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Lexus LX

2022 Lexus LX
2022 Lexus LX. Photo: Press photo via autoevolution.com

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

2013 Lexus LX 570

2013 Lexus LX 570

388 hp · 0–62 mph 7.5 s · 2,680 kg

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

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2016 Lexus LX 570

2016 Lexus LX 570

272 hp · 0–62 mph 8.6 s · 2,585 kg

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

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearboxEPA combined
2003 LX470235 hp (175 kW)311 lb-ft (422 Nm)11.7 s109 mph (175 km/h)2,370 kg (5,225 lb)4.7 L V8All Wheel Drive4-Speed automatic13 mpg
2008 LX 570383 hp (286 kW)403 lb-ft (546 Nm)7.4 s137 mph (220 km/h)2,719 kg (5,994 lb)5.7 L V8All Wheel Drive6-speed automatic14 mpg
2013 LX 570388 hp (289 kW)403 lb-ft (546 Nm)7.5 s137 mph (220 km/h)2,680 kg (5,908 lb)5.7 L V8All Wheel Drive6-speed automatic14 mpg
2016 LX 570272 hp (203 kW)479 lb-ft (649 Nm)8.6 s130 mph (209 km/h)2,585 kg (5,699 lb)4.5 L V8All Wheel Drive6-speed automatic15 mpg
2022 LX295 hp (220 kW)516 lb-ft (700 Nm)———V6—10-speed automatic19 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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