AS THE finish of the road attracts nearer for the ageing 200 Collection LandCruiser, Lexus has injected some additional lip filler into the entrance finish of its flagship LX570 S for the 2021 mannequin 12 months within the type of a brand new entrance bumper.
Described by Lexus as elevating the LandCruiser-based luxurious SUV’s “sophistication”, the top-spec LX has been handled to a brand new entrance bumper, bespoke new radiator grille and redesigned alloy wheels to assist set it aside from the remainder of the LX vary.
Mentioned to lead to a extra formal but sportier look, the grille options 70 gloss-black ‘blocks’ reasonably than the previous spindle design to “create an impression of highly effective ahead motion” with all the blocks being oriented in direction of the central badge.
The feel additionally helps carry the top-spec LX extra into line with the RX Sports activities Luxurious, leading to extra styling consistency throughout the big SUV choices.
The brand new 21-inch alloy wheels in the meantime usher in a brand new two-tone end to match these of the LC500 GT automotive, once more serving to to seemingly unify the Lexus vary.
Given there have been no adjustments to the LX vary’s customary gear lists, Lexus has fittingly left the costs untouched for the brand new mannequin 12 months.
As such, the entry-level LX450d nonetheless retails for $137,636 plus on-road prices and continues on as the one diesel-powered providing within the vary.
The diesel mill in query is similar twin-turbocharged 4.5-litre V8 as discovered within the 200 Collection LandCruiser, nonetheless creating 200kW/650Nm and nonetheless hooked as much as a six-speed automated transmission.
Above that is still the $146,636 LX570 which swaps out the oil-burning bent-eight for an even bigger 5.7-litre petrol unit – creating 270kW/530Nm – and provides a heap extra customary package to the equation in addition to two additional gears.
Lastly, the facelifted LX570 S sits on the top quality priced from $168,767, which as its title suggests, options the identical 5.7-litre powerplant because the common LX570.
In response to Lexus Australia chief government Scott Thompson, the facelifted flagship supplies a classy choice for luxurious prospects searching for a sportier LX.
“The LX is our hottest L Collection mannequin because of its mixture of most luxurious, unimaginable functionality and famend Lexus care with the industry-leading Encore Platinum proprietor advantages program as customary,” he stated.
“The brand new-look LX 570S additional broadens the enchantment of this flagship luxurious SUV with sporty, but refined design touches and a give attention to enhancing its city enchantment.”
Lexus Australia has bought 52 LXs to date this 12 months ending February, accounting for 8.6 per cent of the $100,000+ upper-large SUV section.
2021 Lexus LX pricing*
| LX450d (a) | $137,636 |
| LX570 (a) | $165,436 |
| LX570 S (a) | $168,767 |
*Excludes on-road prices
