Lexus LBX

Should you buy a Lexus LBX? The Lexus LBX is a great first attempt at a small SUV from the brand, which is unsurprising as it shares its underpinnings with the brilliant Toyota Yaris Cross. If you’re looking for a small, frugal upmarket crossover, it’s a sound choice – particularly when you consider that most of its rivals only use mild hybrid technology, compared to the LBX’s more efficient self-

This may be the smallest Lexus you can buy, but the LBX has the most upmarket interior in its class, while its quiet low speed manners make it relaxing to thread through town. Factor in low running costs and generous equipment levels and it’s a cost-effective buy. We recommend mid-level Premium Plus trim for the best balance of kit for the money.

Lexus challenges the notion that there is insufficient demand for plush small cars