Lexus LBX Morizo RR arrives in Australia

LEXUS has landed its highly anticipated LBX Morizo RR in local showrooms this week, the turbocharged compact SUV priced from $76,490 plus on-road costs.

Powered by a G16E-GTS 1.6-litre three-cylinder petrol engine familiar to the Toyota GR Yaris and GR Corolla, the limited volume Lexus LBX Morizo delivers an impressive 206kW of power at 6500rpm and 390Nm of torque between 3250-4600rpm, sufficient to accelerate the model from rest to 100km/h in just 5.2 seconds.

The all-wheel drive system offered as standard in the LBX Morizo RR automatically distributes front-to-rear torque according to road conditions and grip, while a rear Torsen limited-slip differential delivers drive to the wheel with the most grip to prevent wasted wheelspin.

The Lexus LBX Morizo RR measures 4190mm in length (unchanged), 1840mm in width (+15mm), 1535mm in height (-25mm), and rides on a 2580mm wheelbase (unchanged). It tips the scale at 1485kg, or 70kg more than the donor model.

The LBX Morizo RR features what Lexus claims is a world-first technology using thermoset resin in the front lower control arms to enhance steering response and feel across all speeds and driving conditions.

It is stiffer than the donor model, and widened to incorporate the AWD running gear, lowered double wishbone suspension (-10mm), and “impressive braking performance” from two-piece 356mm rotors clasped by four-piston monobloc callipers up front and single piston 281mm rotors at the rear.

As expected of the marque, the range-topping LBX Morizo RR combines Lexus’ high levels of refinement and luxury.

On the design front, the Lexus LBX Morizo RR sports its own aerodynamic enhancements including unique front and rear bumper designs, bespoke grille, colour-coded wheel arch extensions, accentuated sill covers, and red-painted brake callipers.

Optional two-tone paint adds $1750 to the price tag.

Interior highlights include sculptured sport seats with contrasting red stitching, sports steering wheel wrapped in dimpled leather, a 12.3-inch display screen and aluminium pedals.

Other equipment highlights include 19-inch alloy wheels, black leather-accented upholstery with contrasting red stitching, and multi-mode exhaust and intake systems.

“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,” said Lexus Australia chief executive John Pappas.

“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.”

The 2025 Lexus LBX Morizo RR is available to order now.

2025 Lexus LBX pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.