
NCAP Safety Assist %	76
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.2
Engine Power - BHP	136
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	120
Engine Torque - RPM	3600
Top Speed	106 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1560 mm
Length	4190 mm
Wheelbase	2580 mm
Width	1825 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	36
Gross Vehicle Weight	1755 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	994 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	402 l
Max. Loading Weight	475 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	650
Minimum Kerbweight	1280 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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