LEXUS Australia has introduced pricing and specification particulars of its 14-strong line-up of LX 500d and 600 variants forward of the mannequin’s April debut.
The Japanese premium model’s flagship mannequin, which sharing its V6 turbo-petrol and -diesel powertrains with the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sequence, produces extra energy and torque than the outgoing mannequin’s V8 powerplant, whereas additionally bettering gasoline economic system and CO2 emissions.
LX 500d variants are outfitted with a 3.3-litre twin-turbocharged diesel engine growing 227kW and 700Nm – enhancements of 27kW and 50Nm over the outgoing LX 450d – whereas LX 600 variants obtain a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged petrol mill producing 305kW and 650Nm, that are will increase of 35kW and 120Nm over the outgoing 5.7-litre V8.
Priced from $148,800 (plus on-road prices) – or $58,900 greater than the LandCruiser 300 on which it’s primarily based – the seven-seat Lexus LX options the Japanese luxurious marque’s new Tazuna cockpit, through which the design and format of the controls and knowledge shows are offered in a way that “permits for fast and straightforward operations with the least motion of the eyes or physique”.
The dashboard is dominated by a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment array, complemented by 7.0-inch decrease show and eight.0-inch driver-info show. A full-colour head-up show can also be fitted.
Moreover, the Lexus Security Sense+2 system introduces further features to the full-size mannequin, with options reminiscent of intersection-turn help and emergency steering help added to the LX’s complete vary of driver assistance- and security applied sciences.
And the LX’s high-tech assistants lengthen to the automobile’s off-roading methods, with the mix of Multi-Terrain Choose and Multi-Terrain Monitor offering what Lexus says is “exact automobile management and positioning on difficult terrain”.
The LX additional provides crawl management at speeds beneath 10km/h, in addition to a brand new turn-assist perform that applies braking to the within wheels to tighten the higher massive SUV’s turning radius.
Different specification highlights embrace 20-inch alloy wheels, LED lights, lively peak management suspension, heated and electrically adjustable entrance seats, leather-accented upholstery, Shimamoku Black ornamentation, wi-fi telephone charging, and a 25-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio system.
Lexus will additional supply the “entry-grade” LX 500d and 600 variants with an Enhancement Pack, which provides 22-inch alloy wheels, a moonroof and handsfree powered tailgate for an additional $5000.
On the five-seat Sports activities Luxurious grade (from $165,800), we discover premium leather-accented upholstery, with front-seat heating and air flow, a heated steering wheel, central cool field, twin rear-seat leisure system, in addition to new Takanoha ornamentation – a wooden veneer exactly crafted to create a sample resembling hawk feathers.
The LX additionally incorporates a finger-print sensor constructed into the push-button starter for added safety and, for the primary time, can be accessible in F Sport guise (from $171,800)
The “dynamically and stylistically enhanced” F Sport grade features a rear torque-sensing limited-slip diff, entrance and rear efficiency dampers, darkened 22-inch alloy wheels and a black mesh grille.
Inside, five-seat F Sport variants embrace F Sport seats with further bolstering, an F Sport steering wheel, aluminium garnishing, and the choice of Flare Purple upholstery.
Lastly, the LX vary is topped by the flagship Extremely Luxurious four-seat mannequin (from $210,800), which is accessible solely with Lexus’ twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine underneath the bonnet.
With particular person captain’s chairs within the rear – replete with a 48-degree reclining- and massaging features, deluxe headrests, passenger-side ottoman, and quilted upholstery – the opulent Extremely Luxurious features a distinctive rear centre management with a touchscreen show for seat and air flow controls, a wi-fi charging pad, two USB-C ports and extra storage performance.
Six exterior colors can be found: Sonic Quartz, Titanium, Liquid Metallic, Onyx, Graphite Black and Khaki Metallic. F Sport grades function the unique White Nova hue instead of Sonic Quartz.
All LX variants are provided with a three-year membership to Lexus’ Encore Platinum program, a five-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee, and three years’ capped-price servicing. Service intervals for the LX vary are set at six months or 10,000km (whichever comes first) and are priced at $595.
“As a number one luxurious life-style model, Lexus goals to offer its prospects the luxurious of selection, and the all-new LX vary does simply that,” stated Lexus Australia CEO John Pappas.
“With two powertrains, 4 mannequin grades and three seating layouts to select from, exacting LX prospects can select the right variant to go well with their life-style.”
2022 Lexus LX pricing*:
LX 500d $148,800
LX 600 $152,300
LX 500d Sports activities Luxurious $165,800
LX 600 Sports activities Luxurious $169,300
LX 500d F Sport $171,700
LX 600 F Sport $175,300
LX 600 Extremely Luxurious $210,800
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
