Lexus LX
Lexus LX | |
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Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
The Lexus LX (
The first-generation LX 450 had a
According to Lexus, the "LX" name stands for "Luxury Crossover".[2] However, some Lexus importers use the backronymic name, "Luxury Four Wheel Drive".[3]
First generation (J80; 1995)
First generation | |
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Toyota Land Cruiser (J80) | |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 4-speed A343F automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112.2 in) |
Length | 4,821 mm (189.8 in) |
Width | 1,930 mm (76.0 in) |
Height | 1,869 mm (73.6 in) |
1995–1997
Rapidly developed in the mid-1990s as a result of threatening US trade sanctions on Japanese luxury cars, the LX 450 started production in November 1995
The LX 450 was powered by a 4.5-liter, twin-cam, four-valve
Amenities included leather seats and seating for seven passengers in three rows,[5] the third row accessed by tilting the second row bench seat forward. The third row could be folded to the side and the second row folded down for further space.[5] The vehicle was pre-wired for the Lexus remote telephone system, and had a remote entry key system.[5] The three options consisted of a console-mounted 6-disc CD changer, electronic front and rear locking differentials, and a power moonroof.[5] At the time of its sales debut in early 1996, the LX 450 was listed in the US at a suggested base price of $47,995,[5] an approximately $7,000 premium over the Land Cruiser, with a base price of $40,678 in 1996,[5] but a similarly optioned Land Cruiser would cost $46,968.[6]
Targeted against luxury SUV competitors such as
The LX 450 replaced the Land Cruiser in the Canadian market starting after 1996, reducing internal competition (big expensive SUVs have traditionally faced a difficult market in Canada) and avoiding the issue of selling a rebadged model (except for GM, Ford and Chrysler, rebadged models in Canada have not met with success). For a 5,000 lb (2,300 kg) vehicle, the LX 450 was regarded by some critics as underpowered,[8] leading to the shortening of its model cycle (despite sales increases) and replacement with a V8-powered successor.
The LX 450 was the top-ranked full-size SUV in
Engines
Model | Engine | Horsepower | Max. Torque | Region | Years |
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LX 450 | 1FZ-FE I6 4,477 cc (273.2 cu in) | 160 kW (215 hp) at 4,600 rpm | 373 N⋅m (275 lbf⋅ft) at 3,200 rpm | 1995-1997 |
Second generation (J100; 1998)
Second generation | |
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Toyota Land Cruiser (J100) | |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112.2 in) |
Length | 4,890 mm (192.5 in) |
Width | 1,941 mm (76.4 in) |
Height | 1,849 mm (72.8 in) |
1998–2002
In the mid-1990s, work started on a Lexus variant of the Toyota Land Cruiser (J100), the LX (J100). The final design by Hiroya Kitazumi was approved in 1995, with updates by Kitazumi approved in 2001 and 2004.
The front gained
2002–2005
During 2002 for the 2003 model year, Lexus introduced minor tweaks to the exterior, a 5-speed transmission[
The
2005–2007
In 2005 for the 2006 model year, a refresher included
Several awards were made for the J100 series:
- The LX 470 was named by
- Kelley Blue Book gave the LX 470 its Best to Hold Value Award in 1998, 1999, and 2000.[14]
- In a 2000 Edmunds.com comparison with four other premium SUVs, the LX 470 took first place.[15]
- In a 2003 Edmunds.com comparison, the LX 470's Mark Levinson audio system and navigation system were the highest rated in their respective categories.[16]
- In 2005, J.D. Power named the LX 470 the most reliable luxury SUV over a three-year period in its Vehicle Dependability Study.[17]
Gallery
Engines
Model | Engine | Horsepower | Max. Torque | Region | Years |
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LX 470 | 2UZ-FE V8 4,663 cc (284.6 cu in) | 175–200 kW (235–268 hp) at 4,800 rpm | 445 N⋅m (328 lbf⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm | 1998-2005 |
Third generation (J200; 2007)
Third generation | ||
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Curb weight | 2,685–2,750 kg (5,919–6,063 lb) |
2007–2010
On April 4, 2007, Lexus debuted the 2008 model year LX 570 at the New York International Auto Show. It was a complete redesign, and the first version to be debuted before its expected Land Cruiser counterpart. The design by Shinichi Hiranaka was approved in 2004, who also did the design update approved in 2010.[19][18][20] It has a new UL EV-II certified 5.7 L 3UR-FE V8 engine.[21] Power output is 286 kW (383 hp) with 546 N⋅m (403 lb⋅ft) of torque. The more powerful engine helps give an increased towing capacity of up to 3,900 kg (8,500 lb). The engine is tied to a six-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission with an all-new 4WD system which uses a Torsen center differential.[22] Development began on both the Land Cruiser (J200) and Lexus LX equivalent in 2002. The final design was approved in 2004, with testing being conducted into early 2007 on development prototypes and late 2007 on pre-production models. The final design patent for the J200 series Lexus LX was filed on March 27, 2007.[citation needed]
The LX 570 is 102 mm (4 in) longer overall and 25 mm (1 in) wider, while retaining the same wheelbase. It loses the plastic lower body side cladding leaving the paint exposed. A third of the frame's body mass is made from high-tensile steel, along with the entire
The LX 570 comes standard with 20-inch wheels, a four-wheel electro-hydraulic suspension with an updated six-setting AHC system that can raise the vehicle by 76 mm (3 in) or lower it by 51 mm (2 in) from its normal ride height using a knob in the
Other performance features include a Crawl Control (more advanced version of Downhill Assist Control) system that negotiates off-road obstacles in both forward and reverse at low speeds by automatically providing throttle and braking inputs for less experienced off-road drivers: an interior lever allows the driver to reduce speed. A multi-terrain anti-lock braking system gives shorter stopping distances on surfaces such as sand or gravel. Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) prevents rolling backwards on hills or slippery surfaces.[22]
The interior includes amenities, standard and optional, featured in the 2007
It also has the updated Lexus fifth-generation hard-drive-based navigation system with an 8-inch high-resolution VGA display. Lexus'
In 2009, the LX 570 received J.D. Power's top score in its Initial Quality Study.[24]
2010–2012
In 2010 for the 2011 model year, Lexus introduced a mild facelift with a new front bumper, and for sports models a stick-on body kit on the front and rear bumpers. The new front bumper gave the effect of the new Lexus "spindle" grille without redesigning any of the major bodywork components. This was the first year to have the heated steering wheel option.
2012–2015
A more substantial facelift arrived in 2012 for the 2013 model year, characterized by a new grille, bumpers, headlamps, tail lamp lenses and miscellaneous trim changes such as new wheel designs.
2015–2021
Another facelift was unveiled in August 2015 at the US Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.[25][26] The update brought significant changes with an all-new interior, and the only exterior panels carried over were the doors and the roof.[27]
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Engines
Model | Engine | Horsepower | Max. Torque | Region | Years |
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LX 470 | 2UZ-FE V8 4,663 cc (284.6 cu in) | 202 kW (271 hp) at 5,400 rpm | 410 N⋅m (302 lbf⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm | Hong Kong only | 2007–2012 |
LX 460 | 1UR-FE V8 4,608 cc (281.2 cu in) | 233 kW (313 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 460 N⋅m (339 lbf⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm | Hong Kong only[28] | 2012–2014 |
LX 570 | 3UR-FE V8 5,663 cc (345.6 cu in) | 270 kW (362 hp) at 5,600 rpm | 530 N⋅m (391 lbf⋅ft) at 3,200 rpm | GCC, Australia, Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan (since Apr 2012), Kazakhstan, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Philippines, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand, Vietnam (since Dec 2013), Malaysia (since Dec 2015) | 2007–2021 |
LX 570 | 3UR-FE V8 5,663 cc (345.6 cu in) | 277 kW (371 hp) at 5,600 rpm | 534 N⋅m (394 lb⋅ft) at 3,200 rpm | Japan | 2015–2021 |
LX 570 | 3UR-FE V8 5,663 cc (345.6 cu in) | 286 kW (383 hp) at 5,600 rpm | 546 N⋅m (403 lb⋅ft) at 3,600 rpm | United States, Canada | 2007–2021 |
LX 570 Supercharged | 3UR-FE V8 5,663 cc (345.6 cu in) | 336 kW (450 hp) at 5,400 rpm | 706 N⋅m (521 lb⋅ft) at 3,200 rpm | Middle East (special edition) | 2014–2015 |
LX 450d | 1VD-FTV V8 4,461 cc (272.2 cu in) Turbodiesel | 200 kW (268 hp) at 3,600 rpm | 650 N⋅m (479 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600–2,800 rpm | Russia, Ukraine, Paraguay, New Zealand, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan (since 2016), Georgia (since 2018), India (since 2017), Australia (since April 2018) | 2015–2021 |
Fourth generation (J300; 2021)
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Curb weight | 2,575–2,720 kg (5,677–5,997 lb) |
The fourth-generation LX was unveiled on October 13, 2021, which is based on the
The "F Sport" trim is offered for the first time, replacing the previous "Sport" trim. The "VIP/Executive/Ultra Luxury" trim with four individual seats is also available. The "Offroad" trim with three locking differentials is available exclusively in Japan.[33][34][35]
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Lexus LX 600 F Sport (VJA310)
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Rear
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Interior
Engines
Model | Engine | Horsepower | Max. Torque | Region | Years |
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LX 500d | F33A-FTV V6 3,345 cc (204.1 cu in) | 227 kW (304 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 700 N⋅m (516 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600-2,600 rpm | 2022-present | |
LX 600 | V35A-FTS V6 3,445 cc (210.2 cu in) | 305 kW (409 hp) at 5,200 rpm | 650 N⋅m (479 lbf⋅ft) at 2,000-3,600 rpm | 2021-present |
Sales
Sales data, from manufacturer yearly data.
Generation | Model(s) | Calendar year | U.S. sales |
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UZJ100 | |||
LX 470 | 2000 | 14,732[36] | |
2001 | 9,320[36] | ||
2002 | 9,231[37] | ||
2003 | 9,193[37] | ||
2004 | 9,846[38] | ||
2005 | 8,555[38] | ||
2006 | 5,595[39] | ||
2007 | 2,468[39] | ||
URJ200 | LX 570 | 2008 | 7,915[40] |
2009 | 3,616[41] | ||
2010 | 3,983[42] | ||
2011 | 3,167[43] | ||
2012 | 5,005[44] | ||
2013 | 4,625[45] | ||
2014 | 4,052[45] | ||
2015 | 3,884[46] | ||
2016 | 5,707[47] | ||
2017 | 6,004[48] | ||
2018 | 4,753[49] | ||
2019 | 4,718[49] | ||
2020 | 4,512[50] | ||
2021 | 3,563[50] |
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