Lexus LBX crowned ‘Car of the Year’

The all-new Lexus LBX has been named What Car? Car of the Year for 2024. The stylish hybrid crossover also took home the Best Small SUV category award.

What Car? editor Steve Huntingford, said: “The title of What Car? Car of the Year is reserved for the model that has moved things on the farthest in the past 12 months, and this year, that’s the Lexus LBX.

“Despite competing in the hugely competitive small SUV market, it’s a better all-rounder than every rival, not least because it’s the first car in the class to combine hybrid efficiency with big-car luxury.”

What Car? Car of the Year Winners 2024

• Car of the Year: Lexus LBX
• Small Car, sponsored by MotorEasy: Renault Clio 1.0 TCe 90 Techno
• Family Car: Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid Icon
• Hot Hatch: Mercedes-AMG A45 S Plus
• Small SUV, sponsored by Solera Cap HPI: Lexus LBX 1.5 Premium Plus
• Family SUV, sponsored by Quotezone: Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi 3
• Plug-in Hybrid: Mazda MX-30 R-EV Prime-Line
• Small Electric Car, sponsored by Myenergi: MG4 EV SE
• Executive Car: Tesla Model 3 RWD
• Estate Car: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 1.8 Hybrid Icon
• Seven-seater: Land Rover Defender 110 D300 X-Dynamic S
• Luxury Car: BMW X7 40d M Sport (Ultimate Pack)
• Small Electric SUV, sponsored by Blackhorse Finance: Smart #1 Premium
• Family Electric SUV, sponsored by Blackhorse Finance: Kia EV6
• Reliability Award, in association with MotorEasy: Lexus
• Safety Award, sponsored by Thatcham Research: Volkswagen ID 7
• Technology Award, sponsored by Goodwood: Tesla Superchargers V4
• Tow Car Award, in association with The Camping and Caravanning Club: Kia
• Readers’ Choice Award: Renault 5