I've had my LBX in UK for 2 months now. The premium plus spec which is a fabulous car. Has many more features than the one shown here. It's no Yaris in drag... a far superior all round car. Absolutely love mine.❤
You are spot on, downsizing is the reason I chose the LBX. I use daily for a month and absolutely love it. It is agile, quiet and 60MPG. In UK, there are higher trims available which offer more features - USB in the back, HUD, electric tailgate, etc. The trunk is big enough - another pros. Agree with ekimandersom, I appreciate Lexus spends efforts integrating the screen, unlike other 'luxury' brands which glue an iPad on the dash and call it done.
Another great review, thank you. Considered the LBX but, here in the UK, the cash and pcp prices, for what it offers, are just too high. Settled on a Mazda CX30 with far superior equipment levels and I went for their excellent manual gearbox. The ‘tech’ in the car, particularly the infotainment is great, no need to take your eye off the road, good old fashioned knobs and buttons with an excellent head up display.😊
@@saltedcod3533 The fuel injectors gave a lot of trouble. DPF filter always getting blocked. Also had some electrical faults. It was also very heavy on juice
Lovely interior, especially in the light colour. Seats look great. Exterior is stylish and classy, not overstyled. The lack of some features would annoy me, but i think its a very nice car.
@@SOMEONE-ME did you watch the review? If you did your see keyless entry and blindspot are missing. I'd expect those on pretty much any half decent new car these days, loads of cars far cheaper and less premium than this lexus have them as standard.
@@SOMEONE-ME he tested a high trim model, it doesn't have keyless or blind spot, it takes two seconds to establish if those features are present so I'm taking nobbys word. I'll leave it there
@@SOMEONE-ME Ireland isn't the uk, in case you didn't realise. He was standing next to the car mirror, one glance tells you if blind spot is there. You are the one talking nonsense
Yeah but the video says you younger guys need to save money to buy a residence. You independently wealthy or did you fall for the slick Lexus adverts with the Japanese blonde?
I’d like to add an update. The battery on this car is so shit, you need to drive the car every other day. Taking the car back for a battery change after just a month of having the car.
@@Donatellanicole I was actually expecting this car to appeal to older people, that have the kids out of the house, the $$$ to buy it and no need for space in the back seats.
Are you getting the hotted up version in Ireland? I’m wondering if this car will make sense as a performance version when that comes out. Or once you lose the hybrid you lose its appeal.
Been watching a few reviews of this and quite frankly, nobody really talked about what it's like to drive, except for you. Thanks for that. I've heard the top-of-the-line LBX has double wishbone suspension in the rear. I wonder if it gives a better ride quality? That model also has AWD, but only with an electric motor, again, on the rear axle which gives out... (wait for it) 6 hp! And because of the extra weight of the motor/battery, it's actually SLOWER to 60mph than the model without AWD. Is it just me, or is that one of the oddest decisions in motoring you've ever heard?..? Needless to say, because of the way this thing looks (absolutely gorgeous), if they bring out the rumoured 300hp GR version, I'd get it like a shot!
I drove one and would have ordered but the black roof lining too claustrophobic and no panoramic sunroof option to try and break up the blackness. Exterior I wish wheel arches were body coloured or gloss black not cheap matt black plastic.
Yeah annoys me here in Oz. Lexus Australia are only offering the black interior. Cream seems to be the go in a smaller car. Light colours give a sense of space.
In fairness the LBX is stylish and good looking, however I will never understand these Irish crap trim levels. I have an LBX too with the higher spec levels (meaning +2 USB C charging ports at the back seat and +2 USB C in front below the shifter, a wireless phone charging pad, black interior and roof). I cannot understand why did they not include all the safety systems, the electric boot opening and HUD into the Irish market specs (No you cannot even buy them for paying extra). But with removing all important features the price is also much higher than on any European markets with better trim levels. The ride quality is nice, however, as mentioned the suspension feels a bit sporty rather than luxury and the engine noise especially driving uphill is louder without significant power coming with it. In flat roads the car's power is enough and ok, but I could imagine a 1.8 engine in it. The touch and feel of the materials in general is nicer and feels more luxury, but Lexus should really do something with the options on the irish market. There's only 2 interior options 1 with each trim levels take it or leave it. Would I buy it again? Probably yes as the exterior of the car is beutiful and the interior is much more welcoming as a Toyota, however, not leaving the customers fully satisfied. What I see is that the car is an ideal solution or the younger generation of the wealthy families, or couples without kids and pets. As you could hear in the review as well 4 people can fit in for shorter trips also, but wouldn't risk a bigger roadtrip with 4 adults in it.
Totally different market obviously but consider you'd almost get two entry level mg3 hybrids for the price of a top spec one of these! Suspect we won't see many of these on the roads I think if you want a car like this where it doesn't need to be a family car then I think a Toyota CHR would be a much better buy
I actually think that the updated C-HR is nicer than this. It also has blind spot monitoring on the wing mirrors, powered boot, ambient lighting, fully digital instrument cluster and wireless Android Auto.
It seems that C-HR has more features and rather stunning exterior. On the other hand, LBX interior looks much better and all LBXes are made in Japan, while C-HRs in Turkey. Edit: I own the C-HR 2024 and it has gaps between exterior plates. The LBX in the video looks flawless!
The quicker way to stop the audible notification when breaking the speed limit is to, settings driver assist press, notifications press, then just press for visual only press ok, the car will still beep if you go into a higher or lower speed area.
I'm 27, and I'm interested, so yeah I think Lexus might be right about appealing to some younger people. I mean, I was looking at an Arkana, but let's be fair, a lexus will be better.
Bit like the old days when merc made the A class, but it's not clever enough or as original in its design as the 2nd gen A cLASS.. Back seats should slide back & forth for the grandkids or golf clubs etc. Things like slide down sun screens for the wee ones. Pitch it for oldies with grandkids or young parents who want a quality brand they trust. It should have usbc in rear. personally it's not my cup of tea. small nippy cars are better on crowded roads. Wouldnt swap my VW E UP for anything. I've got two cars and a van. Girlfriend drives in an E up too. Perfect for city living. plenty of go, handles beautifully and it has a familiar interior. Why on earth would anyone want to spend all day touching a screen to make the car warmer. OR indicate??????!!!!!!
The one thing Lexus NEVER get right is the steering wheel. It's ugly and bulbus. Still I'd want it! Glad Lexus are doing smaller cars, I don't need or want a big car. I do want something more premium though!
Mark. Great review. Honest as always. Try to be generous.... A Toyota in drag. With bad makeup! Very odd. Yes a sort of Audi Q2 " replacement". Aimed squarely at Lexus downsizers with a double pension and a Golf club membership.... Bullseye! 🤣🤣
I'm trading in my Puma for one of these. The Puma drives better and is more powerful. Actually I love it but its so unreliable I'm done. I just got charged more than £700 because a sidelight died! (they needed to replace the whole light unit which are £639 parts only).
@@SOMEONE-ME they are built on the same platform and have the same engine and transmission. They are even the same size. I know they made tweaks to arrive at the Lexus but the Lexus is based on the Yaris Cross. Not sure why you are denying what everyone knows. There are rumours that the LBX might be getting the engine and transmission from the GR Yaris which would properly differentiate it from the Yaris cross.
@@SOMEONE-ME I actually like the LBX Morizo and will go for a test drive when it is released. I appreciate Lexus reliability even though they aren't always the most exciting cars.
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I've had my LBX in UK for 2 months now. The premium plus spec which is a fabulous car. Has many more features than the one shown here. It's no Yaris in drag... a far superior all round car. Absolutely love mine.❤
What kind of mileage are you getting on it?
Ordered mine today also in the UK and a Premium Plus, looking forward to driving it at the end of the month.
How’s the back set space.. is it too cramped? Can it fit a baby seat?
Needed to beat back the deluge of cheap Yaris Cross cars arriving in 2024. Something better definitely welcome!
Any car with a well integrated screen gets my thumbs up.
Hate those sticked on ipads on top of the dash.
You are spot on, downsizing is the reason I chose the LBX. I use daily for a month and absolutely love it. It is agile, quiet and 60MPG. In UK, there are higher trims available which offer more features - USB in the back, HUD, electric tailgate, etc. The trunk is big enough - another pros. Agree with ekimandersom, I appreciate Lexus spends efforts integrating the screen, unlike other 'luxury' brands which glue an iPad on the dash and call it done.
Another great review, thank you. Considered the LBX but, here in the UK, the cash and pcp prices, for what it offers, are just too high. Settled on a Mazda CX30 with far superior equipment levels and I went for their excellent manual gearbox. The ‘tech’ in the car, particularly the infotainment is great, no need to take your eye off the road, good old fashioned knobs and buttons with an excellent head up display.😊
Hard to go wrong with a CX30, had one for 3 months of the first lockdown, it was brilliant.
@@NobbyOnCars and with a pre reg 2024 exclusive line X engine with 6 miles costing £25k….
I drive the last of GS 181 and I still love it. The best I got from it is 4.1 my average 5.2 to 5.4. but it's up to 6.2 + around town on short trips
What a car!
I had a Lexus IS back in 2013. It caused me a lot of heartache but i loved it and have loved the brand ever since.
What was the cause for the heartache?
@@saltedcod3533 The fuel injectors gave a lot of trouble. DPF filter always getting blocked. Also had some electrical faults. It was also very heavy on juice
Lovely interior, especially in the light colour. Seats look great. Exterior is stylish and classy, not overstyled. The lack of some features would annoy me, but i think its a very nice car.
@@SOMEONE-ME did you watch the review? If you did your see keyless entry and blindspot are missing. I'd expect those on pretty much any half decent new car these days, loads of cars far cheaper and less premium than this lexus have them as standard.
@@SOMEONE-ME he tested a high trim model, it doesn't have keyless or blind spot, it takes two seconds to establish if those features are present so I'm taking nobbys word. I'll leave it there
@@SOMEONE-ME Ireland isn't the uk, in case you didn't realise. He was standing next to the car mirror, one glance tells you if blind spot is there. You are the one talking nonsense
@@SOMEONE-ME you are saying the reviewer is wrong when he isn't
I’ve hidden that clown from the channel now 🤣
This one is the entry level. One step up and it's a different level
Just bought this car… 31 yrs old … I think this car is spot on for someone like me who doesn’t have kids yet but wants a more ‘grown’ car .
Yeah but the video says you younger guys need to save money to buy a residence. You independently wealthy or did you fall for the slick Lexus adverts with the Japanese blonde?
@ I work in finance, so I’m comfortable.
I’d like to add an update. The battery on this car is so shit, you need to drive the car every other day. Taking the car back for a battery change after just a month of having the car.
@@Donatellanicole I was actually expecting this car to appeal to older people, that have the kids out of the house, the $$$ to buy it and no need for space in the back seats.
Are you getting the hotted up version in Ireland? I’m wondering if this car will make sense as a performance version when that comes out. Or once you lose the hybrid you lose its appeal.
Been watching a few reviews of this and quite frankly, nobody really talked about what it's like to drive, except for you. Thanks for that. I've heard the top-of-the-line LBX has double wishbone suspension in the rear. I wonder if it gives a better ride quality? That model also has AWD, but only with an electric motor, again, on the rear axle which gives out... (wait for it) 6 hp! And because of the extra weight of the motor/battery, it's actually SLOWER to 60mph than the model without AWD. Is it just me, or is that one of the oddest decisions in motoring you've ever heard?..?
Needless to say, because of the way this thing looks (absolutely gorgeous), if they bring out the rumoured 300hp GR version, I'd get it like a shot!
Not sure that will happen but it would be epic! Thanks for commenting.
@@NobbyOnCars I hope it will if this car's successful enough, which is why I'm probably going to buy one. We can only hope!
I drove one and would have ordered but the black roof lining too claustrophobic and no panoramic sunroof option to try and break up the blackness. Exterior I wish wheel arches were body coloured or gloss black not cheap matt black plastic.
Yeah annoys me here in Oz. Lexus Australia are only offering the black interior.
Cream seems to be the go in a smaller car. Light colours give a sense of space.
Another great review Nobby
It has many similarities with KIA Stonic in its external design....
Great vid. I don't know if you would call a similarity with the Yaris Cross awkwardness, that's a super little car in its own right.
Good, but too many of them are flooding the EU market atm...
In fairness the LBX is stylish and good looking, however I will never understand these Irish crap trim levels. I have an LBX too with the higher spec levels (meaning +2 USB C charging ports at the back seat and +2 USB C in front below the shifter, a wireless phone charging pad, black interior and roof). I cannot understand why did they not include all the safety systems, the electric boot opening and HUD into the Irish market specs (No you cannot even buy them for paying extra). But with removing all important features the price is also much higher than on any European markets with better trim levels.
The ride quality is nice, however, as mentioned the suspension feels a bit sporty rather than luxury and the engine noise especially driving uphill is louder without significant power coming with it. In flat roads the car's power is enough and ok, but I could imagine a 1.8 engine in it. The touch and feel of the materials in general is nicer and feels more luxury, but Lexus should really do something with the options on the irish market. There's only 2 interior options 1 with each trim levels take it or leave it.
Would I buy it again? Probably yes as the exterior of the car is beutiful and the interior is much more welcoming as a Toyota, however, not leaving the customers fully satisfied.
What I see is that the car is an ideal solution or the younger generation of the wealthy families, or couples without kids and pets. As you could hear in the review as well 4 people can fit in for shorter trips also, but wouldn't risk a bigger roadtrip with 4 adults in it.
Thank you for sharing your opinion.
I found the lbx struggling going up hill and rev out I was disappointed with the engine and found it harsh
Totally different market obviously but consider you'd almost get two entry level mg3 hybrids for the price of a top spec one of these! Suspect we won't see many of these on the roads
I think if you want a car like this where it doesn't need to be a family car then I think a Toyota CHR would be a much better buy
Cheaper to buy than a C-HR though
what color is this?
Under 30 but more curious about the lbx morizo rr 😅
Praying it comes to Ireland
Want to see if there are any tweaks for 2025 before ordering.
I’d say it’s not gonna happen prior to 2026 model
I actually think that the updated C-HR is nicer than this. It also has blind spot monitoring on the wing mirrors, powered boot, ambient lighting, fully digital instrument cluster and wireless Android Auto.
It seems that C-HR has more features and rather stunning exterior. On the other hand, LBX interior looks much better and all LBXes are made in Japan, while C-HRs in Turkey.
Edit: I own the C-HR 2024 and it has gaps between exterior plates. The LBX in the video looks flawless!
What is the deal with Lexus and Android Auto? Not all Lexus buyers are blind Apple fanboys....
Great video
The quicker way to stop the audible notification when breaking the speed limit is to, settings driver assist press, notifications press, then just press for visual only press ok, the car will still beep if you go into a higher or lower speed area.
Yes that’s what I did
@@NobbyOnCars A salesman at Lexus told me you can turn the sound for notifications so low its hard to hear!
Is it based on a Yaris?
Yaris Cross
No
I'm 27, and I'm interested, so yeah I think Lexus might be right about appealing to some younger people. I mean, I was looking at an Arkana, but let's be fair, a lexus will be better.
So will the hot Japanese blonde in the LBX advert....that's the demographic But how are they supposed to afford these cars anyway?
Bit like the old days when merc made the A class, but it's not clever enough or as original in its design as the 2nd gen A cLASS.. Back seats should slide back & forth for the grandkids or golf clubs etc. Things like slide down sun screens for the wee ones. Pitch it for oldies with grandkids or young parents who want a quality brand they trust. It should have usbc in rear. personally it's not my cup of tea. small nippy cars are better on crowded roads. Wouldnt swap my VW E UP for anything. I've got two cars and a van. Girlfriend drives in an E up too. Perfect for city living. plenty of go, handles beautifully and it has a familiar interior. Why on earth would anyone want to spend all day touching a screen to make the car warmer. OR indicate??????!!!!!!
The temperature controls for climate controls are real buttons. You don't need to "spend all day touching a screen to make the car warmer"!
Great video, awesome camera work!
I recently filmed the LBX for my channel too, although it was typically Scottish weather 😢
The one thing Lexus NEVER get right is the steering wheel. It's ugly and bulbus. Still I'd want it! Glad Lexus are doing smaller cars, I don't need or want a big car. I do want something more premium though!
Toyota have been caught cheating on their crash safety tests, you have to wonder about Lexus as well.
Daihatsu (bought by Toyota)
I couldn't own the car purely due to it's name. I would hate driving around in a polical term.
This looks like my Mazda CX30 😂😂
Good looking car, but not a lot of car for the money.
Just like any EV.
I live in rural Wales i want less than 1750mm wide, fun to drive and cheap to buy/run, modern cars are boring overpriced sh1te.
Lexus are expensive so poor people look away.
''Honey I've shrunk the kids'' ....er no ..''Honey they've shrunk the Citroen C5X''
Mark. Great review. Honest as always.
Try to be generous.... A Toyota in drag. With bad makeup! Very odd. Yes a sort of Audi Q2 " replacement".
Aimed squarely at Lexus downsizers with a double pension and a Golf club membership.... Bullseye! 🤣🤣
All I can see is a ford puma from side
I'm trading in my Puma for one of these. The Puma drives better and is more powerful. Actually I love it but its so unreliable I'm done. I just got charged more than £700 because a sidelight died! (they needed to replace the whole light unit which are £639 parts only).
Cupra Born look
Lexus in name only me thinks 🤨
It is a Toyota Yaris cross with nicer interior and styling. I don't think they try to hide that fact.
@@SOMEONE-ME they are built on the same platform and have the same engine and transmission. They are even the same size. I know they made tweaks to arrive at the Lexus but the Lexus is based on the Yaris Cross. Not sure why you are denying what everyone knows. There are rumours that the LBX might be getting the engine and transmission from the GR Yaris which would properly differentiate it from the Yaris cross.
@@SOMEONE-ME I actually like the LBX Morizo and will go for a test drive when it is released. I appreciate Lexus reliability even though they aren't always the most exciting cars.
Good luck.
The Morizo is a limited edition. The allocation will go straight to people willing to preorder.