LEXUS Australia has confirmed that the sporty LBX Morizo RR is headed Down Below within the first half of 2025.
Coming into manufacturing within the new yr, the turbocharged 206kW hatch might be provided in restricted numbers and is claimed to mix typical Lexus luxurious with severe sporting aptitude.
The manufacturing model of the LBX Morizo RR follows the idea mannequin proven at January’s Tokyo Auto Salon and options the identical GR Corolla-sourced G16E-GTS 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine growing 206kW and 390Nm.
Energy is channelled to the street by way of an electronically managed all-wheel drive system and the selection of a six-speed handbook or eight-speed automated transmission, delivering a 0-100km/h time of simply 5.2 seconds.
Dealing with and braking duties are likewise enhanced and are mentioned to redefine Lexus’ acclaimed driving signature.
The LBX Morizo RR options what Lexus claims is a world-first know-how utilizing thermoset resin within the entrance decrease management arms to reinforce steering response and really feel throughout all speeds and driving circumstances.
It’s stiffer than the donor mannequin, and widened to include the AWD operating gear, lowered double wishbone suspension (-10mm), and wider 19-inch alloy wheels.
Stopping energy is offered by four-wheel discs measuring 356mm on the entrance and grasped by four-piston monobloc callipers. The rear rotors measure 281mm in diameter and have floating single piston callipers.
The Lexus LBX Morizo RR measures 4190mm in size (unchanged), 1840mm in width (+15mm), 1535mm in peak (-25mm), and rides on a 2580mm wheelbase (unchanged). It suggestions the dimensions at 1485kg, 70kg greater than the donor mannequin.
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.
Inside highlights embody sculptured sport seats with contrasting pink stitching, sports activities steering wheel wrapped in dimpled leather-based, a 12.3-inch show display and aluminium pedals.
“The LBX Morizo RR is a game-changer for Lexus in thus far that it encapsulates the exhilarating to drive qualities of the LFA supercar into an on a regular basis compact luxurious automotive,” mentioned Lexus Australia chief government John Pappas.
“It reveals our ardour for vehicles and builds pleasure round our model.
“The LBX has been very effectively acquired since its launch, with the restricted quantity LBX Morizo RR set to entice prospects wanting most thrills together with Lexus refinement and luxurious.”
Whereas Mr Pappas didn’t element simply what number of examples of the Lexus LBX Morizo RR might be made accessible to Australian prospects, he mentioned the mannequin might be in native showrooms within the first half of 2025 with specification and pricing to be introduced later.
