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The 2024 Lexus LX range of configurations is currently priced from $159,990.
Our most recent review of the 2024 Lexus LX resulted in a score of 7.5 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Marcus Craft had this to say at the time: The Lexus LX500d is a luxury seven-seat 4WD wagon with a big price-tag to match its full-to-bursting standard features list.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Marcus Craft liked most about this particular version of the Lexus LX: Refined, Comfortable, Off-road capable
The 2024 Lexus LX carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Lexus LX 2024 prices range from $136,070 for the basic trim level SUV Base to $227,150 for the top of the range SUV Ultra Luxury.
Each of the LX range has a spacious and plush cabin.
Onboard tech includes the horizontal 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen unit, Qi wireless charger and front and rear USB-C charging ports – one upfront, two in the second row, and two in the third row.
There’s a 12V DC socket (front and rear) and a 220V socket in the rear cargo area.
Second-row passengers have air con and entertainment controls, and an HDMI port.
Heating and cooling are managed via the climate concierge.
Storage includes a variety of door pockets, cupholders, glove box, a deep centre console (with multiple ways to open the lids) as well as map pockets for the second row, cup-holders in the centre fold-down armrest and cupholders for the third row (where applicable).
Exterior paint choices for the LX line-up include the no-extra-cost Onyx – or Liquid Metal, White Nova (F Sport only), Sonic Quartz (not available on F Sport), Titanium, Graphite Black, and Khaki Metal, all of which incur an extra cost.
The LX range includes the LX500d and the LX600. The LX500d is available in three variants – the LX500d, the F Sport and the Sports Luxury – and the LX600 is available as four variants – the LX600, the F Sport, Sports Luxury and Ultra Luxury.
The Lexus LX500d and LX600 are seven-seat 4WD wagons.
Seats are two at the front, a 60:40 folding second-row, and a 50:50 power-folding third row.
The F Sport, Sports Luxury and Ultra Luxury are five-seat 4WD wagons.
The base-spec Lexus LX500d is available with 12.3-inch multimedia display with 25-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, (wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), heated driver ands front passenger seats, QI wireless phone charger, head up display, leather accented seats, and more.
As well as standard features from all low-spec LX variants, the Sports Luxury and Ultra Sports Luxury get power-folding 2nd row seats, key card entry, Takanoha ornamentation on the door and front centre console trim, Dual rear-seat entertainment (headphones not included) and more.
The LX is offered with two different engines: a 3.5-litre turbo diesel V6 (producing 227kW at 4000rpm and 700Nm between 1600-2600rpm) and a 3.5-litre twin turbo petrol six-cylinder (producing 305kW at 5200rpm and 650Nm at 2000-3600rpm).
Lexus LX Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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LX500d Base
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 3.3L Diesel 10 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
8.9L/100km
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LX600 Base
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 3.4L PULP 10 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
12.1L/100km
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The LX500d can reportedly do 0-100km/h in eight seconds.
The LX600 can reportedly do 0-100km/h in seven seconds.
Apart from the obvious requirement to change to 17-inch wheels as well as your chosen tyre, there are legalities to be considered here, and they can vary from State to Territory, so you need to check with your local authorities before committing to any change like this. However, broadly speaking, you can increase your wheel size by up to two inches, provided you don’t throw your speedometer out in the process. You also need to stay within a certain percentage of the car’s original rolling circumference (the distance the tyre travels in one revolution) to remain legal. And there are the practical issues such as tyre-to-bodywork clearance.
However, on the surface the swap you’ve nominated should be legal and practical. The 2000 Lexus LS400 originally came with a 225 60/16 wheel and tyre, so your preferred option only increases wheel diameter by one inch. Also, by fitting a 55-series tyre, you’ve reduced the sidewall height (from the standard 60-series tyre) so the rolling resistance of your new combination will be less than one per cent larger, so shouldn’t create any legal or clearance hassles. Just be sure to let your insurance company know you’ve made the change. Be sure to check the accuracy of your speedometer after the change, too. A GPS speedo app on your phone is the easiest way to do this.
The Lexus GX 550 went on sale in Australia in June, 2024.
The LX500d has a listed fuel consumption of 8.9L/100km on a combined cycle.
The LX500d has an 80-litre fuel tank – so, going by that fuel-consumption figure, you should get a driving range of almost 899km from a full tank.
The LX500d Sport + and the Lexus LX500d Sport Luxury both have a listed fuel consumption of 8.9L/100km on a combined cycle.
However, the LX500d Sport + and the Lexus LX500d Sport Luxury each has an 80-litre main tank and 30-litre auxiliary fuel tank (total: 110 litres) – so, going by that fuel-consumption figure, you should get a driving range of almost 1236km from a full tank.
The LX600 has a listed fuel consumption of 12.1L/100km on a combined cycle.
It has an 80-litre main tank and 30-litre auxiliary fuel tank (total: 110 litres) – so, going by that fuel-consumption figure, you should get a driving range of almost 910km from a full tank.
The LX range has a claimed 174L (VDA) of cargo space when seven seats (where included) are in use; 982L when five seats are being used (that’s with the power-folding third row stowed flat at the push of a button); and 1871L when rear passenger seats are stowed away (the 60:40 folding second-row seats tumble-fold forward).