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Car review: Lexus stoops to conquer with tiny LBX, its smallest model
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The smallest model in Lexus' line-up packs refinement as long as you do not rev too hard.
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Lexus has launched its smallest car ever – the LBX, a premium hybrid subcompact crossover.
According to Lexus, LBX stands for “Luxury Breakthrough Cross(X)over”. But what makes it a breakthrough? Audi was already the first mover in 2016 with its little Q2. Then, there are several other slightly bigger (but not much costlier) premium contenders such as Mercedes’ GLA, BMW’s X1 and Volvo’s X40.
