So, what is the Lexus LBX? Fortunately, you’ll always be able to remember one version of its identity at least because the name LBX is a handy mnemonic, or near-mnemonic – “Lexus Breakthrough X-over” (ie SUV/hatch crossover). It’s thus the smallest, cheapest vehicle to wear a Lexus badge, and the first to feature a three-cylinder engine.
It shares much of its engineering with the Toyota Yaris (Lexus being the company’s upmarket brand), and it’s a petrol hybrid – of course, because Toyota don’t really buy into the EV revolution. (There will be no all-electric battery powered LBX, in case you were wondering).
