BLACK is beautiful, they reckon, but it's hardly the most vibrant of colours.

Nevertheless, Vibrant is the name chosen by Lexus for an upcoming special edition version of its LBX compact SUV which will hit the showrooms later in the year.

Positioned in the range alongside the LBX Premium Plus Design model, the Vibrant Edition comes with a plethora of black detailing including 18-inch matt black alloy wheels, black front and rear lip spoilers, black window and door mouldings and piano black insets in the bumpers.

And that's not all - there's also a black chrome finish to the garnish above the front grille and the grille itself has jet black plating - inspired by the high-performance LBX RR Morizo concept model.

Three exterior colourways are available: bi-tone options combining a black roof and pillars with red or dark blue bodywork or an all-black finish.

In the cabin you'll find black semi-aniline leather upholstery with dark red detailing throughout. Key features include an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, ambient cabin lighting with 64 different colours, wireless charger, nanoe-X air quality technology, and paddle shifts for manual sequential gear selection.

Power comes from the latest Lexus hybrid system, featuring a 134bhp, 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine.

The new Lexus LBX Vibrant Edition will be a limited edition with planned production from September this year to May 2026. UK pricing will be announced in October.