Australian specs for the brand new Lexus LX have been confirmed forward of its arrival in April, with the Japanese automobile maker’s flagship SUV set for the selection of petrol or diesel superior twin-turbocharged V6 engines.
The primary-ever F Sport and Extremely Luxurious grades, and the provision of three seating configurations, may also characteristic. The vary contains the LX 500d and LX 600 seven-seat variants, and the LX 500d F Sport and LX 600 F Sport five-seat variants.
An LX 500d Sports activities Luxurious and LX 600 Sports activities Luxurious five-seat variant, and the flagship LX 600 Extremely Luxurious four-seat variant may also be supplied. New applied sciences embody the human-centred Tazuna cockpit idea with twin centre screens.
“Hey Lexus!” pure speech recognition, a BladeScan adaptive high-beam system and a 25-speaker Mark Levinson premium encompass sound system are additionally commonplace, with the debut of fingerprint identification for engine begin on some grades.
Lexus’ 3-year possession program can be included, with Lexus on Demand, and eight valet parking passes to make use of at choose Westfield procuring centres and Chadstone procuring centre in Melbourne.
The LX 600 Extremely Luxurious turns into the brand new vary topper, combining the acclaimed Lexus LS-derived 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine – providing 305kW of energy and 650Nm of torque – with an opulent, unique four-seat cabin format.
Unbiased, electrically adjustable and heated/ventilated second-row seats ship 860mm of legroom, a seatback with as much as 48-degree recline, an independently adjustable ottoman with two-position reminiscence, and a five-stage therapeutic massage operate.
All seat capabilities, rear wi-fi smartphone charging, and controls for the four-zone local weather management and twin 11.6-inch rear shows – with HDMI, Miracast or Wi-Fi compatibility – are accessed by means of the centrally situated rear management panel.
Walnut brown ornamentation and luxurious leather-based upholstery – accessible in new Sunflare trim – additional complement the trendy and opulent Extremely Luxurious inside. The LX F Sport and LX Sports activities Luxurious grades add a fifth seat.
The choice of a sophisticated 3.3-litre twin-turbocharged V6 diesel engine delivering 227kW and 700Nm is on the market on these variants.
F Sport and Sports activities Luxurious highlights shared with the Extremely Luxurious embody entrance and rear-outboard seat heating and air flow, a heated steering wheel, centre console-mounted cool field, a digital rear-view mirror, and soft-close doorways.
The F Sport raises the presence of the all-new Lexus LX with a distinguished jet-black grille that includes a mesh sample and a black-plated grille body. Satin-plated moulding is featured throughout the entrance and rear of the automobile, and commonplace are 22-inch cast alloy wheels.
It continues a centered, dynamic theme inside with Hadori aluminium ornamentation, aluminium pedals and scuff plates, perforated leather-accented steering wheel and equipment shifter, and sports activities seats with unique upholstery colors.
Likewise, it delivers the sharpest give attention to the Lexus Driving Signature, that includes a rear Torsen limited-slip differential, entrance and rear efficiency dampers (bracing), adaptive variable suspension and a novel electrical energy steering tune.
The Sports activities Luxurious evokes dignified sophistication with distinctive 22-inch cast alloy wheels and a strong spindle grille composed of floating lateral bars that type a 3D form – shared with all non-F Sport mannequin grades.
It debuts ‘Takanoha’ ornamentation, hand-crafted by the Lexus Takumi, that includes a three-layer wood mosaic method to create an impression harking back to hawk feathers. The Sports activities Luxurious additionally shares the dual 11.6-inch rear screens with the Extremely Luxurious.
Opening the intensive Lexus flagship SUV vary, the LX 500d and LX 600 characteristic 20-inch alloy wheels, seven seats with energy adjustable third-row, and tri-beam LED headlamps with BladeScan.
The LX 600 and LX 500d specification highlights embody four-zone local weather management with NanoeX, leather-accented seats with Shimamoku wooden ornamentation, 10-way driver and 8-way entrance passenger seat energy adjustment, and heated entrance seats.
A 25-speaker Mark Levinson premium encompass sound system additionally options. Each Lexus LX features a suite of superior infotainment applied sciences that includes two central screens – a 12.3-inch touch-display and seven.0-inch show.
Each are complemented by an 8.0-inch driver show and a color head-up show. Together with voice management, DAB+ digital radio, satellite tv for pc navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and wi-fi smartphone charging is commonplace throughout the vary.
The superior Lexus Security System+ expertise suite features a pre-collision system with pedestrian and daytime bicycle owner detection, entrance and rear parking help brake with impediment and automobile detection, and blind-spot monitor.
Dynamic radar cruise management, lane tracing help, highway signal help and a tyre strain warning monitor are additionally included, as are intersection flip help, and emergency steering help. Up to date Lexus Related Providers additionally characteristic.
Each LX additionally utilises 4 cameras positioned across the automobile to supply unobstructed views of the automobile surrounds, clearly figuring out potential hazards. The multi-terrain monitor can supply entrance, rear, panoramic and even ‘see-through’ views.
The LX additionally advances the flagship SUV’s popularity for vital off-road functionality with Auto, Grime, Sand, Mud, Deep Snow and Rock modes, and lively top management suspension with Regular, Excessive 1 and Excessive 2 settings.
Each LX 500d and LX 600 powertrains use a full-time all-wheel-drive system, with energy channelled by means of a 10-speed computerized transmission with a low-range switch case. A trailer wiring harness with towing hitch is fitted to all grades.
The brand new LX vary has a 3500kg braked towing capability, and due to the brand new International Structure-F (GA-F) platform, there’s improved torsional rigidity, decreased weight, and enhancing front-to-rear weight distribution.
Pricing particulars can be revealed nearer to the arrival of the Lexus LX in Australia.
