In-depth reviews

Lexus LBX Hatchback 1.5 Urban 5dr E-CVT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1490
Trim	Urban
Price	£29,995
Battery Capacity	1
Engine Power - BHP	136
Acceleration	9.2
Top Speed	106 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	62.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	102
Length	4190 mm
Width	1825 mm
Height	1550 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	402 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1280 kg

Driver Convenience

7" digital instrument binnacle
Bluetooth connectivity
Cloud navigation
e-Call (emergency call)
Electric power steering
Front and rear parking sensors with intelligent clearance sensor
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
Push button start
Rear view camera
Tailgate
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto

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
6 speaker audio system
AM/FM and DAB radio
Lexus Link Connect with 9.8" Touchscreen

Exterior Features

Auto headlights
Black wheel arches
Electric adjustable/heated/auto folding door mirrors
Front and rear electric windows
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
Light green UV glass for rear door, front side glass and tailgate
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Resin scuff plates
Single bulb LED headlights with auto high beam
Wet arm wipers

Interior Features

12V accessory connector in front console box
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
3 rear headrests
6 way manually adjustable front seats
60/40 split folding rear seat
Armrest with sliding cup holder
Centre armrest with storage
Cup holder in centre console
Driver and passenger door pocket
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Front headrests
Glovebox
Illuminated entry system (footwell lights)
Leather gear lever
Leather steering wheel
Premium fabric upholstery
Single passenger seat
Storage tray under audio panel and lower tray
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

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 Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	102
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	107
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	102
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	134
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	134
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	90
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	93
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	90
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	84
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	88
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	84
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	79
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	83
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	79

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	62.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	62.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	45.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	47.8
WLTP - MPG - High	70.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	68.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	70.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	76.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	72.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	76.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	80.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	76.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	80.7

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	23E
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	225/60 R17
Tyre Size Rear	225/60 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1550 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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