Constructed with enter from Toyota’s chairman, Akio Toyoda, the examine known as the LBX Morizo RR Idea and options the well-known 1.6-liter three-pot from the GR Yaris. Inquisitive about how a lot energy it has. That may be 300 hp (305 ps/224 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque between 3,250 and 4,600 rpm, or equivalent to the facelifted supermini scorching hatch.
To higher deal with all that energy, this one-off Lexus LBX options an all-wheel drive system, similar to the GR Yaris, and has an eight-speed automated transmission. It additionally comes with a double-wishbone suspension on the rear, MacPherson strut on the entrance, ventilated discs on all 4 corners, and 235/45 tires wrapped across the 19-inch wheels.
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Talking of the styling, we’d as nicely let you know that it has a brand new entrance bumper, a redesigned grille with yellow trim, and a contemporary bumper on the rear with a sporty diffuser connected to it. The GR-powered LBX examine has a pair of tailpipes on the again, extra yellow accents, and a few particular badges to set it other than its inventory self.
Based on Toyota’s premium auto model, the present automotive additionally comes with unique sports activities seats on the within, yellow seatbelts which have the Morizo RR brand on them, and bespoke alloy pedals. The dominating hue on the within is ochre, Lexus says, whereas the outside sports activities Sonic Chrome with a number of black accents and the aforementioned yellow touches.
If you happen to should know, the LBX Morizo RR Idea measures 165 inches (4,190 mm) from bumper to bumper, equivalent to the usual LBX. Nonetheless, at 60.4 in (1,535 mm), it’s 0.4 in (10 mm) shorter, and its width has grown by 0.8 in (20 mm) to 72.6 in (1,845 mm).
At this level, you might be in all probability curious when the manufacturing mannequin will launch, that includes the identical upgrades as this examine, proper? The reality is that we do not know the reply to this query. In actual fact, it’d by no means get the inexperienced mild, as Lexus hasn’t talked about something a few attainable manufacturing model within the press launch. Not launching it will be a pity, as crossovers promote in nice numbers, and the automotive world definitely wants this feisty Lexus.