In the reins of luxury is a mini-suv with a sporty ambition

Revolution Lexus: it enters the B SUV category, but offers luxury. He does it with a new one Lbx, whose delivery recently began in Italy. A small Japanese game utility, 4.2 meters tall, sums up the brand’s high qualities. Since the car is suitable in a crowded place, house (group Toyota) aimed to differentiate itself as much as possible in order to reach the ambitious goal of 25 thousand sales in 2024 in Europe. How? First of all with the front lines of the “Resolute Look”, which reinterprets the hourglass grille, with the L-shaped headlights modified to look outwards instead of inwards, and with a general muscular design, thanks even to the wheel arches marked.

Performance and class

The second strong point is the cockpit based on the Tazuna concept, inspired by the rider using the reins to control the horse: likewise, the driver has controls designed to require only minimal hand and eye movements, a safety advantage. . The low seat helps to give the feeling of being one with the car. There are four “Atmospheres” available, which focus on the expression of different themes (from refinement to flexibility) through high-quality details, and the instrument panel is integrated into the door panels in a horizontal way.

Use under control

The key to success can be a complete hybrid powertrain, for smooth operation, almost forgetting the need to refuel. The fifth generation of the Japanese hybrid is an excellent combination: on the one hand a 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine, on the other hand a new bipolar nickel-metal hydride battery with high energy density (fast charge and discharge cycles) . In total, 136 horsepower, with the electrics always ready to give you more boosts. Advanced technology to differentiate itself from mainstream brands offering B-SUVs of all types. We’re at 21.3 kilometers and a liter of green, according to official numbers: an encouraging promise. Associated with the joy of travel: among the thousand Ada created for that purpose, vehicle parking position controli.e. a system that reduces skidding when braking.

The more you pollute, the less you pay

The all-inclusive package that makes the Lexus Lbx even more special is clever: WeHybrid. By tracking driving style in real time, the more electric mileage is recorded, the more benefits associated with installment financing, maintenance and insurance. In short, the less you pollute and the less you pay. Luxury aimed at getting in with young people too.

Starting price, 38 thousand euros for Elegant 2WD. But with the promotion of 34 thousand euros, in the case of canceling or exchanging the car owned for at least five months. Or in installments, with an initial payment of 8,200 euros, then 47 installments of 258.51 euros and a future value of 19,550 euros (to be paid only if you intend to keep the car at the end of the contract). The third solution, renting: an advance payment of 3,548 euros, so a monthly payment of 47 euros of 371.97 euros, to be able to drive the car without owning it. In the end, the possibility of redemption of 19,550 euros, paid to the owners of the car.

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