Lexus LBX Retains What Car? Small SUV of the Year Title for 2025!

Discover how the Lexus LBX continues its award-winning streak, securing the What Car? Small SUV of the Year 2025 title for the second year running. After a standout debut, find out about its impact on Lexus SUV sales, and expert praise for its luxury, craftsmanship, and hybrid performance.



The Lexus LBX has once again been named What Car? Small SUV of the Year, securing the award for a second consecutive year in the 2025 honours.

This achievement follows its remarkable debut Last year, where the LBX not only won its SUV category but was also crowned What Car? Car of the Year.

Over the past 12 months, the Lexus LBX has proven itself as a game-changer, delivering signature Lexus craftsmanship, luxury, and refinement in one of the most competitive SUV segments. In its first full year on sale, it became the best-selling Lexus model in the UK, contributing to record-breaking sales, and we can certainly see why.

Lexus LBX WhatCar? Small SUV of the Year
Lexus LBX WhatCar? Small SUV of the Year

The LBX Self-Charging Hybrid, offers a fresh take on everyday driving. Blending performance and agility with efficiency. The stylishly compact design showcases the signature Lexus premium standard with a bold new look.


Steve Huntingford, What Car? Editor, praised the LBX:
"The LBX may be the smallest Lexus SUV, but inside, it mirrors the brand’s premium feel, with high-quality materials and excellent build craftsmanship. It delivers a balanced drive, blending comfort with control, while its hybrid engine offers impressive efficiency and strong performance."

Chris Hayes, Lexus UK Director, added:
"This award reaffirms the LBX as a leader in its class and a key player in Lexus' strongest-ever model lineup."



7th February 2025