Lexus LX

Lexus has built the LX since 1996. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 5 of them, from the 2003 Lexus LX470 to the 2022 Lexus LX. Body styles here: SUV. Sold new in North America and Asia.
- Built
- 1996–today
- Brand from
- Japan
- Part of
- Toyota
- Body styles
- SUV
- Sold new in
- North America and Asia
- In the catalog
- 5 cars
How it changed
Power went from 235 hp in the 2003 LX470 to 295 hp in the 2022 LX. It got heavier along the way: 2,370 kg for the 2003 car, 2,585 kg for the 2016. The most powerful here is the 2013 Lexus LX 570 at 388 hp (289 kW), more than 79% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2008 Lexus LX 570, in 7.4 s.
Every LX in the catalog
2008 Lexus LX 570
2013 Lexus LX 570
The Lexus LX is a full-size luxury SUV sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, since January 1996, having entered manufacturing in November 1995. As the flagship SUV from Lexus, it is the company's largest and most expensive SUV. Four generations have been produced, all based heavily on the long-running Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs. The first-generation LX 450 started production in 1995 as Lexus' first entry into the SUV market. Its successor, the LX 470, premiered in 1998 and was manufactured until 2007. The third-generation LX debuted at the New York International Auto Show in April 2007. The fourth-generation LX debuted in October 2021.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
2016 Lexus LX 570
With a powerful V8, sophisticated 4WD chassis and seating for eight, the Lexus LX 570 remains one of the few luxury utility vehicles that combines sumptuous luxury with true off-road capability.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2022 Lexus LX
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 LX470 | 235 hp (175 kW) | 311 lb-ft (422 Nm) | 11.7 s | 109 mph (175 km/h) | 2,370 kg (5,225 lb) | 4.7 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 4-Speed automatic | 13 mpg |
| 2008 LX 570 | 383 hp (286 kW) | 403 lb-ft (546 Nm) | 7.4 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | 2,719 kg (5,994 lb) | 5.7 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 14 mpg |
| 2013 LX 570 | 388 hp (289 kW) | 403 lb-ft (546 Nm) | 7.5 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | 2,680 kg (5,908 lb) | 5.7 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 14 mpg |
| 2016 LX 570 | 272 hp (203 kW) | 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) | 8.6 s | 130 mph (209 km/h) | 2,585 kg (5,699 lb) | 4.5 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 15 mpg |
| 2022 LX | 295 hp (220 kW) | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | — | — | — | V6 | — | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
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