Lexus is working on a new electric crossover. The Japanese luxury brand will plunge into a hitherto unexplored segment, that of B-SUVs with a commitment to counter the Premium. The future Lexus BX will reportedly arrive in 2023, and which we present to you in this preview.
Lexus is increasingly convinced that its future in Europe also passes through the category of B-SUVs. The Japanese brand will face a tough challenge, that of conquering the B-segment customers with a more than attractive bet. A model that will stand below the UX and that will become the model of access to the range of the Japanese manufacturer in Europe.
According to a report in Italianthe future Lexus LBX it is being developed in absolute secrecy to surprise the most direct competition. The future Lexus SUV has all the ballots to be a sales leader in its category, and the one we anticipate in this recreation. Concentrated in little more than 4.20 meters longand is presented with a very attractive design, highlighting some slanted front headlights with the characteristic arrow-shaped light signatureand flanking a clamshell front hood.
The future Lexus BX is key for the brand in Europe
Lexus stylists follow the aesthetic pattern of the firm’s new generation of models, diverting the cooling to the bumper, which is occupied by the great grill typical of the brand. The future model has five doorswith a certain sportier air starting from the rear doors, where the roofline will slope gently towards the tailgate.
For now, the brand is completely silent, but Lexus is obliged to offer a much more distinguished product, both inside and out, as it did with Lexus. the UX and the C-HR. The firm has also not referred to its commercial name, a mystery that points to that of “Lexus BX”. A few months ago the firm registered this completely unusual denomination, which is why it indicates that the first consonant refers to the name of the manufacturer, and the two following the model name, which fits perfectly. Even so, until next spring we will not know more details.
The Lexus BX will have low displacement engines
Mechanically, the new Lexus model will be sold mainly with a version Atkinson cycle hybrid, with the naturally aspirated 1.5-liter engine associated with an electric motor and an automatic gearbox. A combination that offers a great result in terms of performance, consumption and emissions, although it is not ruled out that the brand expands the offer with other gasoline versions, so the future crossover can become the first of the brand with a three-cylinder engine.
According to reports, the new model is expected to debut spring 2023an interesting option for Premium customers and that would score a real point if we take into account those with the four rings have given up Q2, that those with the star do not have any option below the GLA and that the Bavarians have a MINI to fill that gap in the market.