Lexus Adds LBX Variant In Japan, This Is The Focus Of The Model

JAKARTA - The premium automotive brand from Japan, Lexus has officially introduced the latest variant "Active" in the LBX model lineup for its own home market.

The presence of this variant is expected to continue the positive trend of a compact SUV that focuses on comfort but remains dynamic in driving.

Reporting from Japanese media Car Watch, Monday, May 19, this Active variant of LBX is one of the cheapest options besides "Elegant" and is available in 2WD and 4WD options for the Japanese market.

The "Active" variant offers a series of interior and exterior colors that create a sporty feel. The total color available on that type is six options, including the existing Red Spinal and Black for "Bespoke Build".

The interior also has a modern feel with a black coating and an L-Tex seat cover that is known to last a long time with contrasted red stitches.

The SUV has been designed with maximum comfort by increasing the size of the rear shock damping cylinder and optimizing the damping force and EPS, the car can flexibly absorb the shocks that occur when passing through the mounds and damping the vibrations smoothly.

In addition, he suppresses the movement of front wheels in the forward direction and backward vehicles, thereby reducing road noise.

The Active Noise Control (ANC) system is now standard on all models, and engine noise has been damped by adding sound-absorbing material to the sepabor, which further increases the level of vehicle silence that is already high.

Beyond the aspects offered, Lexus LBX Active has many similarities such as other types armed with a 1.5 liter 4-cylinder M15A-FXE engine. Its heart is combined with an eCVT transmission designed for hybrid vehicles.

This car is offered in two driving options, starting at 2WD at a price of 4,40,000 yen (IDR 500.1 million) and 4WD is priced at 4,600,000 yen (IDR 522.8 million).