The Highly Reliable and Affordable Lexus LX

The Lexus LX is a five-door full-size luxury SUV that was first released in 1995 marketed by Lexus. The second generation LX 470 was introduced in 1993 and the third generation LX570 was launched in 2007.

Engine

The Lexus LX has three engines throughout its generations with the LX 450 with a 4.5L engine, the LX 470 fitted with a 4.7-liter engine, and the LX570 with a 5.7-liter engine: 4.5L 1FZ-FE DOHC 24-valve straight-6 petrol engine producing power and torque 215 hp, 275 lb-ft with a four-speed automatic transmission accelerating from 0-100 kph in 10.4 seconds and fuel consumption of 5.95 km/l; 4.7L 2UZ-FE DOHC 32-valve V8 petrol engine producing power and torque 235 hp, 320 lb-ft with a five-speed automatic transmission accelerating from 0-100 kph in 9.7 seconds and fuel consumption of 8 km/l; and 5.7L 3UR-FE V8 petrol engine producing power and torque 367 hp, 390 lb-ft with a six-speed or eight-speed automatic transmission accelerating from 0-100 kph in 7.7 seconds and fuel consumption of 7 km/l.

Interior and Exterior

The LX is a five-seat or eight-seater car with a well-furnished luxury leather upholstery and a wood-lined cabin. Also equipped with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen connected to Lexus’ Remote Touch interface with a mouse-like controller, a four-zone automatic climate control, dual-screen rear entertainment system with two 11.6-inch screens, an optional 19-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, a color heads-up display, ventilated and heated front and second-row seats, heated wood and leather steering wheel, and a cool box. The LX has 257 liters of booth space but it can extend to 1274 liters when you fold the third-row seats. The LX 570 has a sharp-looking beak with the Lexus’ bold “spindle” grille and a rather bulgy side profile. The rear is fitted with L-shaped tail lamps, a two-piece tailgate with a glass at the top that pops up, a bottom section that can be folded to create a bench, and standard 20-inch alloy wheels or 21-inch as an option.

Features

The LX comes with features including the Lexus Remote Touch system with a 12.3-inch display and a Remote Touch controller, Lexus Enform App Suite, keyless entry, push-button start, Bluetooth connectivity, Two type-A USB ports, navigation, HD radio, satellite radio, a 12-volt plug, 120-volt outlet, and a suite of driver assistance features. While the high-end trims include a Qi-compatible wireless charging, head-up display, a 19-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, and a rear-seat entertainment system with dual 11.6-inch displays. The LX standard safety features include a surround-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and the Lexus Safety System with adaptive cruise control, intelligent high beams, lane departure warning, and a pre-collision system.

Conclusion

The Lexus LX is a true family luxury SUV with an impressively spacious cabin, cargo space, offroading abilities, fuel efficiency, and advanced features for the safety of the driver and passengers. You can browse the Lexus LX stocklist for a more affordable model that suits your taste.