Local pricing confirmed for the smallest Lexus ever made

Lexus New Zealand has confirmed that its smallest model ever made, the LBX, will also be the most affordable in its entire line-up when it lands here later this year.

A total of five variants are available for Kiwis to choose from, with the front-wheel drive-only Active starting off the range at $58,900 plus on-road costs (ORC).

The entry-level front-wheel drive model comes with a set of dark grey metallic and machined 18-inch wheels, a two-tone paint job, black synthetic leather seats, and a host of safety and driver assistance features as standard.

Stepping up to the Relax, which is priced from $65,900 plus ORC ($68,900 for the all-wheel drive), you’ll also find that it rides on dark metallic 18-inch wheels but gains adaptive high beam headlights, black and dark grey leather seats, and a 13-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.

Also on offer is the Cool which matches the pricing of the Relax, but instead of dark metallic coloured wheels, it gets black 18-inch alloys. The Cool also gets Lexus’ automated parking feature, six front and rear parking sensors, multi-colour ambient lighting and a choice of black or tan leather seats.

In both the Relax and Cool, you’ll find a Panoramic View Monitor and a 12.3-inch head-up display inside.

The Active and Cool are available in eight colours, while the Relax comes with a choice of nine.

Each variant is fitted with a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol hybrid engine, inherited from the Toyota Yaris Cross upon which the LBX is based, with the Relax and Cool being offered with all-wheel drive.

Pre-orders are now open for the Lexus LBX ahead of its arrival in New Zealand showrooms in March 2024.