Lexus LBX Morizo RR: No limit on pocket rocket's availability for Australia
Around 90 units have been allocated to the Australian market for the first year of deliveries, which is less than the number of orders Lexus has received.
One third of the initial allocation has already been delivered including dealer demonstrators, leaving 60 cars to satisfy an order bank exceeding 100 vehicles.
In response to brimming demand, Lexus Australia is pushing the decision-makers in Japan to bolster local stock of the Morizo RR.
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"There is no predetermined, finite number for this car, but it will be built in limited volumes," a Lexus Australia spokesperson told CarExpert.
"There's been high anticipation for it because of the type of car that it is and demand for the car is exceptionally high, both overseas and locally. It's only been on sale in Australia for one month, and we already have a really healthy order bank.
"We're always working with our production teams in Japan to try to increase the volume of cars that we can get."
The LBX Morizo RR swaps out the hybrid powertrain of regular LBX variants for a 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine producing 206kW of power and 390Nm of torque. Both the engine and eight-speed automatic transmission have been sourced from the related Toyota GR Corolla and GR Yaris.
Priced from $76,490 before on-roads, the Morizo RR is $19,500 more expensive than the LBX Sports Luxury AWD, and pitched as a compact performance SUV to rival the likes of the Volkswagen T-Roc R, Cupra Formentor, and Mercedes-AMG GLA 35,
It's also $13,500 more expensive than the Toyota GR Yaris GTS automatic, and $6000 more than the Toyota GR Corolla GTS automatic.
Aside from extensive mechanical upgrades, the Morizo RR sits 10mm lower and 15mm wider than the core trim levels, with a meaner face and larger 19-inch alloy wheels.
Inside there are black leather-accented sports front seats, as well as a leather-accented shift knob, dimpled steering wheel with contrast red stitching, and suede trim throughout the cabin.
MORE: Everything Lexus LBX
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
Lexus won't cap the availability of the limited-run LBX Morizo RR in Australia, as orders continue to mount for the genre-bending performance model.
Around 90 units have been allocated to the Australian market for the first year of deliveries, which is less than the number of orders Lexus has received.
One third of the initial allocation has already been delivered including dealer demonstrators, leaving 60 cars to satisfy an order bank exceeding 100 vehicles.
In response to brimming demand, Lexus Australia is pushing the decision-makers in Japan to bolster local stock of the Morizo RR.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
"There is no predetermined, finite number for this car, but it will be built in limited volumes," a Lexus Australia spokesperson told CarExpert.
"There's been high anticipation for it because of the type of car that it is and demand for the car is exceptionally high, both overseas and locally. It's only been on sale in Australia for one month, and we already have a really healthy order bank.
"We're always working with our production teams in Japan to try to increase the volume of cars that we can get."
The LBX Morizo RR swaps out the hybrid powertrain of regular LBX variants for a 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine producing 206kW of power and 390Nm of torque. Both the engine and eight-speed automatic transmission have been sourced from the related Toyota GR Corolla and GR Yaris.
Priced from $76,490 before on-roads, the Morizo RR is $19,500 more expensive than the LBX Sports Luxury AWD, and pitched as a compact performance SUV to rival the likes of the Volkswagen T-Roc R, Cupra Formentor, and Mercedes-AMG GLA 35,
It's also $13,500 more expensive than the Toyota GR Yaris GTS automatic, and $6000 more than the Toyota GR Corolla GTS automatic.
Aside from extensive mechanical upgrades, the Morizo RR sits 10mm lower and 15mm wider than the core trim levels, with a meaner face and larger 19-inch alloy wheels.
Inside there are black leather-accented sports front seats, as well as a leather-accented shift knob, dimpled steering wheel with contrast red stitching, and suede trim throughout the cabin.
MORE: Everything Lexus LBX
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
Lexus won't cap the availability of the limited-run LBX Morizo RR in Australia, as orders continue to mount for the genre-bending performance model.
Around 90 units have been allocated to the Australian market for the first year of deliveries, which is less than the number of orders Lexus has received.
One third of the initial allocation has already been delivered including dealer demonstrators, leaving 60 cars to satisfy an order bank exceeding 100 vehicles.
In response to brimming demand, Lexus Australia is pushing the decision-makers in Japan to bolster local stock of the Morizo RR.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
"There is no predetermined, finite number for this car, but it will be built in limited volumes," a Lexus Australia spokesperson told CarExpert.
"There's been high anticipation for it because of the type of car that it is and demand for the car is exceptionally high, both overseas and locally. It's only been on sale in Australia for one month, and we already have a really healthy order bank.
"We're always working with our production teams in Japan to try to increase the volume of cars that we can get."
The LBX Morizo RR swaps out the hybrid powertrain of regular LBX variants for a 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine producing 206kW of power and 390Nm of torque. Both the engine and eight-speed automatic transmission have been sourced from the related Toyota GR Corolla and GR Yaris.
Priced from $76,490 before on-roads, the Morizo RR is $19,500 more expensive than the LBX Sports Luxury AWD, and pitched as a compact performance SUV to rival the likes of the Volkswagen T-Roc R, Cupra Formentor, and Mercedes-AMG GLA 35,
It's also $13,500 more expensive than the Toyota GR Yaris GTS automatic, and $6000 more than the Toyota GR Corolla GTS automatic.
Aside from extensive mechanical upgrades, the Morizo RR sits 10mm lower and 15mm wider than the core trim levels, with a meaner face and larger 19-inch alloy wheels.
Inside there are black leather-accented sports front seats, as well as a leather-accented shift knob, dimpled steering wheel with contrast red stitching, and suede trim throughout the cabin.
MORE: Everything Lexus LBX
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
Lexus won't cap the availability of the limited-run LBX Morizo RR in Australia, as orders continue to mount for the genre-bending performance model.
Around 90 units have been allocated to the Australian market for the first year of deliveries, which is less than the number of orders Lexus has received.
One third of the initial allocation has already been delivered including dealer demonstrators, leaving 60 cars to satisfy an order bank exceeding 100 vehicles.
In response to brimming demand, Lexus Australia is pushing the decision-makers in Japan to bolster local stock of the Morizo RR.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
"There is no predetermined, finite number for this car, but it will be built in limited volumes," a Lexus Australia spokesperson told CarExpert.
"There's been high anticipation for it because of the type of car that it is and demand for the car is exceptionally high, both overseas and locally. It's only been on sale in Australia for one month, and we already have a really healthy order bank.
"We're always working with our production teams in Japan to try to increase the volume of cars that we can get."
The LBX Morizo RR swaps out the hybrid powertrain of regular LBX variants for a 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine producing 206kW of power and 390Nm of torque. Both the engine and eight-speed automatic transmission have been sourced from the related Toyota GR Corolla and GR Yaris.
Priced from $76,490 before on-roads, the Morizo RR is $19,500 more expensive than the LBX Sports Luxury AWD, and pitched as a compact performance SUV to rival the likes of the Volkswagen T-Roc R, Cupra Formentor, and Mercedes-AMG GLA 35,
It's also $13,500 more expensive than the Toyota GR Yaris GTS automatic, and $6000 more than the Toyota GR Corolla GTS automatic.
Aside from extensive mechanical upgrades, the Morizo RR sits 10mm lower and 15mm wider than the core trim levels, with a meaner face and larger 19-inch alloy wheels.
Inside there are black leather-accented sports front seats, as well as a leather-accented shift knob, dimpled steering wheel with contrast red stitching, and suede trim throughout the cabin.
MORE: Everything Lexus LBX
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
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