Expect the Lexus LBX to grace TGR PH Cup 2025 season ender

MANILA: The Lexus LBX will make its way at the final round of the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Philippine Cup as the official track day lead car.

Lexus Philippines considers being at the highly-anticipated local motorsport event a bold statement — sharing that the aforementioned crossover “redefines what compact luxury can do on and off the track.”

“In this event, the LBX proves that sophistication and sportiness can thrive in a compact package,” the company added.

Here are some tidbits about the Philippine-retailed Lexus LBX.

LBX specifications

On paper, the vehicle measures:

Overall dimensions (length, width, height; in millimeters [mm>)	4,190 x 1,825 x 1,560
Wheelbase (in mm)	2,580
Gross vehicle weight (in kilograms)	1,755

The Lexus LBX rides on 18-inch wheels wrapped in 225/55 radial tires.

Its cabin is outfitted with:

• Automatic anti-glare interior mirror
• Thin Film Transistor multi-information display
• Leather steering wheel
• Wireless charger
• Multi-color ambient illumination
• Lexus Climate Concierge
• Auto air conditioning system; front seat independent temperature controls, clean air filter with pollen and odor removal function
• 9.8-inch touch display (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible) paired with a six-speaker setup

Those who will pop the hood of the small sport utility vehicle (SUV) will be greeted by a 1.5-liter, three-cylinder in-line 12-valve, double overhead cam, 1.5-liter engine with chain drive and dual variable valve timing with intelligence mated to an electric motor.

The hybrid drivetrain has the capacity to deliver churns of up to:

Maximum output (in horsepower)	134
Peak torque (in Newton-meters)	120

Further, the electric motor is mated to a 5.0 amp-hour Nickel-metal hydride battery.

Guaranteeing controllability to the vehicle are the disc brakes (283mm ventilated-type for the front and 265mm solid-type for the rear), electric power steering system, as well as the suspensions (MacPherson strut type for the front and torsion beam type at the back).

Among the technologies that can be found in the LBX are the Lexus Safety Systems made up of:

• Pre-Collision System
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Adaptive High-beam System

Complementing it are:

• Drive-start Control
• Traction Control System
• Vehicle Stability Control
• Anti-lock brake system with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist
• Hill-start Assist Control

Its starting price is at P2.568 million.

Lexus display booth

Aside from seeing the LBX at the track, another premium offering will be sitting at the Lexus Tent: the NX350 F Sport.

The dynamic premium SUV comes with a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine and an Adaptive Variable Suspension system — making it ready to give exhilarating acceleration and precise control. Inside, F Sport details—from exclusive sport seats to aluminum pedals — complete a performance-driven cockpit that elevates every journey.

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