The Lexus LBX Morizo RR has arrived in Australian dealerships, and it will be built in limited volume, priced at $76,490 excluding on-road costs.
The Morizo RR arrival brings the number of LBX grades to three as Lexus continues to expand its range to meet diverse customer needs.
The compact SUV’s introduction in March 2024 was warmly received, appealing instantly to customers looking for a luxury small car. Many of the 1,470 LBX examples delivered in 2024 were to first-time Lexus new car buyers. In 12 months, the LBX has established itself as a key model in the Lexus range, accounting for more than 10% of Lexus deliveries.
Toyota Motor Company global chairman Akio Toyoda loves the LBX he helped develop so much that he bestowed it with the Morizo tag.
Powering the LBX Morizo RR is a 1.6-litre turbocharged inline three-cylinder petrol engine producing 206kW at 6500rpm and 390Nm of torque from 3250-4600rpm, accelerating from zero to 100km/h in 5.2 seconds. A sophisticated AWD system automatically distributes the front-rear torque according to road conditions and grip, with the standard Torsen limited-slip differential on the rear axle adding to the driving thrills.
Lexus Australia chief executive John Pappas says the LBX Morizo RR is one of the most exciting Lexus vehicles to be launched this decade.
“Cars like the Lexus LBX Morizo RR remind us why we love to drive, when we take the long way to get to a destination and then don’t want to get out of the driver’s seat when we do,” Pappas said.
“The LBX Morizo RR encapsulates all the virtues of Lexus, merging bold design with refined performance and the attention to detail that defines the brand. It speaks to the Lexus Driving Signature of intuitive dynamic responses faithful to the driver’s input, Takumi craftsmanship with a beautifully finished interior and the refined comfort of a true Lexus,” he says.
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