LEXUS has landed its extremely anticipated LBX Morizo RR in native showrooms this week, the turbocharged compact SUV priced from $76,490 plus on-road prices.
Powered by a G16E-GTS 1.6-litre three-cylinder petrol engine acquainted to the Toyota GR Yaris and GR Corolla, the restricted quantity Lexus LBX Morizo delivers a powerful 206kW of energy at 6500rpm and 390Nm of torque between 3250-4600rpm, ample to speed up the mannequin from relaxation to 100km/h in simply 5.2 seconds.
The all-wheel drive system supplied as customary within the LBX Morizo RR robotically distributes front-to-rear torque in line with highway situations and grip, whereas a rear Torsen limited-slip differential delivers drive to the wheel with essentially the most grip to stop wasted wheelspin.
The Lexus LBX Morizo RR measures 4190mm in size (unchanged), 1840mm in width (+15mm), 1535mm in top (-25mm), and rides on a 2580mm wheelbase (unchanged). It suggestions the size at 1485kg, or 70kg greater than the donor mannequin.
The LBX Morizo RR options what Lexus claims is a world-first expertise utilizing thermoset resin within the entrance decrease management arms to boost steering response and really feel throughout all speeds and driving situations.
It’s stiffer than the donor mannequin, and widened to include the AWD working gear, lowered double wishbone suspension (-10mm), and “spectacular braking efficiency” from two-piece 356mm rotors clasped by four-piston monobloc callipers up entrance and single piston 281mm rotors on the rear.
As anticipated of the marque, the range-topping LBX Morizo RR combines Lexus’ excessive ranges of refinement and luxurious.
On the design entrance, the Lexus LBX Morizo RR sports activities its personal aerodynamic enhancements together with distinctive entrance and rear bumper designs, bespoke grille, colour-coded wheel arch extensions, accentuated sill covers, and red-painted brake callipers.
Non-compulsory two-tone paint provides $1750 to the worth tag.
Inside highlights embrace sculptured sport seats with contrasting purple stitching, sports activities steering wheel wrapped in dimpled leather-based, a 12.3-inch show display and aluminium pedals.
Different tools highlights embrace 19-inch alloy wheels, black leather-accented upholstery with contrasting purple stitching, and multi-mode exhaust and consumption programs.
“Vehicles just like the Lexus LBX Morizo RR remind us why we like to drive, after we take the lengthy strategy to get to a vacation spot after which don’t wish to get out of the motive force’s seat after we do,” stated Lexus Australia chief govt John Pappas.
“The LBX Morizo RR encapsulates all of the virtues of Lexus, merging daring design with refined efficiency and the eye to element that defines the model.
“It speaks to the Lexus Driving Signature of intuitive dynamic responses trustworthy to the motive force’s enter, Takumi craftsmanship with a fantastically completed inside and the refined consolation of a real Lexus.”
The 2025 Lexus LBX Morizo RR is accessible to order now.
2025 Lexus LBX pricing*:
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Luxurious (a)
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$47,550
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Sports activities Luxurious (a)
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$52,990
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Sports activities Luxurious AWD (a)
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$56,990
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Morizo RR AWD (a)
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$76,490
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New variant
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*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
