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Lexus LX570 vs Lexus RX300

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Lexus LX570
Lexus LX570

2021 price

Lexus RX300
Lexus RX300

2020 price

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2021 Lexus LX570
2020 Lexus RX300
Safety Rating

Engine Type
V8, 5.7L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
14.4L/100km (combined)

8.1L/100km (combined)
Seating
8

5
Dislikes
  • Very, very thirsty
  • Only two colour choices
  • Weird ride

  • Awkward touch-pad media system
  • Shorter warranty compared to mainstream brands
  • Wobbly ride over speed bumps and city streets
2021 Lexus LX570 Summary

When you look at a Lexus LX, you see a distinct resemblance to a Toyota LandCruiser. That’s understandable given that, fundamentally, the Lexus LX is a comprehensively gussied-up Toyota LandCruiser.

Built to put the luxury brand into the large SUV game, and taking advantage of Toyota's huge product portfolio, it's clear that this is not for chucking down the side of a mountain (although it can absolutely do that if asked, as long as you're on good terms with your local paint shop).

Lexus is - or more accurately, LX buyers are - very clear about how folks use the LX: it’s a city car. So it's got all the sophisticated city looks, with skirts and bling and big shiny alloy wheels. Whether there's a point to all that is irrelevant - there are clearly people, like you, who want a posh LandCruiser.

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2020 Lexus RX300 Summary

Whether or not people like the look of the models in Lexus' line-up varies, but one thing's for sure, the Japanese luxury brand has a clear  identity. The intent of occupying the rung between a mainstream brand and a prestige one is clear in the pricing, and the styling of Lexus's vechicles is akin to jewellery – just look at the intricate Spindle grille, which is particularly enormous on the RX300 Luxury I've tested in this review.

The RX300 Luxury is the entry point into the RX large SUV range, so does this mean it's missing much in the way of tech, equipment or grunt? Yes, and no. Read on to find out.

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