Lexus luxury version of Toyota Yaris Cross baby SUV is a strong chance for Australia

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lexus, car news, hybrid cars, prestige cars, new 2024 lexus lbx crossover set for june 5 debut
lexus, car news, hybrid cars, prestige cars, new 2024 lexus lbx crossover set for june 5 debut
lexus, car news, hybrid cars, prestige cars, new 2024 lexus lbx crossover set for june 5 debut
lexus, car news, hybrid cars, prestige cars, new 2024 lexus lbx crossover set for june 5 debut

The 2024 Lexus LBX has been teased ahead of the new compact crossover’s full reveal in Milan on June 5 – and it’s a strong chance to be sold in Australia next year.

The Japanese brand has provided a glimpse of the frontal styling and rear lighting signature, while the LBX moniker – which was trademarked back in 2020 – suggests it will slot into the ‘B’ (compact car segment) and be an SUV (as denoted by the ‘X’).

And without a ‘Z’ in the name, the new sub-Lexus UX crossover is not expected to be offered with a battery-electric powertrain, but instead be available with petrol-electric hybrid and possibly even petrol-only options.

Reports suggests the Lexus LBX will be a reskinned version of the Toyota Yaris Cross, handing Lexus Australia its smallest model ever and a new circa-$40,000 entry-level car which fills the gap left by the Toyota Prius-based Lexus CT hatch that was discontinued in 2021.

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Toyota Yaris Cross

Just as the Lexus UX is based on the TNGA-C platform that underpins the Toyota C-HR and Corolla Cross, the Lexus LBX is set to use Toyota’s TNGA-B architecture – and share key mechanical components – found on Yaris Cross and other models.

The Yaris Cross measures 4180mm long, 1765mm wide and 1590mm tall, and has a 2560mm wheelbase.

The hybrid version uses an 85kW 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol-electric powertrain and includes both two-wheel drive and 4WD layouts.

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Toyota Yaris Cross

As shown by the teaser images, the LBX features a short bonnet and slim C-shaped headlights with an interlinked chrome bar.

It’s also interesting to note the LBX misses out on the brand’s trademark spindle grille, using a honeycomb grille instead.

At the rear-end, the full-width LED tail-light treatment looks like it’s styled to replicate a pair of sunglasses.

Lexus Australia issued a media release overnight heralding the new LBX, which indicates that the car is bound for our market.

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In the statement, the company said “we look forward to sharing more information” at the LBX’s unveiling, and that “for now, these images provide a hint of what to expect from this exciting new Lexus … stay tuned”.

Earlier this year, Lexus Australia committed to releasing three all-new models – slotting into new market segments for the brand – before the end of next year.

These have since been confirmed to include the 2024 Lexus LM people-mover, which is due to launch late this year.

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With the LBX all but locked in, the third model is still the subject of speculation, with possibilities including a reborn all-electric IS mid-size car and a luxury LF-badged crossover.

The new-generation Toyota Prado-based Lexus GX is also expected to come to Australia, but not until 2025.

Lexus first started toying with the idea of a baby SUV as far back as 2015 when it previewed the Lexus LF-SA concept at the Geneva motor show.

Stay tuned as Lexus is expected to release more teasers of the LBX in the coming weeks ahead of the June 5 unveiling in Italy.

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