The lease on my 2020 Lexus NX300 F Sport is almost up and I was thinking about looking at the new LBX when it comes to Australia in March. I reason that while I love my NX and it is quite comfortable, it is VERY thirsty around the city where I live, averaging around 14l/100kms. My only query is will the LBX be as comfortable? Will it be as quiet (not that my NX is THAT quiet). I do inner city driving 95 per cent of the time, meaning I can hardly ever go over 60km/hr.

 

Why don’t you just swap for the Nx300h which does OK around town.

There are a lot of reviews out on the LBX, however the engine is buzzy and NVH is near Lexus like but not quite.

 

NX hybrid is more of a vehicle than the LBX. That would be the direction I'd take as well.

 

Thanks for the advice. I might even get an older RX hybrid. Apparently the 2014 was one of the most reliable ever made.

 

The LBX is a car nobody outisde of specialized reporters approached yet.
It will be a compact SUV.
The RX is a midsize SUV.
The RX is a proven value in regard of space, comfort and longevity.
Whatever, the LBX is not a total newcomer. The Yaris Cross is already on the market since a few years and is a reliable fellow with good space management. Lexus did interesting upgrades on the LBX. It will be interesting to see how this played out.

 

Or a 2016+ Rx450h which will be a good upgrade on your NX in space and refinement.