In-depth reviews

Lexus LBX Hatchback 1.5 Original Edition 5dr E-CVT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1490
Trim	Original Edition
Price	£40,005
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
e-Call (emergency call)
Electric power steering
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
Panoramic view monitor
Pre-collision system with driver monitor
Push button start
Rear view camera
Tailgate
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
Wireless Smartphone charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Vehicle dynamic integrated management (VDIM)

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
Lexus Link Connect with 9.8" Touchscreen
Mark Levinson sound system with 13 speaker
Rear side monitor

Exterior Features

Acoustic glass (front side and windshield glass)
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Auto headlights
Bi-tone special metallic paint
Black wheel arches
Bumper inserts
C pillar decal
Cornering light
Electric adjustable/heated/auto folding door mirrors
Exterior badging
Front and rear electric windows
Front windscreen de-icer
Full body colour bumpers
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED rear lights
Power back door without kick function
Privacy UV glass, rear doors and tailgate
Rain sensing wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Single bulb LED headlights with adaptive high beam system
Wet arm wipers

Interior Features

12V accessory connector in front console box
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
3 rear headrests
60/40 split folding rear seat
8 way electrically adjustable front seats
Aluminium scuff plates
Armrest with sliding cup holder
Centre armrest with storage
Cup holder in centre console
Driver and passenger door pocket
Driver's lumbar support
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Front headrests
Glovebox
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Illuminated entry system (cabin, footwell, console and door handles)
Leather and Ultrasuede upholstery with copper stitching
Leather gear lever
Leather steering wheel
Memory function for driver seat
Multi colour ambient lighting
Nanoe-X Technology
Rear air vents
Sequential shift and paddles
Single passenger seat
Storage tray under audio panel and lower tray
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
Adjustable seatbelt anchor points
Driver and front passenger side airbags
Driver and front passenger single stage airbags
Driver knee airbag
E-Latch electric door release
Electronic parking brake
ESP
Front and rear curtain shield airbags
Front centre airbag
Manual rear child locks
Passenger airbag cut-off switch
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm/anti-theft (with siren and 2 sensors)
Engine immobiliser
Thatcham approved locking wheel nuts
Two motion door lock with double lock
VIN etching

Wheels

18" Matt black alloy wheels
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
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	185
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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