Ok, just what the heck is the LBX? Lexus is taking us by surprise by releasing a couple of teaser images ahead of the new model's premiere on June 5 at a dedicated event in Milan, Italy. Toyota's premium division isn't saying anything else about the vehicle, but it's likely a Yaris Cross in a tuxedo. That might seem a bit confusing since the UX is already a petite crossover but an equivalent Lexus version of the Yaris Cross would be even smaller.
Indeed, a Yaris Cross is around 4,200 millimeters (165 inches) long whereas the UX is almost 4,500 mm (177 in), so on paper, the new LBX is small enough to not step on the UX's toes. The question is – should Lexus downsize yet again? You and I might say no since brand dilution is a fact, but subcompact crossovers continue to sell like hotcakes. In addition, we're fairly certain Lexus-ifying the Yaris Cross did not require a major investment on Toyota's part.
