The downloadable Circuit Mode app is available to Japanese owners of the two performance models starting August 21
The fastest version of the Lexus LBX is like a Toyota GR Yaris on stilts with added luxury, refinement, and practicality
Toyota’s chairman reportedly drives the LBX Morizo RR concept daily, but it’s unlikely to be available in North America
Finalists include the BYD Seal, Ford Bronco, Kia EV9, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Volvo EX30
The concept includes Toyota’s new eight-speed Direct Shift Transmission but there’s no word on if it will reach production
For the first time, a non-Toyota vehicle may get GR badging as rumors suggest that a high-performance version of the Lexus LBX will be powered by the GR Yaris’ 1.6-liter engine
The entry-level LBX costs £4,775 less than the Lexus UX and will arrive in the United Kingdom early next year
The sub-compact Lexus SUV is solely offered with a hybrid powertrain delivering 134 hp and providing a choice between FWD or AWD configurations
The all-new model is most likely Lexus’ take on the Toyota Yaris Cross subcompact SUV
The rumored model could be named Lexus LBX, designed for Europe, Japan and Australia
Toyota has already filed applications to secure the LBX and Lexus LBX nameplates
The rumored Lexus LBX entry-level crossover should be based on the Toyota Yaris Cross
