Compare the Lexus LBX vs Lexus UX

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
Tight rear and tiny boot, but very comfortable
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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7/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Both of these small Lexus crossovers focus on comfort, but each comes with its own trade-offs. The Lexus UX is longer and more powerful than the Lexus LBX. In the back, fitting three adults across the rear seats is a challenge in the LBX and the UX is too narrow for it, while fitting a child seat is tricky in either car. Up front, both bury safety features a few layers deep in their touchscreen menus. When you load cargo into the back, the contrast is clear: the LBX has a deep boot lip you must reach over with heavy luggage, whereas the UX features a low loading lip that makes hauling heavy items in much easier.

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Premium Plus 1.5 E-CVT Hybrid Automatic

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Premium 300h 2.0 CVT Hybrid Automatic

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Standard kit

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Hybrid Available fuel types Hybrid
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 402 litres (3 suitcases) Boot space, seats up —
Boot space, seats down 994 litres Boot space, seats down —
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,190 mm x 1,825 mm x 1,560 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,495 mm x 1,840 mm x 1,540 mm
Towing capacity 750 kg Towing capacity 750 kg
First year tax rate £405 Best First year tax rate £455
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.
61.4 mpg 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.
56.5 mpg
Battery size 1 kWh Battery size 1.6 kWh Best
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 24 · 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
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.5 E-CVT Engine name 300h 2.0 CVT
Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 136 BHP Engine size 2.0 L Hybrid • 199 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Hybrid Fuel type Hybrid
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 9.2 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 8.1 s (0-60 mph) Best
Battery size 1 kWh Battery size 1.6 kWh Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 402 litres Boot (seats up) —
Boot (seats down) 994 litres Boot (seats down) —
Length 4,190 mm Length 4,495 mm
Width 1,825 mm Width 1,840 mm
Height 1,560 mm Height 1,540 mm
Wheelbase 2.58 m Wheelbase 2.64 m
Turning circle 10.4 m Turning circle 11.2 m

Full features list

  • 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
  • Premium fabric - Black
  • Premium fabric - Hazel
  • Special metallic paint
  • 12V socket in front
  • 12V socket in luggage compartment
  • 2 cup holders in the front and rear centre console
  • 2 way manually adjustable front headrests
  • 2 way manually adjustable rear headrests
  • 2 x folding shopping bag hooks in boot
  • 2 x sun visors with vanity mirror and lamp
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke leather steering wheel
  • 4 x tie down hooks in the boot
  • 6 way driver and passenger manually adjustable front seats
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Automatic air recirculation control
  • Black roof lining
  • Card holder installed in driver and passengers sun visors
  • Centre armrest with storage
  • Clean air filter and pollen removal mode
  • Driver and passenger door pocket
  • Driver side resin footrest
  • Dual zone electronic climate control
  • Front console armrest in tahara trim
  • Glovebox
  • Heated front seats
  • Illuminated entry system
  • Integral knee pads for front centre console
  • LED Door courtesy lights
  • LED boot light
  • LED glove box light
  • LED interior illumination
  • Leather gear lever
  • Luggage cover manually folding
  • Map pockets in the rear of passenger's front seat
  • Nanoe-X Technology
  • PVC pedals
  • Premium fabric upholstery
  • Rear air vents with 2 USB chargers
  • Rear center armrest
  • Remote climate control
  • S-Flow technology for climate control
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Stabilisers
  • Storage tray under audio panel
  • Tahara door panel finish
  • Tahara meter hood
  • Textile carpet mats
  • Tilt/reach adjustable steering column
  • Touch Screen Cloth
  • Under deck storage
  • Under desk side storage
  • i-Size attachment outer rear seats
  • 2 x remote key fobs
  • Anti theft system ultra wideband : Alarm instruction sensor,glass breakage sensor and engine immobiliser,Tilt sensor and intrusion sensor
  • Intrusion sensor
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote central door locking
  • Smart start system
  • Speed sensitive auto door locking
  • Tilt sensors
  • Two motion door lock with double lock
  • Ultra wide band security
  • Ultra wide band smart key
  • VIN Window etching
  • Wireless door lock
  • 3 flash lane change indicators
  • 750kg towing capacity
  • Acoustic windscreen
  • Active brake lights
  • Aero stabilising arch mouldings
  • Aero stabilising rear lights
  • Aero ventilated wheels
  • Auto dimming driver's door mirror
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Auto headlights
  • Automatic flashing hazard rear headlights (FHL) and safe exit assist (SEA)
  • Black and body-coloured outer mirror cover
  • Body adhesive, laser screw welding and laser brazed roof structure
  • Body colour roof drip mouldings
  • Body coloured door handles
  • Body coloured roof spoiler
  • Chrome bumper and grille garnish
  • Chrome door belt moulding
  • Chrome moulding side windows frame
  • Chrome plated rear badge - UX 300h
  • Dusk sensor
  • Electric adjustable with auto folding, reverse tilt, aspherical and heated door mirrors
  • Follow me home lights
  • Front and rear one touch power windows, with anti-jam protection
  • Halogen front indicator lights
  • Heat insulating glass
  • L mesh signature grille
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED front fog lights
  • LED headlights with automatic high beam
  • LED rear combination tail lights
  • LED rear fog light
  • LED third brake light
  • Landing shibo door mirrors
  • Lexus chrome plated rear badge
  • Light green UV reduction windows
  • Metallic paint
  • Paint protection film
  • Rain sensor windscreen wipers
  • Rear bumper
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Resin rear scuff plates
  • Resin scuff plates front doors
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Shark fin roof aerial
  • Side indicator lights integrated into door mirrors
  • Silver roof rails
  • Single hidden exhaust pipe
  • Static auto headlight levelling
  • Towing preparation
  • Variable front intermittent wipers
  • Water repellent glass front side glass
  • Wiper blade
  • Analogue clock with GPS function
  • Apple car play/Android Auto
  • Blind spot monitoring (BSM) with Rear cross traffic alert and auto brake (RCTAB)
  • Bluetooth mobile connectivity
  • Digital speedometer
  • Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
  • Driver monitoring system
  • E-call
  • Electric power steering (EPS) with speed sensitive features
  • Emergency steering assist
  • Front and rear parking sensor with intelligent clearance sonar
  • Front and rear smart entry
  • Front bicyclist detection
  • Front motorcycle rider detection daytime
  • Front pedestrian detection
  • Fully digital 7" combimeter, multi-information display
  • Functional module switch for driver seat
  • Handsfree power back door
  • Intersection turn assist
  • LSS+3 includes dynamic radar cruise control, pre collision system, lane departure alert, emergency driving stop, proactive driving assist and OTA
  • Lane change flasher function
  • Lane tracing assist
  • Lexus link connect with cloud based navigation and 8" touchscreen display
  • Lexus safety system + 3
  • Parking assist monitor with on-screen guard
  • Pre-crash system
  • Predictive efficiency drive
  • Push button start
  • Remote touch interface
  • Reversing camera
  • Road sign assist
  • Smartphone integration wireless Apple car play and wired Android Auto
  • Tailgate
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Trip computer
  • Wireless Smartphone charger
  • Coil spring suspension front and rear
  • Front performance rod
  • Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)
  • Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
  • 2 x Isofix child rear seat restraints
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Acoustic vehicle alerting system
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • BAS (Brake Assist System)
  • Driver and front passenger 2 stage airbag
  • Driver and front passenger knee airbag
  • Driver/front passenger side airbags
  • EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System)
  • Electric child locks
  • Electric parking brake
  • Front adjustable seatbelt anchor points
  • Front and rear curtain shield airbags
  • Front and rear seatbelt audible and visual warning indicator
  • Front outer seatbelt+pre-tensioners,force limiter+tension reduction: 3-point with active safety link to PCS
  • Front wheel brake 16.5 inch discs
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Passenger airbag cut-off device
  • Rear outer seatbelt+pre-tensioners,force limiter+tension reduction: 3-point with active safety link to PCS,Centre belt w/o pre tensioner+force limiter
  • Rear wheel brake - 16inch discs
  • Secondary Collision Brake (SCB)
  • TRC (Traction Control)
  • Tailgate push button release
  • Tyre pressure warning
  • 2 front USB C and 2 rear USB C charging points
  • 6 speakers premium audio system
  • AM/FM and DAB radio
  • AUX socket with VTR compatibility
  • Glass integrated antenna
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • USB Type-A in front centre armrest
  • 17" 5 wide spoke black alloy wheels
  • Lexus high centre ornament
  • Resin moulding wheel arches
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Gloss black instrument panel inlay
  • Japanese washi paper dashboard
  • Satin paint front centre console

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