The Japanese automaker has unveiled a new crossover, the Lexus LBX, which will be powered by a hybrid powertrain. With this car, Lexus is trying to fill the void created by the discontinuation of the CT model. The start of production is expected by the end of the year, while the first deliveries are expected at the beginning of 2024.

Lexus LBX is powered by a 1.5L three-cylinder gasoline engine with 134 hp (100 kW) and 136 lb-ft (185 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push this tiny 1280 kilogram car to 60 mph in 9.1 seconds. It will be offered as FWD and AWD, and the electric motor will be mounted in the back.

In the construction of the car, lightweight materials were used to reduce weight. Thus, the wheel arches are made of resin, the rocker arms and the lower parts of the doors, while the hood is made of aluminum. The car has a wheelbase of 2580 mm (101.5 in), and is mounted on 18-inch wheels.

Inside, the LBX is equipped with a 13-speaker sound system with subwoofer (by Mark Levinson) and a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster with optional head-up display and 9.8-inch touchscreen. The version with front-wheel drive has a cargo capacity of 332 liters, while the space will be slightly smaller in the version with AWD due to the additional equipment that will be placed in the back.

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Source: Lexus