The luxury subcompact crossover segment is in a bit of an awkward position in the market, for lack of a better term. There’s a reason some brands have left the said segment and taken their resources elsewhere.
See, small crossovers are usually intended for people on a budget. The buyers with money to spare, meanwhile, tend to go for either premium sedans or the more lavish, bigger SUVs.
It seems Lexus, however, didn’t bother with any of that. It built the LBX, anyway, and we were fortunate enough to see it land in our market last year. Now, the question is this: Does it have a place in our market?
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Recently, our president and CEO Carlo Chungunco was able to take the LBX out for a proper spin. He was able to drive it daily around Metro Manila, take it out to play golf, and just see what it’s like to live with the luxury subcompact crossover.
Considering his size and his needs, Carlo was the best person to test whether or not a model like the LBX actually makes sense. We won’t bother spoiling anything for you—we suggest you just click play on the embedded video below to hear all of Carlo’s thoughts on the LBX. Because he has a lot. Grab some popcorn, and enjoy.
