A CAR Lexus claims is its most efficiency oriented compact luxurious mannequin ever – the LBX Morizo RR – will arrive in Australian showrooms from the primary half of subsequent 12 months priced from $76,490 plus on-road prices.
The Japanese luxurious importer says the mannequin affords a brand new tackle its Lexus Driving Signature, providing a confidence-inspiring journey that responds “trustworthy to the motive force’s enter by injecting a dose of turbocharged adrenaline”.
Sharing its G16E-GTS powerplant with the Toyota GR Corolla and GR Yaris, the Lexus LBX Morizo RR includes a 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine growing 206kW at 6500rpm and 390Nm from 3250-4600rpm.
Drive is channelled to all 4 wheels through an eight-speed Direct Shift computerized transmission Lexus says options shut gear ratios for “swift but clean acceleration”. The transmission additionally affords drivers guide mode through steering wheel mounted paddles for “larger direct driver involvement when the temper arises”.
A zero to 100km/h acceleration time of 5.2 seconds is listed in official paperwork.
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 ideas the dimensions at 1485kg, 70kg greater than the donor mannequin.
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 “spectacular braking efficiency” from two-piece 356mm rotors clasped by four-piston monobloc callipers up entrance and single piston 281mm rotors on the rear.
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 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 gear highlights embrace 19-inch alloy wheels, black leather-accented upholstery with contrasting purple stitching, and multi-mode exhaust and consumption programs.
“The LBX Morizo RR is a efficiency Lexus you may drive, and reside with, on daily basis. Unquestionably,” stated Lexus Australia chief govt John Pappas.
“It’s trustworthy to the Lexus ‘but’ method: creating vehicles which are rewarding but luxurious to drive and stirring but subtle in the way in which they ship thrills.
“The LBX Morizo RR is the last word expression of the Lexus Driving Signature in small automotive type, setting a brand new benchmark for real efficiency and luxurious.”
The Lexus LBX Morizo will compete throughout the SUV Small over $45K phase the place it can problem the likes of the Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce (from $78,500 +ORC), Audi SQ2 (from $70,800 +ORC), BMW X1 M35i (from $90,900 +ORC), and Genesis GV60 Efficiency (from $100,384 +ORC).
Additional particulars of the LBX Morizo RR will likely be made accessible nearer to its Australian launch within the first half of 2025.
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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Morizo RR AWD with two-tone paint (a)
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$78,490
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New variant
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*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
