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Price drop: Lexus unveils UK pricing for the LBX Vibrant Edition
Lexus has officially priced the LBX Vibrant Edition in the United Kingdom, one month after the model was first shown. The new special trim sits above the mid-range variants and aims to add a touch of visual drama and extra kit without altering the hybrid powertrain that defines the LBX lineup.
How much does it cost?
The on-the-road price for the monotone LBX Vibrant Edition is £35,750 (around $48,125). If you prefer the bi-tone roof finish, expect the starting price to rise to £36,750 (about $49,470). These figures position the Vibrant Edition between the Premium Plus grades and the more luxurious Takumi variants in Lexus’s UK range.
What makes the Vibrant Edition different?
On the outside the Vibrant Edition leans into darker accents: jet-black grille plating, a black chrome trim strip above the grille, discreet black exterior detailing and 18-inch black alloy wheels. The special "Vibrant Edition" badge on the rear pillars signals the trim’s identity, while the available colour options — Eclipse Blue (monotone), Ruby Red (bi-tone) and Sonic Quartz (bi-tone) — give buyers straightforward but striking choices.
Interior highlights
Inside, Lexus mixes its signature attention to material detail with a splash of colour. The Vibrant Edition uses a black semi-aniline leather base offset by Dark Rose accents on seat bolsters, the center console, knee pads, front door armrests and the shoulder sections of the seats. Even the seatbelts carry the Dark Rose hue, complemented by red double-track Tatami stitching for a sportier look.
- Comfort & air quality: nanoe‑X air purification technology
- Driver equipment: heated steering wheel, 8‑way power driver’s seat, paddle shifters
- Technology: 12.3‑inch Tazuna cockpit, 9.8‑inch touchscreen infotainment, 64‑colour ambient lighting
- Safety & convenience: head‑up display, panoramic view monitor, blind‑spot monitoring, safe exit assist, automatic high beams
- Audio: premium Mark Levinson sound system
Performance and drivetrain
Mechanically, the Vibrant Edition is identical to most of the LBX range. It uses Lexus’s electrified three‑cylinder 1.5‑litre hybrid setup producing a combined 134 bhp (136 PS / 100 kW). Power is sent to the front wheels only for this trim — all‑wheel drive remains exclusive to the Takumi and Takumi Design grades. That means the Vibrant Edition focuses on urban efficiency and everyday usability rather than outright performance.
Where it sits in the LBX lineup
For context, the 2025 LBX range in the UK starts with the Urban from £30,915, followed by Premium, Premium Plus and Premium Plus Design at rising price points. The Vibrant Edition and Vibrant Edition Bi‑Tone bridge the gap between those mainstream trims and the Takumi flagship models, which begin from £39,415 for the Takumi and climb further for AWD variants.
Quick highlights
"The Vibrant Edition is a cosmetic and equipment-led upgrade — same hybrid heart, sharper look and richer cabin accents."
For buyers wanting distinctive styling and extra comfort tech without opting for the top-of-the-range Takumi, the LBX Vibrant Edition offers a compelling middle ground. It’s an example of how Lexus is expanding choice within the compact premium crossover segment: incremental luxury and visual flair, while keeping fuel-efficient hybrid engineering unchanged.
Whether the darker detailing and Dark Rose interior will be enough to sway buyers depends on personal taste, but for UK customers seeking a compact luxury crossover with a more dramatic presentation, the Vibrant Edition now has a clear price and purpose.
Source: autoevolution
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