Lexus has supplied the primary have a look at a brand new mannequin line to be known as the LBX, which is ready for a debut on June 5 in Milan, Italy.
Two teaser pictures present a part of the automobile’s entrance finish and taillight signature.
The LBX is considered a brand new subcompact crossover positioned beneath the compact UX, and aimed on the European market, which means it probably will not attain the U.S.
Lexus has been hinting at a brand new mannequin positioned beneath the UX for years, and in 2021 it teased a subcompact crossover with related design options to what’s proven within the LBX teasers.
Teaser for Lexus LBX debuting on June 5, 2023
Any subcompact crossover from Lexus will probably be twinned with the Toyota Yaris Cross, a subcompact crossover primarily based on Toyota’s TNGA-B platform and bought exterior the U.S.
The Yaris Cross is 164.5 inches lengthy, making it about 9 inches shorter than the compact C-HR. An out there hybrid powertrain delivers a peak 114 hp. Comparable specs ought to function in any Lexus twin.
Whereas the U.S. will probably miss out on the LBX, Lexus has two new SUVs headed to native showrooms shortly. One is a redesigned 2024 GX and the opposite is a brand new three-row SUV to be known as the TX. The GX shall be a twin with a redesigned Toyota Land Cruiser Prado bought abroad, whereas the TX shall be a twin with the brand new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander.
