The Lexus LBX can be a great car, providing your lifestyle fits within its limitations. If you’re a couple who needs a funky SUV for cutting around town, it fits the bill well. But if you’re buying this to haul your family around in, you’d be much better served by the Skoda Kamiq. It’s just too cramped and uncomfortable.

What we like

The LBX is a stylish crossover that is refreshingly different to its rivals. It looks the part inside and out, yet retains impressive interior ergonomics and ease of use. Standard equipment and technology levels are impressive too, while the efficiency of the hybrid system never ceases to impress. It feels plenty different to the Yaris Cross it shares many elements with, too, helping to justify its extra cost. 

What we don’t like

The LBX is compromised as a small family car because of its cramped rear seats that don’t offer all that much in the way of legroom or headroom. The ride quality around town should be better considering this is an urban car. You can also buy a car from the class above for the same price as an entry-level version of this Lexus, and top-spec models are expensive for a car of this size at north of £40,000.