Compare the BMW X1 vs Lexus LBX

Fiddly screen controls, but a brilliant family SUV
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10
Small in size, big on poshness
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

The BMW X1 is longer and more powerful than the Lexus LBX, and it provides a bigger boot alongside more room with the rear seats folded. Space is good in the back of the X1, whereas rear-seat passengers do not get much headroom or legroom in the LBX. Down a twisty road, all X1 models are good fun, with the BMW being much more involving to drive than the Lexus. You get little in the way of body lean when attacking corners in the X1, but you will notice quite a lot of body lean in the bends in the LBX.

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Sport sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto Petrol Automatic

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Premium Plus 1.5 E-CVT Hybrid Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Hybrid
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 402 litres (3 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres Best Boot space, seats down 994 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,505 mm x 1,845 mm x 1,642 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,190 mm x 1,825 mm x 1,560 mm
Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best Towing capacity 750 kg
First year tax rate £455 First year tax rate £405 Best
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
49.6 mpg
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
64.2 mpg
Battery size — Battery size 1 kWh
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 25 · average
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 24 · average Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto Engine name 1.5 E-CVT
Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 136 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Hybrid
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 7 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 9.2 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size — Battery size 1 kWh

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 500 litres Best Boot (seats up) 402 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres Best Boot (seats down) 994 litres
Length 4,505 mm Length 4,190 mm
Width 1,845 mm Width 1,825 mm
Height 1,642 mm Height 1,560 mm
Wheelbase 2.69 m Wheelbase 2.58 m
Turning circle 11.7 m Turning circle 10.4 m

Full features list

  • 18" Star spoke alloy wheels finished in refined silver - Style 865
  • Active seat for driver and front passenger - electrically adjustable lumbar support
  • Aluminium shadow brushed interior trim
  • BMW Individual special paint
  • Cloth - Anthracite
  • Econeer - Bicolour blue
  • Econeer upholstery
  • Electric front seats with memory and door mirror memory
  • Front sports seats
  • Harman/Kardon surround sound audio system
  • Heated steering wheel
  • High gloss black interior trim finishers with pearl chrome highlights
  • Luggage net
  • Metallic paint
  • Model designation deletion
  • Panoramic opening glass sunroof
  • Perforated Veganza upholstery
  • Sliding rear seats - Mechanical fore and aft adjustment 130mm
  • Sun protection glass
  • Towbar
  • Veganza perforated - Atlas grey/Smoke white
  • Veganza perforated - Black
  • Veganza perforated - Castanea
  • Veganza perforated - Smoke white
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
  • Automatic hold function
  • BMW emergency call
  • Braking readiness
  • Cornering brake control (CBC)
  • Crash Sensor - activates hazard/interior lighting + unlocks doors
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • Driver/front passenger side airbags
  • Dry braking
  • Dynamic brake control
  • Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
  • Electromechanical parking brake
  • Energy recovery system
  • First aid kit
  • Front and rear brake discs
  • Front and rear head airbags
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Integrated brake system
  • PC iBrake PostCrash approach control warning with light braking function
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Three point seat belts in all seats
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • Warning triangle
  • BMW radiator grille with grille struts, end face black high-gloss, radiator grille frame chrome high-gloss
  • Badge on engine compartment lid and tailgate
  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Contoured rear roof spoiler in vehicle colour with side aeroblades in black high-gloss
  • Dynamic brake lights
  • Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
  • Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing
  • Exterior mirror including electric fold in function
  • Folding door handles integrated flush with surface
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front bumper panel with air inlet in matt black
  • Front door exit lights
  • Full LED headlights
  • Heated rear window
  • High gloss shadowline
  • Invisible exhaust tailpipe
  • LED 3rd brake light integrated in rear roof spoiler
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED number plate light
  • M roof rails high gloss shadow line
  • Matt black roof strips
  • Model inscription on right tailgate
  • Rain sensor including auto headlights activation
  • Rear bumper panel with two L-shaped trims In pearl chrome
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Sill cover in body colour
  • Solid paint
  • Trailer stabilisation logic
  • Welcome lighting
  • Window washer nozzle for rear view camera
  • Windscreen wipers front with heated washer nozzles
  • Active Guard + lane departure warning, speed limiting, front collision warning, Left turn warning with brake function and evasion assist
  • Attentiveness assist
  • Automatic start/stop function
  • BMW Live Cockpit Plus with 10.25" instrument cluster and 10.7" display
  • BMW Operating system 9 with BMW Maps, real-time traffic information, in-car experiences, remote services and smartphone integration
  • BMW Teleservices
  • Brake pad wear indicator
  • Condition based service
  • Connected eDrive Services
  • Cruise control
  • Drive off assistant
  • Electrically opening/closing tailgate with opening/closing with remote control and contactless opening and closing
  • Flat air vents on instrument panel in high gloss black, adjustable slats with elements in pearl chrome
  • Language version English
  • My Modes
  • Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant, active PDC, Lateral Parking Aid, Rear View Camera and Park Distance Control
  • Personal Profile - automatic lock when driving away selectable
  • Servotronic Power Assisted Steering
  • Tyre puncture warning system
  • Widescreen display
  • iDrive controller
  • EU6 emissions management
  • Gear selector switch with toggle operation
  • Larger Fuel Tank
  • Performance Control
  • Petrol Particulate Filter
  • Standard suspension
  • Steptronic transmission with double clutch
  • 12V - Power sockets with front centre console and luggage compartment
  • 2 bag hooks in luggage compartment
  • 2 cup holders in front
  • 2 front reading lights
  • 2 rear centre reading lights
  • 2 x USB Type C ports for charging in front centre console + 1 x USB Type C ports for charging in rear centre console
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 upper retaining strap clips integrated into rear panels of seat backrests
  • 4 grab handles
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seats
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Anthracite Velour front and rear floormats
  • Bottle trays in all doors
  • Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Clothes hook rear
  • Comfort front seats
  • Driver and front passenger heated seats
  • Dual zone automatic air conditioning
  • Footrest and pedals in black plastic
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Front and rear footwell lighting
  • Front armrest with integrated control panel
  • Front centre console storage compartment
  • Front centre console trim in black high-gloss
  • Front/rear adjustable head restraints
  • Glove compartment
  • Interior door handle recess light on all doors
  • Light on right in luggage compartment
  • Manual steering column height and depth adjustment
  • Middle centre console storage compartment
  • One piece parcel shelf opens together with tailgate and removable
  • Rear armrest in door trim panel
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sport leather multifunction steering wheel with thumbrests and operation of instrument display, audio, telephone and driver assistance
  • Storage compartment lighting in centre console and storage tray in centre stack
  • Storage compartment net in left side trim panel
  • Storage compartment with folding cover under centre console armrest cushion
  • Storage tray in right side trim panel
  • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Tilt adjustment incl. cargo function of 2nd row of seats
  • Trim elements on steering wheel spokes in pearl chrome
  • Vanity mirror lights
  • Alarm system with tilt sensor, monitoring doors, bonnet interior and tailgate
  • Closing system with central locking
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • BMW Personal eSim
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Stereo speaker system with 6 speakers
  • 17" Star spoke alloy wheels finished in lightning grey - Style 875
  • Tyre repair kit plus
  • Matt quartz Silver grained interior trim
  • 18" Black machined alloy wheels
  • Additional Metallic paint
  • Perforated tahara synthetic leather - Black with Red stitching
  • Special metallic paint
  • Alarm/anti-theft (with siren and 2 sensors)
  • Auto door locking when driving
  • Double door lock
  • E-latch door lock system
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Intrusion sensor
  • Smart keyless entry
  • Thatcham approved locking wheel nuts
  • Tilt sensors
  • Two motion door lock with double lock
  • VIN etching
  • Wireless door lock
  • 12V accessory connector in front console box
  • 12V socket in front and rear
  • 2 way manually adjustable front headrests
  • 2 way manually adjustable rear headrests
  • 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 3 spoke Tahara trimmed steering wheel
  • 6 way manually adjustable front seats
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Aluminium scuff plates
  • Armrest with sliding cup holder
  • Automatic air recirculation control
  • Black roof lining
  • Black steering wheel and gearshift knob
  • Centre armrest with storage
  • Clean air filter with pollen removal and deodoriser
  • Cup holder in centre console
  • Door armrests
  • Driver and passenger door pocket
  • Driver's lumbar support
  • Dual zone automatic air conditioning
  • Front centre console in Wood grain finish
  • Front headrests
  • Glovebox
  • Heated front seats
  • Humidity sensor for climate control
  • Illuminated entry system (cabin, footwell, console and door handles)
  • LED light in luggage compartment
  • Luggage cover manually folding
  • Manually multi adjustable steering column
  • Nanoe-X Technology
  • Organ type accelerator pedal
  • Perforated tahara synthetic leather upholstery with red stitching
  • Remote climate control
  • Single colour ambient lighting
  • Single passenger seat
  • Sport front seats
  • Storage tray under audio panel and lower tray
  • Synthetic leather steering wheel
  • Tahara door panel finish
  • Tahara trimmed gearshift knob
  • Tahara upholstered knee pads on front centre console
  • Touch Sensor Buttons on Steering Wheel
  • Tsuyasumi interior ornamentaion
  • Under deck storage
  • Acoustic glass windscreen
  • Active brake lights
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Auto headlights
  • Automatic rear flashing hazard lights
  • Black door belt moulding
  • Black outer mirror cover with black ornament
  • Black resin rocker panel
  • Black wheel arches
  • Chrome bumper and grille garnish
  • Chrome plated rear badge LBX
  • Electric adjustable/heated/auto folding door mirrors
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Full body colour bumpers
  • Glass breaking sensor
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED front indicators
  • LED rear fog light
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual levelling headlights
  • Metallic paint
  • One touch electric front/rear windows
  • Power back door without kick function
  • Privacy UV glass, rear doors and tailgate
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear bumper with hidden exhaust
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Roof spoiler
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Side indicator lights integrated into door mirrors
  • Silver plated unified grille
  • Silver stainless steel moulding side windows frames
  • Single bulb LED headlights with auto high beam
  • Trailer sway control
  • Wet arm wipers
  • 3 point ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) front seat belt with pretensioners
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • AVAS - Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
  • Active Traction Control (TRC)
  • Adjustable seatbelt anchor points
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Black seat belts
  • Driver and front passenger side airbags
  • Driver and front passenger single stage airbags
  • Driver and passenger seatbelt not fastened - visual and audible warning
  • Driver knee airbag
  • E-Latch electric door release
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Electronically controlled braking regeneration
  • Front and rear curtain shield airbags
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front wheel brake - 15inch discs
  • Hill assist control
  • Manual rear child locks
  • Passenger airbag cut-off switch
  • Rear wheel brake - 15inch discs
  • Safety kit
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • i-Size and ISOFIX rear child restraint system
  • 12.3" Digital instrument binnacle
  • Active Noise Control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Cloud navigation
  • Digital speedometer with high-definition
  • EV mode
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency driving stop system
  • Extended Lexus safety system+ 3 includes blind spot monitor, safe exit assist, camera washer and rear cross traffic alert
  • Front and rear parking sensors with intelligent clearance sensor
  • Front and rear smart entry
  • Head up Display
  • Lane change flasher function
  • Lexus link connected services
  • Lexus safety systems+ 3 includes dynamic radar cruise control, pre collision system day and night, lane tracing assist, road sign assist
  • Multi info display
  • Pre-collision system with driver monitor
  • Push button start
  • Rear pedestrian detection
  • Rear view camera
  • Tachometer/Hybrid system indicator
  • Tailgate electric lift and close
  • Tailgate height memory function
  • Trip meter
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
  • Wireless Smartphone charger
  • e-Call (emergency call)
  • Predictive efficient drive
  • Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
  • Vehicle dynamic integrated management (VDIM)
  • 1 USB (Type-C) charging ports in bottom of the instrument panel
  • 1 USB (Type-C) multimedia communication ports in bottom of the instrument panel
  • 1 USB (Type-C) ports inside front console box
  • 2 USB (Type-C) ports for charging in rear
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • AM/FM and DAB radio
  • Lexus Link Connect with 9.8" Touchscreen
  • Rear side monitor
  • Steering wheel mounted controls
  • 18" high gloss alloy wheels
  • Resin moulding wheel arches
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Rear quarter panel in Piano black
  • Satin Y-s haped embroidery with double stitch on bolsters
  • Satin paint door inlays

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