FLOWING from a MY25 replace, Lexus has expanded its flagship LX higher giant SUV line-up to 13 variants with a pair of ruggedised Overtrail fashions in LX500 diesel and LX600 petrol complementing a sequence of different upgrades vary extensive with pricing from $158,700 – $220,950 excluding on-road prices.
Rivals might embrace the likes of the brand new GMC Yukon Denali from $174,990, the Mercedes-Benz GLS from $184,900 and the BMW X7 from $171,300 all excluding on-road prices.
Most top-end SUVs have a luxurious skew and don’t match the Overtrail by way of off-road readiness, with Lexus stating, “the Overtrail gives LX prospects extra alternative because it totally realises the off-road potential of the LX platform, redefining the idea of five-star journey”.
It arrives after buyer suggestions that knowledgeable its specification with the mannequin constructing on the generously specified LX Luxurious with Enhancement Pack variant.
The brand new, 5 seaters bolster the LX’s “excessive” functionality by including entrance and rear locking differentials, particular 18-inch matte gray alloy wheels, and high-profile Toyo Open Nation all-terrain tyres, all designed to extend grip in all off-road situations.
Setting it aside visually are a black radiator grille, entrance and rear bumpers, door handles, wheel arches, outer mirrors and door window mouldings, whereas contained in the mannequin options premium leather-accented seats with Monolith color scheme and Sumi Ash black ornamentation.
Motive energy throughout the LX500 and LX600 vary is from a alternative of two highly effective twin-turbocharged V6 engines – the three.3-litre LX 500d diesel with 227kW and 700Nm lifted from Toyota’s Landcruiser 300 Sequence donor car, and the three.5-litre LX 600 petrol making 305kW and 650Nm shared in varied states of tune with the Lexus GX 550, Toyota Tundra and different abroad Toyota fashions.
Every engine is mated to the identical “clever” 10-speed automated transmission once more lifted from Toyota’s Landcruiser 300 Sequence (and Tundra, GX550), driving all 4 wheels by a full-time four-wheel-drive system with low-range gearing and a 3500kg braked towing capability.
Lexus didn’t cease on the Overtrail implementing vary extensive MY25 LX enhancements for higher consolation including extra options, off-road efficiency and security with a collection of enhancements to the third era of the large SUV that was launched regionally again in 1998.
The LX line-up opens with the seven-seat Luxurious grade, now including extra consolation and comfort options and improved lively security.
The premium Japanese producer mentioned, “Lexus Security Sense+ is expanded to now detect bikes within the day and bicyclists within the day and night time, present autonomous emergency braking when crossing intersections, and acceleration suppression at low speeds”.
Different new security options commonplace throughout the vary embrace protected exit help, emergency driving cease system and a driver monitor digital camera.
A bigger and totally digital 12.3-inch multi-information show replaces the earlier 8.0-inch model throughout all MY25 LX grades, whereas wi-fi Android Auto becoming a member of wi-fi Apple CarPlay and a further USB-C port (six in whole) enhance connectivity.
From a tactile perspective, the brand new mannequin sees the introduction of soppy shut doorways and a centre console cool field vary extensive provides to comfort.
If the Luxurious grade is inadequate an Enhancement Pack is optionally accessible packaging 22-inch alloy wheels, moon roof and hands-free kick sensor for the powered tailgate.
Constructing on the Luxurious grade with Enhancement Pack are the extra opulent LX Sports activities Luxurious and dynamic LX F Sport grades that achieve new options together with driver and entrance passenger massaging seats and four-way adjustable headrests.
The LX Sports activities Luxurious is out there in each five- and seven-seat configurations with the selection of diesel and petrol energy, whereas LX F Sport is obtainable completely with 5 seats once more in petrol and diesel.
The road-up tops out with the 4 seat LX600 Extremely Luxurious flagship, that includes two VIP-style particular person rear seats with 48-degree recline, unique quilting, therapeutic massage perform and a rear centre console with seat and audio controls.
The highest mannequin additional provides a entrance wi-fi smartphone charger to match the prevailing charger within the rear, and is obtainable completely in LX600 petrol format.
Lexus gives the MY25 LX in even exterior colors together with new Moon Desert completely to Overtrail.
2025 Lexus LX pricing*
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LX500d
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LX600
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LX Luxurious seven-seat
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$158,700
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$162,200
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LX Luxurious seven-seat with Enhancement Pack
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$164,200
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$167,700
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LX Sports activities Luxurious five-seat
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$176,300
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$179,800
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LX Sports activities Luxurious seven-seat
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$178,900
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$183,600
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LX Overtrail five-seat
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$182,300
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$185,800
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LX F Sport five-seat
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$182,300
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$185,800
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LX Extremely Luxurious four-seat
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$220,950
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*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
