New 2024 Lexus LBX Review | Posh Enough To Wear The Badge?

Today on Buckle Up, Rob reviews the new 2024 Lexus LBX, which is heavily based on the Toyota Yaris Cross. So, that begs the question, can it really be a true Lexus? That's what Rob will try to find out.

Up against cars such as the Jeep Avenger, Hyundai Bayon, Nissan Juke, MG ZS, Skoda Kamiq, Seat Arona, Volkswagen T-Cross, Dacia Duster, Honda HRV, Kia Stonic, Renault Captur, Ford Puma, Peugeot 2008, Vauxhall Mokka, Citroen C3 Aircross, Fiat 600, Audi Q2, Mini Countryman and the Suzuki Vitara can this Lexus stand out from the crowd?
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[edmackdaddy]

When are you guys going to do a clip show about every time Rob mentions how tall he is?

[ruudvdberg]

Coming from a Puma ST-X line, I disagree about the statement that the Puma is more fun to drive. The Puma has more bodyroll and less feeling in the steering. But that is just my opinion.

[DuffysDad]

You say that the car is a Premium Plus specification. That is wrong. What you actually have there is a Takumi top of the range model with electric driver's seat, flappy paddle gear levers and part suede upholstery. The Premium Plus spec doesn't have that.

[SOMEONE-ME]

It looks nothing like Yaris from outside and inside. Not sure what you see similar? Fact that both are cars with 4 wheels?
All what it shares is frame and even this is further changed (more glued parts, extra stiffness etc.). Most components are different (eg. very different axle shafts, wich are actually aluminium made) and made in Japan. I really don't get why those YT experts keep talking it's Cross? I don't really recall saying NX is RAV4 or ES is Camry ? It's exactly same here. Fact that Lexus shares frame, engine and other bits with Toyota is nothing bad, but actually good. Lexus always takes Toyota's parts and improves them further (about always Lexus gets checked and proven tech, which sometimes can make it feel outdated). Both cars are miles apart in terms of look, feel and handling (I driven both). Other than this LBX still has about every 'system' found in 2x more expensive RX.
This is also reflected in the price.

It's not exactly same engine. It has balancing shaft, few internal elements are improved as well, it has different/faster ECU and different/stronger battery (can provide way more current when needed). This translates to better dynamics and more responsiveness. Those 136hp are nothing like 136hp in petrol/diesel car as responsiveness in city is amazing (only pure electric cars feel even better). This is due to addition of almost 100hp electric motor and its instant torque.
Turning off annoying safety system in Lexus is on the easy side as it has special meny which shows most often used options. This means 2 touches to disable eg. speeding alerts.

[philipbolton]

Not worth the extra over the Yaris Cross.