Lexus Introduces High-Performance LBX Morizo RR

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Under the hood of LBX Morizo RR there is a 1.6 L inline-three-cylinder turbo engine (G16E-GTS). This engine delivers 300 bhp and a 400 Nm of peak torque . The car goes from 0-100 kmph in 5.2 seconds.

Engine and Transmission: The car is equipped with a 1.6 L turbo engine and offers two transmission options: a Direct Shift-8AT and a 6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT).

AWD System: An electronically controlled full-time AWD system.

Platform: A dedicated platform has been developed to balance agility and power, incorporating a world-first Response-Enhancing Damping Structure (REDS) in the front lower arms.

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Design: The exterior features exclusive front and rear bumpers, 19-inch forged wheels, and colored moldings. The interior includes sports seats, aluminum pedals and various customizable options through the "Bespoke Build" program.

The "Bespoke Build" program allows customers to personalize their LBX Morizo RR with a range of options, including yellow brake calipers, interior colors and seat materials.

Kunihiko Endo, LBX MORIZO RR Chief Engineer, said, "With LBX, we aimed to transcend traditional size hierarchies, offering a blend of casual luxury that allows those who appreciate authenticity to reconnect with their true selves, driving comfortably and confidently. For the "LBX MORIZO RR," our goal was to create a vehicle beloved by genuine car enthusiasts like Morizo―a driving companion that deeply engages with the sensory delights of sound and scent, ultimately bringing a smile to their faces. Developed extensively at the Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama and various circuits alongside professional driver Masahiro Sasaki, this car typically provides a relaxed, casual driving experience. Yet, when you press the accelerator for a spirited drive, it delivers performance that exceeds expectations. Stay tuned for this high-performance model that fosters enjoyable dialogue with the car, evoking smiles and an exhilarating sense of the extraordinary.