Lexus LBX vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
Verdict
The Lexus LBX asks RM40,888 more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser, but these two take very different routes. The LBX is a petrol hybrid with a 1.5 litre engine, eCVT and 36 litre tank, so it suits buyers who do not want to plan around charging. The Urban Cruiser is electric, with a 61.1 kWh battery, 426 km range and stronger 172 hp output. It is also quicker to 100 km/h, at 8.7 seconds against 9.6 seconds. The Lexus counters with a higher 170 km/h top speed and one extra airbag.
Pick the Lexus LBX if you want a petrol hybrid B-SUV with 8 airbags, a 170 km/h top speed and no need to charge.
Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser if you want an electric B-SUV with 426 km range, 172 hp and quicker 8.7-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
Key differences
- Power: Lexus LBX 90 hp, Toyota Urban Cruiser 172 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus LBX 9.6 s, Toyota Urban Cruiser 8.7 s
- Top speed: Lexus LBX 170 km/h, Toyota Urban Cruiser 150 km/h
- Battery: Lexus LBX 1.0 kWh, Toyota Urban Cruiser 61.1 kWh
- Wheelbase: Lexus LBX 2,580 mm, Toyota Urban Cruiser 2,700 mm
- Boot space: Lexus LBX 315 L, Toyota Urban Cruiser 306 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 238,888 | RM 198,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Engine | 1,490 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 90 hp | 172 hp✓ |
| Torque | 120 Nm | — |
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 s | 8.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 170 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 61.1 kWh✓ |
| EV range | — | 426 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | 315 L✓ | 306 L |
| Fuel tank | 36 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
LBX
- Petrol hybrid drivetrain avoids charging dependency
- Higher 170 km/h top speed
- 8 airbags versus 7 in the Toyota
- Much lower 90 hp output
- Slower 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 2,580 mm wheelbase
Urban Cruiser
- Electric drivetrain with 426 km range
- Stronger 172 hp output
- Longer 2,700 mm wheelbase
- Lower 150 km/h top speed
- Slightly smaller 306 L boot
- 7 airbags versus 8 in the Lexus
LBX vs Urban Cruiser FAQ
Is the Lexus LBX or Toyota Urban Cruiser better?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is the stronger performance pick on paper, with 172 hp and 8.7-second acceleration. The Lexus LBX makes more sense if you want a petrol hybrid, a higher 170 km/h top speed and 8 airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LBX costs RM40,888 more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser. That gap does not buy more power or faster acceleration, but it gets the Lexus petrol hybrid drivetrain and one extra airbag.
Which has more space?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is longer, taller and has a longer 2,700 mm wheelbase. The Lexus LBX is wider and has the larger boot, but only by 9 litres, at 315 litres versus 306 litres.