The flagship Japanese SUV range boasts two powertains, four model grades and three-seating layouts to choose from with a statement confirming that “Lexus aims to give its customers the luxury of choice, and the all-new LX range does just that.”
Starting with the powertrains, the behemoth model is equipped with a V6 and fuelled by either petrol or diesel, both of which propel the wheels via a four-wheel drive system and new Direct Shift 10-speed automatic transmission that delivers smooth acceleration. The more powerful petrol motor churns out 305 kW and 650 N.m from its 3,5-litre twin-turbocharged mill while the torque focused diesel manages 225 kW and 700 N.m from a 3,3-litre twin-turbo-diesel. Both are considerable improvements from their predecessors.
Top speed is limited to 210 kmh while fuel consumption is stated at 8,3 L/100 km for the diesel with 11,3 L/100 claimed for its counterpart. Aside from its power to lug the weight of the body and occupants along, the powertrain innovation is stated to reduce CO2 by around 20%
Consumers have the choice of varying grades and seating layouts which include the LX 500d, LX 500d F Sport, LX 600 seven-seater, LX 600 F Sport and LX 600 VIP. For the first time in the segment, the new Lexus LX will boast a four-seat configuration in VIP Grade which is finished in with semi-aniline leather upholstery. All other models come equipped with five seats except for the LX 600 which has a third row and two more seats.
The LX F Sport Grade can be had in either petrol or diesel configuration and is equipped with a heated steering wheel, centre console-mounted cool box, a digital rear-view mirror, soft-close doors and Lexus-debut fingerprint identification for the engine start button. The exterior is differentiated with a prominent jet-black grille with a mess pattern, front spoiler and 22-inch forged alloy wheels lining all four corners – the largest ever on an LX. It will also boast an exclusive White Nova exterior colour and exclusive Black & Flare Red interior finishes.
Non LX F Sport models can be chosen in any one of six exterior colours including Sonic Quartz, Sonic Titanium, Terrane Khaki, Raven Black, Manganese Lustre (new) and Graphite Black (new).
Here is the pricing with all the new Lexus LX models including an industry-leading seven-year/100 000-kilometre warranty.
LX 500d R2 206 600
LX 500d F Sport R2 215 200
LX 600 R2 260 400
LX 600 F Sport R2 247 000
LX 600 VIP Grade R2 627 500
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