New Lexus LBX hybrid crossover is currently available from €38,570

The new Lexus LBX hybrid crossover is now available in Ireland

The new Lexus LBX hybrid crossover is now available in Ireland

The new Lexus LBX hybrid crossover is now available in Ireland in two trim levels: the entry-level ‘Elegant’ from €38,570, and the higher spec ‘Emotion’ model from €40,270.

The LBX has a 1.5-litre self-charging hybrid electric powertrain with a total output of 136 hp/ 100 kW with peak torque of 185 Nm, giving it a 0-100 km/h sprint of 9.2 seconds for the front-wheel drive model, and 9.6 with all-wheel drive. Official WLTP combined cycle figures indicate fuel economy from 4.4 l/100 km and CO2 emissions from 100 g/km.

Standard features of the Elegant trim includes pre-collision detection, pedestrian and cyclist detection, a rear-view camera, lane-trace steering and traffic sign recognition. It also has dusk sensor headlights, radar-guided cruise control, a speed limiter and front and rear parking sensors.

Inside, the entry-spec trim boasts pale Ammonite Sand leather upholstery, and has dual-zone climate control, ambient cabin lighting, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, a 9.8-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cloud-based navigation, heated sports front seats with ‘Tahara’ leather trim, automatic high-beam headlights and 18-inch alloy wheels finished in a high-gloss dark grey.

The Emotion model, meanwhile, has black leather with contrast red stitching, 18-inch alloy wheels with a machined finish, privacy glass, keyless entry and ignition, extra USB-C sockets in the back, wireless phone charging and a two-tone exterior paint finish with a contrast roof colour.

The LBX is 4,190 mm long, 1,825 mm wide and 1,545 mm high and has a 2,580 mm wheelbase.

The exterior colour choices can be specified with bi-tone paintwork, combining any colour option with a contrasting black roof. This means there are 50 different colour options. (Pictured is Sonic Copper ).

With all rear seats in place, the load compartment in the front-wheel drive LBX extends to 402 litres, with space to carry two 75-litre suitcases beneath the tonneau board; in the all-wheel drive version there’s 317 litres. Rear seats can divide and fold 60/40.

 

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